Practical Guide to Malaysia and Malaysians

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


Archive for the 'The North' Category



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.


Pictures of Malaysia - In Prayer

Published on July 31, 2007

Another nice photo for all of you. This is a typical scene of a Muslim Malay in prayer. I love the lighting effects of this photo. It portrays light shining through, which depicts what Muslim whisper in every prayer - ‘Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek. Show us the right way’.
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Published on February 18, 2007

The Wang Kelian State Park is a haven for nature lovers and ecotourism enthusiasts as it contains one of the few semi-deciduous forests in the country, similar to the ones across the border in Thailand.
Covering 1,000ha. in the Mata Air Forest Reserve, its limestone forests are also rich in fauna, including birds, mammals and reptiles. […]


Paddy/Rice Museum in Kedah

Published on December 7, 2006

The Paddy Museum, located at the foot of Gunung Keriang, lies some eight kilometres from Alor Star, the capital of Kedah. It is the first paddy museum in Malaysia, and the fourth to be opened in the world after Japan, Germany and the Philippines.

The unique architecture of the Paddy Museum represents bushels of harvested rice […]