Relax And Unwind This Summer With A Luxury Holiday To Malaysia

June 29th, 2009

Whether you want to relax or lighten up at the world’s most attractive beaches that are surrounding it, or you want to enjoy the thrilling and exhilarating experience of the resorts, rainforests and luxurious five star hotels. Malaysia is the one and only place to satisfy your desires. Malaysia is a country of unbelievable charm; it presents a blend of British, Chinese, Indian, and various other cultures.

 

Malaysia grasped tourists’ attention from all around the world due to its appropriate climate; it has high temperature all around the year with cool afternoon   gusts at the beach resorts. The summer months are usually hot and dry with a possibility of rain.

It could satisfy the urge of every visitor as it is nowadays rising as a global tourists destination, which is a tribute to its historical, natural and cultural assets.

 

There are many interesting and luxurious places to visit in Malaysia. One never gets bored or tired off. It would not be wrong to call Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur a mesmerising city with all the charms and trinkets tourists can dream off,. This extensive and magnificent city has all a sightseer desires including intriguing sightseeing, fabulous shopping, rollicking nightlife, gleaming skyscrapers, and multi-cuisine dining.

 

Kelantan is another state located in the north side of the Peninsula, which means “Land of Lightning”. The charms of Kelantan are found in the liveliness of its culture. You can find a lot of attractions for yourself such as bird watching, river cruising, and river rafting during summer.

 

Malacca is almost two hundred kilometres away from Kuala Lumpur. It is a peaceful city having a splendid beach. Malacca is an exotic place with full of culture and life. As this place has been a colony to the Portuguese their architecture is quite evident here in the city, Chinese impression is always visible in the streets of this city. The business here is mainly in the hand of Chinese. The Chinese and local Malay cultures transfused their culture to what can be seen nowadays in Malacca, which is a very beautiful blend that a human eye can ever witness.

 

Nature has bestowed Malaysia with so many beautiful places which are full of natural beauty. Beaches, navy waters, and coaxing waves are one of the few features of Malaysian islands. People enjoy water sports in Malaysia. Pulau Tioman (Pahang), Pulau Redang (Terengganu), and Pulau Rawa (Johor) are popular places for scuba diving and snorkeling. Pulau Langkawi is famous for its out-of-this-world beaches.

Malaysia also has a number of attractive museums. Muzium Negara hypnotises the visitors with its possessions including flora and fauna, culture and people, weaponry and the arts.

In short, Malaysia offers people best recreation at very reasonable cost. Malaysia has become the heart of Asia since the last decade. The efforts of Mahathir Muhammad in this regard are extremely praise worthy. Malaysia has become a hot spot in tourism these days. Missing this summer without attending this place for will be regretful.

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Malaysia Background

April 4th, 2009

During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Federation of Malaya, which became independent in 1957. Malaysia was formed in 1963 when the former British colonies of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak on the northern coast of Borneo joined the Federation. The first several years of the country’s history were marred by Indonesian efforts to control Malaysia, Philippine claims to Sabah, and Singapore’s secession from the Federation in 1965. During the 22-year term of Prime Minister MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (1981-2003), Malaysia was successful in diversifying its economy from dependence on exports of raw materials, to expansion in manufacturing, services, and tourism.
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Talentime (2009)

March 26th, 2009

Movie: Talentime (2009)

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  • Director: Yasmin Ahmad
  • Release Date: 26 March 2009 (Malaysia)
  • Country: Malaysia
  • Genre: Drama

Deadline (2009)

March 25th, 2009

Movie: Deadline (2009)

no poster Deadline (2009)“Alice, 32, a writer recovering from a psychological breakdown retreats to a remote Victorian house to convalesce and focus on finishing her screenplay in time for a fast approaching deadline. Shortly after her arrival, mysterious noises and strange happenings cause her imagination to run wild, sending her on a twisting and terrifying pursuit to find out what is behind the endless mind games. Frightened but intrigued, Alice gathers the courage to go down into the cold, dingy attic where she finds a shoe box filled with mini-dv tapes. The terrifying secret that lies within the tapes will unravel Alice’s dark past. Written by Anonymous”

