Indigenous People of Malaysia, Check this Out

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The Orang Asli consist of 19 ethnic sub-groups officially classified for administrative purposes as Negrito, Senoi and Aboriginal Malay. They number 133,000, representing a mere 0.7% of the national population. In spite of their small number, the Orang Asli are not homogeneous, each group having its own language and culture and, most importantly, perceiving itself as different from the others. They also have different ways of life and livelihoods, with some groups (e.g. Orang Laut, Orang Seletar and Mah Meri) living close to the coast as fisherfolk, some (Temuan, Jakun and Semai) adopting permanent agriculture, planting cash crops such as rubber, oil palm or cocoa, while many (around 40%, including Semai, Temiar, Che Wong, Jah Hut, Semelai and Semaq Beri) continue to live close to or within forested areas and engage in swidden farming, hunting and gathering. Some groups from the Negrito branch (e.g. Jahai and Lanoh) are still semi-nomadic, preferring to take advantage of the seasonal bounties of the forest. With the growth of urban centers and their intrusion into the lifestyle of the Orang Asli, a fair number now also live in urban areas and are engaged in both waged and salaried jobs.

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Mangroves

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The extensive root systems of the plants that occupy a mangrove swamp are perfectly suited for its muddy environment; vertical roots and buttresses that support it during the ebbing of the time while anchoring it firmly in the ground. The combination of roots and mud also help maintain the shoreline, by providing a sponge for sedimention that flows from it before restoring it back in a process called accretion. As the ground is made up of mud, there is little air flow in the soil, contributing to the pungent odour that greets first time visitors to its thick environment.

In the mangrove forests of Malaysia, the mangrove palm, or Nipah, dominates the plant diversity. These unique palms are characterised by their large fern-like leaves. The Nipah palm has many uses; its leaves can be weaved into baskets, mats and awnings of traditional homes. It also produces tannins that are used to cure wood, make medicines or even be distilled into an alcoholic beverage and sugar. While mangroves do not get as much recognition as their rainforest cousins, they have an equally important part to play in the entire ecological cycle, ultimately essential to the well being of Malaysia's natural environment.

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Swamp Forest

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The ecoregion covers an area of 3,600 square kilometers (1,400 square miles) on both the eastern and western sides of the peninsula. The peat swamp forests have formed over hundreds of years, as sediment and organic debris deposited by rivers are trapped behind mangroves, gradually building up a layer of waterlogged, acidic, nutrient-poor soil. These forests are less diverse than the surrounding Peninsular Malaysian rain forests, but are home to many endangered animals.

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Tropical Highland Rainforest

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The existence of these townships also opens up a doorway of possibilities for avid nature-lovers to explore montane rainforest, as paved roads that spiral into these highland towns enable the creation of accessible trails into these rich nature repositories. Some of Peninsular Malaysia's most fascinating insect, reptile and amphibian species are found in these mountains, such as the flower-like orchid mantis or Hymenopus coronatus and red mountain racer, or Elaphe porphyracea laticincta. In Peninsular Malaysia, the three major highland destinations are Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands and Fraser's Hill.

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Tropical Lowland Rainforest

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Up to 300m above sea level. There are some pockets of lowland forests near urban centres such as the Sungai Buloh Reserve, Kanching Forest Reserve (part of which is the popular Templer's Park) and Ampang Forest Reserve outside Kuala Lumpur. These areas, however, are under intense pressure from development and these islands of natural lowland forests are shrinking rapidly. Beautiful and relatively undisturbed LDF can be found at Taman Negara in Peninsular Malaysia. It is riches in wildlife. It can be humid and hot. The deep forest dont have mosquitoes.

Rainforests are very dense, warm, wet forests. They are havens for millions of plants and animals. Rainforests are extremely important in the ecology of the Earth. The plants of the rainforest generate much of the Earth's oxygen. These plants are also very important to people in other ways; many are used in new drugs that fight disease and illness.

