Along the historical
Chinatown Street of Malacca, Jonker Walk, lies one of the beautiful reminders
of Malaysia’s past; the Shophouse. Shophouses are usually two to three stories
high, with the lower floor being utilized as a shop and the upper floors as a
residential space.
Stepping inside the lobby,
at the authentic Peranakan Mansion transports you back into 1920s Malacca: from
the original intricate porcelain floorings, fine carpets, teakwood furnishings
and to that particular Baba (Male) color of bright tourmaline, each aspect of
the property screamed old-world Chinese glamour.
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the Southeast Asian country of
Malaysia is definitely not your normal metropolis. It is a melting pot of
different Asian minorities and as a result, it forms a city with a diverse
culture- a mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian settlements peacefully living under
one developed city. How amazing is that?
You could say that the Majestic Kuala Lumpur is the grand old dame of Malaysia's capital; it was built in 1932 as a 51-room hotel and have witnessed many important milestones in this Southeast Asian country's history. After being restored from its 28 year closure, The Majestic Kuala Lumpur is now better than ever; with the construction of the very modern Tower Wing and a stunning facelift of the old Majestic Wing. It definitely gives you an insight of what this city has to offer: a beautiful mix of the old and the new.
