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malaysia at a glance Situated in the heart of the Southeast Asia, Malaysia is an exciting destination with a diversity of cultures and traditions, complemented by tropical paradise, un-spoiled islands and beaches, magnificent modern landmarks and heritage buildings. GEOGRAPHY Situated between 2 and 7 degrees to the North of the Equator, Malaysia is separated by the South China Sea into two regions known as Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak). Malaysia consists of a total of 13 states and three federal territories (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan). Area: 329,847 sq km Capital City: Kuala Lumpur Administrative: Putrajaya

HISTORY Colonial Malaysia 1511AD – 1957AD was a time where Malaysia was ruled under various colonial powers; from the Portuguese in 1511 to the Dutch in 1641 followed by the British onwards. The British ruled what was then called Malaya until the Japanese occupation from 1942 – 1945. When World War 2 ended, British resumed control but Malaya’s independence movement reached its peak. On August 31, 1957, Malaya gained independence and Tunku Abdul Rahman became the first Prime Minister. Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!

CLIMATE & WEATHER Malaysia has a tropical climate and the weather is warm and sunny all year round with temperatures range from 21°C (70°F) to 32°C (90°F). Higher elevations are much colder with temperatures between 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F). Malaysia has two monsoon seasons, between November and March with heavier rains and May and September. Humidity is high all year long. The annual rainfall volume varies from 2,000mm to 2,500mm.

GOVERNMENT Malaysia practices parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. Yang Di-Pertuan Agong known as the King, is the head of state for Malaysia and serves in a ceremonial role. The position of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong is awarded to a different state monarch (sultan) every five years according to a rotation system. The head of government is the Prime Minister. Malaysia has a bicameral legislative system.

PEOPLE There are 62.3% of Bumiputeras including Malays, 22% of Chinese, 6.7% of Indians, 0.9% of other races (citizens) such as Iban, Kadazan and other minorities like the Peranakan and Eurasian and 8.1% of non-citizens. LANGUAGE Official language: Malay language / Bahasa Malaysia; English is widely spoken with other vernacular languages such as Mandarin, Tamil, Iban and Dusunic languages are also spoken by the respective communities.

RELIGION Official religion: Islam Other religions are also widely practised by its multi-racial society. POPULATION 31 million (estimated in 2015 by Department of Statistics Malaysia) www.statistics.gov.my BUSINESS HOURS Retail shops & Shopping Centres: 10.00am - 10.00pm Government offices: 8.00am - 4.30pm (Mondays - Fridays) Banking Hours: 9.15am - 4.30pm (Mondays - Fridays) Post Offices: 8.30am - 5.30pm (Mondays - Saturdays)

IMMIGRATION & VISA Visitors must have a national passport or other internationally recognised travel documents with a validity period of at

least 6 months beyond the length of stay in Malaysia. All passports and travel document must be endorsed for travelling in Malaysia. Most foreign nationals

do not require a visa. However, please enquire about visa requirements at the Malaysian embassy before travelling to Malaysia. www.imi.gov.my

OTHERS Dialling code: +60 Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (RM) Time Zone: MST (UTC+8) Measurement System: Metric System

MALAYSIA AT A GLANCE

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Istana Budaya

Chow Kit PWTC

Putra

Sultan Ismail

Malaysia Tourism Centre (MATIC)

Dang Wangi

Bank Negara

St Mary’s Cathedral

Ampang Park

KLCC

Medan Tuanku

Bandaraya

• Petronas Twin Towers • Suria KLCC Shopping Mall • Petrosains • Aquaria • Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

KLCC

Bukit Nanas

KL City Walk

GOLDEN TRIANGLE Raja Chulan

KL Tower

Masjid Jamek

Tun Abdul Razak Heritge Park

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• National Monument Merdeka Square • Butterfly Park • Orchid and Hibiscus Garden • KL Bird Park • Deer Park KL City • Islamic Arts Museum Gallery

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Sultan Abdul Samad Building Central Market

Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex

Bukit Bintang

Plaza Rakyat

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Imbi

Pasar Seni

National Mosque

Chinatown, Petaling Street Sri Mahamariamman Temple

PERDANA BOTANICAL GARDEN

Hang Tuah

Berjaya Times Square

Maharajalela

National Museum

KL Railway Station

KL Sentral Station

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KL Monorail Terminal

Pudu

Little India, Brickfields

Thean Hou Temple

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GardenCity ofLights One of the Asiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most dynamic cities, Kuala Lumpur has embraced modernity with its towering skyscrapers and technological connectivity, while retaining a unique and inspiring blend of races and cultures packed with various entertainment options and exciting attractions.

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KUALA LUMPUR UPSIDE DOWN HOUSE One of the newest attractions in Kuala Lumpur City, Kuala Lumpur Upside Down House is the first of its kind in the city as well as the tallest upside down house in Malaysia. devices. Operation hours: 9am - 7pm daily Ticket price: • Price for MyKad • RM15 (adult) • RM10 (child below 12yrs old) Price for Non-MyKad • RM20 (adult) • RM15 (child below 12yrs old) For more information, Hotline Number : 6010- 802 7547 Email : klupsidedown@yahoo.com Website @ FB : www.facebook.com/klupsidedown/

