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Keropok Lekor
The easiest way to describe Keropok Lekor is to call it fish sausage. It is the specialty from Terengganu, a state at the east coast and omnipresent in the streets and villages and very much a part of the live of the people there. Here are some pictures from one of the most popular Keropok Lekor stalls or shall I say factory, in Kuala Terengganu. ... more
Nasi Campur (Malay Mixed Rice)
Besides the Indian and Chinese food, there is also the flavorful and diverse Malay cuisine. The best way to experience this is to have your lunch at a Nasi Campur counter. Nasi Campur means Mixed Rice in Malay and refers to a plate of white rice that you will get from the kakak, (short: Ka, means sister in Malay and waitresses often been addressed that way), before filling your plate whatever that suits your taste from the counter. ... more
Malaysia vs. Singapore
Entertaining story from guest author Maik from his Blog " Wah Lau". He is a german guy who developed quite some affection for the whole range of Asian diversity. Being based in Singapore, he went for a trip to nearby Melaka in 2006 and reflected about the differences between Malaysia and Singapore and what people think of each other, prejudice or not? ... more
A guide for drivers in Malaysia
Malaysians are the most friendly people but put behind the wheel they become MMMs (Me-First-Malaysians). As a traveller just keep in mind, people drive on the left side here and look to the right and the left before crossing the road (lots of one-way-streets)
The following is from a funny email I received recently. A humorous way look at how people drive in Malaysia. Enjoy. ... more
Georgetown and Melaka just became Unesco world heritage sites
On Monday, July 7, 2008, the historic city centre of Melaka and Georgetown, Penang with their mostly Chinese shophouses and colonial buildings were just been added into the list of Unesco World Heritage sites. Therefore, Malaysia now has four sites on the list, the other two being Gunung Mulu National Park (Sarawak, tropical karst area) and Kinabalu Park (Sabah, highest peak in South-east Asia). ... more
Rainforest World Music Festival 2008
Jackfruit (Nangka)
I got it from my Mamak
Traveler IQ Challenge
Long-Distance buses from Kuala Lumpur
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Things to Do & See
Lake Titiwangsa,Kuala Lumpur
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.
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Pulau Perhentian Besar,Perhentian Islands
The Big (=besar) Island. The slightly bigger island offers more expensive resort style accommodation. For family travellers or those who like it more quiet and have an extra Ringgit to spend.
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Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve,Kuala Lumpur
only remaining tropical rainforest in the heart of the city of Kuala Lumpur
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Pasarakyat Bus Terminal,Kuala Lumpur
Smaller bus station in Imbi (just off Bukit Bintang) for some luxury buses to Singapore and buses to Genting Highlands. There are also a few other ticket counters of other companies for buses that leave from Puduraya.
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Thean Hou Buddhist Temple,Kuala Lumpur
Picturesque Chinese temple with impressive architecture. It is situated on a hill offering excellent view over the city.
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Star Hill Gallery,Kuala Lumpur
Poshest Mall in KL at the Marriot Hotel on Jalan Bukit Bintang. This mall is all about style and worth a visit just to look at the different interior designs.
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Teregganu State Museum,Kuala Terengganu
Acclaimed as the largest museum in South East Asia, the Terengganu State Museum Complex houses century old artefacts and artworks of rich and colourful heritage
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Tanjung Rhu Beach,Langkawi
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
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Petronas Twin Towers / KLCC,Kuala Lumpur
The 88-floor building was completed in 1997 and remained the highest building in the world until 2004 with 452m. The Kuala Lumpur Center includes not only the famous twin towers, but also a shopping mall (Suria KLCC), a movie theatre, the new aquarium (KLCC Aquaria) and a park.
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Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre,Kuching
centre to rehabilitate orang-utans and other animals that have been injured, orphaned or illegally cages.
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Blue Mosque in Shah Alam,Kuala Lumpur
The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque is the state mosque of Selangor. It is the country′s biggest mosque and also the second biggest mosque in Southeast Asia after Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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1 Utama Shopping Centre,Kuala Lumpur
Shopping Mall in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya (PJ). Giant Mall Shopping with an old and a new wing about 20km south-west of downtown KL.
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Little India,Kuala Lumpur
Downtown area with street markets, many indian fabric shops and food.
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HOSTELS
Red Palm, 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. Home sweet home. Stay here if there′s is still availability as Red Palm can′t accommodate more than 14 people at a time.
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Summer Guesthouse, Kuala Lumpur
Hostel in Bukit Bintang, set in three floors of newly renovated shop houses
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Kancil Guesthouse, Melaka
Lovely Guesthouse in a traditional chinese house on Jalan Parameswara run. This is the oldest established guesthouse / hostel in Melaka run by legendary Daud. The house has lots of old charm and a wonderful garden area to hang out. Despite being a few walking minutes from the centre it is very much recommended.
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Mohsin Chalets & Restaurant, Perhentian Islands
Chalets on Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil. Chalets with own restaurant with the best view over the beach. Free Wifi at the restaurant if you order something.
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Red Palm, 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. Home sweet home. Stay here if there′s is still availability as Red Palm can′t accommodate more than 14 people at a time.
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Lemongrass Chalets & Restaurant, Perhentian Islands
Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Chalets at the southern edge of the Beach
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Pondok Lodge, Kuala Lumpur
"Oldest Hostel" in Bukit Bintang serving Visitors since 1997 with roof-top terrace.
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Discovery Cafe, Melaka
Guesthouse in Central Melaka with restaurant
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LINKS
foodlah
malaysian food blog aggregator
Borneo Fairyland
Sarawak Tour Provider
Tung Shin Hospital
hospital near Puduraya bus terminal with wing for western medicine and wing for traditional medicin
New Majestic Hotel
Boutique Hotel in Singapore
malaysiasite.nl
dutch/english guide
AsiaExplorers.com
Penang Offshore Islands
WWF Malaysia
environmental conservation organisation
Encyclopedia.com.my
Encyclopedia of Malaysia is the largest Malaysian collaboration in the history of reference publishing
Malaysia-Maps.com
collection of maps
Cinema Online
Cinemas in Malaysia
see all links
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Red Palm Hostel, Kuala Lumpur
The award-winning Red Palm Hostel Kuala Lumpur - a special, cozy, personal and small place for backbackers of all ages - is also the birthplace of backpackingmalaysia.com and maybe your home during your visit in Kuala Lumpur.
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