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.
Here’s an interesting experience about a traveler to Pulau Perhentian Kecil, apart from some other places around Malaysia.
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Kota Bharu is the capital of the state of Kelantan. Kelantan has been ruled by the opposition party PAS (Islamic Party of Malaysia). Through the eyes of an outsider, Kelantan is the most socially conservative and Islamic state.
I beg to defer.
Kelantan is where you’ll probably find the most honest and friendly people in Malaysia. If […]
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.
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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If you’re coming from Kuala Lumpur, fly to Kuching first. Kuching city is interesting with lots of things to see. The Kuching Laksa ( a local noodle) is a must try. From Kuching go for a river safari to visit an Iban long house - the traditional house for locals. Check out from Sarawak Tourism […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you wondering what type of clothes and how many clothes you should pack for your trip to Malaysia, and possibly other South East Asian countries? Hopefully these notes might help a bit.
Light cotton shirt
The weather is constantly hot and humid throughout the year. It would be wise to pack light cotton shirts. Even t-shirts […]
About more than 5 years ago, mamak stalls began to prolipherate throughout the states of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. They started as small roadside stalls, structured with only wooden stilts without walls, zink roof and plastic tables & chairs. Back then, the food served were primarily simple indian dishes, mainly ‘roti canai’ (fried thin bread […]
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 […]
You’re thinking of getting some peace time at one of the islands, lay on the beach and do absolutely nothing. It does sound irresistable, but it will surely bore your kids half to death, especially if they’re about 6 - 14 years old.Perhaps some kid fun activities could help cheer them up during your visit […]
So you plan to travel to Malaysia, and you’re confused on deciding whether to rent a self driven car or not? Perhaps these tips might help clear up the cloudy sky.
Pro
* Malaysia has many secrets off the beaten path. Some of these destinations are often not visited when using public transportation. For example, Lata Kinjang, […]
Malaysia has many weird food (weird even to some locals) to offer, and most of them can easily be found in Kuala Lumpur. However, each state in Malaysia offers its own special delicacy. For example, budu in Kelantan, keropok lekor in Terengganu, cencaluk in Melaka. However, all of them are easily found in Kuala Lumpur. […]
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 […]