trategically located in the heart of the bustling Golden Triangle with an area of 2000 square feet, Kuala Lumpur Upside Down House is an ideal and fun attraction to visit for selfies, pictures and videos that can challenge your imagination. As you make your way in, you will be welcomed by an archway at the entrance that has an inverted antique Morris 1974 Volkswagen Beetle car. There is a beautiful garden to be your photo’s background too. The Kuala Lumpur Upside Down House is a striking yellow/orange double-storey upside down house styled like a modern English cottage, fully equipped with bedrooms, bathrooms, a living room and kitchen and all have been constructed upside down. Think of beds and sofas on the ceiling in the bedroom, cabinets hanging in the kitchen and kiddy sandcastle tools strewn about the ceiling. Visitors can have the bizarre feeling of walking on the ceiling while the furniture stands above your head. Creatively posed self with your imaginations to the set and you will be upside down in an upside down house. Situated in the area of Malaysia’s iconic KL Tower, Kuala Lumpur Upside Down House is super easy to visit as it is only 5 minutes away from Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) or from Bukit Bintang area. You can either hop on to the KL Hop-On Hop-Off bus or take a taxi to KL Tower and there is a free shuttle services at KL Tower’s entrance to Kuala Lumpur Upside Down House.

citytour GOLDEN TRIANGLE

THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE IS FORMED BY THREE OF KUALA LUMPUR BUSIEST STREET, NAMELY JALAN AMPANG, JALAN SULTAN ISMAIL AND JALAN RAJA CHULAN, ACTS AS A HUB FOR KUALA LUMPUR'S COMMERCIAL, SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT.

KL TOWER The seventh tallest telecommunication tower in the world, the KL Tower is a symbol of Kuala Lumpur which stands at the top of Bukit Nanas Forest at 421m and gives visitors a unique blend of cultural, adventure and nature experience. An observation deck and a revolving restaurant at 276m above ground level offer panoramic view of the Kuala Lumpur city’s skyline. www.menarakl.com.my KL FOREST ECO PARK Gazetted as a forest reserve in 1906, the KL Forest Eco Park is one of the oldest natural rainforest in Malaysia which home to the rich variety of flora and fauna that includes 223 tree species, 25 species of birds, 12 animal species such as bats, civet cats, squirrels, monkeys and rats as well as rare herbs, giant bamboo grass, creepers and ferns. Visitors can traverse any of the trails available such as the 360m Merbau Trail, the 300m Jelutong Trail or the 200m Canopy Walk, which is 21m high up in the trees. www.forestry.gov.my

KUALA LUMPUR CRAFT COMPLEX Kuala Lumpur city’s iconic art centre, Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex features a Malay Terengganu architecture showcasing a collection of traditional as well as modern contemporary handicrafts products from across the country. The complex is an excellent one-stop craft centre with three core concepts namely education, marketing and enculturation. www.kraftangan.gov.my

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KL TOWER MINI ZOO (KLTMZ) The newest petting zoo situated beneath Malaysia well known tourism icon “KL Tower”. KLTMZ specially designed with a jungle concept to create a nature feel environment in order to act as a platform for people from all walk of life and ages to get as close as possible to nature and animals in a safe and secured condition to observe, have a close interaction with the animals directly instead of watching and learning from TV and books. As the slogan, feel, touch, and have a relaxing experience with more than 50 species of both local and exotic animal in KLTMZ. Combining a nature conservation and zoo that created with a free roaming spacious enclosure that close resemble to mimic their natural habitation.

With the coverage area about 2 acres, KLTMZ divided into several divisions to enhance the visitors experience along the way. These includes Mini Jungle, Reptile zone, Falabella stable, Birdy school, Vegetable & Fruit walkway, Longkang fishing, Pet village and Jungle view. The vision of KLTMZ is to encourage close interaction between human and nature in order to create a green society towards nature and its living. KLTMZ provides an opportunity for publics to gain the unforgettable close up experience with a chance to feed, pet the animals with those fascination beautiful, unique creature available.

Below are some of the detail for : Operating Hours Entrance fees (RM)

10.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. (Daily) RM 32 (Adult) RM 27 (Child)

* Child is from 90cm till 11 years old (Only Child below 90cm is FOC) * Senior Citizen aged 60 years old and above entitled for child rate. * MyKad’s holder and foreigner enjoy the same rate.

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NESTLED AMIDST KUALA LUMPUR’S BUSTLING BUSINESS, BANKING AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT IN THE PRESTIGIOUS GOLDEN TRIANGLE, HOTEL ROYAL KUALA LUMPUR (FORMERLY CALLED THE CORONADE HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR) IS THE PERFECT ADDRESS WHETHER YOU TRAVEL FOR BUSINESS OR LEISURE.

Located near the ever happening Bintang Walk, this stylish property is a stone’s throw away from world-class shopping havens such as Lot 10, Starhill and The Pavilion. Providing further retail therapy and gastronomic enjoyment for all walks of life is the Sungei Wang Plaza just across the street from the hotel. Lending more convenience to the area is the extensive transportation services with taxis and city buses while the Bukit Bintang Monorail Station provides access to central Kuala Lumpur and other areas around the city. The much acclaimed Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) is within walking distance while the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is just a 45-minute drive away from the hotel. This recently renovated city hotel has 285 tastefully appointed rooms. All rooms are equipped with LCD flat-screen TV, IDD Telephone with Speakerphone and Voicemessaging, International Power Sockets, Broadband Internet Access, Mini Bar, In-room Safe, Hair Dryer, Iron and Ironing Board, Tea/Coffee making facilities. For business meetings and private events, the hotel offers a choice of meeting rooms with various sizes that can be configured to your requirements. All function rooms, located on Level 1 and Level 2, have full internet service in addition to other up-to-date amenities. Indulge in the best of local and international cuisine at the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, Makan-Makan Coffeehouse on the Mezzanine floor. Or, relax and unwind while you enjoy your favourite drink and savour delicious pastries or cakes at the Lobby Lounge on the Ground floor. A covered swimming pool, steam baths and fully-equipped gymnasium are located on Level 3. For private and corporate events, there is a selection of function and meeting rooms which can be configured to your requirements. The hotel offers flexibility for the small and medium meetings and seminars. The function rooms are well suited for medium size banquet events, weddings and receptions. There is a total of 6 meeting rooms on Level 2 and there are 3 more meeting rooms and a Boardroom on Level 1 - all can provide a range of seating styles. With individually controlled lighting and temperature for each room, other equipments such as the PA system, audio and visual equipment, flipcharts, whiteboard, overhead projector with screen and other equipments can be made available upon request.

