Practical Guide to Malaysia and Malaysians

All photos are people and places from Malaysia, taken by photographer Syahrin Aziz


Archive for August, 2007



Malaysia Turning 50!

Published on August 8, 2007

Independence day is around the corner. Its only a few weeks left to 31st August where Malaysia will celebrate its 50th anniversary of independence. You can tell by all the mega discounts shopping malls offer, petrol stations giving away prizes in contests, and Malaysian flags flapping like crazy on almost every vehicle, especially taxis.
I’ve seen […]


Icebow Over Langkawi

Published on August 7, 2007

The sudden appearance of a full icebow or sundog (parhelion) above the skies of Langkawi yesterday caught the attention of the people on the island. Photographers and participants at the Langkawi International Dialogue (LID) snapped away the image of a rainbow-like halo encircling the sun at about 2.40 pm, before it disappeared about 20 minutes […]


The Official Langkawi Website

Published on August 1, 2007

If you’re planning a visit to Langkawi, then this official site by the Langkawi Development Authority is a good start to find some useful information.
You’ll also find a list of upcoming events in Langkawi so you can plan easier.
The usual essential information like attractions, accomodation, dining, etc is also quite comprehensive.