Kuching

Kuching is the capital of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak on Borneo. Kuching is the most populous city in the state of Sarawak and the fourth largest city in Malaysia. Kuching means “cat” in Malay.

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.

Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

Pulau Duyung

Address: Pulau Duyung, Kuala Terengganu
wooden beams for boat constructions
wooden beams for boat constructions
Island in the river mouth of Sungai Terengganu across the city center with malay Kampungs and traditional boat making

Take the ferry from jetty just south of Chinatown (next to Hotel Seri Malaysia, RM1), it only takes 5min to get there
When you arrive at Pulau Duyung jetty walk to the left in between the Kampung houses to find the boat makers and watch them at work



Pulau Duyung Links:
Pulau Duyung Information (journeymalaysia.com)
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