citytour KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE

ALSO REFERRED AS A CITY WITHIN A CITY, KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE IS A BUSINESS AND ENTERTAINMENT HUB. MALAYSIA’S ICONIC EXPERIENCE IN KUALA LUMPUR (MIEKL) IS PROMOTING THE KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE (KLCC) PRECINCT AS A MUST-VISIT DESTINATION AND A ONE-STOP HUB FOR WORK, PLAY, SHOP, VISIT AND TO LIVE. myiconic.klcc.com.my

Suria KLCC Aquaria KLCC

SURIA KLCC Malaysia’s premier shopping destination, Suria KLCC offers a variety of goods and services to please and pamper the needs of shoppers ranging from fashion, entertainment, arts and culture to local delicacies and international gourmets. For some relaxed fun, take a walk in the beautifully landscaped KLCC Park and amazed by two water fountains in the Lake Symphony which programmed to provide 150 magical dramatic animations. www.suriaklcc.com.my AQUARIA KLCC A world-class aquarium, Aquaria KLCC boasts a 90-metre transparent tunnel with a moving walkway to take you past over 5,000 different exhibits of animals and marine life from Malaysia and around the world. The aquarium provides an excellent educational platform for the public and younger generations. www.aquariaklcc.com

Galeri PETRONAS

DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS (DFP) Home to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO), Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP) is Malaysia’s concert hall devoted specially to classical music and a cultural icon for world’s music lovers. Its magnificent architectural design and superior acoustics combined with its location make the hall a must-visit destination for visitors. www.dfp.com.my

PETROSAINS The 7,000 square-metre Petrosains is a science discovery centre that emphasis on fun and excitement of learning rather than on the rigorous memorisation of scientific facts. The sequence of the exhibits in Petrosains traces the evolution and scientific relevance of the energy industry while also focusing on general science and its application to everyday life. www.petrosains.com.my PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS Enjoy and capture the spires of PETRONAS Twin Towers and skylines of Kuala Lumpur. A unique double-deck bridge located at levels 41 and 42 of the prestigious twin towers, measuring up to 58.4m in length, offering a superb viewing platform for visitors to enjoy the magnificent skyscrapers of the Kuala Lumpur city. www.petronastwintowers.com.my GALERI PETRONAS A non-profit visual arts gallery established in 1993, Galeri PETRONAS has documented and promoted artwork by Malaysian and International artists, with works ranging from paintings, sculptures and multimedia presentations to experimental pieces. Free access to the Galeri allows the public to inculcate a deeper appreciation and interest towards art.

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TUN ABDUL RAZAK HERITAGE PARK

BUILT IN 1880s, TUN ABDUL RAZAK HERITAGE PARK IS THE OLDEST AND POPULAR PUBLIC RECREATIONAL PARK IN KUALA LUMPUR, OFFERING A CALM SERENITY OF GREENERY AND AN ESCAPE FROM THE BUSTLING CITY. EXOTIC FLORA AND FAUNA ARE SEGMENTED INTO ENCLOSED PARKS SUCH AS THE BIRD PARK, BUTTERFLY PARK, DEER PARK, HIBISCUS AND ORCHID GARDENS. ON TOP OF THAT, MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND MONUMENTS HAVE MADE THIS PARK AN IDEAL PLACE FOR VISITORS TO EXPLORE MALAYSIA’S RICH NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY.

Visitors can explore the park by i. Heritage Park Shuttle Trams Shuttle trams are available daily to take visitors to all the attractions within the Tun Abdul Razak Heritage Park with a reasonable fee. ii. Bicycle Rental Bicycles are available for rental for those who want to explore the garden on their own. PERDANA BOTANICAL GARDEN The unique Perdana Botanical Gardens has a collection of amazing and unusual trees, herbaceous plants and herbs are showcased in very typical tropical ornamental garden style. Check out the gorgeous Bamboo Playhouse that situated on a small island in a large lake that stretches through the centre of the park, offering as a shelter and resting area for the public. www.klbotanicalgarden.gov.my

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KL BIRD PARK Known as the “World’s Largest freeflight Walk-in Aviary, KL Bird Park is home to more than 3,000 birds of approximately 200 species of local and foreign birds. The park offers 20.9 acres of verdant valley terrain to be explored, divided into 4 zones, namely Zone 1 and 2 make up the free-flight zone; Zone 3 is the Hornbill Park and Zone 4 is where the birds are placed in separate cages and mini aviaries. www.klbirdpark.com

Butterfly Park

KL BUTTERFLY PARK Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park has an area of over 80,000 square feet of landscaped garden with over 5,000 live butterflies, exotic plants, butterfly-host plants and ferns. Other attractions of this park are the Japanese Koi fish, fresh water turtles, live insects and a museum with a large collection of butterflies and insects from around the world. www.klbutterflypark.com NATIONAL MONUMENT The 15.4m National Monument was built to pay tribute to the brave soldiers who gave their lives defending the country. This sculpture comprise seven bronze statues that represent the seven men from Malaysian Armed Forces holding the national flag and denoting the seven qualities of leadership, unity, strength, command, wariness, courage, suffering and sacrifice.