It is almost always raining in a rainforest. Rainforests get over 80 inches (2 m) of rain each year. This is about 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) of rain each week. The rain is more evenly distributed throughout the year in a tropical rainforest (even though there is a little seasonality). In a temperate rainforest, there are wet and dry seasons. During the "dry" season, coastal fog supplies abundant moisture to the forest.

However, the opportunities to spot exciting wildlife may vary as the presence of people is a clear indicator of ‘scared' wildlife. On the other hand, rainforests further out of town are more pristine and exhibit a wider range of wildlife species to spot. This is augmented by the fact that these places are often relatively unexplored. Herping expeditions to such places may require the assistance of guides whenever well-trodden pathways are unavailable. Every state in Malaysia has its share of jungle and rainforest to explore, but the richest areas for wildlife are found in Pahang; this is where a long, mountainous range divides the east and west sides of Peninsular Malaysia.

Another fantastic state is Perak; a land of rich valleys filled with greenery. Finally, the northeastern region of Johor is home to the beautiful Endau-Rompin National Park. In terms of herpefauna, certain species are inclined towards broad sections across the country, while others may be found in only one locality. For example, the extreme north of Peninsular Malaysia is where you can find some species of snakes known more frequently to Thailand, such as Calloselasma rhodostoma, or the Malayan pit-viper, (really a misnomer as Malaysia only has a small area with this species) and Chrysopelea ornata, the golden tree snake.

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Aboriginal Settlement

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City (Bandaraya)

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Kuala Lumpur is by far the largest city as well as the largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. Other major cities with a population of more than 500,000 include Ipoh, Johor Bahru, Kuching, and George Town.

Cities of Malaysia:
* George Town
* Kuala Lumpur
* Ipoh
* Kuching
* Johor Bahru
* Kota Kinabalu
* Shah Alam
* Malacca Town
* Alor Setar
* Miri
* Petaling Jaya
* Kuala Terengganu

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Fishing Village

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Beautiful quaint fishing villages dot the coastal line of Malaysia. A visit to one of these villages should not be missed. This is where one may breathe and drink in the simple and yet colourful lives of Malaysia’s fishermen.

Here, fishermen normally put out to sea at dawn and return in the early afternoon to sell their catch on the beach. You may enjoy the experience of haggling over prices and the sorting and weighing of the catch that provide an interesting cacophony against the picturesque backdrop of gaily painted boats lining the beach.

Usually built close to River Mouth (Kuala Sungai). Chances of finding a guesthouse here is slim.

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Town (Mukim)

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Village (Kampung)

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Bus Express

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First Coach | Malaysian Express Bus Kuala Lumpur - Singapore · First Coach | Malaysian Express Bus Kuala Lumpur - Singapore hits: 768 | more info ..

http://www.mycen.com.my/malaysia/transport.html

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Trunk Road

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Start with numbers. Longest is 3000km. Shortest is.. Usually connected by public bus, stop eveyr... Ticket from MYR2-3. For locals. Stop from town to town.

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Breakfast

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This is subjective, but try to descibe what food taken by local on morning, can break down by race... draft

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Mamak Stall

Last update:14 Jan 2009 11:36am (2 years ago) | options

Mamak place where you normall get your meal settled less than MYR10. Most of them 24x7. Famous one like Nasi Kandar Kayu, but most likely you wont find it in small town.

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Batu Pahat

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Ah Xee Wan Tan Mee
Seaside hawker stall

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Johor Bahru

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From Wikipedia:
" Johor Bahru, also spelled Johor Baharu, Johor Baru, ("Baru" means "new" in Malay) or Johore Bahru and abbreviated as JB, is the capital city of Johor in southern Malaysia. Johor Bahru is the southernmost city of the Eurasian mainland,[1] and Pasir Pelangi, the royal village, is located within Johor Bahru city. "

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Kota Tinggi

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Kota Tinggi is a small town in the state of Johor of Malaysia, located around 42 kilometers north-east of Johor Bahru, on the road to Mersing. Kota Tinggi can also be reached by ferry from Changi terminal in Singapore where tourists need to pass through the immigration check point at Tanjung Belungkur ferry terminal before their arrival. Kota Tinggi is also the name of the district where the town is situated.

