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BBC
28 Jan 2021

Malaysia’s humble ‘king of noodles’

Food-loving Malaysians have been known to debate the best local food spots for hours. But one thing they all agree on is that the best char kway teow can be found in Penang.

full story on BBC
SCMP
19 Jan 2021

Quiet falls over Malaysia, with residents in lockdown

The streets of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital city, were empty on Wednesday morning – a far cry from the previous night’s hubbub as people scrambled to make preparations for a two-week lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19.

full story on SCMP
The Edge
16 Dec 2020

Iconic Penang ferry will be replaced by speedboats from Jan 1

The Penang ferry service that ferrying both passengers and vehicles between the island and the mainland will cease operation from Jan 1, 2021 and will be replaced by speedboats carrying only pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles.

full story on The Edge
Penang Ferry Terminal Penang
The Star
14 Dec 2020

Safe and colourful walk

A filthy backlane along Jalan Thambipillay, Brickfields that was infamous for rodents and multiple illegal extensions made by business owners, has been given a makeover by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).

full story on The Star
Little India Brickfields A walk through Brickfields

Attractions

Pasir Panjang (Long Beach)

Pasir Panjang (Long Beach)

Main Beach of Redang Island at the eastern (sun rise) side of the island, most of the resort are…
Lake Titiwangsa

Lake Titiwangsa

Lake Titiwangsa - also known as Taman Tasik Titiwangsa - is a recreational park and lake north of…

Little India & Kapitan Keling Mosque

Small Indian enclave in Georgetown where you can find shops, food, temples and the Kapitan Keling…

Kampung Kling Mosque

Masjik Kampung Keling is one of Melakas oldest mosques built in 1872. The architecture resembling a…

Jungle Walks - Trail 9A

There are 13 Trails in and around Tanah Rata and Brinchang, varying from a few hours to full-day, to…
Teluk Chempedak (TC) Beach

Teluk Chempedak (TC) Beach

Teluk Chempedak, also called TC, is a beautiful beach facing the South China Sea, one of the main…
Imbi Market / Pasar Bukit Bintang

Imbi Market / Pasar Bukit Bintang

popular morning wet market and hawker center in Imbi, or short walk from Jalan Bukit Bintang, with…
KL Sentral (Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur)

KL Sentral (Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur)

The main railway station and transportation hub of Kuala Lumpur in Brickfields. KTM , KTM Komuter,…
Kek Look Tong Cave Temple

Kek Look Tong Cave Temple

Picturesque Chinese cave temple at the Gunung Rapat limestone hills at the southern edge of Ipoh…
Kinabalu National Park

Kinabalu National Park

Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site located 90km from Kota Kinabalu, offers jungles…
Legoland Malaysia

Legoland Malaysia

Malaysia's first international theme park in Johor at the southern tip of the Peninsula close to the…
Kek Lok Si (Buddhist) Temple

Kek Lok Si (Buddhist) Temple

Largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. Construction started in 1893 and took over 20 years to complete…
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