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Taiping, the Everlasting Peace Town 2008-08-06 22:56:09 In Mandarin, Taiping means 'EverlastingPeace
'. Indeed those who visit this town in Perak can attest to the peaceful nature connected to its historical past. Taiping was successful because of the discovery of tin ore in the town of Klian Puah 150 years ago which became Taiping later. Nowadays, there are no more tin ore but the town stays popular because of her heritage landmarks as well as the Tai
Bako National Park 2008-08-06 22:51:33 Here's an interesting recent report of this national park that should interest nature lovers and conservationists. -oldest-national-park-a-popular-vhoice-gor-tepeat-visitors/Bako National
Park is near to Kuching, the state capital of Sarawak. By car it is 37 kilometers drive, so it is a comfortable trip starting after your breakfast. It is the oldest national park as well as one of the smallest, h
Ipoh, the Bougainvillea City 2008-08-06 22:46:04 The capital city of Perak is Ipoh, which is popularly called the Bougainvillea City because of the abundance of this flora. Ipoh is named after the ipoh tree (antiaris toxicana) which grew wild before in this place. It is a poisonous tree whose sap was used by the natives in the olden days to make fatal darts for their blow pipes. Ipoh is the 3rd largest city of Malaysia and is situated between Ku
Some Useful Malay Greetings 2008-08-06 22:42:50 They say when in Rome do as Romans do. So when you come to Malay
sia do as Malaysians do, speak in Malay! Even if you do it in fun, learning a few simple words and phrases can add to your memory of your visit here. Plus they help you show the locals your interest in them, as well as add humour when you bargain to reduce the prices of souvenirs you like to buy! Here are some popular phrases to commi Read more:Useful
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Ipoh, Groundnuts and Pomeloes 2008-08-06 22:37:07 If you have not heard of the Menglembu groundnuts, they are from Ipoh. Not exactly Ipoh, but its outskirt. Come any festive season, especially the Chinese New Year, groundnuts are a favorite gift in addition to sweet cakes, pork sausages, canned or packet drinks and other tidbits. The Mengelmbu source of groundnuts are crispy and salted. When you bite into them they crunch under your teeth as you
More About Pomeloes and Groundnuts 2008-08-06 22:32:44 If I am passionate about Ipoh, that's because there are more fascinating things to see and do there. Ipoh has a rare crop of limestone hills in the country that distinguishes it from the rest of the country (perhaps only Sarawak with its Mulu Caves and the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur are better known). Along Jalan Gopeng, taking the old trunk road southbound from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur, you will not
Pangkor, Enchantment Personified 2008-08-06 22:26:55 Pangkor island has a charm of its own. There are no city trappings. Getting there may be a little inconvenient or disappointing to some. But Pangkor offers an idyllic escape that many people long to go if they are not bothered to look as far away as Bali. The island attracts both the locals, especially the city dwellers, and the foreign tourists looking for a beach paradise to relax and refresh. T
Lenggong Archaelogical Museum 2008-08-06 22:23:00 I wish to share the following report from the Perak Tourist Feb 2006 issue. The Lenggong Archaelogical Museum
takes visitors through the various prehistoric periods in the Lenggong Valley, covering the period as far back as 200,000 years ago. The Lenggong Valley is situated 60 kilometers north of Ipoh and a short drive from Kuala Kangsar, the royal town of Perak. The valley covers an area of 300 s
Kuching, Beyond the City Pt 2 2008-08-06 22:22:42 Today I am blogging about Mount Santubong, the Damai Beach and the Tanjung Datu National Park.North of Kuching
city where the shoreline hits the South China Sea and where the Sarawak River meanders out of its west mouth is the Santubong Peninsula and where it meets the sea is Mount Santubong, a 810 meter high hill that stands majestically. To its east is the Bako National Park that I blogged earli
