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Langkawi
Tropical Island 
Cameron Highlands
Orang Asli House The Responsible Tourist and Traveller2 1/2 weeks in Malaysia - a travel itineraryHow to get to and away from LangkawiBuses from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
A walk through Brickfields
Things to Do & See
Small town at the estuary of the Selangor River, river boat tour in the evening -after dark- to see Firefly colonies that live in the mangroves ... more 
The mosque, also known as the White Mosque or the Big Mosque, was built by Sultan Zainal Abidin II between 1793 and 1808 but has been renovated and extended after that. ... more 
Sentosa, which means tranquillity in Malay, is a popular island resort in Singapore, visited by some two million people a year. ... more
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 Looking for a place to hang out, relax, meet friendly faces and experience the cultural diversity and hospitality of Malaysia? Red Palm is not a party hostel, it is a place where you can feel at home, relax and kick back in the middle of the bustling city. ... more 
Mamak-style restaurant in Bukit Bintag offering Indian, local Thai and Pakistani food ... more
Restaurants & Food Courts
Restaurant (specialized in pork ribs) and bar on Changkat Bukit Bintang. ... more 
Restaurant and bar on Changkat Bukit Bintang ... more
Nightlife
The Green Man is an traditional British pub / restaurant and one of the longest running establishments on Changkat. ... more 
Jalan P. Ramlee, just south of KLCC, is Kuala Lumpur′s central clubbing district ... more
Transport
Newly opened (January 2011) Bus terminal for south-bound buses (Melaka, Singapore etc.) in Bandar Tasik Selatan in southern Kuala Lumpur ... more 
The main railways station and transportation hub of Kuala Lumpur in Brickfields. KTM , KTM Komuter, LRT, KLIA Express, Monorail and Buses connect here ... more 
Low cost carrier terminal of Kuala Lumpur International Airport serving budget airlines like AirAsia ... more
Shopping
Low Yat is the place go to buy electronic and high-tech stuff like computers, laptops , computer parts and accessories, cameras, mobile phones, blanks discs etc. ... more 
Massive complex with 2 shopping malls and hundred of shops in Bukit Bintang. People tend to get lost in there. ... more 
A street in Chinatown with many antiques stores. On weekend nights the whole street is closed for traffic and turns into a lively night market ... more
(Day) Trips
Hill resort at 1,500 meters above sea-level on the Titiwangsa mountain range, about 100km north of Kuala Lumpur. Originally set up as a tin-ore trading post in the 1890s, it consists of seven hills. ... more 
Small, but diverse, National Park located 37km north-east of Kuching. Bako NP covers an area of about 27sqkm and offers jungle treks, steep cliffs, rocky headlands and stretches of sandy, secluded bays. ... more
Small town at the estuary of the Selangor River, river boat tour in the evening -after dark- to see Firefly colonies that live in the mangroves ... more
HOSTELS
 Hostel
The Nomad Bed & Breakfast is situated in the heart of Kutching City. It is in the green hill road, easy access to all the fascinating tourist attraction.
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Welcome to Ferringhi Inn & Cafe the best budget motel for everyone. Ferringhi Inn & Cafe have a very nice location. It is located in the middle town of Batu Ferringhi.
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nice Budget Resort on Cenang Beach, RM 100 - RM 230 (Chalets). They also have really lovely treetop chalets (RM180, RM230) but you need to book in advance to get them, on-site indian restaurant
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DID YOU KNOW?
Mamak Stalls
Mamak Stalls are a muslim Indian restaurants serving southern Indian cuisine. It’s a popular hang-out place for locals to meet friends and drink tea and have snacks like Roti Canai. The heart of Malaysia beats here.
STORIES
A walk through Brickfields Brickfield is one of the most colourful and interesting areas in Kuala Lumpur. It is one of the oldest areas in Kuala Lumpur and part of it is also one of the most modern with the KL Sentral development. The most interesting part, however, is the Little India area along Jalan Tun Sambathan.
Things to do & see
Chinwoo Swimming Pool, Kuala Lumpur
Tanjung Rhu Beach, Langkawi 
Red Palm, Kuala LumpurBPAN Member
Looking for a place to hang out, relax, meet friendly faces and experience the cultural diversity and hospitality of Malaysia? Red Palm is not a party hostel, it is a place where you can feel at home, relax and kick back in the middle of the bustling city.
Step Inn Guesthouse, Kuala Lumpur
We are situated within the triangle between three of KL's most popular city destinations; China Town, Little India, Bukit Bintang and the…
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Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu is the state capital of Kelantan.The name means ‘new city’ or ‘new castle/fort’ in Bahasa Malaysia. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia. In 2005, it had an estimated population of 425,294, making it the largest town on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.It’s known for its colourful markets and the muslim culture.
Melaka
Melaka (a.k.a. Malacca) is the capital of the Malaysian state of Malacca.
Traditionally, the spot where Melaka stands today was the center of Malaccan history. It was the capital of the Malaccan Sultanate and the center of the Malay world in the 15th and the 16th century before it fell to the Portuguese in 1511. Centuries of colonization by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British have shaped the architecture of the town.
Perhentian Islands
The Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian in Bahasa Malaysia) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) offshore the coast of northeastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the Thai border. The two main islands are Perhentian Besar (“Big Perhentian”) and Perhentian Kecil (“Small Perhentian”). Popular for it’s beaches, snorkeling and driving. Like a real postcard.
Tioman
Largest island of Malaysias east coast. It’s located 32km off the coast and is some 20km long and 12km wide and the highest peak is Gunung Kajang with 1038m. In the 70ies TIME magazine selected Tioman as one the world’s most beautiful islands but lost some flair in recent years due to do development. The island has eight main villages, many beaches and is densely forested and is surrounded by numerous coral reefs, making it a scuba diving haven.
