Hi All Ciaoian! Busy Bee again,,, i will try my best to reply all your comments, rates and good word...
Hi All Ciaoian! Busy Bee again,,, i will try my best to reply all your comments, rates and good words! -- Harris :-)
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++++++++++ Introduction ++++++++++
Well, when i arrive in UK, many people ask where i am from and some of the know where is Malaysia and some of the are not. Although i think i and most malaysian know most of UK place and history. So i just tell them where Malaysia is located.
Most of them said 'malaysia is somewhere in asia'... well very smart answer indeed lol :-P but its okay... i like to tell to them about my country. This is also a simple guide to all the ciao member that planning to visit Malaysia.... :-)
++++++++++++++++++++ Location & Climate ++++++++++++++++++++ Malaysia is located in the middle of South East Asia and consists of Malay Peninsular and parts of Borneo Island. The neighboring countries are Thailand at the north, Singapore at the south and surrounded by Indonesian Island between Straits of Malacca and South China Sea.
The climate of Malaysia is usually warm and very humid. And Malaysia will be having a monsoon season every year. But rain can be expected everyday.
++++++++++++++++++++ People & Religion ++++++++++++++++++++ About the people, there are 3 main races live in Malaysia. They are Malay, Chinese and Indian and there are some native populations of Orang Asli, Iban, Murut and others and most of the native population live in Borneo Island that is in Sabah and Sarawak.
There are also some Caucasian and Portugal, Thailand community in this country especially in Malacca and Kelantan. Islam is Malaysia's official religion but non Muslims are allowed to practice their religion freely. Malaysia is well known as one of the most moderate Islamic country among the Islamic world and we as Malaysian really respect other people's religion and the government had also recognize other religion important day as part of the Malaysian holiday in Malaysian annual calendar year. 99.8% of Malays are Muslim, most of Chinese are Buddhism and most of Indians are Hindus. There are also Christian
Chinese and Indian as well as Chinese and Indian Muslim. But usually, in Sabah and Sarawak, most of tribes and native people are practicing their own native religion and some of them had converted to Muslim or Christian.
Most of Malaysian are friendly… that is what my foreign friends told me…
+++++++++++++++++++ Languages +++++++++++++++++++ Bahasa Melayu or Malay Language is Malaysia's official language. English is the second official language and also the main language for business and education. Most of the tourist or foreigners that come to Malaysia don't have any difficulties when speaking to local people.
Other language that is widely spoken is Chinese (Mandarin, Hakka, Hokkien and Cantonese), Indian (Malayalam, Tegulu, Hindi etc.), other tribal language especially in Borneo (Iban, Thais, Murut, Tagalog etc.)
+++++++++++++++++++ Foods! +++++++++++++++++++ MALAYSIAN LIFE IS TO EAT!!! That is what most of my foreign friends that came to Malaysia said to me. EAT EVERY SINGLE MINUTE! Oh my God! I REALLY LOVE IT!!!! Hahaha! For me and most of my foreign friends that came to visit Malaysia, MALAYSIAN FOOD IS DAMM DELICIOUS!!!
Malaysian food is usually full of Malay, Chinese and Indian element. Most of Malay and Indian food are spicy food and Chinese foods are more to steamy and stir fry stuff. But all of them are delicious! YOU CAN TRUST ON ME!!! Usually each state has their own popular dishes and fast foods are available all over the country. And Yes! Malaysia also has Mac Donald, Burger King and all kind of fast food restaurants. 'Thanks' for the people who think our country don't have that such of thing! … but I would like you to try the Malaysian KFC. The taste of Malaysian KFC is 100 times better than other place in Europe! Try the hot and spicy KFC meal…. I bet you will love it! Make sure you try it! And that is why KFC is more popular than Mac Donald in Malaysia.
The prices of most of the food are really cheap, even when you buy at the 5 starhotel or restaurant. But usually the food from the hotel is not as delicious as the one that you can buy at the stall or the food court. But the food at the airport is expensive. I would not recommend you to buy the food there, unless you are really hungry.
