Malaysia is a muticultural society but the majority of the people are Muslim. The Jamek Mosque stands at the location where the city was founded at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak Rivers.
Most of the women wear headscarves but the style in this part of the world is much more colourful than the Middle East. 
As in the rest of South-east Asia the markets are an important and lively part of the city.
There is also the obligatory Chinatown - the place to find the cheapest goods in town.
The colonial district of town includes the large open space of Independence Square with its huge flagpole. Back in the time of the British this was a cricket pitch.
The National Monument, which commemorates the Malaysians who lost their lives in the wars, is dominated by this impressive bronze statue.
One of the popular tourist attractions in KL is the Bird Park, which boasts that it is the largest free flight aviary in the world. It was a nice place to spend a couple of hours walking through the jungle setting and seeing lots of unusual birds.
There were also some other interesting sights in the park.
Although KL is very modern, there are still places where the old remain. Narrow streets and old buildings stand amongst the gleaming skyscrapers and glitzy malls.
This old style Post Box ends my blogs on KL.
Great photography as usual John. I enlarge your photos on my large computer screen which is fantastic. The birds looked great and I am able to read the inscriptions and signs. Keep safe this weekend.
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