Brunei

Tiny state in Borneo, sandwiched between Sarawak and Sabah. After it was a big regional player a few hundred years back, Brunei became rich upon the discovery of Oil in the 1940s. For a period time the Sultan of Brunei was the richest person in the world.

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.

Singapore, Malaysia

Kampong Glam

Bussorah Pedestrian Mall in Kampong Glam, leading to Masjid Sultan (Sultan Mosque).
Bussorah Pedestrian Mall in Kampong Glam, leading to Masjid Sultan (Sultan Mosque).
Wikipidia
Kampong Glam, also known by the name of its main thoroughfare Arab Street, was where Singapore′s Arab traders settled in the founding days of the colony. It is Singapore′s muslim centre and a shopping paradise



Kampong Glam Links:
Bugis & Kampong Glam (Wikitravel)
Masjid Sultan (Sultan Mosque) (Wikipedia)

Kampong Glam Gallery

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