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KL Tower BASE Jump 2012

The world’s most extreme sporting event – the KL Tower BASE Jump 2012 – is back in Malaysia this September 27th – 30th, at Menara Kuala Lumpur! For those of you who are still unfamiliar with this event, it is the only official BASE Jump event in the world. BASE jumping is the sport of using a parachute to jump from fixed objects. B(uilding) A(ntenna) S(pan) E(arth) is an acronym that stands for the four categories of objects from which one can jump. The first BASE Jump in Malaysia was on the 3rd October 1999 at Menara Kuala Lumpur.

More than 100 international BASE jumpers will be showcasing thrilling acts for the visitors of Menara Kuala Lumpur. Professionals from 20 countries gathered for the opportunity to hurl themselves into the sky before parachuting down to earth during the event. Come and watch these daredevils take the dive from the top of KL Tower. Let’s just hope they don’t forget the chute. This event has become a ‘must attend’ sports meet for the top names in the world of B.A.S.E (Building, Antenna, Span and Earth) Jumping and Skydiving.

Once again, Menara Kuala Lumpur is offering exclusive tickets to the Open Deck in conjunction with the jump. I love everything about this sport as it is fun experience not to be missed to watch the jumpers prepare themselves for their jump off the top of one of the tallest towers in the world. Visit the Menara KL Tower website for more information.

kl tower base jump 2012

Contact details

Menara Kuala Lumpur
No. 2 Jalan Punchak Off Jalan P.Ramlee
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel: +603 2020 5444
Fax: +603 2098 7001
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.menarakl.com.my

How to get to Menara KL

Getting to Menara KL is easy, as the building is located right in the middle of Kuala Lumpur City Center. From many hotels in this area it is only a short walk to get to the base of Bukit Nanas, on which Menara KL is built. Menara KL is located near two LRT stations; Dang Wangi LRT Station and Bukit Nanas Monorail Station. The pathway up to Bukit Nanas is located along Jalan Sultan Ismail. To get to the Tower entrance, you will have to do a short but steep climb so you are probably better off by taking a taxi from your hotel to the attraction. On the way back you can buy a fixed price taxi ticket from the taxi counter.

Video BASE jumping from Menara KL

Map of Menara KL

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Five places to dance the night away in KL

Dancing may not be everyone’s forte, but people do enjoy a good night out in the capital.  And the KL clubbing scene is rich and varied, so there’s no shortage of venues.

Here are five places to dance the night away in cosmopolitan Kuala Lumpur.

1. Zouk

Zouk Club is located along Jalan Ampang, offering party-goers four different clubs within the main premise itself. These five spots are Zouk, Phuture, Velvet Underground and the Wine bar. The club often organises events featuring popular DeeJays and artistes, offering nights on dance music or retro music from the ’80s.

113 Jalan Ampang 55000
Kuala Lumpur
P:+603-2171-1997

Zouk, Jalan Ampang

Zouk in Jalan Ampang, KL.

2. Twentyone on Changkat Bukit Bintang

At first glance, Twentyone appears to be a hip restaurant and bar, popular with tourists and expatriates living in Kuala Lumpur. During the weekends, patrons can dance the night away on the small dance floor at the second floor of the restaurant. Dance or retro music is usually the flavour of this club cum restaurant.

20 Changkat Bukit Bintang
50200 Kuala Lumpur
P:+603-2142-0021

3. Qba at the Westin Kuala Lumpur

Tucked in the corner of the luxurious hotel along Jalan Bukit Bintang is a bar that offers more than just Latin music, drinks and cuisine. Those who enjoy a good salsa dance can make their way here, as beginners and professional salsa dancers show off their hip-swaying moves to a boisterous crowd.

199 Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur
P:+603-2731 8338 ?

dancefloor

There’s plenty of choices in KL for those who love the clubbing scene.

4. Frangipani Restaurant and Bar on Changkat Bukit Bintang

On the second floor of this restaurant lies one of Kuala Lumpur’s most popular and longest running clubs. Located in a cool art-deco building, a hip and modern dance floor offers patrons the opportunity to let their hair down to loud and catchy dance music.

29 Jalan Changkat Bukit Bintang
50200 Kuala Lumpur
P: +603-2144-3001

5. Rootz Club

The club’s design is said to be inspired by 18th century Russian museums and palaces, and it’s located on the rooftop of the Lot 10 shopping mall along Jalan Bukit Bintang. The premise boasts of a 700-pax capacity, offering patrons a different themed clubbing experience on weeknights, ranging from “Harajuku Night” Fridays to “The Get Up” Saturdays. A cover charge of up to RM50 is expected to get into this “cool” club.

Lot 10
50 Jalan Sultan Ismail,
50250 Kuala Lumpur,
P: +603-2782-3555

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