Backpacking Malaysia

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{Tioman, Salang beach — **Tioman:** Salang beach

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

Kuching Sentral

Newly built (2012) massive long-distance express bus terminal in Kuching

Chinwoo Swimming Pool

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

Boat Ride to Taman Negara

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

Legoland Malaysia

Malaysia's first international theme park in Johor at the southern tip of the Peninsula close to the…

Gardens by the Bay

The gardens by the bay is a new park (opened in June 2012) on reclaimed land just behind Marina Bay…

Penang Bridge

A 13.5km long bridge linking the mainland with Penang. It was opening in 1985. Before all traffic…

Jungle Trekking

There are 8 marked hiking trails available at Fraser's Hill

Sky Bar

Another roof-top bar in the Traders Hotel (33rd floor) with a breath-taking view of the Twin Towers.…

Queen Street Bus Terminal

This street bus terminal connects downtown Singapore with Larkin Bus Terminal in Johor Bahru. It is…

Tanjung Rhu Beach

wide and empty beach at the north of the island. home of the fancy Tanjung Rhu and Four Seasons…

Birch Memorial Clock Tower

The historical clock tower was built in 1909 in memory of James W.W.Birch, the first British…

Batu Caves

Limestone hill in the north of Kuala Lumpur with a series of caves and cave temples. They are a…