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Travel : Malaysia |
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Travel : Malaysia |
| "Truly Asia" according
to its own ad campaign, with less hype than usual: Malaysia is a
fascinating blend of Malay, Chinese and Indian culture, with a veneer
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modern technology over a humid tropical paradise. |
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Desaru [guide]
Low-key beach resort near Johor Bahru, a short ferry hop from Singapore. |
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Fraser's Hill [guide]
A chunk of England in the Malaysian highlands. |
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Genting [guide]
Malaysia's low-budget version of Las Vegas. |
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Johor Bahru by train [guide]
From Singapore to border town Johor Bahru by train |
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Klang [guide]
Port town known for pork bone tea. |
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Kuala Lumpur [guide]
A sprawling metropolis attempting to rapidly
modernize itself. Shown:
Petronas Towers |
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Kuching [guide]
The "Cat City" and the former capital of the
White Rajahs of Sarawak. |
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Langkawi [guide]
Malaysia's prime wintertime getaway, a little
archipelago in the northwest near the Thai border. Shown: Pool,
Pelangi Beach Resort |
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Penang [guide]
The only Malaysian beach resort island with
history and a wealth of culture too. Shown: Detail of roof, Khoo Kongsi (Clanhouse), Georgetown |
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Perhentian [guide]
Two small islands off the eastern coast, home
to great beaches and great scuba diving. Shown: South
Beach, Perhentian Besar
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Putrajaya [guide]
Malaysia's new administrative capital just
south of KL, home to megalomaniacal public buildings and one
super-luxury hotel. Shown: Detail of the humongous Putra Mosque |
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Tioman [guide]
A somewhat bigger island off the eastern
coast, home to yet more great beaches and great scuba diving. Shown: Dive boat heading back to Tioman |
