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NOVEMBER 13, 2000 VOL. 156 NO. 19
The Malay section is filled with stalls selling Korans, traditional medicines and Muslim robes and dresses. The biggest crowds form beside the stands offering Tongkat Ali, a traditional aphrodisiac. Made from the plant Eurycoma longifolia, the pills are said to increase sexual stamina and virility. Street vendors selling the substance, which is marketed under manly names like Fury and Champion, demonstrate the effectiveness of their brand by showing photographs of elderly Lotharios standing proudly beside their beaming teenage wives. The Indian section is lined with rows of shops selling intricately embroidered silk saris, bangles, silverware, delicious (if massively rich) sweets and bindisthe dots women wear on their foreheads. Other shops offer spices for cooking and the latest videos and soundtracks from Bollywood. Some of the shops practice the art of henna, and you can have your hands done inexpensively. Masjid India is also home to many restaurants and stalls selling north (naan bread and roti) and south (biriyani and dosai) Indian cuisine as well as Malay favorites like chicken rendang and roti canai. Located in downtown Kuala Lumpur, it's a great place to spend a morning or have a lunch date. Write to TIME at mail@web.timeasia.com ASIANOW Travel Home Quick Scroll: More stories from TIME, Asiaweek and CNN |
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