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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
It's time again for the anual Rainforest World Music Festival at the Sarawak Cultural Village near Kuching (Sarawak, East Malaysia - Borneo). This unique music event will take place July 11 until July 13. Besides music performances visitors can attend workshops, ethno-musical lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts in the afternoon. ... more
Jackfruit (Nangka)
I got it from my Mamak
Traveler IQ Challenge
Long-Distance buses from Kuala Lumpur
“Here in my home” - Malaysian Artists for Unity
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Things to Do & See
KLIA - Kuala International Airport,Kuala Lumpur
The award-winning International Airport is located about 45km south of Kuala Lumpur. The airport was opened in 1997.
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Langkawi Cable Car,Langkawi
A daring cable car ride that takes you up to Gunung Macincang at 708 metres and offers spectactular views over the Island
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Boh Tea Garden,Cameron Highlands
Visitors center of the Boh tea estate south-east of Tanah Rata with impressive views over the tea estate, a cafe area and free tours of the tea factory every 30min until about 4pm.
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Genting Highlands,Kuala Lumpur
-Las Vegas- on a hill top (2000 above sea level), about 50km south-east of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysias only Casino is there plus theme parks, restaurants, resort, etc
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Heritage Row,Kuala Lumpur
Nightlife area at Jalan Doresmy. New Nightlife spot for the rich and beautiful. Row of refurbished colonial-era shophouses.
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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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Puduraya Bus Terminal,Kuala Lumpur
Main Bus Terminal in Kuala Lumpur
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Chow Kit,Kuala Lumpur
The area features a large Indonesian community, and more recently, a small African community. It has a daily wet market known as Bazaar Baru Chow Kit which is arguably the largest wet market in Kuala Lumpur. Chow Kit is also known for its red-light district as well as for its nightly gathering of transwomen.
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Komtar Tower,Penang
Penangs tallest building and the sixth tallest building in Malaysia, the complex also hosts a shopping mall and a local bus terminal.
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Pasar Besar Kedai Payang (Central Market),Kuala Terengganu
The colourful wet and dry market of KT is right next to Chinatown and along the river. At the entrance are traditional trishaws who take costumers back to their home for RM3
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Coral Bay (Teluk Aur),Perhentian Islands
Smaller Beach on the small Island, more relaxed and quite with excellent snorkel and dive spots and great sun sets
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Sky Bar,Kuala Lumpur
Another roof-top bar in the Traders Hotel (33rd floor) with a breath-taking view of the Twin Towers. Located just across from KLCC.
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Kampung Morten, Villa Sentosa,Melaka
a village of traditional Malay houses, it is located in a bend of Sungai Melaka, north of downtown. A Family in one of the biggest houses, Villa Sentosa, receives visitors.
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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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100 Cintra Street, Penang
Hostel in an an restauranted Peranakan house in Chinatown
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Sunset Beach Resort, Langkawi
cozy, beautifully landscaped and designed small resort at the southern end of Cenang Road and northend end of Tengah Beach
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Malibest Resort, Langkawi
nice Budget Resort on Cenang Beach, RM 100 - RM 230 (Chalets). They also have really lovely treetop chalets (RM180, RM230) but you need to book in advance to get them, on-site indian restaurant
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Summer Guesthouse, Kuala Lumpur
Hostel in Bukit Bintang, set in three floors of newly renovated shop houses
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YMCA International Hostel, Penang
YMCA Youth Hostel in Georgetown
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Baba Guesthouse, Penang
Guesthouse at Batu Ferringhi Beach north of Georgetown
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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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LINKS
thebookaholic.blogspot.com/
literature blog by a british living in Malaysia for more than 20 years
Wikipedia:History of Malaysia
Wikipedia article about the history of Malaysia
AsiaExplorers.com
Penang Offshore Islands
AirAsia.com
Malaysian budget airline for south-east Asia
multimap.com
very good map service
AsiaExplorers.com
Penang Mosques
TheCicak.com/
socio-political youth magazine
malaysiamydestination.com
official portal of Tourism Malaysia
Transnasional
journey planer by the national bus company Transnasional
DiscoverMalaysia.biz
Discover Malaysia - the backpacker's trail (documentary)
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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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