I visited Gomobile09 expo at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Sunday 25th October 2009. Gomobile 09 is one of the many exposition held at this International Class Convention Centre. Gomobile as I see is is the promotion of mobile newtorking concentrating on mobile phones and gadgets. Besides mobile phone booths, also present were promotion of portable navigation device or popularly known as GPS.
There are also government agencies taking part especially from Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commissions (MCMC), MAMPU and MSC.
This years exhibition seems to focus on the Blackberry the new trend of mobile communication and networking.
One booth that I happen to visit is the KL247. KL247 is a website to provide online information about Kuala Lumpur and as its name implies 24 hours 7 days a week. I signed up for a profile on the spot. KL247's tagline is "Share Your KL Life".
What can be found at KL247?
Information on lifestyles, sports, business, issues, bizzare news and about KL people. Visitors are also invited to send in articles about Kuala Lumpur Life and in return will be rewarded. This is an opportunity for the public to be a reporter and post news and events about KL.
kl247 can be a source of information for KLites as well as tourist and visitors to Kuala Lumpur. This portal is still in the Beta stage.
So much to introduce the new KL info site on the internet that is available worldwide.
There is also another website that can provide information about Kuala Lumpur. Its the Wireless@KL Portal. Wireless@KL is a wireless broadband Internet access service that will keep users connected to the internet round the clock. The service is FREE and with speeds of up to 512 kbps with access centres available almost all over the city. It is brought by Kuala Lumpur City Hall and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commissions (MCMC). Check coverage area HERE.
This FREE WiFi internet access however need to create a FREE account before you can start using Wireless@KL. Go HERE for User Guide and on registration. Just register yourself and login. After getting connected, surfers can check out Kuala Lumpur's latest happenings and attractions this city has to offer. Check the latest events, KL's nightlife, Where to dine or shop. Subscribers can also check for hotels around KL. This portal is powered by KLUE.
Did I mention KLUE? KLUE is not only a physical magazine to gather information about the happenings in and around Kuala Lumpur but is also available online. Go HERE for the web edition of KLUE. In simpler term, KLUE is also another source for information about this vibrant city that has grown from a small tin mining town in 1885.
There are many websites too apart from what I have mentioned that visitors can obtain information before you plan your visit.
Kuala Lumpur is also a shopping paradise and the yearly Mega Sales is a good time to shop until you drop. Just carry enough money for your excess luggage. This website here give you information about SHOPPING IN KUALA LUMPUR. This website is also a source for locating your shopping spree, location of hotels, area guide, Kuala Lumpur tours and attractions, activities and night life.
Need map of Kuala Lumpur online? This is one location where you can find one. HERE. You can have it in the form of map, satellite or hybrid. Of course its FREE.
Or you are looking for hotels in Kuala Lumpur?
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