+++++++++++++++++++ Transportation +++++++++++++++++++ You can go to Malaysia using Malaysian Airline. For me, the service is very good and very comfortable compared to KLM. The journey takes about 12 hours and there are everyday flights from Heathrow or Manchester to Kuala Lumpur. And you will reach the KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) that is quite far from the city (2 hours to go to Kuala Lumpur by car if the traffic is good).
But you can take the KLIA Express Train to Kuala Lumpur by just 28 minutes. And when you reach KL by that train, you will arrive at the KL Sentral that is the port of all the railway system in KL that is Monorail, Putra LRT (Tube), Star LRT (Light Rail Train), Komutter Train, and Long Journey Express train to all over Malaysia.
As what I had read from the Reader Digests and see in National Geographic Channel, Malaysia has the best road system in Asia and one of the best highway system. All the place and states are easily reached by road, sea, train and airplane. In the city, taxis, buses, monorail and tube are available for you. I would like to suggest you to use the tube or PUTRA if you want to visit any interesting place in Kuala Lumpur. The cost is not so expensive and very convenience.
If you want to go to other states in Malaysia, airplane is one of the alternatives for you to travel. There is a low cost flight known as Air Asia and the price is really cheap and will be cheaper when you buy the ticket online.
If you want to go travel by bus, the bus system in Malaysia is quite comfortable especially the 'long journey express bus'. It cheap and you can see the scenery as well during the journey.
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View From Kuala Lumpur City Park
can also rent a car but I would not recommend you to do that especially when you want to travel in the city. Although Malaysian is friendly, then can be f**&$n monster when at the road. Just want to let you know, Malaysian traffic accident rate is one if the highest in Asia. You will also have to pay toll on every roads. Well you know what I mean son :-P +++++++++++++++++++ States in Malaysia +++++++++++++++++++ Malaysia has 16 states including 3 Federal Territories. And Kuala Lumpur is the capital city and Putrajaya is an administration capital. Here I listed all the states in Malaysia • State of KELANTAN Darul Naim • State of TERENGGANU Darul Iman • State of PAHANG Darul Makmur • State of JOHOR Darul Takzim (Johore) • State of NEGERI SEMBILAN Darul Khusus • State of MELAKA Bandaraya Bersejarah (Malacca) • State of SELANGOR Darul Ehsan • State of PERAK Darul Ridzuan • State of PULAU PINANG Pulau Mutiara (Penang) • State of KEDAH Darul Aman • State of PERLIS Indera Kayangan • State of SARAWAK Bumi Kenyalang • State of SABAH Negeri Dibawah Bayu • Federal Territory of KUALA LUMPUR • Federal Territory of PUTRAJAYA • Federal Territory of LABUAN
Located at the east coast of Malay Peninsular and well known with their food that is very sweet. Kelantanese dialect is very hard to understand compared to other Bahasa Melayu dialect because of the location that is near Thailand boarders. The interesting place you can visit in Kelantan is the Grand Market of Wan Khatijah and also the Palace of Kelantan's Sultan.
Kelantan is also popular with their nice beaches, wau (Traditional Malay Kites that produce unique sound when it fly), Gasing that is Malay spins that that spin up to 2 hours, nice waterfalls, foods, Copper Handicraft, their traditional show of Dikir Barat, Wayang Kulit (traditional Malay cinema), Takraw games and also Kelantanese Songket (types of Malaysian National Costume).
Capital State: Kota Bharu Interesting Place That I Would Recommend: • Cahaya Bulan Beach • Wan Khatijah Grand Market • Kelantan Museum • Kelantan Palace • Kota Bharu Town • Gerbang Kelantan • Kelantan Cultural Centre
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> TERENGGANU DARUL IMAN >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Terengganu Darul Iman is my state that I live for 23 years. For me, Terengganu is the most beautiful state in Malaysia in terms of nature beauty. Although it is not well publicized it still had attracted so many people to visit this states. Its is also located at the east coast of Malay Peninsular and very popular with its beautiful islands, marine parks, and also superb white sandy beaches. The food is amazing too! It also has the biggest man made lake and the biggest museum in South East Asia. Terengganu also popular with it Traditional Costume of Batik and Terengganu Songket.
