Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu is the capital of the state of Sabah on Borneo. With an estimated population of 532,129 in the city and 700,000 in the urban area, it is the largest urban centre in Sabah and the sixth largest in Malaysia. It is located close to Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in South-East Asia.

Langkawi

Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. The islands are a part of Malaysia’s Kedah state, but are adjacent to the Thai border. By far the largest of the islands is the eponymous Pulau Langkawi with a population of some 45,000. The island is a declared duty-free zone.

Langkawi, Malaysia

Malibest Resort
Hostel, Langkawi(5 comments)
 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 ... more
Kedawang Beach Inn
Chalets, Langkawi
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Friendly accommodation with guest kitchen on northern end of Tengah Beach (right south of Cenang Beach), RM70- RM110 ... more
Sandy Beach Resort
Hostel, Langkawi(2 comments)
 Chalets on both sides of the road on Cenang Beach, from RM90 ... more
AB Motel
Chalets, Langkawi
 Accommodation on Cenang Beach with Travel Agency and Bike Rental, RM50 - RM150 ... more
Best Star Resort
Hotel, Langkawi
 2-storey hotel and 6 Chalets on Cenang Beach ... more
Langgura Baron Resort
Hostel, Langkawi(1 comments)
 budget resort on Cenang Beach (RM120 - RM150) ... more
Langkapuri Beach Resort
Resort, Langkawi
 budget resort on Pantai Cenang (RM95 - RM160) ... more
Sunset Beach Resort
Hostel, Langkawi
 cozy, beautifully landscaped and designed small resort at the southern end of Cenang Road and northend end of Tengah Beach ... more
Fox Hill Langkawi holiday resort
Resort, Langkawi
 Small resort in the heart of Langkawi on the road to Makam Mahsuri with a house for backpackers who want to be in the middle of nature ... more
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Things to do & see
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
Gunung Raya

highest peak on Langkawi (881m) with spectacular views over the island and even to Thailand when it is clear ... more
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Langkawi
corals riffs at Pulau Payar
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Food and Food Stalls
Teh Tarik
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Taxis

Taxis drivers can be good and bad. It’s usually best to go by meter but some won’t turn them on unless you convince them otherwise. A short ride within the city centre of KL shouldn’t cost you more than RM10. When you arrive at KLIA make sure you go to the official taxi counter to prevent being ripped off. Same applies to the KL Sentral railway station.

PRESS ARTICLES
Traditional geomantic designs (The Star)

Story about ancient Malay building principles, the ancient art of Malay geomancy, a parallel to Chinese feng shui and Indian vasthu sastra. 

Things to do & see
Kuala Lumpur, Bangsar

Bangsar, to the south of downtown, popular entertainment area for local yuppies and expats with an Mediterranean flair. ... more
Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya

new federal administrative capitol of Malaysia 30km south of KL ... more