Malaysia is widely popular for its tourist destinations and shopping, welcoming many tourists every year. This epic beauty in Southeast Asia is heavily influenced by Indian, Buddhist, Islamic, and Chinese cultures, making it the perfect travel destination to visit and learn about the many religious sites in the country.
Holy Rosary Church
This Neo-Gothic style monument travels back to the days of the 1900s, built for the Chinese devotees in Malaysia. The Holy Rosary Church in Kuala Lumpur is only a 10-minute ride from The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel and stands in glorious pride, decorated in European-influenced art like stained glass windows and a pointed arch.
Thean Hou Temple
Located approximately 15 minutes from many a hotel in Bukit Bintang, the Thean Hou Temple is a six-tiered Buddhist temple; one of the largest and oldest temples in Southeast Asia. This temple is dedicated to the Goddess of Heaven, built in the year 1894, and is visited by groups of pilgrims on special occasions of the Buddhist calendar like Vesak and Mooncake Festival
Sri Mahamariaamman Temple
At the edge of Chinatown lies the Sri Mahamariamman Temple, a national heritage site and the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur. The temple is dedicated to God Mariamman, the savior of Tamils in strange lands. The main prayer hall of the temple is covered in paintings that illustrate the tails of Hinduism, while the temple itself has been decorated in precious stones and gold.
Majid Raja Fisa Bilillah Cyberjaya
This platinum award-winning mosque in Malaysia’s Green Building Index is of great significance as it utilises energy-efficient LED lights, solar panels, natural air ventilation systems along with a rainwater harvesting system. Dedicated to Islamic worshippers, the mosque was built in the year 2016 and can host up to 5,000 individuals on its premises.