Kuching, Beyond the City Pt 3 2008-08-06 22:21:10 I gave you a lead to one of the best reasons to visit Sarawak, the Sarawak Cultural Village. Built especially for those who do not have the time to explore the vast and diversified culture throughout the state, as well as showcasing what are uniquely Sarawak, the SCV has become synonymous to the authentic indigenous culture there. At the SCV, you will see replicas of the houses of the various ethn Read more:Kuching
Bukit Merah Laketown Resort 2008-08-06 22:19:48 As you enter the state of Perak from the north (Kedah state) on the North South Expressway, you enter the Kerian district and Bukit
Merah.This holiday resort was built in 1997 to provide family styled holidays and convention facilities. It occupies an area of 11 acres and is said to be the largest waterpark in peninsular Malaysia. Whether you are heading north to Penang or going south, remember to Read more:Resort
Kuching, Beyond the City Pt 1 2008-08-06 22:19:02 In my previous blog on Kuching
I dwelled only on the city and cultural village where I visited and not elsewhere due to time constraint. But coming to Kuching means you are a stone throw from some very exciting and adventurous activites that must nt be missed. I am going to write about the Bako National Park, Damai Beach, Tanjung Datu National Park, Gunung Gading National Park, Semenggoh Wildlife
Blogging Sarawak 2008-08-06 22:17:51 If you know Sarawak
better than you know Malaysia, you may be forgiven. Indeed Sarawak is sometimes the window to Malaysia by the wondrous world of parks, rivers, indigenuous people, intriguing lifestyle and culture, wildlife, rare plants and insects, serene living, etc she display to visitors, many of whom would come back again and again to savor what are not available elsewhere, yet so easily wi Read more:Blogging
Goodbye Perak! 2008-08-06 08:35:49 The last several blogs were about Perak. It is a state that many tourists bypass but there are many interesting spots to see, food to try and things to buy. Take things easy in Perak and you will discover a world you never realise existed. THIS is a good portal to check out for latest deals and other information. For now it is goodbye (selamat tinggal) to Perak as I show you some other interesting Read more:Goodbye
Kuching, Beyond the City Pt 4 2008-08-06 08:18:42 If you are into orangutans, the place to go is the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre situated half an hour south of the city.The SWRC is where various endangered species are brought in and later released to their natural habitat. Those with little hope of surviving in the wild will be kept and nurtured in the centre. Here the wardens train orangutans rescued from captivity how to survive in Read more:Kuching
Sibu, a Foochow Enclave 2008-08-06 08:05:38 To the uninitiated, Sibu may just be another town in Sarawak. But to the Foochow community it is the 'New Hock Chew' or 'New Foochow'. Sibu was the place where the foochow immigrants from the Fujian province in China came to settle in the early 20th century.The first batch were Methodist Christian immigrants led by Rev. Wong Nai Siong. Foochows all over the world gather here for conferences. If yo Read more:Enclave
Your Favorite Malaysian Holiday Destination(s) 2008-08-04 07:52:59 Help me to be a little more focussed in my blog contents. If you have visited Malaysia, which are your favorite destinations? If you are considering visiting which destinations are you planning to visit? Your feedbacks are most welcomed.
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My Bangkok Holiday 2008-08-24 02:05:06 I just returned from a short free and easy holiday in Bangkok
just to see for myself what it has to offer. Plus a birthday gift for my wife! Here are the impressions I got. Bangkok is a tourist friendly city. From the new Suvarnabhumi International Airport to the city 50 minutes away, depending on the condition of the traffic snarl, you will be able to find lots of taxis that run on meters. In the Read more:Holiday
Family Outing to Awana Genting 2008-11-12 07:16:03 Awana Genting (click HERE) is about 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur north eastward along the Karak Highway. Genting is a popular getaway for both locals and tourists because of the cooling weather and fresh mountain air. Two days ago I took my family up for a one night stay to break from our routine. Since we stay in Seremban, the total journey took about 2 hours but it was relaxing. Awana is primari Read more:Family
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