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Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is one of Asia's major aviation
hubs and is a destination in itself. It is located at the top of the
southern corridor of Peninsular Malaysia, bordering the states of Selangor
and Negeri Sembilan. It is situated in the Sepang district, approximately 50
km from the capital city, Kuala Lumpur.
KLIA is a unique airport because it has within its boundaries all that is
needed for business, entertainment and relaxation. The airport is part and
parcel of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) where placement of high
technology industries are being actively pursued.
KLIA is surrounded by four main cities -Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam, Seremban
and Malacca. The airport is a catchment area and offers exciting
opportunities for businesses. Every effort has been made to create a homely
airport with a serene environment.
The Main Terminal Building area was designed using the concept of 'Airport
in the forest, forest in the airport', in which it is surrounded by green
space. This was done with the co-operation of the Forest Research Institute
of Malaysia. An entire section of rain forest was transplanted from the
jungle and placed in the Satellite Building.
For car racing enthusiasts, a Formula One racetrack is located near the
airport and the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix is scheduled in March every
year. The track also caters for an array of other activities throughtout the
year, including motorcycle and rally racing.
For a lived-in environment, the 80-room Airside Transit Hotel is located in
the Satellite Building itself and provides a perfect respite for the
travel-weary transit passengers. In addition, a 441-room 5-star hotel, The
Pan Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur International Airport, is only a 5-minute
walking distance from the airport terminal building for well-heeled
travellers to unwind in style and luxury.
Since its inauguration in year 1998, KLIA has won numerous awards from
international organisations such as Skytrax and International Air Transport
Association. With its continuous effort to provide excellent services to
passengers, the airport has emerged as one of the top five airports in the
world.
KLIA's commitment to promote environment responsibility for all local and
foreign travellers was recognised by Green Globe, making it the first and
only airport in the world to receive Green Globe 21 certificate in year 2004
and onwards.
KLIA was thrice voted as the World's Best Airport (15-25 million passengers
per annum) in the 2005 AETRA awards, 2006 ACI-ASQ awards and 2007 ACI-ASQ
awards.
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