Did You Know?... Seniority is greatly respected within Malay households. The eldest male of a family should be greeted first and frequently sits in the best or highest seat.

Golden Triangle: One of the most popular areas for business travellers and tourists is the Golden Triangle with its lively shopping centres and night life.

Did You Know?... Pointing with a finger is considered to be extremely rude. Instead, the entire hand should be used to indicate a direction, but not a person.

History: Masjid JamekIt is the city’s oldest mosque situated right at the point where two rivers, the Kelang and Gombak rivers, meet and this point is also the birthplace of Kuala Lumpur.

Did You Know?... Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia.

The KL Tower: One of the tallest buildings in the world and offers magnificent views around Kuala Lumpur.

Taman Tasik Perdana: The city's famous park includes various recreational facilities and other attractions like the Orchid Garden, the Bird Park, the Hibiscus Park, the Butterfly Park; the Deer Park and Memorial Tun Razak.

Batu Caves: One of Malaysia's great natural wonders, the Batu Caves - not far north of Kuala Lumpur - consist of three main caves, as well as smaller ones. They are some 400 million years old and have also, since 1891, been the site of Hindu worship, particularly the festival of Thaipusam, which sees a million Hindu penitents visiting on a pilgrimage every year.

Merdeka Square: Merdeka Square is the field where it all began for the Malaysian nation as independence was declared, at the stroke of midnight, on August 31, 1957. The square boasts of the tallest flagpole in the world, and is a hive of activity on Merdeka Day celebrated every year.

Did You Know?... Malaysia was formed in 1963 through a federation of the former British colonies of Malaya and Singapore, including the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak on the northern coast of Borneo. The first several years of the country's history were marred by Indonesian efforts to control Malaysia, Philippine claims to Sabah, and Singapore's secession from the federation in 1965.

Did You Know?... Shoes must always be removed when entering a Malaysian home.