Hotel Malaya Kuala Lumpur

History
Kuala Lumpur began life in 1857. It was then that a member of Selangor’s royal family, Raja Abdullah, decided to open up an area in the Klang Valley for tin prospectors. Miners from China soon arrived as miners, they thrived, attracting merchants and businesses. The commercial area of tin trading was located in the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers and it was here that Kuala Lumpur was established.
ala Lumpur and its adjoining areas are called the ‘Klang Valley’. Its name literally means ‘muddy capital’ in Malay, because of its establishment in the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. It was previously part of Selangor until 1971, when it separated to form Malaysia’s capital under the Federal Government. 
  
Tin Industry
During this time, which was the Brinish colonial period, the tin miners were often embroiled in gang warfare, disrupting the peace and stability of the tin trade. The British authorities decided to appoint a Chinese captain, called ‘Kaptian’ to administer the area and ensure its order. After two Kapitans had finished their appointed period of duties, Yah Ah Loy stepped up to take the mantle. It was this third Kapitan that really changed and prospered Kuala Lumpur. Under his leadership, Kuala Lumpur transformed from a sleepy town into a prominent commercial hub in Selangor.    
  
The City Today
 
In 1957, Malaysia gained independence from the British and it was announced and declared in Kuala Lumpur, making it a historically-significant city. Finally in 1974, Kuala Lumpur was formally removed from the jurisdiction of Selangor state and made into a Federal Territory, as Malaysia’s booming economic capital. Over time, Kuala Lumpur has progressed into becoming one of Southeast Asia’s most prominent, modern and sophisticated cities, attracting visitors from the across the world.
 

No Comments

Hotel Malaya - the ideal choice hotel for all leisure and business travelers.

Conveniently and strategically located right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, with easy access to the city’s Central Business District (CBD)… to the bustling shopping areas… and to major tourist attractions, such as the National Mosque, Merdeka (Independence) Square, Sri Mahariamman Temple and many others…Taxis and limousines are easily and readily available at the hotel’s doorstep… For guests who prefer alternative modes of transportation, Hotel Malaya is within easy walking distance to the STAR, PUTRA and Monorail stations and the Puduraya and Klang Bus Terminals. Hotel Malaya is only just an hour’s drive to the KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport).

No Comments