Pavilion Embassy, Jalan Ampang

Pavilion Embassy is definitely cashing in on the name and the elevated status of the elite embassy row of Jalan Ampang.

Getting there via Jalan Tun Razak

Well connected routes

Accessibility is a major point

This part of Jalan Ampang exudes the prestigious title as the home to the international elites. This prime area is the ‘office’ to 50 embassies as well as numerous expats who are calling Kuala Lumpur as their home away from home. Pavilion Embassy is strategically located along the main road of Jalan Ampang, heading towards Ampang Hilir. Without a doubt, Jalan Ampang is the ‘it’ postcode to have when it comes to stature.

Great location (Source Google Map)

Pavilion Embassy is extremely accessible with various means of transportation. It is well connected to various main roads in Kuala Lumpur. One can find themselves along Jalan Ampang that could easily take them to the centre of the city within less than ten minutes. Entries and exit points to AKLEH and DUKE are located extremely nearby. Residences can find the entry point of Plaza Tol Dato Keramat around the corner prior entering AKLEH. For those heading to DUKE, you can take Jalan Datuk Keramat and head on towards to Jalan Maktab. The entrance is right beside PULAPOL.  MRR2 is also accessible via Jalan Ampang. Meanwhile, Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Pahang are interconnected as well.

Construction in progress

Great news for the residents here. There is an ongoing construction of an elevated intersection is taking place within this area. The crossroads will be built in between Jalan Ampang and Jalan Jelatek as this will provide more options for commuters heading in and out of Jalan Ampang. The construction is expected to be done in 2017. This is a great news as this area is known for bottleneck jams.

Living closely to the city centre does gives numerous perks. Many would rejoice to the fact that Kuala Lumpur’s central malls are everywhere! For those with the need to shop, destinations are endless.

• Suria KLCC– The ‘must go to’ mall of the area just have to be Suria KLCC. Accessible by AKLEH or ride on straight on Jalan Ampang, it would only take you less than 5 minutes to KLCC. If you are planning to avoid the hassle of finding a place to park, just hop on the train at Jelatek or Ampang Park LRT Stations to get there!
• Pavilion Mall and Starhill Gallery– This is another prime destination for those who are into branded items and luxury goods. You can either walk via the covered walk that is attached to KLCC or take a Monorail there.
• Great Eastern Mall-Great Eastern Mall is a rather subdued mall in the sense of stature and shopping options. But is has become a favourite destination for many expats and locals who are living around the area. It provides basic amenities such as Cold Storage, KizSports & Gym (an indoor playground that also offers pre-school education, ballet, gymnastic as well as Taekwondo classes) as well as fitness centres such as Body Logic, Studio E and BODYTONE.
• Intermark– This is another convenient place to go for a quick bite or groceries shopping. Attached to Hilton’s Double Tree, Intermark caters to both working folks and families. Weekends would be the best time to head there as there are ample of parking spaces and of course, the food court is up for grabs! Plus, Jaya Grocer here cater to the foreign pool of consumers. It is pretty easy to get good imported products.

Great Eastern is a walk away

Gleneagles is closeby

Sayfol International School is merely a walk away

Intermark… Quick stop for groceries shopping

Jalan Ampang is extremely accessible to various sorts of amenities. You can’t never go wrong by residing in an elite and posh postcode as this.

• Gleneagles Intan Medical Center, Ampang via Jalan Ampang
• Prince Court Medical Centre, Kia Peng via Jalan Tun Razak
• Ampang Puteri Specialist, Ampang Hilir via MRR2
• HSC Medical Centre via Across the road
• Royal Selangor Golf Club via Jalan Tun Razak
• Darul Ehsan Golf Club, Ukay Heights via MRR2
• KDE Driving Range, Ukay Heights via MRR2
• The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), Ampang Hilir via MRR2
• Sayfool International School, Ampang via Jalan Ampang
• Fairview International School, Wangsa Maju via Jalan Setiawangsa
• Taylor’s International School, Taman Maluri (formerly known as Sri Garden International School) via Jalan Tun Razak or Bulatan Pandan
• Montessori The Children’s House via Jalan Ampang Hilir

Hock Choon is an oldie but a goodie

Menara HSC is just across the road

Do check out the other unique and hidden gems of the area.

• Ampang Point– For most Middle Eastern folks, Ampang Point is as close to home. There are ample of restaurants based on Middle Eastern cuisine as well as a specialised grocery shops and boutiques that sell items that are imported from, you’d guess it, the Middle East. There are even great shisha parlours around.
• Pasaraya Hock Choon– Back to basics? This mart has been around for decades and among the oldest groceries stores in Kuala Lumpur. It has all the basic necessities as well as imported goods from far and wide. It might look rundown but the items sold here are imported and rare.
• Little Korea (Ampang) – There is a specialised Korean area that is fondly called Little Korea. They have countless of Korean restaurants including Korea Gomonae (Jalan Mamanda 3), Gangnam Gindap (Jalan Mamanda 3), Hanwoori Korean Restaurant (Jalan Ampang Utama 1/1), Uncle Jang Korean Restaurant (Jalan Ampang Putra) and Chun Wa Dae (Jalan Ampang Utama). Besides that, it caters to Korean community’s education needs that includes ESLANDA International Academy, an English centre for those taking up the language as second language as well as Malaysia Korean Kumdo Dojang, a martial art institute.
• Menara HSC Ampang– Located right opposite of Pavilion Embassy. It is the home to Somerset, an apartment hotel as well as popular restaurant chains such as Souled Out and Gloria Jeans Coffee. For any medical woes? Walk on over to HSC Medical Centre!
• Pasar Datuk Keramat– The home to all fresh food. Residents could just venture off for a great catch, literally, exotic herbs and freshly slaughtered poultries. There are numerous stalls located nearby that provide cheap local gastronomy offerings.

The Embassy of The People’s Republic of China

Embassy of the Russia Federation

Royal Thai Embassy

Embassy of the Union of Myanmar

Anchoring the name of the development and as the hub of the international community, there are at least 50 embassies here.

• The Embassy of The People’s Republic of China
• Embassy of Finland
• Embassy of Senegal
• High Commission of Republic of Ghana
• Embassy of Afghanistan
• Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
• Embassy of the Republic of Korea
• Embassy of the Russia Federation
• Royal Thai Embassy
• Embassy of the Union of Myanmar

Despite being hailed as the famous embassy row, a handful of embassies are moving out by selling their parcels of land to developers.

The land that helmed the French Embassy was opened for bidding in 2015

The British High Commission that was located along Jalan Ampang had been sold to SP Setia for RM 294.97 mio in 2012. The German Embassy at Jalan Kia Peng was bought over in 2013. Meanwhile, the parcel of land that helmed the French Embassy was up for bidding in 2015.

(Source: http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2013/07/12/bunglow-for-sale-for-rm200mil/ )

Wisma Chinese Chambers is the home to a few embassies

Embassies are now relocating to various office buildings such Menara Tan & Tan, Wisma Chinese Chambers, Menara Binjai, New Hampshire, The Icon, Wisma Selangor Dredging, Sunway Tower and Menara Keck Seng for cheaper rentals and lower maintenance needs.