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Taman Negara Endau Rompin

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Taman Negara Endau Rompin is the lesser known national park in Peninsular Malaysia, overshadowed by the more famous Taman Negara in Pahang. Located south in Johor, Taman Negara Endau Rompin is no less magnificent and some say, even more pristine and beautiful. However, it is far less accessible as conventional vehicles will find it tough to traverse the dirt tracks needed to reach the entrance. Still, this may be the key factor in preserving the park's natural heritage from the destruction that results from a glut of visitors.

National Parks (Johor) Corporation.
JKR 475, Bukit Timbalan,
Johor, Malaysia.
Tel : 07 223 7471
Fax : 07 223 1033

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Langkawi

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Langkawi, Malaysia is warm and sunny all-year-round. Humidity is high and the annual average temperature is 25C - 32C. The island was named after two Malay words - ‘lang’ (eagle) and ‘kawi’ (reddish brown), hence the imposing eagle statue at Dataran Lang (Eagle Square), welcoming visitors who arrive on the island through the Kuah Jetty.

There’s so much to see and to do in Langkawi; diving and snorkeling in the pristine water filled with rich marine life tops the list for most people. You can also take a cable car ride up the mountain that offers a breathtaking 360 degrees panoramic view of the islands, the rural lowlands and the seas as far as Thailand. For nature lovers, you can explore the lush forests and appreciate the unique wildlife of the islands from a different perspective.

Public transport on Pulau Langkawi is limited, so you usually need to call a cab or rent a car, motorbike or bicycle - all are readily available.

There’s a huge variety of food available on Pulau Langkawi, ranging from cheap and good hawker food to a splurge for gourmet food in the restaurants. The famous laksa is not to be missed.

Langkawi, Malaysia is a duty-free shopping destination. Other than cameras, branded items, electronic gadgets, shop for lovely silk batik, handicraft and local products, especially those from the fishing villages.

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Kota Bharu

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Kota Bharu is the capital city of the State Kelantan. It's an Islamitic state.

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Temangan

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Gaharu Guest House

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Golden Triangle

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Known as Kuala Lumpur's commercial, shopping and entertainment hub, the Golden Triangle is actually a large area that encompasses a number of major streets. Three roads - Jalan Imbi, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Raja Chulan form a triangle which borders the entire Golden Triangle area. Here, towering scrapers, shopping malls and world-class hotels pierce the landscape.

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City Center

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Kuala Lumpur's City Center is the tradition heart of Malaysia's capital city, both in terms of administration as well as trade and commerce.

The City Center comprises the former colonial administrative district just west of the confluence of the Klang and Gombak River, where Kuala Lumpur was founded. At the heart of the colonial district is Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) where Malaysia's independence was declared. Many other colonial-era building surround the square. To the west of the square lies the pretty Lake Gardens while to the south, you'll find the National Mosque, KL's Moorish-style old railway station, and several museums including the Islamic Arts Museum and the National Museum.

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Bangsar

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Bangsar is located to the south of Kuala Lumpur's City Center. It's one of Kuala Lumpur's most popular nighttime entertainment districts. The streets of Bangsar, mainly in Telawi and Maarof, are littered with night clubs, pubs and bistros, making it one party area during the weekends. Bangsar is also a large residential area (mainly for the affluent) but residents have grown accustomed to the hive of activity that Bangsar generates during the night.

As Bangsar is home to many of Kuala Lumpur's rich crust of society and expatriates, there are many fine dining and international restaurants located around the shopping areas. Bangsar Shopping Centre and Bangsar Village are two prominent shopping malls in Bangsar but most will flock to Mid-Valley Mall, which is just a stone's throw away along the Federal Highway.

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Brickfields

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Brickfields Kuala Lumpur, sometimes affably called the Little India of Kuala Lumpur, is a small town located just outside of central Kuala Lumpur. However, with the recent developments in and around the area, especially that of KL Sentral, it is today one of the fastest growing townships in KL.

