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Sandakan

Sandakan is a starting point for ecotourism destinations such as the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary,Turtle Islands Park, Kinabatangan River and Gomantong Caves.

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.

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.

Cherating

Cherating is the only real backpacker hub at the east coast of the peninsula on the mainland. Offering plenty of affordable chalets and a relaxed atmosphere, it is good place to stop for a night or two on the way up or down the east coast. The beach itself is not that spectacular and misses the palm directly at the beach. But it has a good vibe and few things you can do like taking a tour or renting a kayak up the river into the mangroves. There is also an active surfer scene when the waves are right. Cherating is located about 30km or 1h by local bus north of Kuantan.

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Taman Negara Praying Mantis
   
Langkawi Cenang Road


The Responsible Tourist and Traveller

This is practical 8-step guide based on the "Global Code of Ethics" for Tourism of the World Tourism Organization. It promotes traveling with an open mind and respect for people, culture, animals and environment. ... more

Puduraya Bus Terminal temporarily closed

The Puduraya Bus Terminal was closed on April 13 for at least four months due to renovation works in the terminal. Long-distance buses will meanwhile operate from Bukit Jalil. ... more

Malaysian F1 GP 2010 (Formula 1 in Sepang)

It is time again for the Grand Prix in Malaysia on April 2-4. The Malaysian GP will take place for the 12th time already from at the Sepang track, about 1h south of Kuala Lumpur. It will be the third race of the season after Bahrain and Melbourne.aaa ... more

Hiking at Bukit Tabur

It is hardly noticeable from the city centre - especially on hazy days - but Kuala Lumpur is surrounded by lush hills, rock formations and water reservoirs. Escaping the the huzzle and buzzle of the city is a mere 30min drive away. One the most spectacular hikes is up on Bukit Tabur, part of a quarz ridge in the north-east of the city at Taman Melawati. ... more

Exploring Cameron Highlands

There are 13 different paths to discover the Highlands on your own. To fully experience the nature, culture and economy of the area it is recommended to join one of the various tours. ... more

Buses from and to Cameron Highlands
Dangers and Scams in Kuala Lumpur
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Thaipusam Festival
Malacca: the city that best gives a sense of Malaysia’s past
Famous Jalan Alor
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Things to Do & See
Pantai Batu Buruk (Beach),Kuala Terengganu
beach close to City Center. Literually meansBeach of the Ugly Stone. It is popular for playing with kites or having a walk but it is considered too dangerous for swimming. ... more
Heritage Row,Kuala Lumpur
Nightlife area at Jalan Doresmy. New Nightlife spot for the rich and beautiful. Row of refurbished colonial-era shophouses. ... more
Mangrove River Tour,Cherating
A must-do in Cherating is a boat tour into the mangrove forest. The guides are good in spotting various animals, includings snakes. ... more
Jonker Walk,Melaka
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
Old Railway Station,Kuala Lumpur
Moorish-style structure built in 1910 is no longer the jumping-off point for long-distance destinations, but its charms remain. ... more
LCCT,Kuala Lumpur
Low cost carrier terminal of Kuala Lumpur International Airport serving budget airlines like AirAsia ... more
Bukit Bintang,Kuala Lumpur
Main shopping, dining and entertainment area of Kuala Lumpur. Many backpacker accommodations are here. ... more
Sentosa Island,Singapore
Sentosa, which means tranquillity in Malay, is a popular island resort in Singapore, visited by some two million people a year. ... more
Gunung Brinchang,Cameron Highlands
highest mountain in the Cameron Highlands, accessible with 4-wheel drive on the highest road in Peninsular Malaysia ... more
Central Market,Kuala Lumpur
Indoor market for souvenir hunters, Malaysian souvenirs, art and handicraft etc. ... more
Dutch Square (Red Square),Melaka
The Dutch Square, also called Red Squared because all the surrounding building painted red, next to the Melaka river is a good starting point for visiting the old part of the town. ... more
Crystal Mosque (Islamic Civilisation Park),Kuala Terengganu
also known as Taman Tamandun Islam. The RM250 Million theme park was opened in february 2008 and houses besides the Crystal Mosque replicas of several world famous mosques. ... more
Melaka Sentral,Melaka
New Bus Termin for Melaka built in 2004. It almost feels like an airport, probably the most modern bus terminal in Malaysia. ... more

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HOSTELS
Red Palm, Kuala Lumpur
Hostel, Kuala Lumpur
Red Palm was voted the best hostel in Asia in 2006. It′s a small, relaxed and cozy place and this website wouldn′t exist without Red Palm. ... more
Daniel’s Lodge (Kang Travellers Lodge), Cameron Highlands
Guesthouse, Cameron Highlands
guest house in Tanah Ratah, RM8 - RM100 ... more
Pujangga Homestay, Kuala Lumpur
Hostel, Kuala Lumpur
Guesthouse in Bukit Bintang ... more
Nora’s Chalets, Tioman
Chalets, Tioman
accommodation on Salang Beach, RM30 - RM70 ... more
Tioman Paya Resort, Tioman
Resort, Tioman
accommodation on Paya Beach ... more
The InnCrowd, Singapore
Hostel, Singapore
Hostel in the heart of Little India ... more
Beach Shack Chalet, Tioman
Chalets, Tioman
accommodation on Juara Bay with a surf school and more activities (Surfing time during wet season: November - February) ... more
Langgura Baron Resort, Langkawi
Hostel, Langkawi
budget resort on Cenang Beach (RM120 - RM150) ... more

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LINKS

Tung Shin Hospital
hospital near Puduraya bus terminal with wing for western medicine and wing for traditional medicin
TheStar.com.my
biggest malaysian newspaper (english)
Peranakan, Baba-Nyonya
Wikipedia Article about the Straits Chinese.
KL-photos.com
Kuala Lumpur Photos
Borneo Fairyland
Sarawak Tour Provider
PetalingStreet.org/
Malaysia Blog Portal
TourismPenang.gov.my
Official Tourism Website for Penang
VisitSingapore.com
Official Tourism Website Singapore
betelbox.com/travel_malaysia.htm
excellent quick overview page about Malaysia by Betelbox Hostel Singapore (www.betelbox.com)
Travelling by bus
bus schedules and routes by journeymalaysia.com


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Food & Drinks
Roti Tissue

snack
very creative type of Roti Canai
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Cantonese Yee Mee

main dish
crispy noodles with an egg-based sauce, meat, squid, prawns and veggies
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