Pantai Tok Bali (Tok Bali Beach), Kelantan
Pantai Tok Bali is one of the many beautiful beaches that dot the coast of Kelantan. Compared to other more commercialized beach, Tok Bali beach is relatively quiet and more serene as it is surrounded by green casuarinas. Visitors will find only peace and quiet here as this is one of the more secluded beaches…
Shah Alam Blue Mosque
The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam, prominently known as the Blue Mosque, is the state mosque of Selangor. Completed in 1988, it remains the largest mosque in Malaysia and the second biggest in South East Asia, accommodating up to 24,000 worshippers at a time. The mosque’s dome is the most distinctive…
Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple, Selangor
Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple (佛光山东禅寺) is one of the many branches of Buddhist temple established by the Buddhist monk, Master Hsing Yun. The Fo Guang Shan sect of Buddhist teaching traces its roots to Taiwan, established since 1967. In Malaysia, it is located in the quiet and serene town of Jenjarom (or Jenjarum),…
Kidzania, Selangor
Kidzania is a place where children can participate in adulthood via many interactive role-plays. Kidzania was initially set up in Mexico in 1999, and the innovative idea slowly spread across 15 countries. In Malaysia, Kidzania caters up to 1,700 children at any one time. Kidzania is modeled after the actual city in which it resides…
St George’s Church, Penang
Photo credit: (Makko) St George’s Church is the oldest Anglican church in South East Asia and also the largest in Malaysia. Built in 1818, it cost a hefty sum of 60,000 Spanish dollars. The church was built by convicts from India, and dedicated to St George, the patron saint of England. The church is located…
Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Penang
Photo credit (Daniel Jarrett) The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is an important place of worship for the Indian community in Penang. Located within the vicinity known as Little India, it is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang with construction dating back to 1833. Visitors will be amazed by distinct sculptures on and inside the temple. The…
Kuan Yin Temple (Goddess of Mercy Temple), Penang
The Kuan Yin Temple, otherwise known as Goddess of Mercy Temple in English, is the oldest temple in Penang. Built way back in 1728 by Chinese immigrants, it was originally named Kong Hok Keong Temple and initially meant for hosting of social functions. Despite being named the Goddess of Mercy Temple, the temple honours not…
Khoo Kongsi, Penang
Photo credit (Chi Khong) The Khoo Kongsi is a joint-complex consisting of an ancestral hall, named Leong San Tong, rows of shop houses, a meeting hall, offices, a stage and 62 units of terrace houses. The complex was established by the Khoo clansmen originating specifically from Sin Kang Village in Fujian, China during the early…
Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, Penang
The Dharmikarama Burmese Temple is the earliest Burmese temple in Malaysia. Built way back in 1803, the temple was originally called Nandy Moloh Burmese Temple. The main draw for tourists and Buddhist devotees to this temple is the unique temple structure. It follows Burmese Buddhist designs that are more elaborate and grand, equipped with intricate…
Penang War Museum
The Penang War Museum served as a memorial of the Japanese Occupation during World War II. It was initially built in the 1930s as a fort by the British to defend the island from a sea invasion. The museum showcases to visitors war relics from World War II. Visitors can head down to the different…
Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM), Selangor
The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) is located within a 544 hectare campus within the Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve. Apart from the purpose of research, the forest reserve is opened to public for recreation purposes. Visitors can anticipate wholesome fun and relaxation as there are plenty of activities here. The most prominent attraction here…
Ipoh Railway Station, Perak
The panorama view of Ipoh Railway Station (credit: robin28witter) The Ipoh Railway Station is one of the Ipoh’s main heritage buildings. The building was completed in 1920, 3 years later than originally scheduled and it was initially designated to be a hospital. The famous British architect Arthur Benison Hubback designed the added features of the…
Labuan Marine Park
Pulau Kuraman, Pulau Rusukan Besar and Pulau Rusukan Kecil from top (credit: etawau) The Labuan Marine Park is located within a 2-nautical mile perimeter off the coasts of 3 uninhabited islands, namely Pulau Kuraman, Pulau Rusukan Besar and Pulau Rusukan Kecil, and is just 2 kilometres off the coast of Labuan’s southern tip. The area…
Tourist Attractions in Sabah
Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak
Credit: Says.com The Gunung Mulu National Park, the largest national park in Sarawak, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Covering about 544 square kilometers, it is famous for its spacious caves, within which are limestone formations, as well as cliffs, nature trail, canopy walk and a bat observatory. The park is also a paradise for…