Its main road, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, formerly knowns as Brickfields Road, is lined from end to end with shops selling Indian clothing, provisions and foodstuff.

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Bukit Tabur (Klang Gates Dam)

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Bukit Tabur is a magnificent limestone ridge that is, surprisingly, relatively unrecognised, despite being located in the immediate vicinity of Kuala Lumpur. The foot of the limestone ridge can be accessed through Taman Melawati, a residential area, at the entrance of the Klang Gates Dam. Bukit Tabur is also considered the longest crystal quartz outcrop in the world, making it a truly priceless geological wonder that is often overlooked by locals and visitors to Kuala Lumpur City. Despite the enormous value of Bukit Tabur, little protection has been accorded till today.

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Northern Suburbs

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This huge area to the north of the city is home to several attractions, such as Batu Caves, the National Zoo and the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur's Northern Suburbs is the huge area running north of the City Center and Tuanku Abdul Rahman's Chow Kit area. It is largely residential and industrial and will not be of particular interest to the visitor, except for the famous limestone cave temples of Batu Caves.

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Southern Suburbs

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Kuala Lumpur's Southern Suburbs lie to the south of the city center, Brickfields, Bangsar and Midvalley and Ampang.

The are is residential and industrial and there is not too much to attract the visitor except maybe for major sporting events which are usually held at the Bukit Jalil National Sports Complex, and The Mines theme park which was once the world's deepest opencast tin mine.

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Templer's Park

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The Templer's Park Forest Reserve is located north of Kuala Lumpur, about 20 minutes away from the city. This beautiful park is a precious repository for flora and fauna, and one of the last proper green lungs that's within the city outskirts. Located within the park are some beautiful multi-tiered waterfalls that are popular with tourists and visitors during the weekend. However, you need to make a moderate trek past the pool to get up to them. To head here, one needs to head on the old trunk road to Ipoh and turn right at an obscure signboard which reads as 'Templer's Park'.

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Bukit China

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This fascinating hillside burial ground has a storied past; it should, as it dates back to the Ming dynasty.

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Malacca Town

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Malacca Town (Malay: Bandar Melaka) is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Malacca. The Seri Negeri, the State Administrative and Development Centre which houses the Chief Minister's Office, the State Secretary's Office and the Legislative Assembly Hall are located in Malacca Town. It has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7 July 2008.

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Tanjung Tuan

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Tanjung Tuan is located a short distance down south from Port Dickson Town, a popular beach-side destination for city folks. Tanjung Tuan is essentially a small cape of coastal forest with mangrove patches that was spared development and gazetted into a park for bird-watching, especially to watch raptors migrating. Tanjung Tuan is composed of dry forest with small mangrove swamps at certain parts. If you use the two main jungle trails in the forest that start from the lighthouse, you will eventually reach some beautiful beaches.

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Cameron Highlands

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Genting Highlands

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Krau Forest Reserve

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Kuantan

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Raub

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Taman Negara

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Tasek Bera

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Tasek Cini

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Georgetown

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The capital of Penang; a favourite spot for tourists as it has many quaint pre-Second World War houses, as well as 19th century churches, temples, mosques, and colonial buildings. The city was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2008.

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Balik Pulau

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Literally "Back of The Island" in Malay; a small agricultural centre surrounded by Malay villages, fruit plantations, and padi fields.

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Batu Ferringhi

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Located on the north coast, with white sandy beaches, luxurious hotels & restaurants... a favourite spot for both locals & tourists.

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Bayan Lepas

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Penang's main electronic manufacturing area and location of its international airport.

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Butterworth

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The mainland gateway to Penang

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Penang Hill

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Penang's highest point is Penang Hill, which is also known as Flag Hill or 'Bukit Bendera'. At around 800-meters high, the hill offers a cooling environment and magnificent view of the island surroundings on a clear day. Because of its location, the hill is not as pristine as one would expect, with a fair bit of commercialisation and development. However, the hill remains a good place to search for wildlife and appreciate nature while on Penang Island. Visitors can choose to hike up using various trails or ride up by tram or a 4WD vehicle.

