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98 PLACES OF SPECIAL INTEREST
MALAYSIA TOURISM CENTRE
(MaTiC)
109, Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Lumpur
T (03) 9235 4848/4900/ 4800 W matic.gov.my
IN BRIEF
Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) is a one-stop tourist centre offering a comprehensive range of services and facilities to visitors.
OPENING HOURS
Tourist Information Counter: Daily, 8am~6pm.
Tourist Police Counter: 24hrs. Administration Office: Mon- Fri, 7.30am~5.30pm.
Cultural Dance Show: Mon- Sat, 3pm~4pm, closed Public Holidays.
MAIN FEATURES
MaTiC is a one-stop tourist information
and service centre operated by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia and dedicated to helping visitors make the very most
LOCATION / ROUTE
Jalan Ampang, in the heart of the city’s Golden Triangle, a 10-minute walk from the PETRONAS Twin Towers.
HOW TO GET THERE
KL Monorail: Bukit Nanas Station, then a 5-minute walk.
LRT: Dang Wangi or KLCC Stations then a 10-minute walk or a short taxi ride. GO-KL Bus: Green Line. Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: City Route, Stop No 6.
The MaTiC building, dating from 1935, is both an architectural and historical landmark that played a key role in Malaysia’s independence.
of their stay in the country.
It occupies a painstakingly restored colonial-era mansion built in 1935. In 1941, it was converted into the British Army’s war office and then
the Japanese Imperial Army’s headquarters until 1945. The building has since been the venue of numerous historical events, including the first sitting of Malaysia’s Parliament and the installation ceremonies for several kings of the country.
The first stop for most
visitors is the Tourist Information Counter, staffed by knowledgeable Tourist Assistants who take great pride in answering client enquiries as accurately
and comprehensively as possible. They also provide
a very wide selection of
free guides and brochures covering accommodation, transportation, travel
tips, tour packages and other information.
Additional services and
MaTiC’s frontage, pictured against a backdrop of high-rise buildings. The restaurant is to the left, the main building in the centre and the small shopping arcade partially hidden to the right.