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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
Pulau Perhentian Kecil,Perhentian Islands
The small (=kecil) island. With plenty of low-priced accommodation the island is a backpackers favorite and can get quite crowded at peak season on Long Beach.
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Chinatown,Singapore
Singapore′s Chinatown is the traditional Chinese quarters of town, and while the entire city is largely Chinese these days the area does retain some of its own charm
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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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Zainal Abidin Mosque,Kuala Terengganu
The mosque, also known as the White Mosque or the Big Mosque, was built by Sultan Zainal Abidin II between 1793 and 1808 but has been renovated and extended after that.
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Batu Caves,Kuala Lumpur
Limestone hill to the north of Kuala Lumpur which has a series of caves and cave temples. They are are sacred place for the Hindus in Malaysia.
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Jalan Alor,Kuala Lumpur
Food Paradise in Bukit Bintang. Jalan Alor turns into a giant open air street restaurant at night
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Crystal Mosque (Islamic Civilisation Park),Kuala Terengganu
also known as Taman Tamandun Islam. The RM250 Million theme park was opened in february 2008 and houses besides the Crystal Mosque replicas of several world famous mosques.
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Sarawak Museum,Kuching
Sarawak state museum complex including the Ethnology Museuem, Natural Science Museum, Art Museum, pleasant gardens, pavilions, Heroes Monument and temporary exhibitions. Free Admission.
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Little India,Singapore
center for the large Indian community in Singapore
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Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple & Wat Chayamangkalaram,Penang
Penangs first Buddhist temple. Construction started in 1905. Opposite of it is the Temple of the Reclining Buddha with a 33m-long reclining Buddha
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Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay,Singapore
Architecturally unique (durian shaped) Performing arts centre alongside Marina Bay, near the mouth of the Singapore River. It contains a concert hall, theatre, outdoor performing centres and the Esplanade Mall.
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Gurdwara Tatt Khalsa Sikh Temple,Kuala Lumpur
Sikh Temple at the near the Chow Kit Wet Market and Kampung Baru. Largest Sikh temple in South-east Asia and spiritual home to KL′s 75,000 Sikhs.
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Old Railway Station,Kuala Lumpur
Moorish-style structure built in 1910 is no longer the jumping-off point for long-distance destinations, but its charms remain.
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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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Anjung KL 2, Kuala Lumpur
Second house of Anjung KL in Bukit Bintang
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Father’s Guesthouse, Cameron Highlands
Guesthouse in Tanah Rata, Peaceful setting, surrounded by gardens & jungle, 500meters from bus station, on a private hill
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Sankris Lodge, Kuala Terengganu
Frankel Hostel, Singapore
small hostel in eastern Singapore
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Borneo Global Backpackers Lodge, Kota Kinabalu
Hostel close to the State Museum
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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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The InnCrowd 2, Singapore
Hostel in Little India, the big brother of the first InnCrowd Hostel (just around the corner)
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LINKS
AsiaExplorers.com
Penang Mosques
WikiTravel.org
excellent community edited website based on Wikipedia technology
AsiaExplorers.com
Exploring the Sights in Singapore
Tung Shin Hospital
hospital near Puduraya bus terminal with wing for western medicine and wing for traditional medicin
Utusan.com.my/
malay newspaper
KTMB.com.my
National Railway Company
PenangWatch.net/
The Complaints Channel, Making Penang a Healthy City
Weather in Malaysia
Weather in Malaysia (Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation)
TourismPenang.gov.my
Official Tourism Website for Penang
AirAsia.com
Malaysian budget airline for south-east Asia
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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