Backpacking Malaysia

{Kota Bharu, Central Market — **Kota Bharu:** Central Market

{Georgetown / Penang, Lebuh Chulia — **Georgetown / Penang:** Lebuh Chulia

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

Ipoh Railway Station

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

Old Railway Station

The old railway station is a moorish-style structure that was built in 1910. Long-distance train…

Ampang Lookout Point

TheLookout point along on the hills of Ampan at the eastern edge of the city offers a magnificent…

Lucky Plaza

Shopping Mall at Orchard Road, hub to Singapore's filipino community with many pinoy shops and…

Jalan Kota / Coronation Park

A street full of museums and the adjacent Coronation Park with a displayed first airplane of the…

Tugu Negara (National Monument)

Tugu Negara is a monument in the Lake Gardens that commemorates those who died in Malaysia's wars.

Birch Memorial Clock Tower

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

Mega Water Sports

Specialized in water sports specifically jet ski rentals and jet ski tours, also offering luxury…

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum

One of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in Singapore. The temple, built in 2007, also contains a…

Petronas Twin Towers / KLCC

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

Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS)

Modern airport-like bus terminal in Bandar Tasik Selatan in southern Kuala Lumpur. Main Terminal for…

Pulau Duyung

An island located in the river just opposite Chinatown at the river mouth of Sungai Terengganu…