New in the Old: Chinatown Kuala Lumpur features the rich history and landmarks of the old city including the adaptive reuse of shophouses alongside 'the new kid on the block' - Merdeka 118 - which, at the time of writing, is the second tallest tower in the world. The guide book explores the palimpsest that is the capital of Malaysia. Authors: Scarlet Koon, Saw Eu Bee and Robert Powell