Terengganu have the most beautiful island and Marine Park in the world. You also can catch squid during 'Mencandat' festival and you also can see the Malay Gamelan Orchestra show at Terengganu Cultural Centre. Other than that the Kenyir Lake is one of Terengganu main attraction. On the monsoon season, there is also a ship race competition at the Capital of Terengganu. The competition is called Monsoon Cup and competitors from all over the world come to compete.
You can also visit the place to do the fishing boat and if you like fishing, Terengganu is your place. There is some of the place that I had mention, there is so much more place to visit and I'm sure that you will not be regret visiting this state.
Capital State: Kuala Terengganu Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • Kuala Terengganu Town • Terengganu Museum • Batu Bersurat Monument • Duyong Island • Redang Island • Kapas Island • Redang Island • Perhentian Besar Island • Perhentian Kecil Island • Batu Burok Beach • Rantau Abang Beach (Where u can see the turtle) • Terengganu Cultural Centre • Kenyir Lake • Terengganu Oil Depot • Kijal • Kemaman Town • Dungun Town • Floating Mosque
Pahang is the biggest state in Malay Peninsular and very popular with its National Park. The national park is well known as the oldest rain forest in the world. Other than that, Pahang is popular with their Tioman Island and their Cherating beach. Very nice and super clean beach.
Capital State: Kuantan Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • National Park • Chini Lake • Teluk Chempedak Beach • Cherating Beach • Tioman Island • State Museum
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< JOHOR DARUL TAKZIM <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Johore is located at the south of Malay Peninsular. Johore is very popular with its Zapin dance that is one of Malay traditional dance that is taken from the Arab influence. Johore is the main gateway to Singapore. Johore is the place for the people that love to shop especially all the cheap electronic product such as CD playerDVD player, Play Station, Computer, Laptops etc.
Capital State: Johore Bharu Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • Johore Bharu City • Johore Cultural Centre • State Museum
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< NEGERI SEMBILAN DARUL KHUSUS <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Negeri Sembilan means 9 states, there is because there are 9 territories in this states. Here, what is really a symbol of the states is their house. Most of the houses in Negeri Sembilan have a very unique Root that is look like the horn of a bull. The food is very hot and spicy and the main attraction in this state in the Seri Menanti Palace that had been built using wood but without any nails attach to the palace.
Capital State: Seremban Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • State Museum • Seri Menanti Palace • Seremban City • Port Dickson Beach • Beserah Beach
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MELAKA BANDARYA BERSEJARAH >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Malacca is the backbone of Modern Malaysia. Malacca is the old civilization that is well known as the Malay Empire. This place had been a very important place for all the traders' long time ago. It had been conquered by Portuguese, Dutch, British, Japanese and Back to British and this state have many old historical buildings to visit. And this state is very popular with the A Famosa fortress and the Baba Nyonya Community.
Capital State: Melaka Town Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • Melaka Town • Bendera Hills • Variety of Museums • A Famosa Fortress
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Selangor is one of the richest states in Malaysia that is full of electronic factory and had been a great business centre for the trade. You can visit the firefly park at Kuala Selangor and also the world most popular pewter manufacturer, Royal Selangor Pewter.
Capital State: Shah Alam Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • Royal Selangor Park • Sepang F1 Circuit • Kuala Selangor Firefly Park • Shah Alam City • Subang Jaya • Petaling Jaya • Damansara • Batu Caves Temple • Blue Mosque • Genting Highland • Bukit Tinggi
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Perak Darul Ridzuan >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Perak is well known with its Pangkor Island and also it's Labu Sayong that is the clay pot that used to fill drinking water. Perak is also popular with highland area such as Fraser Hill and Cameron Highland.
