Kuching

Kuching is the capital of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak on Borneo. Kuching is the most populous city in the state of Sarawak and the fourth largest city in Malaysia. Kuching means “cat” in Malay.

Taman Negara

Taman Negara National Park was established in Malaysia in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park. It was renamed to Taman Negara after Independence, which literally means “national park” in Malay. The total area of Taman Negara is 4,343 km².

Penang, Malaysia

Hotel Mingood

164 Argyll Road, Georgetown, Penang

Budget Hotel in the city centre of Georgetown

Book Hostel hostel phone: +604-2299922
website: click here
prices:
Single ensuite: RM70
Twin/Double ensuite: RM70
3-bed ensuite: RM120
4-bed ensuite: RM100
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