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Taiping

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Taiping is a town located in Perak, Malaysia. Taiping is also the second largest town in Perak.

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Gopeng

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Ipoh

Last update:04 Mar 2009 12:22pm (2 years ago) | options

Ipoh is a city in Malaysia and is the capital of the state of Perak. It is approximately 200 km (125 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur via the North-South Expressway.

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Kellie's Castle

Last update:04 Mar 2009 11:30am (2 years ago) | options

Located on the outskirt of Ipoh and before the town of Batu Gajah, this is another structure which reminds us of our colonial past. Built by a Scotsman, William Kellie Smith, a multi-millionaire who made his fortune in the late 19th century Malaya from rubber. However, there's little evidence of a rubber plantation around the castle as most of it had already been converted into palm oil plantation. Legend has it that this castle was unfinished because of the death of William's wife who were said to have plunged to her death from the top of this castle. Distraught, William decided to abandon the castle and return home to Scotland.

After being abandoned itself by the Perak government for many years, it has been turned into a tourist attraction. The castle used to be full of graffiti and was believed to be a junkies haunt. After a recent refurbishment, the authority see it fit to charge an admission fee for this place. Gone are the graffiti on the walls but the roof remain tarnished. Much of the structure of the castle remains in good condition and it's kind of the authority to built safety bars to avoid unsuspecting visitor from plunging down of the gaps in the castle.

Source http://blogfikiran.blogspot.com/2004/11/kellies-castle.html

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Kuala Gula

Last update:12 Feb 2009 06:16pm (2 years ago) | options

Mangroove forest and fishing village

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Kuala Kangsar

Last update:04 Mar 2009 12:21pm (2 years ago) | options

From Wikipedia:
" Kuala Kangsar (population 39,300) is the royal town of Perak, Malaysia, located at the downstream of Kangsar River, where it flows into the Perak River. It is the main town in the administrative district of Kuala Kangsar. "

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Lumut

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Pangkor

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West coast island. Beautiful beaches, small fishing villages.

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Teluk Intan

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Shah Alam

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Shah Alam is the state capital of Selangor. Shah Alam was once known as Sungai Renggam and was noted for its rubber and oil palm estates. Later, the same area was identified as Batu Tiga prior to Malaysian independence, and has been a centre of rubber and palm oil trade for centuries.

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Klang

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Klang is the royal capital of the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It is located within the Klang District in Klang Valley. It is located about 32 km to the west of Kuala Lumpur and 6 km east of Port Klang. Port Klang and Klang town is very popular as Food Haven for locals and dynamic entreprenuer business.

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Kuala Kubu Bharu

Last update:17 Feb 2009 04:14pm (2 years ago) | options

Kuala Kubu Bharu is a town in Hulu Selangor district, Selangor, Malaysia. It was built after the town of Kuala Kubu was destroyed in a flood in 1883. Kuala Kubu Bharu is located on top of a hill. It is the district capital of Hulu Selangor. Kuala Kubu Baru is a sleepy little town approx. 1 hour north of KL. Previously, there was a town called Kuala Kubu nearby.

There is now a new dam, Sungai Selangor Dam, north of KKB which has created a huge new reservoir and taken away about 9km of the old KKB to Fraser's Hill road.

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Kuala Selangor

Last update:03 Mar 2009 01:15pm (2 years ago) | options

Kuala Selangor is a coastal town located an hour away from Kuala Lumpur, home to a protected mangrove sanctuary and historical hill. This charming town attracts many visitors over the weekend who come to enjoy the rich seafood culture, see fireflies twinkle by the river or catch the panoramic view from Bukit Melawati. The town, which has a thriving fishing industry, is located directly by the mouth where the Selangor River meets the sea. A prime attraction for visitors are the tame silver leaf monkeys, a beautiful and gentle species that usually keep away from people.

