Gurun Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
Gurun is a small town of Kedah, and despite its name which means Desert in the local Malay language, is far from being a desert biome. Gurun is an agricultural town, well known for producing quality vegetables and corn. It is also one of the only place in Malaysia to have a Longan orchard, which…
Kulim Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
Kulim is a city laying on the borders of Kedah state, and only a short drive away from Bukit Mertajam and Butterworth of Penang state. Once a mining town for tin ore, the most famous landmark in Kulim would be the independence clock officiated by the Sultan of Kedah back in the 1950’s. Kulim has…
Muar Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
Attractions in Muar 1. Herbs & Spices Paradise
Kluang Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
Kluang, which got its name from the Malay language for bats, is a fast growing city that lies in the heart of Johor. The area around Jalan Sentul including Kluang mall makes a great place for food, shopping and entertainment. Kluang has humble origins as an agriculture hub since its early days, and there are…
Tawau Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
In East Malaysia, Tawau is the third largest city of Sabah, after Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. It has a population of approximately 390,000 in which include mostly Chinese, Malays and some local natives. The main industries here are the production of tobacco, cocoa and palm oil. Many might not know that Tawau is one of…
Sik Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
Sik is a small town in the state of Kedah, Malaysia. It is located on the eastern part of the state and is bordered by Thailand to the north. The population here is estimated about 65,000 people with majority the Malay ethnic, followed by Chinese, Indian and some other local natives. Sik got its name…
Seremban Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
Located 66 kilometres south of Kuala Lumpur and located in the state of Negeri Sembilan, Seremban is one of the four state capitals in Malaysia that have yet to achieve the status of a city. Prior to the discovery of tin in Sungai Ujong, the inhabitants of this place were mostly Malay farmers. In the…
Klang Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
Klang is the city and was once the capital of the royal state Selangor in Peninsular Malaysia. It is located on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia before Shah Alam. The town is named after the famous Klang River in which it cuts through the town in half and flow till the western end of…
Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest, Penang
Escape the City and Embrace Nature at Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest is an outdoor recreational park located within a forest reserve. It is situated on a hilly terrain that spans roughly 37 hectares of lush green area. The recreational park caters to nature lovers with its offering of an array of…
Bukit Panchor Recreational Forest, Penang
Bukit Panchor Recreational Forest is located within a designated state park. Initially established in 1963, it provides for outdoor recreational activities as well as to promote public’s appreciation for forests and ecotourism. Visitors can find ample space to camp at its designated 8 hectares camping ground that comes complete with basic amenities such as restrooms,…
Mengkuang Dam, Penang
Mengkuang Dam is the largest dam in Penang with a retention capacity of 23.6 billion litres. Officially opened in 1985, it is frequently visited for recreational and relaxation purposes. The calm and serene body of water is a sight to behold. Visitors can have a picnic on the green grass by the dam, or take…
Penang Bridge
The Penang Bridge is one of the pride and joy of Malaysia, being the third longest bridge in South East Asia at 13.5 kilometres. Officially opened to traffic on 14 September 1985, it served as the main link between Penang island and Peninsular Malaysia. As it is a utility structure, there are little visitors for…
Gurney Drive, Penang
Gurney Drive is a seafront promenade in Georgetown of Penang stretching about 2 kilometres from start to the end. Initially known as New Coast Road, it was renamed Gurney Drive in honour of Sir Henry Gurney, the British High Commissioner in Malaya. Visitors will most often associate Gurney Drive with food, and understandably so given…
Royal Selangor Pewter Factory, Kuala Lumpur
Royal Selangor in Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s most famous brand in pewter crafting and is also globally known for its beautiful designs. At Royal Selangor Pewter Factory and Visitor Centre, visitors can witness first-hand the work of art that is pewter crafting, as well as learn about the company’s rich history and the spectacular works of art….
Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
The Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is a showcase of Kuala Lumpur history, culture, arts, architecture, heritage and life through photos. The gallery itself is located at a heritage building, the 115-year old Government Printing Office designed by the famed architect A.C Norman, based on the neo-Renaissance style that is representative of most colonial buildings during…