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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as seen from the Petronas Twin Towers. The largest city and capital of Malaysia, it serves as the seat of parliament and the official residence of the king.
The Batu (or “Rock”) Caves are a series of limestone caves in the Gombak district north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Previously for shelter and as sources of bat guano for fertilizing gardens, the caves became a Hindu shrine in 1891. At the top of the steps in the photo is the entrance to Cathedral Cave, the largest of the caves. The gold-painted statue of the Hindu deity Lord Murugan was unveiled in 2006. In Hindu mythology, Lord Murugan is a Hindu deity created by Lord Siva to defeat the demon Surapadman.
The Thean Hou Temple is one of the largest and most ornate Chinese Buddhist temples in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Officially opened in 1989, it is dedicated to Tian Hou (The Heavenly Mother). There are three altars in the Prayer Hall -- one to Guan Yin (Goddess of Mercy), one to Tian Hou (Heavenly Mother), and one to Shui Wei Sheng Niang (Goddess of the Waterfront).
The Petronas Towers, a landmark in Kuala Lumpur, are an interlinked pair of towers 451.9m (1, 483 ft) and are the tallest twin skyscrapers in the world. They are a symbol of Malaysia’s economic growth and cultural heritage.
The National Museum is a public museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia dedicated to Malaysian art, culture, and history.
The Strait of Malacca, located between Peninsular Malaysia and the Indonesian island of Sumatra, is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world and serves as the main shipping channel between the Indian and the Pacific Oceans.
The Maritime Museum in Malacca Town, Malaysia, is a replica of the "Flor de la Mer," a Portuguese ship that sank while carrying treasure from Malacca to Portugal. The museum, which opened in 1994, traces Malacca's history.
A modern part of Malacca Town, Malaysia, as seen from the tourist observation tower looking towards the Straits.
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