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The royal town of Seri Menanti

Negeri Sembilan is well known for its rich royal custom. Although it's not widely practiced these days, it still plays an important role in everyday life. Facets of it can be seen, not only in social interaction, but also in local architecture. One such customary eminence is the Seri Menanti Palace which enthralls every visitor as they explore the history of the palace.

Seri Menanti is known as the Royal Town of Negeri Sembilan. It is located about 40km from the town of Seremban and 14 km from Kuala Pilah town. Exquisitely designed with perfect architecture and lovely crafted emblems. The beauty of the palace is evident inside and out, enticing visitors to stay longer in the palace grounds.

The palace which belonged to the Yang Di Pertuan Besar (Rulers) once is now a museum. Royal paraphernalia like clothes, equipment. crafts, beds, banquet, royal chair and more are kept in its original placement. The lovely interior shows off some beautiful furnishings covered in gold cloth and design. The palace and its surroundings are so well maintained that it doesn't even look a year older than the day it was built.

Getting There:
Driving there from Kuala Lumpur takes about an hour by car. Take the Seremban / Labu highway. You could also opt for the commuter. Take the KTM from Kuala Lumpur and stop at Seremban station. From here, you can take cab to Seri Menanti.

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Firefly's Flights From Subang To Ipoh is approved

Good new! The Malaysian government has approved the application of Firefly, a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines (MAS), to service the Senai-Ipoh and Subang-Ipoh air routes.
This is due to Firefly which will be using turbo prop aircraft, was suitable for the short flights ranging from two to two-and-half hours.

Firefly flies twice a week from Penang to Langkawi, Kota Baharu, Kuala Terengganu, Kuantan, Phuket and Koh Samui. It started the domestic operations on April 3, and its international operations 10 days later using two Fokker Friendship aircraft.

In June, the government allowed Firefly to operate from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport as its second hub after Penang. It was to facilitate flights from the airport to all its domestic destinations and also to Indonesia and Thailand.

Full detail of this new is at Bernama.

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Trader hotel review

I found this review from TraBuddy by Goodday

"I just got back from a business trip in KL where I stayed at Traders Hotel. It's a good business class hotel, rated 4 star, but more of 5 star to me. Quite like Intercontinnental Hotel in Hamburg where I stayed for one week in December last year."

"For venue, it's right next to the KL convention centre where I attended meetings and next to KLCC shopping centre. Although shopping is not my cup of tea, it's good to walk the mall (good exercise after all the feasting) and browse the shops and see what's the latest in fashion and more."

"What I particularly enjoyed most at the hotel besides the excellent breakfast spread was the skybar pool located at 33rd floor, not so much the pool, although it was great with spa, but more importantly, it's the VIEW of the manificent Petronas Twin Towers!! Best time to be there as I found - head for a swim at sunset.. and come back after dinner for a drink to catch the manificent twin towers lighted up. It's amazing!!"

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Sutra Dance Theatre - stage of traditional dances

An established dance company, Sutra Dance is owned by Ramli Ibrahim, the doyen of Indian classical dance on Malaysia. He is also one of the judges for You think You Can Dance - Malaysia. An Admired icon of theatre, his passion and love for dance has made him an household names. He not only dances, but also teaches the art form.

The classical and traditional dances performed by the company include Menora, MakYong, Odissi and Bharata Natyam. The contemporary recital rebels against classical form with brilliant and radical shows.

Performances are staged at the Amphi-Sutra. This hexagonal, Balinese style gazebo seats 200 people comfortably.

Sutra Dance Theatre is located at 12, Persiaran Titiwangsa 3, Kuala Lumpur. Please visit www.sutradancetheatre.com for more information..

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