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Sandakan

Sandakan is a starting point for ecotourism destinations such as the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary,Turtle Islands Park, Kinabatangan River and Gomantong Caves.

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the largest city of Malaysia. Being a young city (founded only in 1857) it developed fast into a bustling metropolis of 1.5 million people (6 million including the satellite cities in the Klang Valley). Kuala Lumpur, or simply KL (as it is it called by Malaysians), literally means “muddy estuary” in Bahasa Malaysia. With good and cheap accommodation, great shopping and even better food in this multi-cultural melting pot, increasing numbers of travellers are discovering this little gem of a city.
Having been in the shadow of other big cities in the region like Bangkok and Singapore, KL was put back on the map for good with the opening the Petronas Twin Towers in 1997, until 2004 the highest and still one of the most impressive buildings in the world. Though, the sights are not what makes this city unique, it’s KL itself and it’s mixture of people and visitors.

Tioman, Malaysia
Juara Bay
bay on the east coast of Tioman. Quiet and beautiful spot being the only the place to stay on the eastern side of the island. ... more
Salang Beach
Salang is on the northernmost end of the island and is most frequented by backpackers and independent travellers looking for a spot of diving, plenty of nightlife and cheap accommodation. ... more
ABC Beach (Kampung Air Batang)
popular backpacker's beach on a rather long stretch of beach ... more
Tekek beach
beach at Kampung Tekek, the main hub of the island ... more
Paya Beach
quiet beach south of Tekek on Pulau Tioman ... more

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Things to do & see
Salang Beach

Salang is on the northernmost end of the island and is most frequented by backpackers and independent travellers looking for a spot of diving, plenty of nightlife and cheap accommodation. ... more
Tekek beach

beach at Kampung Tekek, the main hub of the island ... more
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Lunch, West Tioman
RANDOM LINKS
Monorails.org
Loving Photo Essay of KL Monorail by The Monorail Society
SarawakTourism.com
website of Sarawak Tourism Board
journeymalaysia.com
comprehensive malaysian travel portal
WWF Malaysia
environmental conservation organisation
tourism.gov.my
government tourism website

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RANDOM GALLERY PHOTO
Kuala Terengganu
the floating mosque
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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.

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Things to do & see
Kuala Lumpur, Times Square KL (Shopping Mall)

Giant shopping Mall in Bukit Bintang with 10 floors, IMAX theatre, Golden Screen cinema, a huge bowling alley and a theme park with a roller coaster. ... more
Kuala Lumpur, Pudu Market

Wet Market und Market for cheap items of all kinds and hi-fi stuff at Jalan Pasar in the Pudu area. ... more