Kampung Baru – Part 1

An enclave consisted usually of the Malay Muslims in Kuala Lumpur’s heart; Kampung Baru belongs to the most ancient Malay settlements in the district of the early ages. In 1900, the place was deemed the Malay Agricultural Settlement under administrators of Great Britain as the result of which, it was evolved into a higher economical norm and modern-city living changed it into a political sign of Malay culture.

Kampung Baru, that is regarded one of the most useful land districts in Kuala Lumpur, is worth near1.4 billion dollars and different types of venders and restaurant can be observed on both streets’ sides. People from different parts of the planet get tempted to this commercial district to gratify their various needs like tasting diversity of cuisines at lovely restaurants or sense the utmost of nightlife amusement or obtaining perfect health care.

In this district, Malay brick and wooden houses can be observed everywhere accompanied by contemporary skyscrapers like Petronas Towers, famous as the second highest structure in the world. Kampung Baru is noted for its “Bubur Lambuk” that signifies “rice porridge.” It is prepared at the local masjid and released free during Ramadan. Besides, you can delight almost all types of traditional dishes like Putih Naga, Kuih Cara, and Tauhu Sumbat etc.

Kampung Baru – Where You Can be Satisfied All the Way!

 

An enclave comprised mostly of the Malay Muslims in heart of Kuala Lumpur, Kampung Baru is among the oldest Malay settlements in the area since the early ages. In 1900 Kampung Baru was considered as Malay Agricultural Settlement under British administrators in consequence of which, it was developed into a higher economical standard and modern-city living turned it into a political symbol of Malay culture.

 

Kampung Baru, which is one of the most valuable land areas in Kuala Lumpur, is worth about 1.4 billion US dollars and various kinds of vendors and restaurant can be seen on both sides of the streets. People from various parts of the world get attracted to this commercial area in order to satisfy their diverse needs such as tasting variety of cuisines at fascinating restaurants or feeling the utmost of night life entertainment or acquiring excellent health care.

 

In this area, Malay wooden and brick houses can be seen everywhere accompanied by modern skyscrapers such as Petronas Towers, known as world’s second tallest structure. Kampung Baru is very famous for its “Bubur Lambuk” which means “rice porridge” in Malay and which is cooked at the local mosque and distributed for free During Ramadan. More over one can enjoy almost all kinds of traditional food items such as Tauhu Sumbat, Kuih Cara and Putih Naga etc.

 

Also in this land which is about 250 acres, racial clashes have took place between ethnic Malays and Chinese in 1969 and the rebellions began when Chinese opposition parties protested in the village during general elections in the year. Especially, people who belong to each different ethnic group in this area respect and protect their culture and traditions very strongly. In spite of the past the people in current Kampung Baru get along harmoniously while preserving their own ethnic Malay lifestyles.

 

For any tourist who seeks comfortable stay at an affordable price, there are a number of budget hotels in Kuala Lumpur which offer great comforts and convenient access to these landmarks.