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Tanjung Datu National Park

Tanjung Datu lies at the westernmost tip of Sarawak. Here, the state’s smallest national park offers a rare combination – coral reefs and primary forests within 100m of each other. And you get to ...
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Deerland

Get up close with nature in this pristine environment, where animals wander freely. Take snapshots of interesting flora and fauna, as you discover much more.Broaden your knowledge and take a guided wa...
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Penang Museum & Art Gallery

Walk into the compound of the Penang State Museum, and you will first be greeted by a regal bronze statue of Captain Francis Light, the founder of the Penang Straits Settlement, gazing down upon you....
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Pulau Rawa

Sixteen kilometres off the coast of Mersing is Pulau Rawa. Famed for its white coral sand, tall palm trees and coral reefs with neon-coloured fish and other exotic marine life.This quiet island only h...
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Gunung Mulu National Park

Mulu Caves National Park is home to one of the longest networks of caves in the world. Here lies the world’s largest underground chamber, the Sarawak Chamber, capable of accommodating forty Boeing 7...
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Tree Top Walk

The 950m-long Tree Top Walk in the Sedim River Recreation Park is the longest canopy walk in the world. The Tree Top Walk Sedim River was built within the low land of dipterocarp compartment 15 of Gun...
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Kuala Gandah Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary

This truly unique Elephant Orphanage of Kuala Gandah will give you a very rare opportunity to learn about these displaced gentle giants, and also the chance to ride them through the jungle, with the h...
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Maritime Museum Complex (Flor de la Mar)

This museum complex comprises Samudera Museum Phase I – Flor de la Mar (Replica Ship), Samudera Museum Phase II, Royal Malaysian Navy Museum and KD Sri Terengganu ship....
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St. Paul's Hill (A'Famosa)

The Portuguese colonised Melaka from 1511 to 1641. The first thing they did was build a fort overlooking the river, calling it A'Famosa. As Melaka was the centre of struggles between super powers of t...
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Kota Tinggi Museum

Built in 1997, the museum traces the history of the Johor Sultanate. The site was chosen for a museum due to its historical significance as the seat of the old Johor Sultanate.The valleys of Johor Riv...
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Kuala Koh

Kuala Koh is the new entry point to Taman Negara on its northern border. This is still a lightly visited area of superb wilderness and pristine rivers flowing down from the mountains of Tahan, Perlis,...
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Ipoh Railway Station

Built in 1935, the Ipoh Railway Station bears a close resemblance to its counterpart in Kuala Lumpur. Affectionately known to locals as Ipoh's 'Taj Mahal', it is an impressive landmark that combines M...
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Alor Star Tower

Located in the heart of Alor Star, the 165.5 meters tall tower is the 19th tallest telecommunication tower in the world. It's a prominent and modern landmark that signifies the rapid development in th...
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Kinjang Waterfall (Lata Kinjang)

The majestic Lata Kinjang waterfall is visible from the North-South Expressway after passing the Tapah exit. Cascading 850m down the side of a mountain, this multi-tiered waterfall is a spectacul...
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Kundasang War Memorial

A must-visit in Kundasang is the Kundasang War Memorial. Established in 1962, this was one of the first memorials to commemorate the brave Australian and British Prisoners of War who died in Sandakan ...
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Sendayan Valley
With a hot tropical climate, Malaysia has not been registered in most people’s minds as a suitable place to cultivate grapes, as...
Bukit Gemok
Strap on those hiking shoes and get ready to explore the untouched forest of Tawau's Bukit Gemok. Situated 10 km from the city cen...
Lata Jarum
Lata Jarum is another established picnic spot. The sounds of water cascading towards a cooling pool and refreshing sprays of mist ...
Chew Jetty
The Clan jetties consist of eight jetties, nameed after their surnames, "Lim", "Chew", "Tan", "Lee", "Yeoh", "Koay", "peng Aun" an...
Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest
Gunung Lambak, about 5km from the town of Kluang is this recreational forest. It is a favourite retreat for picnics, bathing and m...
Pulau Jerejak
THE ISLANDThe name Pulau Jerejak, was given by fisherman who lived on the island, long before it gained its alias as the Alcatraz...
Penang Ferry
Penang Ferry began its operations in 1920, making it the oldest ferry service in Malaysia. These iconic ferries ply between the ...
Tackling green issues
INTEL Malaysia together with the Penang Department of Fisheries, Penang Department of Wildlife, Taman Negara Pulau Pinang and the...
Lifeline for orang utans
The fate of orang utans in fragmented ecosystems in eastern Sabah was the focus of a two-day Orang Utan Conservation Colloquium. ...
Almost half of mangroves degraded
Kota Kinabalu: About 40pc of the 320,000 hectares of forest mangroves in Sabah need to be rehabilitated, said Sabah Wetlands Cons...
Sabah to be the finishing point
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah will be the finishing point for the 6th Borneo International Yachting challenge on Oct 15. Participants wi...
Saudi Keen On Collaborating With Malaysia To Develop Tourism Industry
JEDDAH, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia is keen to tap Malaysian expertise and work together to promote its tourism industry. ...
Sabah Tourist Arrivals Up
SANDAKAN, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Sabah's tourist arrivals in the first six months of the year increased by 0.3 per cent, as compared...
More Than 121,000 Hectares In Kedah Gazetted As Forest Reserve
ALOR SETAR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Kedah government has approved the gazetting of 121,904 hectares of forest as forest reserve an...
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Islands & Beaches

Lankayan Island
Lankayan Island is a virtually uninhabited island located in the Sulu Sea. This tiny island is cover...
Libaran Island
In the northeast coast of Sandakan lies the island of Libaran. This small island is ideal for those ...

Highlands

Berjaya Hill, Bukit Tinggi
Berjaya Hill, Bukit Tinggi is the newest hill resort in Pahang. A brief 45-minute drive from Kuala L...
Fraser's Hill
Sitting pretty amidst the Pahang rainforest is the little hamlet of Fraser's Hill. At 1,524 metres a...

Shopping

Malaysian Handicraft Centre
Experience the living heritage of Malaysian Crafts with more than 400 Malaysian craftsmen at the Kom...
Maju Junction Mall
The trendy Maju Junction is your ideal choice for affordable, modern and stylish shopping.  There a...