Tucked away off Jln Ampang and split from Kampung Baru by a highway is one of KL's oldest Muslim burial grounds. It's shaded by giant banyans and rain trees planted in the early 20th century. The famous film director, actor and singer P Ramlee, two of his former wives and his costar AR Tompel are buried here. Men need to wear long trousers and women a headscarf if they wish to visit.
Muslim Cemetery
Kuala Lumpur
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![[UNVERIFIED CONTENT] Masjid Jamek is the oldest mosque in Kuala Lumpur. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak river. It was built in 1907 and officially open by the then Sultan Selangor in 1909.](https://lp-cms-production.imgix.net/2019-06/477284513_master.jpg?fit=crop&ar=1%3A1&w=1200&auto=format&q=75)
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