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Malaysia - General Links

Travel Guides / Travel Portals Malaysia

abcmalaysia.com - Travel Portal to Malaysia
AllMalaysia.info - Portal powered by Star newspaper
betelbox.com/travel_malaysia.htm - excellent quick overview page about Malaysia by Betelbox Hostel Singapore (www.betelbox.com)
journeymalaysia.com - comprehensive malaysian travel portal
Malaysia-Islands.com - Photos, Dive&Snorkel Spots of all major Malaysian Islands
MalaysiaForum.de - German Malaysia Portal
malaysiamydestination.com - official portal of Tourism Malaysia
Malaysian Travel Blog - Malaysia Travel Guide For Backpackers
malaysiasite.nl - dutch/english guide
Maleisie.be - Belgian Malaysia Travel Guide
MmalaysianFood.net - all about Malaysian Food
tourism.gov.my - government tourism website
Waterfalls of Malaysia - website is dedicated to the beautiful waterfalls of Malaysia
WikiTravel.org - excellent community edited website based on Wikipedia technology

Miscellaneous

Cinema Online - Cinemas in Malaysia
Country Calling Codes - International Country Calling Codes and World Time Zones
DiscoverMalaysia.biz - Discover Malaysia - the backpacker's trail (documentary)
Encyclopedia.com.my - Encyclopedia of Malaysia is the largest Malaysian collaboration in the history of reference publishing
Juiceonline.com - parties & events in Malaysia
Malaysia-Maps.com - collection of maps
Malaysian Nature Society - study, appreciation, conservation and protection of Malaysia's natural heritage
multimap.com - very good map service
Sejarah Melayu - A History of the Malay Peninsula
TrekEarth.com - photo community with stunning images
Weather in Malaysia - Weather in Malaysia (Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation)
Wikipedia:History of Malaysia - Wikipedia article about the history of Malaysia
WWF Malaysia - environmental conservation organisation

Transportation

AirAsia.com - Malaysian budget airline for south-east Asia
Berjaya-Air.com - flights to Tioman, Redang, Pangkor, Koh Samui
KTMB.com.my - National Railway Company
Monorail.com.my - public transportation system in Kuala Lumpur
Monorails.org - Loving Photo Essay of KL Monorail by The Monorail Society
Rapid KL - public transport operator in KL
Seat61.com - how to travel by train in Singapore & Malaysia
Transnasional - journey planer by the national bus company Transnasional
Travelling by bus - bus schedules and routes by journeymalaysia.com

News & Blogs

hmetro.com.my/ - malay newspaper
Malay Mail - yellow press typ newspaper
Malaysia-Today.net - source independent news
Malaysiakini.com - independent online news magazine
New Straight Times - english Newspaper
PetalingStreet.org/ - Malaysia Blog Portal
Screenshots - active political blog by Jeff Ooi
thebookaholic.blogspot.com/ - literature blog by a british living in Malaysia for more than 20 years
TheCicak.com/ - socio-political youth magazine
TheStar.com.my - biggest malaysian newspaper (english)
Utusan.com.my/ - malay newspaper

West Malaysia (Peninsula)

National Parks

taman-negara.com - website run by a tour operator

Tours / Activities

Destinations Guide - tips for some nature distinations
Kuala Gandah Elefant Sanctuary - The Kuala Gandah Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary Malaysia - home of the homeless elephants -


RANDOM LINKS
taman-negara.com
website run by a tour operator
New Straight Times
english Newspaper
PetalingStreet.org/
Malaysia Blog Portal
Uncletan.com/
Wildlife Adventure tours
journeymalaysia.com
comprehensive malaysian travel portal

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DID YOU KNOW?
Culture

Besides the malay muslim majority (50+%) there is the big Chinese community (30+%) and Indian minority (8%) plus many various indigenous cultures on Borneo (Iban, Datak,...) so walk around with open eyes and be amazed by the malaysian melting pot.

PRESS ARTICLES
Health care attracts visitors to Malaysia (canada.com)

Malaysia is becoming a major attraction for health care tourists due to it’s reasonable prices and state-of-the-art equipment.

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STORIES
Dikir Barat
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Dikir Barat is the most popular traditional music from Kelatan. It is also still actively performed in Terengganu and Singapore. It is very unique and entertaining to watch. The basic elements of a Dikir Barat group are the two frontmen, the Juara and the Tukang Karut, and the big vocal "rhythm group". Have a look!
RANDOM GALLERY PHOTO
Kampung Life
Durian Shopping
Things to do & see
Kuala Lumpur, Plaza Low Yat (Tech Mall)

Low Yat is the place go to buy electronic and high-tech stuff like computers, laptops , computer parts and accessories, cameras, mobile phones, blanks discs etc. ... more
Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang

Main shopping, dining and entertainment area of Kuala Lumpur. Many backpacker accommodations are here. ... more