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Malacca: the city that best gives a sense of Malaysia’s past
Article from the Telegraph newspaper:
Along with its sultry climate, atmospheric Malacca boasts an intriguing history, unusual food and a lively nightlife, says Rhymer Rigby. ... more
Famous Jalan Alor
The well-known food street Jalan Alor is currently the talk of the town. Every local and tourist will eventually end up here having feast of good food in one of the many many restaurants and stalls. But since this week you might have a hard time finding this short but remarkable street in Bukit Bintang because the city council decided to change the name to Jalan Kejora - much to the dislike of about everybody. ... more
Keropok Lekor
The easiest way to describe Keropok Lekor is to call it fish sausage. It is the specialty from Terengganu, a state at the east coast and omnipresent in the streets and villages and very much a part of the live of the people there. Here are some pictures from one of the most popular Keropok Lekor stalls or shall I say factory, in Kuala Terengganu. ... more
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
Georgetown and Melaka just became Unesco world heritage sites
Rainforest World Music Festival 2008
Jackfruit (Nangka)
I got it from my Mamak
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Things to Do & See
Kek Lok Si (Buddhist) Temple,Penang
Largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. Construction started in 1893 and took over 20 years to complete but new sections keep being added
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Bako National Park,Kuching
Small, but diverse, National Park located 37km north-east of Kuching. Bako NP covers an area of about 27sqkm and offers jungle treks, steep cliffs, rocky headlands and stretches of sandy, secluded bays.
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Dataran Merdeka,Kuala Lumpur
The Dataran Merdeka (or Merdeka Square) is the old colonial heart of Kuala Lumpur. It was here, in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building that the Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted for the first time at midnight on August 31, 1957. Merdeka = Independence.
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Putrajaya,Kuala Lumpur
new federal administrative capitol of Malaysia 30km south of KL
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Penang Bridge,Penang
A 13.5km long bridge linking the mainland with Penang. It was opening in 1985. Before all traffic depended on ferry services
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Petronas Twin Towers / KLCC,Kuala Lumpur
The 88-floor building was completed in 1997 and remained the highest building in the world until 2004 with 452m. The Kuala Lumpur Center includes not only the famous twin towers, but also a shopping mall (Suria KLCC), a movie theatre, the new aquarium (KLCC Aquaria) and a park.
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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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Pantai Batu Buruk (Beach),Kuala Terengganu
beach close to City Center. Literually meansBeach of the Ugly Stone. It is popular for playing with kites or having a walk but it is considered too dangerous for swimming.
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Sentosa Island,Singapore
Sentosa, which means tranquillity in Malay, is a popular island resort in Singapore, visited by some two million people a year.
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Pulau Perhentian Besar,Perhentian Islands
The Big (=besar) Island. The slightly bigger island offers more expensive resort style accommodation. For family travellers or those who like it more quiet and have an extra Ringgit to spend.
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Bukit Bintang,Kuala Lumpur
Main shopping, dining and entertainment area of Kuala Lumpur. Many backpacker accommodations are here.
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Lot 10,Kuala Lumpur
Shopping Mall in Bukit Bintang housing mostly fashion stores.
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Harmony Street,Melaka
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.
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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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City Backpackers, Singapore
Small newly (2007) opened hostel located in the Kallang area.
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Betel Box, Singapore
Hostel on Joo Chiat Road in the heart of Katong and Geylang Serai district
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Borneo Seahare Hostel and Adventure, Kuching
Very small hostel (3 rooms) in the city center. Accepts online bookings only.
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Ranting Beach Resort, Cherating
pricier accommodation with bungalows at the beach and across the road, on-site restaurant
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Bubu Resort, Perhentian Islands
hotel-style resort on Long Beach, Perhentian Island Kecil
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Fox Hill Langkawi holiday resort, Langkawi
Small resort in the heart of Langkawi on the road to Makam Mahsuri with a house for backpackers who want to be in the middle of nature
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One Florence Close, Singapore
Boutique homestay Off the city centre but close to the subway with 8 private designer rooms
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LINKS
betelbox.com/travel_malaysia.htm
excellent quick overview page about Malaysia by Betelbox Hostel Singapore (www.betelbox.com)
Maleisie.be
Belgian Malaysia Travel Guide
info-my.de
Malaysia Information and News
PenangPage.com
Lots of picture and comments about Penang
WikiTravel.org
excellent community edited website based on Wikipedia technology
Malaysian Travel Blog
Malaysia Travel Guide For Backpackers
AsiaExplorers.com
Penang Beaches
VisionKL.com
city lifestyle magazine
Weather in Malaysia
Weather in Malaysia (Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation)
Encyclopedia.com.my
Encyclopedia of Malaysia is the largest Malaysian collaboration in the history of reference publishing
see all links
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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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