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The Blue
Mosque is the state mosque for Selangor. It is the major attraction
in Shah Alam and is definitely one of the most stunning structures in
the whole of Malaysia. It is Malaysia's largest mosque and also
placed second largest in South East Asia, after Istiqlal Mosque in
Jakarta, Indonesia. It is once held the record for tallest minarets
and largest dome of it is then surpassed after years. Just like the name, its most distinct feature is no other than its blue and silver dome. Moreover, there are a total of four minarets at the corner. The stunning architecture is influenced by the cultures of Malay and Modernist.
Arabic
calligraphy can be seen on the inner curve of the dome and also parts
of the walls and the design of aluminum grills are found on the
doorways and windows of the mosque. The main prayer of the mosque is
fully carpeted and is air conditioned over two levels. |
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Selangor is linked to the rest of Malaysia by comprehensive air, road and rail connections. Public transportation is represented in Selangor, although it is underutilised, as is the case in Kuala Lumpur. Most of the major highways that run through the West Coast of the peninsula, including the North-South Expressway, serve Selangor as well. The high speed roadways, or expressways are tolled roadways, and motorists using these expressways have an option of paying by cash, or by stored value cards such as Touch 'n Go and SmartTAG. Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the country's primary airport, is located in the peripheral district of Sepang in Selangor near the state's border with Negeri Sembilan. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport consists of the main terminal and the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT). Selangor also has a domestic airport Subang Airport which is the premier hub for corporate and private aviation in Southeast Asia.
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