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Why visit Malaysia?
Malaysia is a friendly, beautiful, culturally rich country and one that’s extremely good value for money to travel in. It’s modern enough to be comfortable yet full of natural beauty to be mesmerized.

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Culture and Art: The mix of cultural influences in Malaysia is the result of centuries of [...]

Ch’ar kuay tiau .
THE FIRST THING outstation people think of when they come to Penang is ch’ar kuay tiau. The traditional i.e. genuine stuff is to be found at Lau Hio Hnui (Kampong Sireh, Lengkok Burma) where the stall is located among others catering [...]

Question: How do i claim VAT (Value added tax) refund for my shopping purchases in Malaysia?

Answer: Currently there is no Value Added Tax (VAT) for shopping purchases in Malaysia but it is expected that a consumption tax similar to VAT will be introduced by integrating the existing sales tax and service tax into a single [...]

Question:Is it safe for a single woman to travel around in Malaysia? Recommendation for hotel or B&B? I’d like something that reflects the local culture, but want to be comfortable (luxury not needed) and safe. Anything else that I should be aware of culturally about traveling alone in Malaysia? Security is an issue that I [...]

Batik
Colored designs on textiles, which can be either cotton or silk, are produced by applying wax to the parts that are left uncolored. This traditional method is practiced in various forms throughout the Malay Archipelago, with Terengganu batik as a particular favorite with tourists. Its elegant print stand out as evening wear, and can be [...]

Wau (Kite Flying)
See the dazzling display of kites gliding and swooping across the azure sky! Once played by farmers on leveled ground after post-harvesting season, it now attracts people from all walks of life. Over the years, kite festivals have encouraged creativity in kite-making, thus resulting in kites that are designed in the shape of [...]

How do you plan a travel Malaysia itinerary to suit your needs (budget and time)? There’s just so much to see, and do in Malaysia.
Here’s some suggested Travel Malaysia Itinerary:
1. Short Stay Kuala Lumpur
2. 6 Weeks Tour (Kuala Lumpur to Mt Kinabalu)
3. 3 Weeks Peninsular Malaysia Tour
4. 2 Weeks Peninsulat Malaysia Tour
5. 2-3 Weeks [...]

Kuala Lumpur in …
Two Days
Start your day with coffee and a copy of the New Straits Times before walking to Merdeka Square and the Masjid Jamek. Afterwards walk through Chinatown to admire its shophouses, the Sri Mahamariamman Temple and the Taoist Sze Yah Temple.
Watch Kuala Lumpur revolve around you while dining at the Seri Angkasa [...]

Malaysia’s wealth of national parks provides many challenges for the adventurous traveler. Top of the list is Taman Negara, the country’s showcase national park; there are excellent trails and waterways to explore and good facilities. From the inside of the park, you can climb Gunung Tahan, Peninsular Malaysia’s highest peak; this would be a nine-day [...]

If you’ve only two weeks to spare, then it is best to stick to either coast of the Peninsular. Those interested in city life should stick to the west coast, spending four days in Kuala Lumpur, a couple of days each in Penang and Melaka. This will leave you a few days spare to add [...]

Three weeks is enough to pack a fair amount of Peninsular Malaysia, Use Kuala Lumpur as a base for excursions out to traditional Kampungs ( villages ) of Kuala Selangor, the Batu Caves, FRIM, even the hill station of Bukit Fraser. Escape the crowds with a visit to Bukit Larut, Malaysia’s oldest hill station, then [...]

Kick off in Kuala Lumpur where four days should be enough to acclimatize and see the sights. Next, cool off in the Cameron Highlands, then warm up again on the beaches of Langkawi. Soon after, head down to Kota Bahru, one of the best places in Malaysia to encounter traditional Malay culture.
Island- and beach-hop [...]

From Kuala Lumpur, make a day drip to Pulau Ketam for tasty seafood served in an atmospheric fishing village. Moving north, Pulau Pangkor has good beaches but if possible, spend the night on the exclusive resort island of Pulau Pangkor Laut with access to Emerald Beach, one of the prettiest stretches of sand in the [...]