  • Director: Sean McConville
  • Release Date: 2009 (USA)
  • Run Time: Germany:89 min (European Film Market)
  • Country: USA , Malaysia
  • Genre: Drama , Thriller , Horror

All My Failed Attempts (2009)

March 25th, 2009

Movie: All My Failed Attempts (2009)

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  • Director: Tan Chui Mui
  • Run Time: 66 min
  • Country: Malaysia

Things To See & Do In Terengganu

January 11th, 2009

The city of Kuala Terengganu has a fair bit to interest tourists there are the usual night markets that are to be found in practically all Malaysian settlements. Theres also a well developed Chinatown that has some good oriental restaurants, not to mention some interesting buildings the Zainal Abidin Mosque has some interesting architecture to it. Also worthy of note within the capital of Terengganu is Princess Hill which offers some excellent vistas of the region. You can also catch an interesting cultural show at the cultural theatre.

Nearby the city, the Kompleks Museum Negeri is one of the largest in Malaysia and holds thousands of superb artefacts and exhibitions for natural beauty, the Tasik Kenyir Lake and Sekayu Falls are closeby to Terengganu.
Orang Kampung @ Pulau Sekati, Kuala Terengganu
Good beaches are not difficult to find in the region Rantau Abang, Dungun and Paka are among the best.

There are also some picturesque, traditional fishing villages in the area Batu Rakit lies north of the main city and there is a good array of eateries as well as a nice beach here. Alternatively, Merang is another though not quite as eye catching to the tourist.
There are a couple of small islands that are off the main coast of Terengganu most notably Pulau Lang Tengah and Pulau Perhentian, both of which can be reached by a fairly quick boat ride. Both islands offer hotels and accommodation should you wish to stay here.
 Things To See & Do In Terengganu

Things To See & Do In Sarawak

January 10th, 2009

The capital of Sarawak is the city of Kuching which by itself has a platter of attractions theres a wildlife park within the city and if youre fond of museums then Sarawak museum is the pick of the choices (though others like the Chinese History Museum and Natural Science Museum are also good places to visit.

Fort Margherita is a good historic monument located by the waterfront. There is also a thriving Sunday market within the city selling all manor of fresh produce.

Outside of the main city of Kuching, Sarawak still offers the tourist plenty of sights and activities. In particular its a goldmine of national parks and forests the most popular ones include:

Kubah National Park
Gunung Mulu National Park
Bako National Park
Bukit Tiban National Park
Batang Ai National Park
Tanjung Datu National Park
Niah National Park
Loagan Bunut National Park
Lambir Hills National Park
Pulong Tau National Park
Talang Satang National Park
Rajang Mangroves National Park

Unless youre here for very long, its probably unlikely to be able to see them all but take your pick because most offer a wonderful selection of trekking opportunities, hikes and vistas as well as some highly interesting flora & fauna.

Away from the capital, and national parks, Which Sibu is another colourful little fishing village which has a lovely temple (Tua Pek Kong) and the unique Mist Gardens. Its similar to Kapit (another fishing village village) which is famous for the Kapit Museum, Fort Sylvia and the attractive harbour area.

Another popular region in Sarawak is the Kelabit Highlands the main town centre to see here is Bario while other places to visit in the Highlands include Bo Kelalan and the Pulong Tau National Park.

Near Sibu is another pretty little fishing village called Mukah very picturesque and well worth seeing if youre in the North East region of Sarawak while Bintulu has a pleasant port area and a scattering of sights like a Chinese temple and a few decent places to stay and eat. Things To See & Do In Sarawak

Things To See & Do In Sabah

January 9th, 2009

Theres no denying that many tourists to Sabah are drawn to the impressive Mount Kinabalu first and foremost. The main area of Kota Kinabalu is Sabahs main settlement, and not surprisingly the state capital. The city of Kota Kinabalu is fairly well developed if a tad bland there are a good range of amenities from money changers, book shops, malls and more.

