1. Kuala Lumpur
Mont’Kiara International School
Ms. Brady’s 3rd Grade Class, 2011-2012
Hina Singh

2. Batik
All About KL
This is a A-Z book about KL. This will tell you about Batik is a ancient method of color dyeing. Batik is the process of
KL. I hope you enjoy it! applying dyes to different surfaces. Batik produces some of the
most beautiful art in the world.
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3. Chinese New Year Diwali
Chinese New Year is celebrated for 15 days. The Hindus and Seeks celebrate Diwali [Also known as
special part is the family reunion dinner. Children Deepavali/Divali/festival of lights] to appreciate the victory of
good over evil. The day begins with an oil bath and prayers. At
look forward to receiving Ang Pow or red packets of
breakfast they give each other company and have fun.
money from elders.
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4. Entertainment Fireworks
KL is one of the world’s famous destination for In KL fireworks are often held because there are many
entertainment. It hosts many exciting events every year. For celebrations. Many ethnic Malays, visitors, and local Malays
example, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Hari Raya, and enjoy seeing the fireworks.
Christmas. If you come from another country I’m sure some
people in KL celebrate one of your favorite celebrations.
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5. Hibiscus
Gombak River
The Gombak River really means something to KL. The The Hibiscus is a flower that is often seen in KL. The Hibiscus is
Gombak is the left river and the right is the Klang. The a member of the Mallow family. Cocoa, cotton, okra, baobab,
Gombak River is next to the tin mines. The word Kuala and durian are members of the mallow family,too. The Hibiscus
Lumpur means “Muddy Confluence” in Bahasa. Because of is one of the 200-220 plants in the Mallow family.
the Gombak and Klang Rivers, KL got it’s name.
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6. Indian People Jungle
There is a huge population of Indian people here, in There are many jungles in KL. In KL there are many trees and
KL. That is why Diwali [Deepavali/Divali] is a big animals, after all KL used to be a whole jungle!
celebration here. Here there are many Indian shops
and restaurants. Many people like to eat Indian food
like Roti Canai and Paratha.
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7. Kampung Languages
Kampungs are very traditional villages in KL and KL’s main languages are Cantonese, Bahasa, and Tamil. There
Malaysia. Kampung are made out of wood. are more people speaking Tamil than other Indian Languages.
The same with Cantonese. More people speak Cantonese than
Kampungs are very earth friendly with houses made Mandarin. In KL there are people from all over the world and they
on stilts, so no poisonous creatures will come speak many different languages.
inside.
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8. Mosques Nasi Lemak
There are many mosques in KL. Many people in KL Nasi Lemak can be found anywhere in KL. It is a very popular
are Muslims, so they go to mosques. There are also dish for Malaysians in KL. Nasi Lemak is coconut rice with
other places of worship. The National Mosque [see meat/fish on the side.
below] was built in 1956 and it can fit 15,000 people
inside!
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9. Orang Asli Pewter
The Orang Asli are the indigenous people of KL and Pewter in KL is popular, it is very pretty too. It iss made like this,
Copper + Antinomy + Tin=Pewter. Many workers work to make
Malaysia. Orang Asli means “Original People” in Pewter in KL. They make lots of useful items, for example cups,
Bahasa. The Orang Asli are earth friendly. necklaces, e.t.c. Royal Selangor is the largest pewter factory in
the world.
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10. Ramadan
Quality Of Life
In KL there is a lot of quality, because there is a lot Ramadan is when people who are Muslims in KL fast. It lasts for
of space and people take care of each other. KL a month. They can not drink or eat anything from sunrise to
sundown.
makes people want to go because of the quality.
That’s why KL is very popular.
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11. Sultan Twin Towers
The Sultan is like the king except a sultan can only The Twin Towers are 1,500 feet and 88 stories high. Since the
be king for 5 years. The Sultan now is living in KL Twin Towers are so tall 5,000 workers were needed. The ball on
the top of of the towers are made out of 14 tubes which
and his name is Abdul Halim. He is the first sultan to represent the 14 states of Malaysia. The Twin Towers were
be elected twice. His first time as king was made by two companies Japanese and Korean.
1970-1975.
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12. Visitors
Unity
In KL there is lots of unity. Unity [yoo-neh ti] is There are many visitors in KL. They come from all over the world.
something to do with agreement with people around KL is an attractive place because of the Twin Towers and other
you. There is a club called Leo Club Of KL Unity sites.
which helps young men and women to save others
in their community and around the world.
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13. X-perts in KL
Weather
KL is hot and humid. The average temperature in Experts in KL come from all over the world. They
KL is about 80F [27C]. The rainiest months are come to share their unique skills with people in KL,
November to March The hottest months are from Malaysia and beyond.
May to September, Most of the time in KL the
temperature is the same all year.
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14. Zoo Negara
Yap Ah Loy
Yap Ah Loy is the 3rd captain of the Chinese when Zoo Negara is in KL. It is a zoo which keeps many interesting
they came to get jobs in the tin mines. He is well- animals. It has also a plant exhibit, and amphibian world. Zoo
Negara has many things to tell you there. Many visitors, locals,
known because of his great deed, he helped KL
and people like us go there.
develop into a city.
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