Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the largest city of Malaysia. Being a young city (founded only in 1857) it developed fast into a bustling metropolis of 1.5 million people (6 million including the satellite cities in the Klang Valley). Kuala Lumpur, or simply KL (as it is it called by Malaysians), literally means “muddy estuary” in Bahasa Malaysia. With good and cheap accommodation, great shopping and even better food in this multi-cultural melting pot, increasing numbers of travellers are discovering this little gem of a city.
Having been in the shadow of other big cities in the region like Bangkok and Singapore, KL was put back on the map for good with the opening the Petronas Twin Towers in 1997, until 2004 the highest and still one of the most impressive buildings in the world. Though, the sights are not what makes this city unique, it’s KL itself and it’s mixture of people and visitors.

Penang

Penang is the name of an island in the Straits of Malacca, and also of one of the states of Malaysia, located on the north-west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Penang is the second smallest state in Malaysia after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite. The city Georgetown is the 2nd biggest city in Malaysia and traveller′s hub.

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Malaysian GP 2009 (Formula 1 in Sepang)

The countdown is on for the Grand Prix in Malaysia on April 3-5. The Malaysian GP will take place for the 11th time already from at the Sepang track, about 1h south of Kuala Lumpur. It will be the second race of the season after season opener in Melbourne the week before.

The tickets are pricy but are still considered cheap compared to the ticket prices for races in Europe. Ticket prices range from RM100 to RM2000. The cheapest way to experience the race or the weekend (all tickets are valid from friday to sunday) is get a hillstand ticket (RM100), but make sure you bring an umbrella to protect yourself from the sun the very likely tropical rain. I got a pretty bad sunburn last year just by walking from the main road where the taxi dropped us off and then walking 15min to the entrance of the track.
So dont forget: umbrella, sunblock and water!!! Oh, and ear plugs, it is incredibly loud.

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Ticket centre and availabilties

As every year, Kuala Lumpur will be full of F1 tourists so better book your beds early!

How to get to the Sepang F1 circuit?
Sky Bus run buses from Kuala Lumpur to the Sepang track the whole weekend after every 30min (starting 8am) for RM15.
Pick-up and drop-off points: KLCC, Bukit Bintang (in front of Times Square), KL Sentral
See all pick-up points and further information here.

Another way to get from KL to the Sepang Circuit besides taking a taxi is to take the KLIA Express (train) to KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport). There will be shuttle buses waiting to take you to the track (the circuit is right next to the airport).

Find pictures of the circuit below (courtesy: Sepang F1 Circuit):

Malaysian GP 2009 (Formula 1 in Sepang) Gallery

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