Port Kelang is on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula at the mouth of the Klang River and is about 25 miles from Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. Malaysia was first granted independence by Britain as the Federation of Malay in 1957. In 1963, the name was changed to Malaysia with the addition of the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Singapore. Singapore withdrew from Malaysia two years later. The government is a constitutional monarchy. However, uniquely, the monarchy rotates among the sultans of the nine Malaysian states in successive five year terms.
We began our tour from the dock at Port Kelang where we boarded our bus. The 25 mile ride took about an hour and a half … not sure why but our first stop in Kuala Lumpur was the National Museum. At the entrance to the museum’s courtyard were a couple of old railway engines that had seen long service on the Malaysian Peninsula.
In the courtyard was an ancient Rolls Royce (Kereta Rolls Royce) that was used by high government officials for government business.
The museum is focused on the history of the Malay people and the Malay states.
Statue of Avalokitesvara (Hindu-Buddhist c. 12 century C.E.) 
Relief from Candi Borobudur (Buddhist Templt c. 824 C.E.) 
Map of Portuguese trade routes showing the importance of MALAYSIA (Malaka) 
Malay coins 
Malay jewelry 
Malay pots and vases 
Royal seal of Sultan Omar Ibni Sultan Ahmad 
A Sultans Tabacco holder 
Royal belt buckles 
Wall and door of the Palace of Setul 
Museum Lobby
From the museum, our tour proceeded to an intersection that had the National Mosque on one corner …
The National Railway Headquarters on another …
And the Kuala Lumpur Train Station on a third …
Our next stop was Merdeka Square where the Union Jack was first lowered and the Malaysian flag first raised on August 31, 1957.
Then we proceeded to the top of the KL Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world, for an aerial view of Kuala Lumpur.
After returning to earth, our tour took us to the Petronas Towers which are currently the tallest twin towers in the world. Note the connecting walkway at the 45th floor. (See above)
Our final stop, before returning to the QV, was the Central Market but we opted to stay in the bus as rain began pouring down and lightening streaked the sky …
