Singapore

Singapore is an island nation located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. At 704.0 sqkm (272 square miles), it is one of the few city-states in the world and the smallest country in Southeast Asia.

Perhentian Islands

The Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian in Bahasa Malaysia) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) offshore the coast of northeastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the Thai border. The two main islands are Perhentian Besar ("Big Perhentian") and Perhentian Kecil ("Small Perhentian"). Popular for it’s beaches, snorkeling and driving. Like a real postcard.

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu is the capital of the state of Sabah on Borneo. With an estimated population of 532,129 in the city and 700,000 in the urban area, it is the largest urban centre in Sabah and the sixth largest in Malaysia. It is located close to Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in South-East Asia.

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Wikipidia:Kota Kinabalu

Things to Do & See

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HOSTELS
Borneo Global Backpackers Lodge
Hostel, Kota Kinabalu
Hostel close to the State Museum ... more
Kinabalu Backpackers Lodge
Hostel, Kota Kinabalu
Located in a historical street and in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City. ... more

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LINKS

Kota Kinabalu Links

Sabah - land below the wind
information website about the beauty of Sabah

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CALENDAR
Kota Kinabalu

Sports Event
Aug,23 2008 - Aug,24 2008
TM 22nd Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon 2008 ...more





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Kinabatangan River
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Buses

It’s very convenient to take busses in Malaysia. The condition of roads and buses are very good. There several privat and a national bus line (Transnasional). Usual it’s no problem to get ticket on short notice unless there’s a major holiday like Hari Raya (end of Ramadan), Deepavali or Chinese New Year. A 2-hour ride from KL to Melaka costs around RM10 and a 5h ride to Penang around RM25.

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Langkawi
Reggae Club
RANDOM LINKS
malaysiamydestination.com
official portal of Tourism Malaysia
Maleisie.be
Belgian Malaysia Travel Guide
DiscoverMalaysia.biz
Discover Malaysia - the backpacker's trail (documentary)
Kuala Gandah Elefant Sanctuary
The Kuala Gandah Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary Malaysia - home of the homeless elephants -
Transnasional
journey planer by the national bus company Transnasional

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