National Monument

Perdana Botanical Garden

ECO-TOURISM : PARK . MUSEUM

MUSEUM NATIONAL MOSQUE Built in 1965, the National Mosque is the most distinguished mosque in the city with its unique multifold umbrella-shaped dome and 18 points representing the 5 pillars of Islam and the 13 states of Malaysia. www.masjidnegara.gov.my

NATIONAL PLANETARIUM Designed with a blue-domed structure, National Planetarium houses a titled dome theatre and facilities such as an outdoor ancient observatory park, picnic areas with space theme, exhibition gallery, viewing gallery with binoculars, space theatre, observatory with telescope and its accessories. www.angkasa.gov.my ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM Southeast Asia’s largest museum of Islamic art, Islamic Arts Museum houses more than 7,000 artifacts as well as exceptional library of Islamic-art books. There are 12 galleries categorized by type of artifacts to be explored and aimed to increase public awareness on Islamic arts and architecture. www.iamm.org.my NATIONAL MUSEUM National Museum has been involved in the restoration and preservations of the Malaysia’s heritage and story. The museum is divided into four themed galleries across two floor, namely Early History, Malay Kingdoms, Colonial Era and Malaysia today, which features history of Malaysia from prehistoric days to present. www.muziumnegara.gov.my

BANK NEGARA MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Bank Negara Museum & Art Gallery has six galleries of exhibits showcasing the Central Bank’s collection of art pieces acquired since 1962 to early history of money and barter trade to displays of preserved national heritage showing the evolution of the country’s currency early to modern times. The museum is an informal venue for public to learn about the importance of economics, Islamic banking and financial planning. www.museumbnm.gov.my

ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE MUSEUM The Royal Malaysian Police Museum showcases the history of the Royal Malaysian Police force and exhibits material evidence for criminal cases in Malaysia. Have a look on the clothing development of police uniforms throughout the years since independence 1957.

1. National Planetarium 2. Islamic Arts Museum 3. National Museum 4. National Mosque

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National Textile Museum

MERDEKA SQUARE

MERDEKA SQUARE IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT HERITAGE SITES IN THE CITY WHICH MARK THE MALAYSIA’S INDEPENDENCE FROM BRITISH COLONIAL RULE ON 31ST AUGUST 1957. THE CHARMING COLONIAL BUILDINGS AROUND THE SQUARE REMINDS US THAT THIS WAS ONCE THE PLACE WHERE THE COLONISTS LIVED AND WORKED AND PLAYED.

Kuala Lumpur City Gallery

Dataran Merdeka

DATARAN UNDERGROUND Dataran Underground is a platform dedicated to creative Malaysia. It is a retail and cultural hub for visitors to experience Malaysian arts, music, food and fashion. Check out the art and performance presented by the Malaysian Performing Arts Society (ASTANA) or Beringin Emas. www.dataranunderground.my KAMPONG BHARU Founded in 1890s, Kampong Bharu means “new village”, showcases a distinctive Malay identity and an authentic culture with numerous traditional Malay houses, mosques, street stalls and shops, old trades and eateries. The evening street bazaar bustles with traders and people shopping for fruits, vegetables and local herbs. Join the guided tour and learn the Malay customs and immerse yourself in daily Malay village life. Must try: • Nasi lemak Antarabangsa • Local cakes, snacks and dessert at Malay Food Street pkb.gov.my

Royal Selangor Club

Sultan Abdul Samad Building

MERDEKA HERITAGE GUIDED TOUR Merdeka Heritage Guided Tour is a free guided tour, which conducted every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9.00am to 12:30pm (subject to change). The English speaking tour guide will take you a walking tour to 12 heritage buildings around Merdeka Square, describing the history and architecture of each building and the interesting stories that happened around them. Most of the European styles colonial buildings are over 100 years old. • • •• • • • •

Kuala Lumpur City Gallery (1898) www.klcitygallery.com.my KL City Library (1989)  Perpustakaan Kuala Lumpur Victoria Fountain (1904) National Music Museum (1919) National Textile Museum (1905) www.muziumtekstilnegara.gov.my Sultan Abdul Samad Building (1894)

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Former High Court Building (1909) City Theatre (1896)  MUD Kuala Lumpur The Cathedral of St Mary (1894) www.stmaryscathedral.org.my Royal Selangor Club (1884) rsc.org.my Jamek Mosque (1909)  MASJID JAMEK BANDARAYA KUALA LUMPUR

HERITAGE & CULTURAL TOUR : MERDEKA SQUARE . CHINATOWN

SRI MAHAMARIAMMAN TEMPLE The oldest Hindu Temple in KL, Sri Mahamariamman Temple features most remarkable five-tier gopuram (monumental tower) which is carved in southern Indian style. There is an impressive gateway at every tier, each adorned with 228 Hindu deties.

