Torch relay concludes successfully through downpour
The Kuala Lumpur leg of the 2008 Olympic torch relay concluded successfully on Monday when the last torchbearer, Malaysia's ninth king and sultan of Perak, Azlan Shah, lit the waiting flame cauldron at about 6:00 p.m. local time (1000 GMT). [Full story] Quick factsStandard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours;
Official language:Bahasa Melayu (Malay);
Currency: Ringgit (RM) (MYR)
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History of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur history
Little is known of the prehistory of Kuala Lumpur area, except for the finding of some Neolithic artifacts at Gombak and Batu Caves. There are early records indicating that the area was inhabited but by trances of population. There was an Orang Asli community living around Kuala Lumpur in the late 19th century. [Full story]
Delicacies of Kuala Lumpur
Delicacies of Kuala Lumpur
Satay: Skewers of meat (usually beef or chicken) barbecued over a charcoal fire and eaten with slice cucumbers, onions and a peanut gravy dip. Nasi Lemak: Fragrant coconut-milk rice served with fried anchovies, slices cucumbers, curried squids, sambal a boiled egg. Roti Canai: This is a kind of crispy North Indian bread... [Full story]
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- • Photo: Daughter of former Malaysia PM runs with Olympic torch
- • Photo: Jiang Xiaoyu presents Olympic torch to Kuala Lumpur Mayor
- • Photo: Kuala Lumpur Mayor Abdul Hakim Borhan gives speech
- • Photo: Cheng Yonghua kindles Olympic torch for last torchbearer
- • Photo: Jiang Xiaoyu gives speech
- • Photo: Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia presents certificate to OCM VP
- • Photo: Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Cheng Yonghua runs with Olympic torch amid heavy rain
- • Photo: Overseas Chinese students cheer for torch relay
- • Photo: Overseas Chinese students wait for arrival of sacred flame
- • Photo: Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) VP gives speech
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