Tuesday, 7 January 2014
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Despite the fact that numerous Indonesians have been to Malaysia, especially since the advent of low-cost carriers in Southeast Asia, this is my first time going to the peninsular portion of the country. Pretty much like first-time travellers to Malaysia, I'm looking forward to its most famous landmark, Petronas Twin Towers, since I've never seen a building taller than Jakarta's BNI 46 tower.
I take a different AirAsia flight schedule, which is much later than that of @radenicu, because a friend made a mistake in arranging our tickets. It's not a big deal, though; only that Icu has to wait for around six hours at the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT).
Upon my arrival in the afternoon, I see the LCCT is a modest airport terminal. Disembarking passengers have to walk for around 50 metres before reaching the immigration hall, which is also somehow dim and dull. Well, I can't ask much for a low-cost carrier terminal.
Meeting Icu at her favourite spot—McDonald's—we then have a quick meal at a medan selera (foodcourt) before boarding a shuttle bus bound to KL Sentral. The fare is just 8 MYR each and the trip takes around an hour. Along the way one can easily see kelapa sawit (oil palm) plantations; the view reminds me of Pontianak city in Indonesia. Later I find out that the airport is literally located far outside Kuala Lumpur.
Arriving at KL Sentral gives a real sense of a city. That's because it is the main transport hub of the whole city; it connects buses, commuter trains, airport trains, and LRT. Apart from the good transport system, what I notice from Kuala Lumpur is its generous free Wi-fi access. One can access the hassle-free Internet at LCCT and KL Sentral; in fact, that's the only way we can contact our local friend once we arrive.
The first day is actually pretty laid back; we're just waiting at KL Sentral for a few hours until our Malaysian friend comes to fetch and bring us to his apartment. Having a mamak (Muslim Indian)-style dinner and teh tarik (pulled milk tea), we then head to KL City Centre (KLCC) for having some snaps in front of the tallest buildings in Southeast Asia. Officially done!
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Despite the fact that numerous Indonesians have been to Malaysia, especially since the advent of low-cost carriers in Southeast Asia, this is my first time going to the peninsular portion of the country. Pretty much like first-time travellers to Malaysia, I'm looking forward to its most famous landmark, Petronas Twin Towers, since I've never seen a building taller than Jakarta's BNI 46 tower.
I take a different AirAsia flight schedule, which is much later than that of @radenicu, because a friend made a mistake in arranging our tickets. It's not a big deal, though; only that Icu has to wait for around six hours at the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT).
Upon my arrival in the afternoon, I see the LCCT is a modest airport terminal. Disembarking passengers have to walk for around 50 metres before reaching the immigration hall, which is also somehow dim and dull. Well, I can't ask much for a low-cost carrier terminal.
Meeting Icu at her favourite spot—McDonald's—we then have a quick meal at a medan selera (foodcourt) before boarding a shuttle bus bound to KL Sentral. The fare is just 8 MYR each and the trip takes around an hour. Along the way one can easily see kelapa sawit (oil palm) plantations; the view reminds me of Pontianak city in Indonesia. Later I find out that the airport is literally located far outside Kuala Lumpur.
Arriving at KL Sentral gives a real sense of a city. That's because it is the main transport hub of the whole city; it connects buses, commuter trains, airport trains, and LRT. Apart from the good transport system, what I notice from Kuala Lumpur is its generous free Wi-fi access. One can access the hassle-free Internet at LCCT and KL Sentral; in fact, that's the only way we can contact our local friend once we arrive.
The first day is actually pretty laid back; we're just waiting at KL Sentral for a few hours until our Malaysian friend comes to fetch and bring us to his apartment. Having a mamak (Muslim Indian)-style dinner and teh tarik (pulled milk tea), we then head to KL City Centre (KLCC) for having some snaps in front of the tallest buildings in Southeast Asia. Officially done!
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