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� FRIM - Forest Research Institute of Malaysia �
� Royal Malaysian Air Force Museum �
 FRIM
- Forest Research Institute of Malaysia
There even a forest park in Kuala Lumpur. FRIM grounds constitute a
forest science park. As a Forest Science Park, it welcomes all visitors
to share the natural beauty of the forested environment. Besides
unguided leisure visits, prearranged educational tours can also be
organized for groups of 20-40 people. These tours allow visitors the
opportunities to understand the forest ecosystem and its many important
functions
 Located
within, at a height of about 300m, is a Canopy Walkway. This walkway
system spans about 200m and is suspended on trees about 30m above
ground. The walkway system and the platforms are vantage points from
which one experiences a panoramic view of the forest. There are three
access trails leading to the canopy walkway. Your hike should start from
the Canopy Walkway Centre.
What to wear and bring - Wear good walking shoes, Drinking water,
Insect repellant, Camera, Extra change of t-shirt. Please inform the
guides beforehand if you have any health problems or allergies.
Another interesting place here is the Forestry Museum. On the ground
floor, artifacts made from wood and other forest products are displayed,
The main aspects of exhibition are: Fishing equipments, Traditional
household utensils, - agricultural equipments, traditional musical
instruments and wood carving. On the upper floor, aspects of FRIM
research activities are displayed
Other activities that can be organised here are Nature walk, Forest
Treks, Treasure Hunts etc. It is a great place for family day activities
with sites that has adequate facilities to accommodate up to 1,500
people.
Location: Kepong
 Royal
Malaysian Air Force Museum
Depicts the history of RMAF in the form of write ups and photographs,
model aircraft, dioramas, uniforms, momentos, engines, armament and
communication equipment. Currently, 18 phased-out aircraft types of the
Royal Malaysian Air Force and the Malayan Auxiliary Air Force are
displayed in and outside the hangar. Most of the larger aircraft are
parked outside in the open while the smaller and delicate ones occupy
its only hangar.
 Two
of the oldest aircraft from the early years before the formation of the
RMAF are also being exhibited. Since the Museum is located in the Kuala
Lumpur RMAF Base complex, some security obligations have to be observed.
On arrival at the Guard Room, please inform the duty guard personnel
that you wish to visit the Museum. Then proceed to the Museum Car Park.
Location: About 6 km from the city center
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