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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.

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.

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Kuala Lumpur is a safe place for travellers in general. However, there a few scams and dangers but if you are aware of them you should be having a pleasant stay in this vibrant city.
Things to do & see
Langkawi, Tanjung Rhu Beach

wide and empty beach at the north of the island. home of the fancy Tanjung Rhu and Four Seasons resort and starting point of Mangrove River tours ... more
Kuala Lumpur, Lake Titiwangsa

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Small recreational park and lake north of Downtown Kuala Lumpur with good photo opportunities. Currently home to "Eye On Malaysia" (until Aug 31st, 2008), the largest portable wheel in the world (60m high. ... more
RANDOM LINKS
abcmalaysia.com
Travel Portal to Malaysia
Seat61.com
how to travel by train in Singapore & Malaysia
MmalaysianFood.net
all about Malaysian Food
thebookaholic.blogspot.com/
literature blog by a british living in Malaysia for more than 20 years
DiscoverMalaysia.biz
Discover Malaysia - the backpacker's trail (documentary)

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