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Discovering Sabah’s World War II sites
By Lara Dunston I AM standing solemnly in the sticky heat, my shirt clinging to my back, despite the fact I’m in a shaded area of forest. It’s mid morning yet it’s already sweltering and humidity is...
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The longhouses of Malaysian Borneo
By Ben Cowles THE enormous island of Borneo adds yet more to the Asian melting pot that is Malaysia. Malaysian Borneo (sometimes called Eastern Malaysia) is comprised of the states of Sarawak and...
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Five fine dining experiences in Penang, Malaysia
By Mike Aquino FOR such a food-obsessed town, Penang has never been known for fine dining: Penangites have long favored simple, hearty meals over fancy expensive spreads. Increasing prosperity and...
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Exploring the wilds of Borneo: Bako National Park
YOU don’t have to go far in Sarawak to find the jungle. In fact you see it from the plane as you descend into the capital Kuching – a tangled green mass stretches out below you, actually covering three...
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The lesser-known beaches of Malaysia
By Mila Gilmanova A TROPICAL holiday is not complete without sandy beaches, the deep blue sea and palm trees. Sun, sea and sand – these are some of the simple components of a great holiday. Malaysia is...
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5 great ways to unwind in Malaysia
By Lakshmi Sharath SING with the birds or indulge in a spa – Malaysia is where you need to head for a relaxing holiday Think Malaysia and the images that come to mind are varied and myriad. The skyline...
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The beach paradise of Redang Island
By Elaine Ling Redang Island or Pulau Redang (Malay) is one of the largest islands off Malaysia’s east coast. It is located 45km offshore from Kuala Terengganu and is about 7km in length and 6km wide....
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The vanishing traditional artisans of Georgetown, Penang
By Barbara Weibel WITHIN the Kwan Yin Chinese Buddhist Temple, rivulets of smoke caressed vermillion globular lanterns strung from the ceiling before drifting through an opening in the roof. Worshipers...
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Malaysia’s most indulgent spas
By Lara Dunston NO holiday in the tropics is complete without some pampering spa treatments, especially if you’ve been hiking through jungles and sweating it out wildlife spotting. Malaysia is blessed...
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Kuala Lumpur’s top eating experiences for visitors
By Lara Dunston FOR first-time visitors to Kuala Lumpur, it’s not just the humidity and traffic that can overwhelm. The array of delicious cuisines on offer and venues for sampling local fare can often...
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Relaxing spa experiences in Kuala Lumpur
By Mridula Dwivedi TRAVELLING is often the only time you really get to relax, when you can lie back and do nothing for an hour or so. One of the best ways of really savouring this time off is by...
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A guide to Penang’s best beaches
MOST travellers on Penang Island in Malaysia flock to the capital Georgetown with its gleaming skyscrapers overlooking crumbling colonial architecture and famous street food markets. But while the city...
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Malaysia to bring in 36m tourists by 2020 – here’s how
TOURIST ARRIVALS in Malaysia dipped by 2.5 percent (22,056,417 to 21,504,930) from January to October 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. This prompted Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to...
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Tour Buddy: Friend or foe to Malaysia’s tourism industry?
WHETHER YOU’RE ALONE OR NOT, it’s still illegal. The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has informed its members of over 3,200 tour and travel companies nationwide, to not engage...
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