#63 FOTW - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The national flag of Malaysia, also known as the Stripes of Glory is composed of a field of 14 alternating red and white stripes along the fly and a blue canton bearing a crescent and a 14-point star known as the Bintang Persekutuan (Federal Star). 

The 14 stripes, of equal width, represent the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states and the federal territories, while the 14 points of the star represent the unity among these entities. 

The crescent represents Islam, the country's state religion; the blue canton symbolises the unity of the Malaysian people; the yellow of the star and crescent is the royal colour of the Malay rulers.

 

Flowers - Port Dickson, Malaysia

This small town used to produce charcoal and therefore was called Arang - there used to be a carbon mine at the first mile of the coast road.

Port Dickson evolved into a busy trading center. Railways were constructed to facilitate the growth and development of the town. Although Port Dickson experienced rapid development, its beaches are fairly well preserved.

 

Jalan Petaling - Kepala Batas, Malaysia

Petaling Street is a Chinatown located in Kuala Lumpur. Haggling is a common sight here and the place is usually crowded with locals as well as tourists.   

The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favorites such as Hokkien mee, Ikan Bakar (barbecued fish), Asam laksa and curry noodles. 

Shaped peach postcard - Jakarta, Malaysia

On Sundays, from 6.00 to 9.00, there are "Days without a Car" in Jakarta, during which pedestrians play sports and exercise on the streets. In 2007, the city introduced a new law prohibiting the transfer of money to beggars and prohibiting smoking and spitting in public transport. 

#8 GF - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Independence from Great Britain - August 31, 1957.

Kuala Lumpur (muddy estuary) - the capital of Malaysia, in which the Petronas Towers are located - the most famous buildings in the city, one of the highest in the world.