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Wat Phothivihan

Wat Phothivihan is a Thai temple located at Tumpat of Kelantan, houses the 40m long reclining Buddha, which is one of the largest of its kind in the world. For your information, in Thai language, “W...
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Pulau Payar Marine Park

The sprinkling of jade green islands that makes up Pulau Payar lies just 30km south-east of Langkawi. It's just a 1-hour boat ride out to the best marine park on Malaysia's West Coast, making it an id...
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Plaza Mercu Tanda

Standing at 78 metres, the Plaza Mercu Tanda is a monument which symbolises the birth of Putrajaya. It is a prominent landmark of the city, situated in Precinct 1. The pyramid-shaped monument signifie...
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Menara Taming Sari

Witness a host of interesting and historical sights of Melaka from a height of 80 metres of Menara Taming Sari. Rest assured with the beauty of the vast scenic Melaka straits and the fast development ...
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Snake Temple

The Snake Temple was built in 1850 in memory of the Buddhist priest, Choo Sor Kong, who is said to have healing powers. Legend, however, has it that the place used to be the home of a religious man wh...
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Kuala Perlis

The major activity found here is fishing and many superb seafood restaurants can be found in this small fishing town.Not only is seafood fresh in Perlis, but it is relatively cheaper than it is in the...
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Zoo Negara

Zoo Negara (National Zoo) was officially opened by the country's first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman on 14 November, 1963. At the time, entrance rate was 50 cents for adults and 20 cents for chil...
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The Sire Museum Restaurant - House of Yeap Chor Ee

The Sire - House of Yeap Chor Ee is the first museum restaurant ever set up in Penang. Its concept, which is of Peranakan in spirit with the fusion way of life, and a mixture of different cultural i...
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Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque

On top of a hill in downtown Johor Bahru, overlooking the Straits of Johor and neighbouring Singapore, stands the magnificent Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque, one of the most beautiful old mosques in Malaysia...
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Istana Kehakiman

Located in Precinct 3, Istana Kehakiman consists of a five-storey main administrative block with a two-storey satellite building which houses court rooms. A distinguished landmark influenced by the Mo...
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Water Village

A trip to Labuan would not be complete if one does not visit Kampung Air (Water Village). There are two main water villages on Labuan - Kampung Bebuloh and Kampung Patau-Patau which are mainly inhabit...
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Terengganu State Museum

Acclaimed as the largest museum in South East Asia, the Terengganu State Museum Complex houses century old artefacts and artworks of rich and colourful heritage.Located on 27 hectares of land in Bukit...
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Kota Tinggi Museum

Built in 1997, the museum traces the history of the Johor Sultanate. The site was chosen for a museum due to its historical significance as the seat of the old Johor Sultanate.The valleys of Johor Riv...
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Fraser's Hill

Sitting pretty amidst the Pahang rainforest is the little hamlet of Fraser's Hill. At 1,524 metres above sea level, this highlands resort is a naturalist's paradise that boasts innumerable plant, bird...
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National Monument

Within the National Monument grounds is one of the world's largest free-standing bronze sculptures. It was sculpted in 1966 by Felix de Weldon, who was also the creator of the famous Iwo Jima monument...
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Sendayan Valley
With a hot tropical climate, Malaysia has not been registered in most people’s minds as a suitable place to cultivate grapes, as...
Bukit Gemok
Strap on those hiking shoes and get ready to explore the untouched forest of Tawau's Bukit Gemok. Situated 10 km from the city cen...
Lata Jarum
Lata Jarum is another established picnic spot. The sounds of water cascading towards a cooling pool and refreshing sprays of mist ...
Chew Jetty
The Clan jetties consist of eight jetties, nameed after their surnames, "Lim", "Chew", "Tan", "Lee", "Yeoh", "Koay", "peng Aun" an...
Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest
Gunung Lambak, about 5km from the town of Kluang is this recreational forest. It is a favourite retreat for picnics, bathing and m...
Pulau Jerejak
THE ISLANDThe name Pulau Jerejak, was given by fisherman who lived on the island, long before it gained its alias as the Alcatraz...
Penang Ferry
Penang Ferry began its operations in 1920, making it the oldest ferry service in Malaysia. These iconic ferries ply between the ...
Tackling green issues
INTEL Malaysia together with the Penang Department of Fisheries, Penang Department of Wildlife, Taman Negara Pulau Pinang and the...
Lifeline for orang utans
The fate of orang utans in fragmented ecosystems in eastern Sabah was the focus of a two-day Orang Utan Conservation Colloquium. ...
Almost half of mangroves degraded
Kota Kinabalu: About 40pc of the 320,000 hectares of forest mangroves in Sabah need to be rehabilitated, said Sabah Wetlands Cons...
Sabah to be the finishing point
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah will be the finishing point for the 6th Borneo International Yachting challenge on Oct 15. Participants wi...
Saudi Keen On Collaborating With Malaysia To Develop Tourism Industry
JEDDAH, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia is keen to tap Malaysian expertise and work together to promote its tourism industry. ...
Sabah Tourist Arrivals Up
SANDAKAN, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Sabah's tourist arrivals in the first six months of the year increased by 0.3 per cent, as compared...
More Than 121,000 Hectares In Kedah Gazetted As Forest Reserve
ALOR SETAR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Kedah government has approved the gazetting of 121,904 hectares of forest as forest reserve an...
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Islands & Beaches

Layang Layang Island
Layang Layang, meaning kite, is fast becoming another one of Malaysia's premier dive destinations af...
Turtle Island Park
Turtle Island Park consists of a number of uninhabited islands lying in the Sulu Sea, off the east c...

Highlands

Genting Highlands
The fun never stops at Genting, City of Entertainment, perched on the top of cool, breezy Genting Hi...
Cameron Highlands
There are many things to see and do in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia's largest highland resort. Walks ...

Shopping

Bangsar Village
Bangsar Village is a spacious shopping complex in Bangsar, with specialty outlets, food chains and m...
Avenue K
Located along Jalan Ampang, just opposite Suria KLCC this mall is a fashionable lifestyle shopping c...