PETALING STREET Petaling Street is a row of the oldest shop houses in KL where some old traditional trades such as goldsmiths and dealers in Chinese medicinal herbs still exist as well as a covered bazaar. Visitors can find all kinds of goods such as bags, shoes, clothes and watches at reasonable prices. Petaling Street has various hawker stalls and cafes selling delicious Cantonese and Hokkien food. At night, Petaling Street transforms into a lively and vibrant night market, filled with hundreds of stalls offering items ranging from fruits to clothes.

CHINATOWN

DEEPLY IMMERSED IN ORIENTAL CULTURE, HERITAGE AND HISTORY, CHINATOWN IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR TOURIST SPOTS IN MALAYSIA WHICH AND BASED IN PETALING STREET, ALSO KNOWN AS ‘CHEE CHEONG KAI’ BY LOCALS.

MALAYSIA HERITAGE WALK The Malaysia Heritage Walk, also called Kasturi Walk by the locals, is a covered but open-air flea market selling snacks, local goods and souvenirs along Jalan Kasturi. Don’t forget to take a picture with the pewter 'Wau Bulan' (Malaysian Moon-kite). GUAN DI TEMPLE Built in 1888, Guan Di Temple is a beautiful Taoist temple to honour the great warrior Guan Di, Taoist God of War. An interesting feature of this temple is the replica of General Guan Di’s sword and long-blade sword. CENTRAL MARKET Central Market is one of the leading arts, culture and handicraft market as well as a Malaysian Heritage Site. The centre is the place to browse, hunt or find Malaysianinspired souvenirs or have your portraits sketched or a custom-made souvenir. www.centralmarket.com.my

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citytour NATIONAL PALACE Covering 97.65 hectares, National Palace boasts a traditional Malay design with Islamic artworks that were created by renowned sculptors from Terengganu and Kelantan. The palace is graced by 22 domes with the largest standing at a height of 40m and its two main domes are embellished with betel leaf motives that only shine when illuminated at night. www.istananegara.gov.my

ISTANA BUDAYA Ranked as the Top Ten list of the most sophisticated theatres in the world, Istana Budaya, literally translated as “The Palace of Arts”, is the National Theatre and home to the National Theatre Company. The entrance is shaped of a traditional Malay moon kite named wau bulan. The building layout is that of a Malay house with the Serambi (verandah) representing the lobby and foyer, rumah ibu (main house) representing the performance auditorium and the rumah dapur (kitchen) representing the stage and rehearsal rooms. Check out the latest schedules of events or performances today!!! www.istanabudaya.gov.my

TITIWANGSA LAKE GARDEN Being one of the most popular recreational park in KL, Titiwangsa Lake Garden boast great views of central Kuala Lumpur and stretches over 46 hectares of land. The park is surrounded by jogging tracks and equipped with other facilities such as tennis court, a children’s playground and a small equestrian track. Titiwangsa Lake supports a host of water sports activities including rowing boats for hire, kayaks and aqua biking.

FEDERAL TERRITORY MOSQUE (MASJID WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN) One of the most beautiful mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Mosque is situated within a wellmanicured garden and is surrounded by a moat. It is really an awe-inspiring sight to behold at night, gleaming majestically under the city light. masjidwilayah.gov.my

ROYAL SELANGOR VISITOR CENTRE Established in 1885, Royal Selangor is the world foremost name in quality pewter, a brand synonymous with design and craftsmanship. The visitors centre takes visitors back in the time to the founding of Royal Selangor and its inextricable link with the history of Malaysia, to the present day as the world’s largest pewter maker and its expansion into gold and sterling silver. www.royalselangorvisitorcentre.com

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LOCATED JUST A 5 MINUTES WALK FROM KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE (KLCC), 'KL PREMIUM OUTLET' IS ONE OF THE FIRST TO FEATURE MORE THAN 100 HIGH-END DESIGNER BRANDS UNDER ONE ROOF WITH AN AFFORDABLE PRICE.

ABOUT US We provide an extensive selection of versatile luxury goods featuring past and present season designs with the lowest price possible in the market. This includes a wide range of not only men's and women's watches, but also jewelries, clothing, accessories, bags, Diamond, Pearl, fragrances and textiles. With so many designer brands on board, there will be a variety of styles and designs to cater to different preference and needs. We reach out to working class professionals, avid luxury fashion consumers and collectors who come in to shop without feeling the guilt of overspending on branded goods. WATCHES A wide range of top brands like "BLITA", found only at 'KL Premium Outlet' where we are the country's sole distributor, as well as other collections like 'Rolex', 'Tudor', 'Longines' and 'Omega' to name a few. We don't sell a watch to give time, we sell a piece of art. JEWELRY From Necklaces to Pendants, Rings to Earrings, Silver to Gold, Pearls to Diamonds, you name it, we have it. Elegance is not being noticed, it's about being remembered. COSMETIC Facial mask to look fresher, cream to heal your dark circles, lotion for your dry skin, or just medicated oil for daily use, we definitely carry a product that suit your needs. The most beautiful cosmetic you can have is "Natural".

