The RadioDays Asia schedule is packed from morning til night for the conference days, but if you fly in early or stay longer here are some suggestions of how to spend an extra day in Kuala Lumpur from a well known radio industry local.
Ryan Matjeraie, a Sarawakian Irish entertainer, began his radio and TV career in 2011, rising to become the highest rating English radio night show reaching a million listeners. Online and on TV, he’s garnered a reputation over time of being one of Malaysia’s most accomplished interviewers, creators, producers and writers plus loves great food and dining at all hours.
We asked Ryan Matjeraie, radio breakfast host on at Fly FM 95.8 for his suggestions of favourite foods and places to eat plus not to be missed spots to visit.
“Malaysian Breakfast as you YEAST expect it!
“The Malaysian staple breakfast is a good Roti Canai and Teh Tarik! And the best part of indulging in it is that it’s readily waiting for you at any Mamak Stall that’s strategically and quite literally located at every corner of KL – just ask any Malaysian where the nearest ‘Mamak’ and you’ll be on your way.
“That aside, we have to give a massive shoutout to our Malaysian national dish – ‘Nasi Lemak’ – which literally translates as ‘Fat Rice’. It’s a tasty rice combo with sambal sauce, nuts and chicken (for you protein lovers) that go hand in hand with each other so well that Malaysians can’t help but enjoy it at all times of the day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Here are a couple of venues to find the best.”
VILLAGE PARK RESTAURANT (In Petaling Jaya – 30 mins from KL)
Monday – Sunday 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
NASI LEMAK WANJO (In Kampung Baru – In KL itself)
Monday – Sunday 6 AM to 10 PM
NASI LEMAK TANGLIN (In Bukit Damansara – 30 mins from KL)
Monday – Sunday 7 AM to 5:30 PM
“Afternoon Delight…
“Away from food, the city of KL offers a pretty vast stretch of activities and must see places for first time visitors! Everything from an Elephant Sanctuary to a 272 step staircase into a cave to an Observation Sky Deck of the KL Tower and even a range of Pickleball and Paddle clubs if you’re into socially sweating it out more than you’re already going to be.”
PICKLE SOCIAL CLUB (In Bukit Kiara – 30 mins from KL)
www.instagram.com/picklesocialclub
NATIONAL ELEPHANT CONSERVATION CENTRE (In Kuala Gandah – 1hr 30 mins from KL)
https://www.wildlife.gov.my/index.php/en/public/2016-05-10-02-34-43/2016-05-10-02-42-10
BATU CAVES (In Gombak – 45 mins from KL)
https://www.malaysia.travel/explore/batu-caves
KL TOWER OBSERVATION SKY DECK (In KL itself)
“Stay Up All Night till it Dawns On You…
“KL NEVER sleeps! And I say that confidently as someone who used to live in Australia for 8 years and hated the fact that the only thing open after 9pm was Hungry Jacks a lot of the time! We have an abundance of nightlife, markets and street hawker stalls that are open till late. Here’s a few recommendations that’ll hopefully tickle your fancy.”
CHINA TOWN (A street of bars, street art and restaurants In KL itself)
Monday – Sunday 5pm to 2am
JALAN ALOR (A Street of Night Hawker Stalls In KL itself)
Daily 5PM till Midnight (tho a lot of stalls stay open 24 hours)
PETALING STREET (A street of vendors selling ‘imitation goods’ In KL itself)
Monday – Sunday 12pm to 12am
“Honourable Mentions and MY personal favourites…
“That aside, I HAVE to give my personal picks of places DEFINITELY worth visiting if time is on your side. From white water rafting to abseiling off a waterfall, to indulging in AMAZING Banana Leaf Indian Cuisine, these are some of the MUST DO’s in my eyes when you’re in town.”
WHITE WATER RAFTING & ABSEILING OFF A WATERFALL (In Gopeng – 2hrs from KL)
https://www.startravel.com.my/tours/waterfall-abseiling-gopeng-perak-half-day-tour/
SRI NIRWANA MAJU (Banana Leaf Indian Food in Bangsar – 20 mins from KL)
43, Jalan Telawi, Bangsar – Every day 11AM to 11PM
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