Backpacking Malaysia

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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

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

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

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

Attractions

Terminal Sentral Kuantan (TSK)

New long-distance bus terminal in Indera Mahkota, Kuantan

Chinwoo Swimming Pool

Big public swimming pool with cafe in downtown KL in a nice setting on a hill right between…

Sultan Mahmud Airport

regional airport with 500,000 anual passenger serving flights to Kuala Lumpur by AirAsia, Firefly…

Ipoh Padang

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

Canopy Walk

Taman Negara's spectacular canopy walk is 530m long and up to 40m above the ground

Pantai Cenang (Cenang Beach)

This wide and long beach is the most popular beach on the island and the center of Langkawi's…

Subang Airport

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

Tekek beach

beach at Kampung Tekek, the main hub of the island

Kuala Selangor Nature Park

Nature Park in Kuala Selangor managed by the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), enjoy views of…

Imbi

old residential area with a significant Chinese population near Bukit Bintang with many popular…

Viva Home Shopping Mall

Viva Home is shopping specialised for homeowners with furniture, DIY / hardware and home decoration…

Salang Beach

Salang is on the northernmost end of the island and is most frequented by backpackers and…