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Shopping Trails @ Bukit Bintang • Pavilion Kuala Lumpur www.pavilion-kl.com • Starhill Gallery www.starhillgallery.com • Fahrenheit88 www.fahrenheit88.com • Lot 10 Shopping Centre www.lot10.com.my • Sungei Wang Plaza www.sungeiwang.com • Low Yat Plaza plazalowyat.com • Berjaya Times Square www.berjayatimessquarekl.com

SURIA KLCC provides a wide range of fashion, food and entertainment outlets. www.suriaklcc.com.my

New Shopping Malls MYTOWN SHOPPING CENTRE Anchored by Malaysia’s largest IKEA, MyTOWN offers over 400 outlets across five spacious levels. The mall is a blend of unique with a lush, green park for some fun under the sun and numerous restaurants and cafes in stylish alfresco setting serve a mix of delectable cuisines.  MyTOWN Shopping Centre SUNWAY VELOCITY MALL comprises of 7 levels and 4 precincts, namely Market Place, Vanity Hall, Food Street Food and Commune, with its cutting edge architecture, a neo futuristic façade and a contemporary interior. www.sunwayvelocitymall.com KL GATEWAY MALL hosts a plethora of gastronomic cuisine, fashion stores and children's educare centre as well as its iconic central piazza is a perfect venue for outdoor events and activities, setting it to become an excellent meeting point for all. klgatewaymall.com

SHOPPING . LOCAL CUISINE

LOCAL CUISINE KUALA LUMPUR has an eatery that will serve just what your taste buds crave from high-class cuisine or hawker’s fare to international delights or local delicacies. However, the food options in Kuala Lumpur still largely geared towards the local crowd, with Chinese coffee shops and mamaks (Indian-Malay restaurants) dominating its dining scene. Don't miss out that there are a lots of cool, quirky and inexpensive cafes and bistros offering a variety of food that suits visitors taste. Jalan Alor is KL’s most popular food haunts for late night snacks and hawker food. Try out local favourites such as grilled chicken wings or fish, satay, hokkien mee, char kuey teow and more…

MALAYSIAN FAVOURITES A visit to Malaysia is incomplete without trying out some of these popular Malaysian dishes. MALAY CUISINE Traditional Malay food is characterized by searingly spicy and aromatic flavours. Rich coconut milk is used to give a creamy texture. Popular Malay favourites include nasi lemak, satay and rendang. Sambal, a hot paste of pounded chilies, prawn paste and lime juice adds zest to any Malay-style meal.

CHINESE CUISINE Chinese fare is mostly stir-fried and best savoured when it is piping hot. Extra hot is taken to ensure that vegetables are crunchy and retain their original flavor. Lunchtime favourites include rice, served with several meat and vegetable side dishes. Noodles are another traditional favourite with the popular styles being fried noodles, soup noodles and curried noodles.

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE Restaurants serving Continental, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Indonesian, Mexican and Italian cuisine can be found at major hotels, shopping malls and in the vicinity of Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Ampang, Sri Hartamas, Mont Kiara and Bangsar. The Ain Al Arabia or Arab Square in Bukit Bintang offers a host of culinary fare from the Middle East.

DESSERT Air Batu Campur (ABC) or ais kacang is bowl filled to the brim with shaved ice and condiments such as red beans, groundnuts, corn and fruits, sweetened with condensed milk and sugar syrup. This dessert makes an excellent thrist quencher on a hot afternoon.

INDIAN CUISINE Indian food can be broadly classified into two distinct types, northern and southern Indian. Northern favourites include biryani rice and bread varieties such as naan. A typical southern meal consists of rice, curry, side dishes and yoghurt served on a banana leaf. All-time favourites such as thosai, chappati and poori are other relishes often enjoyed with coconut, tomato or mint chutneys.

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Accessibility GETTING HERE • By Bus/Taxi - The main bus and taxi station for inter-state transport are Pudu Sentral and Bandar Tasik Selatan. www.tbsbts.com.my • By Flight - Take a flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) or Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). Then, take KLIA Ekspres or KLIA Transit to the KL’s main transportation hub known as KL Sentral. www.kliaekspres.com ( See Advertisement Page 1 )

GETTING AROUND • Go KL City Bus - Go KL City Bus stops at various main attractions & business centres for locals and visitors’ convenience. www.gokl.com.my • KL Hop-On Hop-Off - The KL Hop-On Hop-Off city tour takes you on a round journey through the heart of the city with 22 stops at KL’s main attraction. www.myhoponhopoff.com/kl

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

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Gateway to Malaysia Selangor adorned with recreational forests, exciting theme parks, chic shopping malls and unique heritage buildings, offering many fascinating and scenic destinations to visitors. The state also houses the largest seaport named Port Klang and three airports, namely Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) and Skypark Terminal Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, its infrastructure and communications facilities are among the best in the region.

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KUALA LANGAT FO GUANG SHAN DONG ZEN TEMPLE Fo Guang Shan in Chinese literally means “the Mountain of Buddha’s Light”, FGS Dong Zen Temple represents the hub of a Buddhist centre in the South East Regionn and acts as an important cultural and educational center. During Chinese New Year, the temple showcases cultural exhibitions, lanterns and flowers for the celebration, where the surroundings are full glittering red lanterns and illuminated gardens. fgsmy.org KUAN WELLNESS ECO PARK Kuan Wellness Eco Park is the only ecological park in Malaysia dedicated to the birds’ nest industry. Visitors are shown how birds’ nest are processed and made into a variety of health products. www.kuanwellnessecopark.com MORIB BEACH Surrounded by whispering Casuarinas and swaying palms, Morib Beach is a popular recreational spot for weekend getaway. During low tide, the shore stretches far into the Straits of Malacca and visitors able to watch small crabs that scuttle away and disappear into the sand. Besides, history lovers can explore that Morib contains a wealth of historical sites such as ruins of old government buildings, royal graves and an abandoned palace.

