Welcome to Kuala Lumpur! One of Southeast Asia's most impressive and energetic capitals, Kuala Lumpur has grown over the course of the last century from a sleepy tin mining colony to a glittering global cosmopolitan. As the capital city of Malaysia, it brings together Malaysia's past and present, characterised by the sight of the historical British colonial buildings in the midst of the city's bustling streets and its soaring modern office towers.
Kuala Lumpur, or fondly known as 'KL', is a city full of wonderful sights, lively neighbourhoods, magnificent architecture and unique blend of cultures. From the vibrant Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, colourful 'Little India', designer's galore at Star Hill, bustling evening shopping at Chinatown to the serene and peaceful Lake Gardens, KL is truly a city that rewards exlporation! This Malaysian metropolis has weathered the turn-of-the-millennium Asian economic crisis and continues to prosper with steady developments. PETRONAS Twin Towers, the world's largest twin buildings nestled right in the heart of the KL, is testament to the city's continuous success.
Kuala Lumpur City Centre precinct, or popularly known as 'KLCC', is part of the 100-acre development that offers a stimulating environment where one can work, live, shop, visit and enjoy life. KLCC precinct integrates the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, picturesque KLCC Park, iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers and Suria KLCC Shopping Centre, PETROSAINS interactive science discovery centre, Galeri PETRONAS and the Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, home of the Malysian Philharmonic Orchestra. Accomodation is literally steps away as this prime location offers a number of world-class hotels.
The artfully-designed Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is well connected to the rest of the city by way of public transport with the Light Rapid Transport (LRT) train stopping at the KLCC underground station below the PETRONAS Twin Towers.
You are invited to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the 43rd Union World Conference on Lung Health 2012 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Do not miss the opportunity to experience this multicultural city and its world-class Asian hospitality.
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