Kampung Baru - Where You Can Be Satisfied All the Way!

An enclave comprised mostly of the Malay Muslims in heart of Kuala Lumpur, Kampung Baru is among the oldest Malay settlements in the area since the early ages. In 1900 Kampung Baru was considered as Malay Agricultural Settlement under British administrators in consequence of which, it was developed into a higher economical standard and modern-city living turned it into a political symbol of Malay culture.

Kampung Baru, which is one of the most valuable land areas in Kuala Lumpur, is worth about 1.4 billion US dollars and various kinds of vendors and restaurant can be seen on both sides of the streets. People from various parts of the world get attracted to this commercial area in order to satisfy their diverse needs such as tasting variety of cuisines at fascinating restaurants or feeling the utmost of night life entertainment or acquiring excellent health care.

In this area, Malay wooden and brick houses can be seen everywhere accompanied by modern skyscrapers such as Petronas Towers, known as world's second tallest structure. Kampung Baru is very famous for its "Bubur Lambuk" which means "rice porridge" in Malay and which is cooked at the local mosque and distributed for free During Ramadan. More over one can enjoy almost all kinds of traditional food items such as Tauhu Sumbat, Kuih Cara and Putih Naga etc.

Also in this land which is about 250 acres, racial clashes have took place between ethnic Malays and Chinese in 1969 and the rebellions began when Chinese opposition parties protested in the village during general elections in the year. Especially, people who belong to each different ethnic group in this area respect and protect their culture and traditions very strongly. In spite of the past the people in current Kampung Baru get along harmoniously while preserving their own ethnic Malay lifestyles.

For any tourist who seeks comfortable stay at an affordable price, there are a number of budget hotels in Kuala Lumpur which offer great comforts and convenient access to these landmarks.

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Kampung Baru - Where You Can Be Satisfied All the Way!