Established in 1998, the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is an attractive blend of modern architecture and traditional Islamic design. This gleaming white structure stands imposingly just next to the National Mosque and behind the Malayan Railway administration building. Housed within the center is an impressive collection of Islamic art objects from Malaysia as well as other Islamic countries. There is also a library and research facility for public use. Also, enroll in one of their many educative programs to know the regional art and culture.
The history of the foundation of the temple goes back to 1897, when an Indian gardener started a prayer session in the backyard of a British official's residence. Wagner, the official, threatened to destroy Ganeshar's image and days later, his hands and legs became paralysed. The gardener had a dream in which Lord Ganesha instructed him to smear vibuthi (ashes) onto Wagner's legs and hands. Wagner soon recovered. After this incident, Wagner initiated the building of a proper temple and provided the necessary funds. Today, Sri Ganesar Temple is a household name for almost every Malaysian Hindu.
This indoor stadium housed within the National Sports Complex served as the venue for gymnastics at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. The stadium can easily accommodate more than 16,000 spectators and this capacity can be increased as 3,000 seats can be dismantled. Fitted with a color matrix score board, this venue is ideal for high adrenalin gaming. A host of indoor sports such as badminton, volleyball, judo and even team football are played at this stadium. With its state-of-the-art sound system and wide organized space, the stadium makes an ideal spot for social functions including concerts and conferences.
The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) is not just any center dedicated to the field of performing arts. Its main objective is to showcase the impressive talents of Malaysian youth in the realm of traditional and contemporary art forms. Touted as a non profit organization, KLPAC seeks to be a focal point in community outreach through the art form. Other events here include movie festivals, recitals for children, art shows and more leading to a variety of people headed to this enormous and well facilitated center. The center houses theaters like the Pentas 1 and 2, spacious studios for rent, a resource center and a beautiful large park that surrounds it. Not to forget about your hunger pangs, the center caters to your varied tastes with the help of cafes and restaurants like the Curtain Call Café , Backstage Bar and Yuritei Japanese Tea House.
Chin Swee Caves Temple is a prominent Taoist Buddha temple in Genting. It was constructed by Lim Goh Tong, who established Genting. The temple offers a breath-taking view of the surrounding highlands and is painted in hues of red and gold. There is a huge statue of The Buddha stretching to a height of 15 meters (50 foot). Within the precincts lies another statue of Qingshui, a local monk who had acquired immense spiritual power through his prayers.