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MFAR-rated hotels in Malaysia Eight hotels in Malaysia have received the highest Platinum rating for Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Recognition ( MFAR ) from Islamic Tourism Centre .

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MFAR-rated hotels in Malaysia Eight hotels in Malaysia have received the highest Platinum rating for Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Recognition ( MFAR ) from Islamic Tourism Centre .

THESE modern , well-appointed hotels provide tourists with all the usual guest services and amenities and also fulfil the following Muslim-friendly criteria :

• Provides information on the location of mosques , Muslim-friendly tourist attractions , and halal restaurants

• Displays Qiblat direction and provides bidet , prayer mat , and Al-Quran

• Has a surau / musolla with ablution facilities on the premises

• Has all of its kitchens and restaurants certified halal by JAKIM

• Allocates certain hours for Muslim females to use selected facilities ( gym , pool , etc .)

• Employs a Shariah Officer to monitor the hotel ’ s shariah compliance

• Perdana Kuala Lumpur City Centre , Jalan Binjai www . perdana . attanahotels . com Platinum MFAR 4-star

THIS 4-star hotel with 338 rooms in Jalan Binjai boasts a great location close to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and Asy-Syakirin Mosque . It ’ s also within walking distance to the surrounding malls , namely Suria KLCC , Avenue K , and The Linc KL , and family-friendly attractions such as Aquaria and KLCC park .

• Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA , Sepang www . movenpick . com / klia Platinum MFAR 5-star

PART of the international Accor hotel group , this 5-star hotel is located near the two main airports in Sepang . As a Platinum MFAR hotel , it provides separate swimming pools for family and female guests , and the hotel is proud of its 100 % non-smoking policy . Enjoy spa and dining facilities at its five halal-certified restaurants , too .

• Raia Hotel & Convention Centre , Kuala Terengganu www . raiahotels . com . my Platinum MFAR 4-star

AS the closest hotel to the Sultan Mahmud Airport , Raia Hotel & Convention Centre Terengganu is an excellent choice for business and leisure . Families are welcome here with indoor and outdoor pools , slides and a “ lazy river ” pool for kids . Their pillar-free Baiduri Grand Ballroom can accommodate 1,000 guests for a banquet .