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MALAYSIA
KUALALUMPUR
Sammy
Sahuri
producer,
LiTVMalaysia
SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE
Mirza Malik
associate editor,
Men’s Health
LESTER LEDESMA
COUNTRY CODE
+65
CURRENCY
S$1 = PHP33.78/US$0.79
TOUCHDOWN
From the airport, take a taxi
downtown for about S$15 (PHP507), depending on
the time of day. Peak hours carry a S$3 (PHP101)
surcharge. Or take the MRT and you’ll be there in
about 25 minutes for S$2 (PHP68).
BY DAY
The National Library, the Central Public
Library, The National Museum of Singapore, and
Library@Esplanade are quiet places to learn about
the local culture, relax with a good book, or enjoy
a cup of tea.
BY NIGHT
Go to Señor Taco at Chijmes
(30
Victoria St., #01-19)
for Mexican street food, a great
selection of drinks and Latin music. Hit Ku De Ta at
Marina Bay Sands on Thursday nights — there’s no
cover charge and way fewer people.
SLEEP
Check into Fairmont Singapore. Their
Willow Stream Spa has a big gym, Jacuzzi and
great spa services. Dine on rustic Italian at Prego.
www.fairmont.com/Singapore
BESTBRUNCH
Sunday Vintage
Champagne brunch at Greenhouse, Ritz-
Carlton Millenia.
BESTSOUVENIRS
Shops outside
the Sultan Mosque in Arab St. offer
antique jewelry,
batik
and baskets.
BEST DINNER
Carousel’s nightly
buffet at Royal Plaza on Scotts has an
enormous international spread. It’s
halal
too, which will appeal to Muslims.
BESTSOUVENIR
Handcrafted
wood veneer by Arch Collection featuring
Malaysian heritage sites at Central Market.
INSIDERTIP
Beware of motorbikers
when walking on the sidewalks.
Snatchers have been known to strike.
BESTDINNER
Go to hip Jalan
Telawi in Bangsar for dinner at Sri
Nirwana Maju Banana Leaf Rice. Try their
signature deep-fried bitter gourd.
COUNTRY CODE
+60 (3)
CURRENCY
RM1 = PHP13.90/US$0.33
TOUCHDOWN
A bus will take you to downtown
Kuala Lumpur from the airport for about RM10
(PHP139). On the other hand, the train will get
you there in half the time. Metered taxis are fast
and affordable.
BY DAY
Have a photo-op at the Petronas Twin
Towers, then visit the Aquaria KLCC — the sharks
will be a hit with the kids. Shop at Suria KLCC and
catch a concert by the Malaysian Philharmonic
Orchestra at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas.
BY NIGHT
Bijan is a good Malay fine-dining
restaurant. No Black Tie has awesome jazz
performances, while Zouk at Jalan Ampang has
rooms with genres ranging from techno to ‘80s and
‘90s music. Barsonic is tops with the indie crowd.
SLEEP
The Grand Millennium hotel at Jalan
Bukit Bintang is conveniently located and within
walking distance of all the major hotspots.
www.
millenniumhotels.com