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Photo: Renek78, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.How well do you know Malaysia's vibrant capital? Test your knowledge on the history, landmarks, and rich culture of Kuala Lumpur!
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Unlike the soup-based Penang version, Kuala Lumpur's Hokkien mee features thick yellow noodles fried in a rich, dark, fragrant soy sauce with pork, cabbage, and crispy lard. It is a legendary street food staple, often cooked over charcoal fires for extra smoky flavor.
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Thaipusam is a colourful festival of the Tamil community, dedicated to Lord Murugan. Devotees carry decorated structures called kavadis and pots of milk up the 272 steps to the cave temple, watched over by a giant golden statue of Murugan.
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The skybridge joins the towers on the 41st and 42nd floors, about 170 metres above the ground, and visitors can walk across it. It was built on the ground and lifted into place in 1995. From 1998 to 2004 the Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world, and they are still the tallest twin towers.
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Kuala Lumpur began as a muddy outpost established by Chinese miners looking for tin. The name itself translates to "muddy confluence," referring to where the Klang and Gombak rivers meet. This tin rush transformed a quiet jungle area into a booming trading hub.
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Completed in 1910, the old railway station is renowned for its Neo-Moorish and Indo-Saracenic design, featuring elegant arches, minarets, and domes. It was designed by British architect Arthur Benison Hubback, who designed many of the city's colonial-era landmarks.
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Built in the late 19th century, this iconic landmark with Moorish architecture originally housed the offices of the British colonial administration. It stands directly opposite Merdeka Square, where the Malayan flag was raised for the very first time in 1957.
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The city's name means "muddy confluence" because it sits where the Gombak and Klang rivers meet. Today, this historic junction is home to the beautiful Masjid Jamek, one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, which features elegant Mughal-style architecture.
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Gazetted in 1906, the KL Forest Eco Park is the oldest protected forest reserve in Malaysia. This tiny patch of rainforest sits right in the middle of the bustling metropolis, offering visitors a canopy walk with stunning views of the surrounding skyscrapers.
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During the construction of the KL Tower, developers built a protective retaining wall to save a 100-year-old Jelutong tree. This eco-friendly decision cost around 430,000 Ringgit but successfully preserved a piece of the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, which surrounds the tower.
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Jimmy Choo, famous for his luxury handmade women's shoes, was born in Penang and learned the craft from his father before rising to international fame in London. Today, his brand features prominent luxury boutiques in Kuala Lumpur.
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