Pride Of A Nation

Some call it Malaysia's new icon. To others, it is the symbol of Malaysia's great leap forward.

With PETRONAS, Malaysia's national petroleum corporation as its anchor tenant, the 88-storey PETRONAS Twin Towers is the new unmistakable identity for Malaysia.

The PETRONAS Twin Towers is set against the backdrop of the beautifully landscaped Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) park. The development, built based on a holistic approach, combining business with art, science and nature also included a symphonic concert hall at the podium between the twin towers, an international class art gallery and an interactive petroleum science discovery centre in the adjoining Suria KLCC Mall.

Soaring 452 metres into the sky, the PETRONAS Twin Towers is a national pride to the people of Malaysia.

It is testimony to the capabilities and determination of Malaysians in making a project of such a mammoth scale a reality, an engineering feat yet unparalleled in the country.

Source: http://www.petronas.com.my/

Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang (Also known as Star Hill) is the name of the famous shopping and entertainment district and tourist haven in Kuala Lumpur, and the road that runs through it, Jalan Bukit Bintang. The area is home to many landmark shopping centres, cafés, clubs, shops, malls and specialty shops.
Geography

Bukit Bintang is a shopping district located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The shopping district is located within three main roads: Jalan Bukit Bintang starts from Jalan Pudu and intersects with Jalan Sultan Ismail. There are a number of hotels and restaurants located on Jalan Raja Chulan and Jalan Tengkat Tong Shin. Magnificent eateries are available on Jalan Alor adjacent to Bukit Bintang, where hawkers provide excellent quality and cheap dishes in a laid back atmosphere. The area extends into Jalan Tengkat Tong Shin in which venerable heritage structures, hailing from Kuala Lumpur's colonial past, have been modernized into fashionable night spots and restaurants where tourists and locals blend in a colourful urban tapestry.

Accommodation
Bukit Bintang provides budget and luxurious accommodation services to tourists from outside the city. Among the notable hotels are JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Royale Bintang, Federal Hotel and Novotel.

Shopping
Bukit Bintang is indisputably one of the city's foremost shopping districts offering a multitude of merchandise to suit every taste and budget. The cities major shopping outlets are located in this area namely:
-Bukit Bintang Plaza
-Imbi Plaza
-Kuala Lumpur Plaza
-Lot 10
-Low Yat Plaza
-The Pavillion- scheduled to open on 2007
-StarHill Gallery- www.bintangwalk.com
-Sungei Wang Plaza

The face of Bukit Bintang is about to change by the year of 2007 as the opening of The Pavillion which is located at the opposite of Starhill gallery. It will create a better retail therapy enviroment which defines the true meaning of shopping haven.

Bintang Walk is located along Jalan Bukit Bintang shopping spread. This place has transformed over the last 5 years to be one of the busiest tourist/local hangout and shopping haven. Cafes, restaurants, Clubs, Shops, Malls and more fill up this street. On weekends, thousands of people walk pass to get to other shopping malls within the area. Bintang Walk is the place that defines 'lepak' culture and it's totally contagious. Almost every major nightlife event happens here such as the New Year’s countdown, Merdeka eve celebrations, as well as fashion shows, street concerts and parties.

Entertainment
There are a number of cafés and nightclubs in the Bukit Bintang. Notable establishments include Nouva, Espanda, The Beach Club, Atmosphere, Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, Starbucks, Dome café and Zouk.

Transport
There are many taxis and buses that go through Bukit Bintang. The KL Monorail also has four stations that are situated conveniently in the area. The stations are Hang Tuah, Imbi, Bukit Bintang and Raja Chulan.

Source: http://www.answers.com/topic/bukit-bintang