Baling is a town in the state of Kedah, close to the borders of Thailand. Baling means “throw” in Malay, and is believed to be connected to a popular Kedah myth of Raja Bersiong, a vampire-like king who removed his fangs and throw it away after his subjects rose against him. There are quite a […]
Merbok is a small town in Kedah that also shares its name with the Burung Merbok, a type of local bird. Merbok is perhaps best known as the home for the historical Bujang Valley. The Bujang Valley is one of the richest archaeological area in Malaysia, and excavation of the site have been going on […]
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 […]
Attractions in Muar 1. Herbs & Spices Paradise
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 […]
Bekok is a little village located in the state of Johor that serves as one of the entrance to the Endau Rompin National Park, the second biggest national park in Peninsula Malaysia after Taman Negara. Most stop by the village for food and lodging if at all, but many nature lovers will pass Bekok to […]
Ayer Hitam is located in Johor , and is known as a rest town since it is a major route intersection laying between major cities in Malaysia such as Kuala Lumpur , Melaka , Johor, and the country of Singapore. Any Johorians or visitors to Ayer Hitam will know that it is a town famous […]
Mersing is a small town lying at the Northeast of the state of Johor, best known for being the main departure point for ferries going to the famous Pulau Tioman and Pulau Rawa. It is a unique place with plenty of attractions that is often overlooked as a transfer point to Johor’s beautiful islands. Mersing […]
Tuaran is a town located in the northwest of Sabah, East Malaysia. Although it is a small town, but it is a bustling little town with tree-lined boulevard-style streets. It has a population of approximately 105,000 people. Most of the people here are of ethnic Dusun and Bajau descent, followed by the Chinese. There is […]
Semporna is a humble town located in Tawau Division, at the east coast of Sabah in East Malaysia. There are about 135,000 people staying here. Majority of the population are of the Bajau ethnic. You will find a lot of them are living in sprawling stilt villages over the water on the outskirts of the […]