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Dangers and Scams in Kuala LumpurKuala 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. ... moreThe Responsible Tourist and TravellerThis 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. ... moreMalaysian GP 2009 (Formula 1 in Sepang)The countdown is on for the Grand Prix in Malaysia on April 3-5. The Malaysian GP will take place for the 11th time already from at the Sepang track, about 1h south of Kuala Lumpur. It will be the second race of the season after season opener in Melbourne the week before. ... moreThaipusam FestivalEvery year end of January / beginning of February it is time for the spectacular Thaipusam Festival which is expected to draw more than one million devotees and visitors to the Batu Caves near Kuala Lumpur but there are also precessions in Georgetown/Penang and Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. Especially images of devotees piercing their cheeks, tongue, face or other suitable body parts with sharp objects make this event memorable. ... moreMalacca: the city that best gives a sense of Malaysia’s pastArticle from the Telegraph newspaper: Along with its sultry climate, atmospheric Malacca boasts an intriguing history, unusual food and a lively nightlife, says Rhymer Rigby. ... more Famous Jalan Alor Keropok Lekor Nasi Campur (Malay Mixed Rice) Malaysia vs. Singapore A guide for drivers in Malaysia(1 comment)
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Food & Drinks
CALENDAR
Public Holiday
Aug,31 2009
National Day ...more Public Holiday
Sep,20 2009
- Sep,21 2009
Hari Raya Puasa ...more Public Holiday
Oct,17 2009
Deepavali ...more Public Holiday
Nov,27 2009
- Nov,28 2009
Hari Raya Qurban ...more Public Holiday
Dec,18 2009
Awal Muharam (Maal Hijrah) 1430 Hijrah ...more show full calendar
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Public Holidays
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Things to do & see
Kuala Lumpur, Craft Complex
graft centre in Bukit Bintang with various graft shops, museum, batik workshops, artist colony and more ... more Cherating, Mangrove River Tour A must-do in Cherating is a boat tour into the mangrove forest. The guides are good in spotting various animals, includings snakes. ... more
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
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STORIES
Dangers and Scams in Kuala Lumpur
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.
RANDOM LINKS
all about Malaysian Food active political blog by Jeff Ooi The Kuala Gandah Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary Malaysia - home of the homeless elephants - public transportation system in Kuala Lumpur Encyclopedia of Malaysia is the largest Malaysian collaboration in the history of reference publishing see all links
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