The town caters largely to tourists coming this way en route to Kelip-Kelip at Kampung Kuantan or local travellers on a trail of seafood binging. Kuala Selangor town is not particularly big and one can easily walk around without a map or a guide. There are a number of cheap food outlets and a couple of fast food joints. It is also possible to walk to the Kuala Selangor Nature Park and Bukit Melawati for a visit.

It's a quiet town at the river mouth of the Selangor river. The city center is near the new bridge. There are also some shops and there is the old bus station. Near the mosque there are also a lot of shops, but the old shops are favourite. Specially to the Malaysians, who come here every weekend from Kuala Lumpur to see the picturesque lighthouse, Silverleaf Monkeys and the fireflies.

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Pulau Ketam

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Pulau Ketam is a flat island made completely of mangrove swamps off the coast of Klang in Selangor. On this island sits a Chinese fishing village that has been around for more than a century, surviving two massive fire outbreaks in 1967 and 1972 respectively. Today, the island is a tourist attraction and popular venue for seafood among locals. During low tide, the shores are swarmed with thousands of tiny blue crabs, which is why the name of the island translates to 'Crab Island' in English.

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Sepang

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Sepang is a town and district located in the southern part of the state of Selangor in Malaysia. Formerly a sleepy town, Sepang has grown by leaps and bounds due to several recent developments. Sepang district is perhaps best known for hosting the Sepang International Circuit and as the site of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, which serves Kuala Lumpur.

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Subang Jaya

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Subang Jaya is a residential town in the Klang Valley in Selangor. It is situated in the district of Petaling.

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Kuala Terengganu

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Kuala Terengganu is the state capital of Terengganu, on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia.

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Redang Island

Last update:25 Mar 2009 06:14pm (1 year ago) | by Wei Kiat | options

Redang (Malay: Pulau Redang) is an island which lies about 45 km off the coast of Terengganu state in Malaysia.

Visit: www.redangisland.com

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Perhentian Islands

Last update:25 Mar 2009 05:38pm (1 year ago) | by Wei Kiat | options

The Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian in Malay) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) offshore the coast of northeastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the Thai border. The two main islands are Perhentian Besar ("Big Perhentian") and Perhentian Kecil ("Small Perhentian"). The small, uninhabited islands of Susu Dara (Virgin Milk), Seringgi and Rawa lie off Kecil. The Perhentians belong to Pulau Redang National Marine Park, which means that fishing, collecting coral and littering are strictly prohibited. Like Besut, people here generally speak Kelantanese Malay.

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Dungun

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Kemaman

Last update:25 Mar 2009 05:31pm (1 year ago) | by Wei Kiat | options

Kemaman is a district in Terengganu, Malaysia. It is situated on the coast of the South China Sea. Kemaman district is bordered by Dungun to the north and the state of Pahang to the south.

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Rantau Abang

Last update:12 Aug 2009 11:20pm (1 year ago) | options

Besides famous for the leatherback turtle, Rantau Abang is also made known by its miles long sandy beach. The continuous stretch of beach extended from Kuala Abang which is a few kilometers north of Dungun to Rantau Abang with casuarinas trees lining along the beach. Most part of the beaches are safe for swimming although some are restricted by the Fisheries Department for turtle conservation purposes. The beach is wide enough for all kind of beach activities such as beach volley ball, picnic, kite flying and camping. Nevertheless, there are chalets standing along the beach offering good and inexpensive accommodation.

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Tasik Kenyir

Last update:25 Mar 2009 05:56pm (1 year ago) | by Wei Kiat | options

Kenyir Lake is approximately 55 km from Kuala Terengganu. Gawi Jetty is the main gateway to the lake beside Pengkalan Utama. It is completed with Tourist Information Centre and Wildlife Department and a parking place for most of the houseboats.

webpage : www.kenyirlake.com

Do not forget to obtain permits from the Wildlife Department at the Tourist Information Center at Gawi Jetty (Saturday - Wednesday : 9.00 am-5.00 pm, Thursday - Friday : 9.00 am - 1.00 pm)

RM 1.00 (entrance) | RM 5.00 (camera) | RM 10.00 (fishing) | RM 1.00 (camping)

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