Bird lovers may be interested in the Kota Kinabalu Bird Sanctuary which has a huge species of bird life to see. Other than that, the city is home to the Sabah Museum, a huge set of exhibits displaying the history and culture of Sabah from hundreds of years ago to the modern era can be found here. Also worth a wander to is Signal Hill which offers supreme vistas over the city.

Sabah also has an impressive range of National Parks including:

Kinabalu
Crocker Range National Park
Tawau Hills
Turtle Islands National Park
Tun Sakaran Marine Park
Pulau Tiga National Park
Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
The best known of these is Kinabalu and this is the one you should head to if you can only do but one of these.

Other towns that are worth a visit are Tambunan (where Sensuron Waterfalls are situated). Another lacethats a little more indicative of a standard Malaysian town is Keningau. There are also many other small towns in Sabah such as Tuaran, Kota Belud, Kudat and Kuala Penyu to name a few.

Towards the east, Sandakan is quite a nice place to stop off for a nice seaside stroll it also has a rich variety of sights such as the Sandakan Memorial Park and Puu Jih Shih Temple.

Also in the east is the very remote Maliu Basin region its a great place to take a hike in natural surroundings (at the Maliau Basin Conservation Area).
 Things To See & Do In Sabah

Things To See & Do In Pahang

January 8th, 2009

Pulau Tioman is a small island off the mainland of Pahang tourists flock here in big numbers and Tioman has some very good places to stay and eat.
Cheer during dusk ...
Pekan (mainland) has a number of places to visit and see the Sungai Pahang is one of the longest bridges in Malaysia, and Pekan has some nice architecture and buildings Museum Sultan Au Bakar, Sultan Abdullah Mosque and Istana Mangga are a few examples of the rich variety of old world buildings to be discovered.

Nature lovers can see the Turtle Sanctuary in Cherating, and nearby Tasik Chini is a series of lakes which legend has it is home to a giant serpent.

The national park of Taman Negara is well worth exploring if you have the time. You can see numerous exotic wildlife such as elephants, lizards, tigers and much more.

In Kuala Lipis, there are a smattering of sights such as the Tianhou Temple, a bustling little night market and the impressive district offices which have a very grandeur design. Nearby, the Kenong Rimba State Park is set amidst thick forest and affords visitors a chance to see any variety of wildlife.
 Things To See & Do In Pahang

Things To See & Do In Melaka

January 7th, 2009

All said and done, Melaka Clogs, Chinatown, Melaka, Malaysiais a pretty small town which makes exploration by foot inherently possible. Theres quite a few things to take in, and most are reasonably close to one another.

The river (Sungai Melaka) segregates the new and old (colonial) regions of Melaka its on the eastern side that you can take in particularly interesting architecture and sights such as St Pauls Church and the ancient town square.

Its in the town square that youll find Stadthuys (an old duych style building that has the distinction of being one of the oldest European design structures in Malaysia.)
Nearby, you can also find a cluster of museums including the Democratic Government Museum, The History & Ethnography Museum and the Literature Museum. Away from the square, there are even more offerings for museum lovers, including the Maritime & Naval Museum as well as Cheng Ho Cultural Museum.

Also near the square are the ruins of St Pauls Church which offers some fine vistas over Melaka. Another church worth a visit is St Peters which is almost 300 years old (and still used).

The imposing Sultanate Palace is also a good place to visit in the town the building is over 500 years old, as is the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple inside Chinatown.

Outside of Melaka, there are one or two attractions worthy of a visit most interesting of these is Tanjung Bidara which is a very nice beach, and the best in Melaka (there are a couple of resorts along here too, in case you fancy staying here).

Also outside of the city of Melaka, there is Ajor Gajah which is a tiny but fetching little village housing the Museum Of Culture & Tradition its also well worth a stroll through this charming little place.

Otherwise, theres Pulau Besar, an independent island thats a short boat trip away from Melaka or Ayer Keroh which is home to Melaka Zoo and Hutan Rekresai (a park).
 Things To See & Do In Melaka