PARAGLIDING Due to the hilly terrain as well as the gentle breeze, paragliding is a very popular airborne sport here. Training and guidance will be provided.  Air Venture Paramotor Malaysia

MAH MERI CULTURAL VILLAGE South of Port Klang, Carey Island is the relocation site for the Mah Meri. Hailed as the “Mask Men of Malaysia”, the Mah Meri still practices their fascinating indigenous lifestyle and known for its sculptured masks which made as a tribute to their ancestors from a kind of red swamp wood called Nyireh Batu. They have earned international recognition for their carving skills. mmcv.org.my

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LOCATED IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF SELANGOR, SEPANG’S NAME ORIGINATED FROM THE SEPANG TREES WHICH GREW IN THAT AREA. THE SHAPE OF SEPANG VIEWED FROM ABOVE RESEMBLES THE HILT OF A TRADITIONAL MALAYA DANGER, KNOWN AS KERIS IN MALAY LANGUAGE.

SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT (SIC) Noted for its sweeping corners and wide straights, the Sepang International Circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke, who also designed the circuits in Bahrain, Shanghai and Turkey. Make a pit stop to tour the world class venue and soak in the experience at the starting grid and podium, where legends have stood to claim their place in motorsports history or try the go-kart circuit. SIC is the right place for you to test your speed, strength or skills on circuit with the various activities offered. www.sepangcircuit.com

BAGAN LALANG BEACH A leisure getaway destination, Bagan lalang Beach is famous for its grilled fish restaurants. The beach turns into a hive of activity on weekends with picnicking, camping, boating, cycling and kite flying.

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CYBERJAYA LAKE GARDEN Cyberjaya Lake Garden offers a panoramic view of lake as the greenery all around the lake. The park consists of lanes for joggers and cyclers, small bridges to walk through certain parts of the lake and playground for children, makes it an ideal recreation place for all ages of group. Don’t miss the beautiful sunset in the evening.

CYBERJAYA LAKE GARDEN COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE Located within the Cyberjaya Lake Garden, the Cyberjaya Lake Garden Community Clubhouse comprises a two-storey building equipped with a function hall, coffeehouse and shops that facing the scenic lake as well as a mini sports complex which offers indoor and outdoor activities for community.  Kelab Komuniti Cyberjaya

ONE OF TWO CITIES SPEARHEADING THE WAY AS A PIONEER GREEN TOWNSHIP, CYBERJAYA IS AN INTELLIGENT CITY WITH ICT AND MULTIMEDIA INDUSTRIES, R&D CENTRE, A MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS FOR MULTINATIONALS. THE TOWN IS THE NUCLEUS OF THE MULTIMEDIA SUPER CORRIDOR (MSC).

LOCATED IN SERI KEMBANGAN ABOUT 20 MINUTES DRIVE FROM KUALA LUMPUR, FARM IN THE CITY IS A UNIQUE THEME PARK THAT COMBINES THE THRILLS OF WILDLIFE WITH THE BEAUTY OF NATURE.

Set in a specially-designed environment built to resemble a typical Malaysian Kampung. It provides an experience that is mostly only seen on television or in books. The park is completely cage-less and the wildlife are allowed to roam freely in visitorfriendly enclosures. Visitors can feed, touch and play with more than 100 species of exotic animals. Spread across an expansive 7 acres, the park is divided into sections which provide various experience for the visitors. Get up close and personal with the inhabitants at the Turtle and Tortoise Farm, Reptiles Cavern, Bird Aviary, Savannah, Vegetable & Fruit Farm, Pet Village, Mood’s Lake, Jungle Walk, Exhibition Hall, Pelican Quay and more. Farm In The City also caters for:• Educational tours • Free & Easy Events • CSR Events • Volunteers • Internship programmes

FAMILY FUN BEGINS HERE! WALK-THRU BIRD AVIARY Our unique free-flight Bird Aviary. A large and airy enclosure where birds fly free. Visitors can interact with the birds by feeding and petting them. Photography is encouraged. REPTILES CAVERN Experience the world of reptiles. Get up close with a Retic Python, Monitor Lizard, the Caiman Alligator and the Mangrove Snake among others.

MOOD’S LAKE (WORLD OF GEESE AND DUCKS) A large rippling lake of clear water which is home to FITC’s population of Mandarin Ducks, whistling ducks, Emperor Geese, Canadian Geese, Cape Shelducks, Ruddy Shelducks and many more. The Lake also is a home to our flock of Pelicans koi fish and talapia. RABBIT AND PET VILLAGE Visitors are encouraged to interact and pet the rabbits, and guinea pigs, feed them and take photos with them. TRADITIONAL LONGKANG- FISHING STREAM The Malaysian children’s past-time of dredging for fish in the longkang or drain is recreated to remind all visitors of a part of our cultural heritage that deserves presevation. JUNGLE WALK Visitors walk among unique animals such as the common marmoset, iguana, African Crested Porcupine and others. MALAYSIAN VEGETABLES AND FRUIT FARM Recreation of a typical Malaysian Villagestyle vegetable farm and orchard with more than 60 types of tropical fruit trees and plants and many others.

FARM IN THE CITY Lot 40187 - 40188, Jalan Prima Tropika Barat, Bandar Putra Permai, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 603-8941 2099  FarmInTheCityMalaysia 42

2017 IS YEAR OF ROOSTER! LET’S CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF ROOSTER BY LEARNING ABOUT SOME OF THE DIFFERENT BREEDS OF CHICKEN AT THE CHARMING PETTING ZOO, FARM IN THE CITY.

