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Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu is the state capital of Kelantan.The name means ‘new city’ or ‘new castle/fort’ in Bahasa Malaysia. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia. In 2005, it had an estimated population of 425,294, making it the largest town on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.It’s known for its colourful markets and the muslim culture.

Perhentian Islands

The Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian in Bahasa Malaysia) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) offshore the coast of northeastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the Thai border. The two main islands are Perhentian Besar (“Big Perhentian”) and Perhentian Kecil (“Small Perhentian”). Popular for it’s beaches, snorkeling and driving. Like a real postcard.

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Red Palm Hostel, Kuala Lumpur

Red Palm Hostel, Kuala Lumpur

Small award-winning hostel for backpackers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
www.redpalm-kl.com
Blue Guru Dive Centre, Kuraburi

Blue Guru Dive Centre, Kuraburi

Dive centre located in Kuraburi, Thailand offering affordable dive trips to the magnificent Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock.
www.blue-guru.org
Betel Box Hostel and Tours, Singapore

Betel Box Hostel & Tours, Singapore

backpacker hostel in Singapore's Katong and Geylang district offering a variety of tours
www.betelbox.com
Travellers Palm Lodge, Kuala Lumpur

Travellers Palm Lodge, Kuala Lumpur

charming hostel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
www.travellerspalm-kl.com
Images From Under, Underwater Video Production Asia

Images from Under

Underwater video production in Asia by Rems Production. Images from Under supplies information and media content for the dive section of Backpacking Asia.
www.imagesfromunder.com
Equator Hostel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Equator Hostel, Kuala Lumpur

vibrant backpacker hostel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
www.equatorhostel.com
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abcmalaysia.com
Travel Portal to Malaysia
betelbox.com/travel_malaysia.htm
excellent quick overview page about Malaysia by Betelbox Hostel Singapore (www.betelbox.com)
Asian Images
Interesting Pix and Stories from Malaysia and beyond
Borneo Fairyland
Sarawak Tour Provider
Malaysia-Maps.com
collection of maps

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I got it from my Mamak
Mamak stalls are restaurants in Malaysia mostly run by muslim Indians. Traditionally they started out as road side stalls but due their importance to Malaysian social life, hence their number of customer, there are big mamak restaurants and even chains now too. Mamak stalls are a true multi-racial melting pot, whether they be Malay, Indian, Chinese or others, this is place where everybody meets for a snack or a drink with friends, business clients, breakfast or just watching football at night. Many mamak stalls operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. You want your Roti Canai and Teh Tarik at 4am in the morning? No problem. Welcome to Malaysia! Found out what "mamaking" is all about.
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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.