This colonial-era mansion is the headquarters of the trust overseeing Taman Tugu. Inside, by appointment, you can view plans of how KL's newest park will look when completed by the end of 2020. Then the bungalow will be the focal point of a terraced complex covering almost a hectare that will include a rainforest education centre, art gallery, and library.

Ilmu, meaning 'knowledge' in Bahasa Malaysia, also stands for Innovate, Learn, Mentor and Unite.


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1. Taman Tugu

0.27 MILES

The first stages of this 27-hectare park have opened in recent years, with the third and final stage originally due for completion some time in 2020. It…

2. National Monument

0.46 MILES

On a palm-fringed plaza, with fine views of KL's skyscrapers, stands this bombastic monument. Commemorating military sacrifices in the name of Malaysian…

4. KL Butterfly Park

0.74 MILES

This is a great place to get up close with a hundred or so of the 1100-plus butterfly species found in Malaysia, including the enormous and well-named…

5. Royal Selangor Club

0.76 MILES

Founded in 1884, this exclusive members-only social club is where the running-and-drinking club, the Hash House Harriers, kicked off in 1938. The present…

6. St Mary’s Anglican Cathedral

0.76 MILES

This handsome Gothic Revival English country church was designed by government architect AC Norman and erected in 1894 on the site of an earlier wooden…

8. Countdown Clock

0.79 MILES

Best viewed at night when it's illuminated, this low laying black boxy structure incorporates waterfall 'curtains' that part when you stand in front of…