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Mosques And Temples: Masjid Jubli Perak, Rantau Panjang
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

Rose Centre

extensive flower garden in a beautiful setting offering good views
Kuala Tembeling Jetty

Kuala Tembeling Jetty

The jetty in Kuala Tembeling is the starting point for the 3h boat ride to Taman Negara
Turtle Alley (Lorong Penyu)

Turtle Alley (Lorong Penyu)

Narrow lane in Chinatown (Kampung Cina) that has been beautified and themed witn art works about…
Chinatown

Chinatown

Georgetowns large Chinatown, dotted with temples, mosques, markets and traditional shop houses, is…
Koh Lipe

Koh Lipe

Koh Lipe is a small flashpacker island next to the Tarutao National Marine Park in southern…
Subang Airport

Subang Airport

The Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is KL's secondary airport housing airlines such as Malindo Air…
Betel Box Bistro

Betel Box Bistro

The Betel Box Bistro is a Peranakan neighbourhood restaurant in the historic Joo Chiat / Katong…

Gurdwara Tatt Khalsa Sikh Temple

Sikh Temple at the near the Chow Kit Wet Market and Kampung Baru. Largest Sikh temple in South-east…
Ipoh Padang

Ipoh Padang

Ipoh Padang - padang means field in Malay - is large field in the city centre lined by colonial…
Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal

Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal

Main long-distance bus terminal of Alor Setar, located at the north-western edge of town
Kinabalu National Park

Kinabalu National Park

Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site located 90km from Kota Kinabalu, offers jungles…
Ipoh Railway Station

Ipoh Railway Station

Ipoh's railway station was completed in 1917 under the British colonial administration. Along with…
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