Taman Negara

Taman Negara National Park was established in Malaysia in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park. It was renamed to Taman Negara after Independence, which literally means “national park” in Malay. The total area of Taman Negara is 4,343 km².

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.

Melaka, Malaysia

Harmony Street

Address: Jalan Tokong Besi
Sri Payyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple and Kampung Keling Moschee
Sri Payyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple and Kampung Keling Moschee
Jalan Tokong Besi in Chinatown is also called Harmony Street because Temples and Mosques of the three main religions of Malaysia are located peacefully in the same small street.

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
built in 1645, the oldest chinese Temple in Malaysia

Kampung Keling Mosque
was finished in 1868

Sri Payyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple

built in the late 18th centuri, oldest Hindu temple in Malaysia

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