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Orang Asli Museum

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Website :  http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/the-orang-asli-museum/ Entry Fee  : Free Google Maps Link  :  https://goo.gl/maps/PPSZVcjXmQH2 Not many people know about the Orang Asli Museum, probably because it is not listed in the Department of Museums' website. There was another museum related to Orang Asli  that I posted previously . The difference is that museum is managed by the Department of Museum, while this one is managed by the Department of Orang Asli Development.  It is located along the old road leading to Pahang from KL, and some 30 minutes drive from KL's city centre.  I did see RapidKL buses cruising along the road but was unable to find out the bus number. After exiting the main road, a small road leads uphill and after 200m, I reached the Orang Asli Museum. Other than my car, I saw only one other car and the place was dead silent on a Saturday noon, although there were a few other buildings in the area. The building ...

Telekom Museum

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Website :  http://www.muziumtelekom.com.my/ Entry Fee  : RM 6 Google Maps Link  :  https://goo.gl/maps/9Nv5vgc8Pj22 Telekom Museum is located in Jalan Raja Chulan in Kuala Lumpur, very near Menara Maybank. It had eight Greek style pillars at it's left side, making it having a distinctive look to the other buildings in the area. The entrance was an archway that led to the courtyard. There was an oversized classic telephone at the courtyard as well as a cafe, which was closed when I went as it was Ramadan. The actual exhibits are in fact located at the floor above. The staircase is on the right side of the archway before reaching the courtyard. Along the staircase, there were pictures of previous Telecommunications Ministers of this country. Side view of the building Entrance to the archway The ticket counter would be on the left side after reaching the first floor. Fee was RM6 and I was told the visitor guide was not available for the time being. The f...