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Selamat datang! Welcome to our Malaysia Leisure tips section. Here you can find all information about Malaysia’s states and main places to visit. Each section gives a brief description of what places are worth to pay a visit and what exciting things you could do, so if you are planning to make a trip soon please visit our Malaysia Leisure tips section. Whether you would like to relax on some of Malaysia’s marvelous beaches or if you prefer to visit a historical site, it all can be found here!
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Kuala Lumpur, or ‘KL’, is Malaysia’s booming capital and a city in fast progress. Once
started off as a small mining village at a muddy river mouth, it now features a tremendous skyline of skyscrapers and impressive architectures. The world-famous Petronas Twin Towers are dominating KL’s horizon, which are overshadowing the old British buildings still to be found in KL. History, architecture, shopping and entertainment…KL has it all! |
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Two ‘must visit’ islands located on the West coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Penang offers a heritage city, beaches, nature and a great variety of locals, cultures and foods. From mystique temples to lovely beaches, Penang is worth paying a visit! Langkawi is a group of 99 islands of the coast of Kedah and is home to great beaches and lots of entertainment, such as fishing, cable ride, caves and much more… |
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Peninsular Malaysia’s most southern state is Johor, with its capital called Johor Bahru, or “JB”. Johor is also known as the Southern Gateway to Malaysia. It is linked to Singapore via the Causeway and the Second Link. |
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Melaka is known for its rich history, which resulted in a cultural melting pot of Portuguese, Dutch, British and Malaysian roots. The city offers a great variety of museums and historical sites to visit. Negeri Sembilan is known for being a weekend destination, because of its beaches and diving possibilities. The state offers cultural-tourism, eco-tourism, agro-tourism, heritage-tourism, beach-tourism and theme parks. |
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Perak’s capital is Ipoh, and is one of Malaysia’s larger cities. It all started when rich tin deposits were found in the nineteenth century in the surrounding valleys. The tin mines are among the richest in the world and therefore it’s no wonder that the state benefited from it. Pay a visit to Kuala Kangsar and Taiping to experience some of the old industrial tin and rubber days of this state. Pangkor Island stands for golden beaches, Malay fishing villages and history…it’s a well-known resort island. |
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Situated in the North of Peninsular Malaysia is the state of Kelantan. If you would like to experience the traditional Malay culture, Kelantan is the best spot to visit. Kelantan's coastline is almost completely undeveloped, and offers a number of idyllic beaches. Vast stretches of tropical forest cover the state, and its southeastern corner forms part of the Taman Negara National Park. |
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Nature and culture lovers will have the time of their lives in these two Borneo states. It’s eco-tourism at its best! Be it climbing the majestic Mount Kinabalu, diving at the best diving spots in the world, visiting the different national parks or white water rafting, it all can be done here! The different ethnic tribes known for their warm hospitality will make sure you have an unforgettable stay. Hurry, the adventure is awaiting you! |
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Both Terangganu and Pahang are known for being blesses with charming and refreshing natural landscapes. Miles and miles of sandy white beaches, exotic islands, virgin tropical jungle, idyllic fishing villages, mysterious caves…all this is awaiting you at these two states. A perfect ‘getaway-from-city-life’ as life here tends to pass by at a slow pace... |
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