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DIALING CODE
+60 (3)
CURRENCY
MYR1 =PHP13.27/US$0.32
TOUCHDOWN
A bus will take you to
downtown Kuala Lumpur from the airport
for about MYR10 (PHP133). On the other
hand, the train will get you there in half
the time. Metered taxis are fast and
affordable.
SEE &DO
Kuala Lumpur is a vibrant city
with an inspiring charm that reflects the
culture of its people. A must is a walk
around the city center from the Petronas
Twin Towers and have your taste of
authentic Malaysian food at the nearby
Nasi Kandar Pelita. Bukit Bintang is
modern with lots of shopping options.
SLEEP
Enjoy easy access to shops and
restaurants when you stay at the Grand
Millennium KL in Bukit Bintang.
millenniumhotels.com
EAT
The Xiao Long Bao in Din Tai Fung
at the Pavilion is a must-try for dinner
when in Kuala Lumpur.
INSIDER TIP
Make sure to take lots of
photos — they’re your best souvenirs!
MUST-TRY
Explore business opportunities
at the Matrade Exhibition and Convention
Center (MECC) off Jalan Duta.
Anthony
Rivera
embassy of
Malaysia trade
office
MALAYSIA
KUALALUMPUR
DIALING CODE
+65
CURRENCY
S$1 = PHP33.51/US$0.81
TOUCHDOWN
From the airport, take a
taxi downtown for about S$15 (PHP503),
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 (PHP67).
SEE &DO
Rise early and head down to
Gardens by the Bay in Marina Bay Sands
to experience an amazing and diverse
environment of trees and plants. For only
S$5 (PHP150), take the Garden Cruiser
for a quick and convenient tour of the
area. You may also visit the two Cooled
Conservatories.
SLEEP
Conrad Centennial Singapore offers
superb service, and is just a stone’s throw
away from the city center and Marina Bay
area.
conrad.hilton.com/Singapore
EAT
Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice,
328
Katong Laksa and Chin Mee Chin
Confectionery, all along East Coast Road.
SHOP
Buy pasalubong from hundreds of
shops along bustling Bugis Street.
INSIDER TIP
Show your passport to the
concierge of major malls. They’ll issue you
a privilege card to enjoy discount benefits.
Redeo
Mateo
communications
writer &web editor
SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE
LESTER LEDESMA
LESTER LEDESMA
DIALING CODE
+62 (21)
CURRENCY
IDR100,000 = PHP430.74/
US$10
TOUCHDOWN
Hire a Bluebird or
Express taxi from the airport to the city,
which costs IDR180,000 (PHP775)
plus toll. Alternatively, the DAMRI bus
goes to any city bus station for a very
manageable IDR15,000 (PHP65).
SEE &DO
Want to enjoy the best of Bali's
beaches and good food? Skip the chaos of
Kuta. Check out Jimbaran Bay for seafood
restaurants on the beach, and head over to
Seminyak. A lot of great shopping options
await you here, as well as a wealth of good
restaurants and bars. Sunset cocktails at
long-standing bar, Ku De Ta, are a must.
SLEEP
The Legian is a classic, but
the fashionable place to check into
is the W Retreat and Spa Bali (
starwoodhotels.com
)
in Seminyak.
EAT
Get breakfast and fresh ground coffee
at Grocer & Grind, and dine at Biku (there
are also antiques and a bookstore inside).
SHOP
Buy your souvenirs at shops in the
Oberoi area.
MUST-TRY
You mustn’t leave Bali
without trying the Balinese specialty
nasi campur
(
suckling pig).
Juliani
Susilowati
architect
INDONESIA
DENPASAR(BALI)
ANTHONY GONZALES
