The Malaysian Diaries

The country is a perfect blend of customs, cuisines and religions. Its geography is quite diverse and includes everything that one can think of. Travellers are smitten by the large island groups, mountains, fertile highlands and the tropical rainforest. So pack your bags and visit Malaysia – truly Asia!
The following list is not exhaustive but serves as an anchor for your exploration:

Kota Bharu

The city is located close to the Thai border. Life here revolves around bustling marketplaces. Look here to believe.

Melaka (Malacca)

Stripped off lofty mountains and beaches, this city has a rich history. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The landscape is characterized by breathtaking architecture reminiscent of the lost era.

A'Famosa Fort: The oldest surviving European architectural remains in south-east Asia

Cameron Highlands

A popular Malaysian hill station packed with the charm of an English village. It is also the leading producer of flowers and tea in Malaysia.

Escape the heat here


Resorts World Genting

GH is an integrated resort. Attractions include indoor and outdoor theme-park and the only legal land-based casino, Casino de Genting.

A File Photo of the Resort

Taman Negara National Park

The park attracts a steady stream as it offers treks, as long as 100km round trip, for serious trekkers and more gentle ones for beginners. Nature-lovers are advised to visit to enjoy wildlife and plant life. What’s more? The park is home to the first inhabitants of Malaysia called the Orang Asli.

Orang Asli Children

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park

The Marine Park is actually a cluster of 5 islands. Travellers can only access the park by ferries. Pulau Gaya (the largest island) has an ‘untouched’ dense rainforest where locals have built wooden housing only over the coastal edges.


Gaya Island Resort

Penang

The city is a fascinating fusion of the East and West. It is also regarded as the food capital of Malaysia.

Experience the tranquility at night

Pulau Langkawi

Remember the beautiful pictures in magazines and websites that always inspired you to visit Malaysia? Langkawi boasts of beautiful beaches and plenty of sunshine! To top it all, there are plenty of restaurants and interesting villages to explore.

Words are not enough to describe the beauty of Langkawi

Kuala Lumpur: Capital of Malaysia

Chances are high that international travellers end up spending at least a few nights at KL. The Petronas Twin Towers are a must-see! Other attractions include Merdeka Square and Chinatown. However, it’s quite modernized so expect to see gleaming skyscrapers and lots of shopping malls although some may say that it could get expensive

Kuala Lumpu’s Skyline