Brunei

Tiny state in Borneo, sandwiched between Sarawak and Sabah. After it was a big regional player a few hundred years back, Brunei became rich upon the discovery of Oil in the 1940s. For a period time the Sultan of Brunei was the richest person in the world.

Kuala Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu is located at on at the east coast of the peninsula at the mouth of the Sungai Terengganu river. It’s the capital of the state of Terengganu which forms together with Kedah and Kelatan the heartland of malay culture. KT is good stop for one or 2 days before moving on along the eastcoast or towards the National Park / Tasik Kenyir. There are also day trips available to Pulau Rendang (Island) and Tasik Kenyir (Lake)

Rubber Tapping

Festival

Penang Island Jazz Festival


Penang, Dec,04 2008 - Dec,07 2008

The Bayview Beach Resort, Feringghi Beach, Penang
Capricorn Connection
Tel: 603 2093 4725
http://www.penangjazz.com/

The Penang Island Jazz Festival will showcase performances of over 50 local and international jazz artists.



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Culture

Besides the malay muslim majority (50+%) there is the big Chinese community (30+%) and Indian minority (8%) plus many various indigenous cultures on Borneo (Iban, Datak,...) so walk around with open eyes and be amazed by the malaysian melting pot.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

2007:
8.Nov - Deepavali
20.Dec - Hari Raya Qurban
25.Dec - Christmas Day

2008:
1 January (Tues) New Year’s Day
10 January (Thurs) Awal Muharam (Maal Hijrah)
7 & 8 February(Thurs & Fri) Chinese New Year
20 March (Thurs) Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
1 May (Thurs) Labour Day
19 May (Mon) Wesak Day
7 June (Sat) Birthday of SPB Yang di-Pertuan Agong
31 August (Sun) National/Merdeka Day
1 & 2 October (Wed & Thurs) Hari Raya Puasa *
27 October (Mon) Deepavali *
8 December (Mon) Hari Raya Qurban
25 December (Thurs) Christmas Day
29 December (Mon) Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah)

* - Subject to confirmation

RANDOM GALLERY PHOTO
Georgetown, Penang
Campbell Lane
Things to do & see
Cameron Highlands, Sungei Palas Tea Centre

The tea center by BOH Plantations at the Sungei Palas tea garden is located just above Brinchang. Located on a hilltop, amidst rows of tea bushes and close to Gunung Brinchang, it offers spectacular views from a 20 foot overhanging platform and tours through the tea factory ... more
Kuala Lumpur, Pudu Market

Wet Market und Market for cheap items of all kinds and hi-fi stuff at Jalan Pasar in the Pudu area. ... more
PRESS ARTICLES
Hostel takeover (The Star)

If you travel to learn about the world, there’s no better way to do this than by sharing accommodation in a hostel full of international wanderers. An article about hostelling in general and the situation in Kuala Lumpur.

RANDOM LINKS
AllMalaysia.info
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Country Calling Codes
International Country Calling Codes and World Time Zones
Malaysia-Today.net
source independent news
New Straight Times
english Newspaper
Wikipedia:History of Malaysia
Wikipedia article about the history of Malaysia

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