Links Malaysia
Backpacking-Asia.com - Your travel source for South-East Asia
Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang

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
info-my.de - Malaysia Information and News
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 -
PRESS ARTICLES
Malaysia documented “Discover Malaysia - the backpacker’s trail (The Star)

Malaysia truly features a melting pot of cultures with multi-ethnic traditions and culinary diversity. In line with Visit Malaysia 2007, film director Michael Chick has produced a TV series that focuses on the country’s rich heritage, culture and nature.  Chick was inspired to produce the independent series after hearing complaints from tourists about how fake some Malaysian tourism advertisements looked.

DID YOU KNOW?
Mamak Stalls

Mamak Stalls are a muslim Indian restaurants serving southern Indian cuisine. It’s a popular hang-out place for locals to meet friends and drink tea and have snacks like Roti Canai. The heart of Malaysia beats here.

BOOK HOSTELS
RANDOM GALLERY PHOTO
Brunei
River Tour
RANDOM LINKS
Kuala Gandah Elefant Sanctuary
The Kuala Gandah Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary Malaysia - home of the homeless elephants -
Encyclopedia.com.my
Encyclopedia of Malaysia is the largest Malaysian collaboration in the history of reference publishing
New Straight Times
english Newspaper
thebookaholic.blogspot.com/
literature blog by a british living in Malaysia for more than 20 years
SarawakTourism.com
website of Sarawak Tourism Board

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STORIES
In Melaka on bicycle
Katja and Waldemar were on the road in Malaysia, Thailand, New Zealand and Sri Lanka on bicycle with their 2 children. They stayed in Melaka for 6 Weeks and live at the Sama Sama Guesthouse. This a long story about life in Chinatown, buddhist and Hindu processions and a smoke attack after 2 cases of Dengue Fever. For more Stories and Information visit their website 39Grad (german)
Things to do & see
Melaka, A Famosa

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Massive fortress that was built by the portuguese in the 16th Century. ... more
Kuala Lumpur, Rock-climbing at Batu Caves

You can rock climb at 4 spots of the limestone hill that also hosts the famous Batu caves temple. Climing the walls is free of charge unless you want to take courses. ... more