Its a wonderful thing waking up in the morning. Our brains are dormant. We have mystifying yawns. After that cup of coffee, we start with life, make a living, watch the news, shop at the hypermarket. We try our best to lay food on the table and keep the Volvo tank full. Some of us over the years have become complicated, sophisticated, modern, and vibrant. But we forget. We forget that some best things in life are simple. We forget the joyful, honost and cheerful child we once were. We forget that the most humanly moment in our day is probably those first 10 minutes, early in the morning, when we are dormant.
Deepavali is celebrated universally by Hindus and is observed as a public holiday in Malaysia. This festival falls between the month of October and November, the fourteenth day of the Tamil month of Aipasi. It is also known to many as the Festival of Lights. For this year, it will be celebrated next week on […]
Malaysia being a multi-racial country with mainly Malay, Chinese and Indian - each race has their own celebration. For example, Deepavali and Hari Raya Puasa is just around the corner (in about 2 weeks) for Indians and Malaysia.
Celebrations in Malaysia is common to have open houses, where friends and family are free to come in […]
* It is not common for Malaysians to touch during conversations, especially if the other party is a member of the opposite sex.
* Malaysians consider it rude to pat or tap someone on the head.
* If one needs to point in a particular direction, it would be more polite to gesture with your thumb instead […]
Located 56 km off the coast of Pahang in the South China Sea, Tioman Island has white, sandy beaches, crystal clear water, and lush greenery. All of these, and more, make the island a premier destination.
There are many things to do in Tioman. For most visitors, diving or snorkeling, or both, are a must. Those […]
You’re probably on a business trip and want to impress your Malaysian partner. Or you’re probably a visitor on a homestay programme. You might even just be a traveller who likes to mingle among the locals. Whichever it may be, understanding some social habits of the typical Malaysian might give you a that extra boost […]
The Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, in conjunction with Aquaria KLCC is offering aquatic enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike the thrill of a close encounter with some of the most dangerous predators of the sea.
The ‘Dive With Sharks Experience’ is available at Aquaria KLCC, located in Kuala Lumpur’s City Centre, adjacent to the hotel. There, […]
Traveling to Malaysia could catch you off guard with some unexpected things. Be prepared to encounter the following:
No hot shower
Showers in homes typically don’t have hot water, eventhough you see a tap which can be pulled left or right (for cold and hot). Unless you see a water heater which is usually a rectangular plastic […]
“Dead Frog Skin as Pouch: This product has been around at the Pasar Filipina, Kota Kinabalu Sabah for many years now and this product are favourites among foreign tourist..
Sometimes people can be too creative..”
Anyway, here’s another picture which depicts typical Sabahan fishermen. Sabah, popular by locals as where to get cheap fresh seafood. Also home […]
I must say this at the very beginning; to get really good authentic local food, go out to a Pasar Malam (night market), or find street side hawkers. Night markets or hawker bazaars have a spectrum of food all over the place; you’ll never be able to decide. If you are in Malaysia during the […]
It’s 31st August, which marks Malaysia’s 49th year of independance from British colonialism
and the day the joyful, triumphant shouts of “Merdeka, Merdeka, Merdeka!†resonated throughout the nation as Malaya’s first Prime Minister, Allahyarham Tunku Abdul Rahman stood on a podium at Merdeka Square doing the same.
AirAsia is set to launch flights between Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Hanoi in Vietnam, beginning 4th October 2006.
To celebrate the airline is offering a special promotional fare for this new service of just RM49.99 / US$15 one way for travel between 4th October 2006 to 24th March 2007. The booking period to enjoy this […]
According to this news from Reuters on Yahoo News, its mentioned that Kuala Lumpur is the cheapest city to live in, followed by Mumbai, Buenos Aires and Delhi.
A comment from a local however thinks otherwise:
I live in Kuala Lumpur and can say that Kuala Lumpur is far from being a cheap city. I wonder if […]
It’s probably a general assumption that Malaysia being slightly more developed than Thailand, would be more expensive as far as tourism is concerned. Even myself, being Malaysian, assumed the same. After all, it is common for locals from Kuala Lumpur and other bigger cities to do their shopping 400 km away at Thailand borders in […]
I was just awstruck when I read this post from Bootsnall.com forum. It makes me feel that no matter how shitty the world is becoming into lately, there’s always a big piece of hope to cling on to. Please take time to read this. Please take time to ponder and digest.
One of the most important […]
This first series of tips on enjoying Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - will talk about Chinatown, particularly Petaling Street.
This is the place where you’d want to test your ultimate haggling skills. It’s a very busy, oriental-like market with pretty good bargains. You’d be surprised by the range of items sold here: from t-shirts to watches to […]