Backpacking Malaysia

{Langkawi, view from Gunung Raya — **Langkawi:** view from Gunung Raya

{Alor Setar, Thai Buddhist temple — **Alor Setar:** Thai Buddhist temple

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

Putra Bus Terminal (Hentian Putra)

Former Bus Terminal located just north of the city centre (near PWTC) serving destination to the…

Koh Lipe

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

Sarawak Cultural Village

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

BB Plaza / Sungei Wang

Sungei Wang, located in Bukit Bintang, is the oldest shopping complex in downtown Kuala Lumpur. The…

Sri Mariamman Temple

Singapores oldest and most important Hindu temple, right in the middle of Chinatown

Henderson Waves

Singapore's highest pedestrian bridge with a distinctive wave architecture connecting Mount Faber…

National Planetarium

The National Planetarium is a space science exhibition with a telescope and observation tower in the…

Kampung Kling Mosque

Masjik Kampung Keling is one of Melakas oldest mosques built in 1872. The architecture resembling a…

Bukit Gasing

Bukit Gasing is a hill and a green oasis surround by dense civilization right at the border between…

Floating Mosque (Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah)

The mosque is located in Teluk Ibai, just over 4km away from Kuala Terengganu town centre, south of…

Langkawi International Airport

Langkawi's airport is located in the west of the Island and has flight connections to Kuala Lumpur,…

Kek Lok Si (Buddhist) Temple

Largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. Construction started in 1893 and took over 20 years to complete…