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{Chinese Culture, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicin Shop
Chinese Culture: Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicin Shop
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Kuala Lumpur: Temple Near Chinatown
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

Singapore City Gallery

Singapore City Gallery

A free interactive exhibition spreading out over 3 storeys telling the story of Singapore's physical…
Boat Ride to Taman Negara

Boat Ride to Taman Negara

The scenic 2.5 h boat ride between Kuala Tembeling and Kuala Tahan (Taman Negara Headquarters) makes…
Imbi

Imbi

old residential area with a significant Chinese population near Bukit Bintang with many popular…
Petronas Twin Towers / KLCC

Petronas Twin Towers / KLCC

The 88-floor building was completed in 1997 and remained the highest building in the world until…
Mega Water Sports

Mega Water Sports

Specialized in water sports specifically jet ski rentals and jet ski tours, also offering luxury…
Thean Hou Buddhist Temple

Thean Hou Buddhist Temple

Picturesque Chinese temple with impressive architecture. It is situated on a hill offering excellent…
Terengganu State Museum

Terengganu State Museum

Acclaimed as the largest museum in Malaysia and one of the largest museum in South East Asia, the…
Ampang Lookout Point

Ampang Lookout Point

TheLookout point along on the hills of Ampan at the eastern edge of the city offers a magnificent…
Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)

Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)

Hill system with hill resort (highest point 833m above sea level) about 6km from city centre of…
Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal

Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal

The Sg. Nibong Terminal is the main express bus terminal for long-distance buses in Penang. The…
Sarawak Cultural Village

Sarawak Cultural Village

Sarawak Cultural Village is tucked away on the foothills of Mount Santubong at Damai Beach, 35 km…

Butterfly Farm

The Butterfly Farm is located around the Kea Farm area north of Brinchang (town north of Tanah…
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