Capital State: Ipoh Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • Ipoh City • Teluk Intan • Pangkor Island • Lumut Town • Cameron Highland • Fraser Hill
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> PULAU PINANG PULAU MUTIARA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Pulau Pinang or Penang is the states that have a high population of Chinese community in Malaysia and also the food hub of Malaysia. Georgetown is the capital city of Penang that is full with historical building and has many nice Chinese temple and large food courts.
Capital State: Georgetown Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • Georgetown City • Bendera Hill • Chinese Temples • State Museum • Food Court
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> KEDAH DARUL AMAN >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Kedah is well known as the Rice bowl of Malaysia. Kedah have many nice waterfall and paddy field. The most popular island in Malaysia is located in Kedah. Langkawi island is full of interesting legend that u have to visit and have the biggest tax free area in Malaysia.
Capital State: Alor Star Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • Alor Star Tower • Paddy Field • State Museum • Langkawi Island
Perlis is the smallest states in Malaysia and located at the of the Malay Peninsular and the main attraction of this states is Bukit Kayu Hitam that is located at the Malaysia - Thailand Borders that is full with markets and bazaar.
Capital State: Kangar Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • Kangar Town • State Museum • Bukit Kayu Hitam
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> SARAWAK BUMI KENYALANG >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Sarawak is the biggest state in Malaysia and it is located Borneo Island. Sarawak is full with National Parks and you can visit their Cultural Park and also Sarawak Waterfront. The main attraction is the Capital city of this state. Kuching means cat and the city is well known as the city of cats and many cats statue had been build around the city.
Capital State: Kuching Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • Kuching City • Sarawak Waterfront • Sarawak Cultural Park • Niah Caves • National Park • Miri town • Bintulu Town
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> SABAH BUMI DIBAWAH BAYU >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Sabah is located at the north of Borneo Island and very popular for the people that like an adventure. The state is full of nice rainforest, mountains and also great island. Here is located the highest mountain is South East Asia that is MountKinabalu. Sabah is also the place of one the most popular island in the world named Sipadan Island that had been a place for 'Survival Competition' last 2 years.
Capital State: Kota Kinabalu Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • Mount Kinabalu • Kota Kinabalu City • Sipadan Island • Sepilok Orang Utan Park • Sipadan Island • Sampoerna Town
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FEDERAL TERRITORIES OF KUALA LUMPUR >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia Capital City and I'm sure there is too many interesting place for you to visit especially the Petronas Twin Tower, Kuala Lumpur Tower, Islamic Museum, National Museum, All the shopping complexes and others. Plus the food that is delicious!
Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • Central Market • China Town • Petaling Street • Kuala Lumpur Tower • Petronas Twin Tower • All The Shopping Complexes • Bintang Walk • National Museum • Islamic Museum • Merdeka Square • Sultan Abdul Samad Building • National Mosque
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FEDERAL TERRITORIES OF PUTRAJAYA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Putrajaya is a new federal territory that had been build especially for administration purposes. This state is well known as Malaysian Administrative Capital and all the government building, embassies, consulates building is located here. Putrajaya is also locates the Malaysian Multimedia Super Corridor and also Malaysian Silicon Valley that is known as Cyberjaya.
Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • Putra Mosque • Prime Minister Office • Prime Minister Official Home • All The Government Buildings • All the Putrajaya Boulevards, Squares, Bridges, and Avenue
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< FEDERAL TERRITORIES OF LABUAN >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Labuan actually is an island that is located near the state of Sabah and is very popular with it tax free shopping complexes.
Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • LabuanTown
I hope that my review can help some of you to decide what to do and where to go when you are in each particular state. I just give some of the recommendation but you can check through internet or any Malaysian Tourism Office or in the maps if you want to know more about each state. There is lots of interesting places that I haven't tell you and please keep searching ya :-)
please visit www.tourism.gov.my for more information.
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Sounds really nice, I know some people who have been and say much the same as yourself. I hope one day to be able to visit....................................Kathryn
torr 30.04.2006 19:22
Most interesting and thorough review. I've not been - only to Singapore - but will have to rectify the omission sometime. Duncan
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