World Cruise 2017 Day 65 Port Klang, Malaysia

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Today the ship arrived in Port Klang, Malaysia at 8 AM.  After the ship was cleared I left on a tour called "Kuala Lumpur Highlights" at 9 AM.  At 10:30 AM we made our first stop in Kuala Lumpur for pictures at the official residence of His Majesty, the King of Malaysia.  Our next stop was at the National Monument in the Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur.  Our next stop was a photo stop at the National Mosque, which embodies a contemporary expression of traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation.  A minaret that towers some 240 feet dominates its multi-fold umbrella-like roof.  Located adjacent to the National Mosque is the impressive Old Railway Station.  We continued to Independence Square.  The former playing field of the Royal Selangor Club, the square is also the site where important events are held such as National Day celebrations and streets parades.  Also in the area is the remarkable edifice of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.  It served as the government administration building during the British era and the Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin, an Anglican Church.  We returned to the bus and drove to a site where we could take a picture of the magnificent Petronas Twin Towers.

Port Klang is a town and the main gateway by sea into Malaysia.  Known during colonial times as Port Swettenham but renamed Port Klang in July 1972, it is the largest port in the country. It is located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southwest of the town of Klang, and 38 kilometres (24 mi) southwest of Kuala Lumpur.

Located in the District of Klang, it was the 12th busiest container port (2012) in the world. It was also the 17th busiest port in by total cargo tonnage handled in 2012.

This picture was taken from the bus of Port Klang, Malaysia.

This picture was taken from the bus of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  This shows the train track overpass. 

This picture was taken from the bus of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

This picture was taken from the bus of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

This picture was taken at the entrance to the official residence of His Majesty, the King of Malaysia.

This picture was taken at a stop at the official residence of His Majesty, the King of Malaysia.

This picture was taken at a stop at the official residence of His Majesty, the King of Malaysia.

This picture was taken at a stop at the National Monument.

This picture was taken at a stop at the National Monument.

This picture was taken at a stop at the National Monument.

This picture was taken at a stop at the National Monument.

This picture was taken at a stop at the National Monument.

This picture was taken at a stop at the National Monument.

This picture was taken at a stop at Independence Square.

This picture was taken at a stop at Independence Square.

This picture was taken at a stop at Independence Square.  This is the old railway station.

This picture was taken at a stop at Independence Square.

This picture was taken at a stop at Independence Square.

This picture was taken at a stop at Independence Square.

This picture was taken at a stop at Independence Square.  This is the Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin, an Anglican Church

This picture was taken at a stop at Independence Square.  This is the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.  It served as the government administration building during the British era 

This is a picture of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur.

This picture was taken from the Ship of Port Klang, Malaysia.  The ship terminal is in the background. 

This picture was taken from the Ship of Port Klang, Malaysia. 

This picture was taken from the Ship of Port Klang, Malaysia.