Kuala Lumpur: Nov 20, 2016

I visited KL for the first time.　

I saw many success and challenges for the development in the country. Diversity in culture, race and religion is another point I felt strongly.

The express from KL international airport, which locate about 50 km south of KL, to KL central station was excellent. It connected the two point in 28 minutes. The rout is straight. The airport as well as the railway are surrounded by the palm tree forests.

The transport infrastructure is good in KL. There are over railways as well as light rapid transit systems and a monorail. 

The roads and highways are well developed.

Comparing with Jakarta’s heavy traffic jam, I reaffirmed Malaysia’s development. The country’s GDP per person is more the 10,000 US dollar, the level of middle-income country

The twin tower of Petronas was massive and impressive as had expected. 

People enjoyed their holidays in Taman KLCC (KLCC park) just under the towers.

The towers are also seen over mosques-style building from Merdeka Square, near the birthplace of KL. (see the top photo)

There are many modern shopping malls in the Bukit Bintang area.

Old areas remain. Some buildings have already become old. I saw construction works to redevelop old areas and buildings in many places.

When we talk about the middle-income trap, Malaysia is often examined. I wondered how the scenes

There are many races – Malay, Chinese, Indian and so on – in Malaysia. There are Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hindu and other religions believed here. It is diverse in culture, too.

The shops at Bukit Bintang were decollated with Christmas trees. Moslem people took pictures in front of it.  (see the 2nd photo from the top)

The china town was crowded with Chinese, Moslem, foreign tourists and many other people.

I visited open-air restaurants in the Alor Street. I found they served Chinese, Malay, Thai and many other foods.