1. BRAHMA

The Polish or Poland is a European breed of chicken known for its crest of feathers. The oldest accounts of these birds come from The Netherlands; their exact origins are unknown, however. In addition to combs, they are adorned with large crests that nearly cover the entirety of the head. This crest limits their vision, and as a result can affect their temperament. Thus, though normally tame, they may be timid and easily frightened. Polish chickens are bred primarily as a show bird, but were originally productive egg layers.

2. CEMANI Cemani Chicken, also known

5. SILKIE The Silkie (sometimes spelled

3. PILISH FRIZZLE CHICKEN The

Frizzle is a breed of chicken with characteristic curled or frizzled plumage. While the frizzle gene can be seen in many breeds, such as the Pekin and Polish, the Frizzle is recognised as a distinct breed in a number of European countries and Australia. In the United States frizzled chickens are not considered a breed, and at shows are judged by the standards of the breed they belong to.

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Often referred to as the “King of All Poultry”, the Brahma chicken is a large breed of chicken developed in the United States from very large birds imported from the Chinese port of Shanghai. The Brahma was the principal meat breed in the US from the 1850s until about 1930. Brahmas are large chickens with feathers on shanks and toes, pea comb, smooth fitting plumage with dense down in all sections, and broad, wide head with skull projecting over the eyes termed “beetle brow.” They come in many colors, such as white, black, reddish brown, gray and speckled.

as "The Lamborghini of Chicken" because of their price being so expensive and also the most unique chicken on the earth. They have a dominant gene that causes hyperpigmentation (Fibromelanosis), making the chicken entirely black; including feathers, beak and internal organs. The chicken is an uncommon and relatively modern breed originated from the island of Java, Indonesia and have probably been used for centuries for religious and mystical purpose. The breed was first described by Dutch colonial settlers and first imported to Europe in 1998 by Dutch breeder Jan Steverink.

Silky) is a breed of chicken named for its atypically fluffy plumage, which is said to feel like silk, and satin. The breed has several other unusual qualities, such as black skin and bones, blue earlobes, and five toes on each foot, whereas most chickens only have four. They are often exhibited in poultry shows, and appear in various colors. In addition to their distinctive physical characteristics, Silkies are well known for their calm, friendly temperament.

6. YOKOHAMA The Yokohama is

a breed of chicken that originated from Japanese breeds. Yokohama is not where the breed originated, but it is the port where a French Missionary named Girad first exported the breed to Europe where further breeding would create the Yokohama known today. It was developed from two different Japanese Natural Monument breeds, the principal progenitor is the Minohiki or "Saddle Dragger".

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SULTAN SALAHUDDIN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH MOSQUE Situated beside the Raja Lumu Lake in Shah Alam, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, also known as the “Blue Mosque”, features a combination of traditional Islamic, West Asian, Indian and Malay design elements. The mosque is said to be one of the largest in Southeast Asia with the capacity of accommodating 24,000 worshippers at one time. www.mssaas.gov.my SULTAN ALAM SHAH MUSEUM Sultan Alam Shah Museum is a five storey building comprises Daeng Menambun Exhibition Hall, five exhibition halls which are Resource Centre, Raja Lumu Hall, Daeng Perani and Kemasik Meeting Room and auditorium as well as a taxidermy and repository laboratory. The museum offers visitors a glimpse into Selangor sultanate with exhibits relating to history, culture, sports, arts and natural heritage. www.padat.gov.my ISLAMIC ARTS GARDEN COMPLEX The Islamic Arts Garden Complex exhibits the Islamic calligraphy, Quran manuscripts and Islamic architecture, interior design, sculptures and paintings. Among the displays here is an original manuscript of a Quran worth RM20 million. Visitors get the opportunity to witness how the Holy Quran is preserved, copied and produced. www.restu-art.com

SUNWAY LAGOON Hailed as Asia’s Best Attraction, Sunway Lagoon is a multi-award theme park that offears unlimited fun and entertainment all in one place to its visitors with 6 adventures zone, namely Water Park, Scream Park, Amusement Park, Extreme Park, Wildlife Park and Nickelodeon Lost lagoon. Sunway Lagoon also play host to some of the hottest acts and global events. sunwaylagoon.com

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SHAH ALAM LAKE GARDENS & SHAH ALAM GALLERY Shah Alam Lake Gardens cover three parts of area of 43 hectares which consists of Raja Lamu Recreational Park, Indah Recreational Park and Permai Recreational Park. The lake is a habitat for wildlife and freshwater pelicans. Located at the Shah Alam Lake Garden, Shah Alam Gallery displays art by local painters and artists. The vast courtyard serves as a venue for wedding receptions.

SHAH ALAM NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN The only nature preservation park in Malaysia, Shah Alam National Botanical Garden comprises interesting features such as paddy fields, cactus and orchid garden, animal garden, spice garden and fishing ponds. The highlights of the park is Four Seasons Temperate House that the indoor environment is controlled to follow the four seasons of the northern hemisphere, allows visitors to experience the different climates at different times of the year. www.tbnsa.gov.my

HERITAGE TOUR & THEMEPARK

WET WORLD WATER PARK SHAH ALAM Wet World Water Park Shah Alam offers an exciting ranges of rides and games for all ages. The park is child friendly as the water level in the pool is kept under one metre deep. Don’t miss its star attraction, the exciting 225m long Monsoon Buster, one of the longest uphill water coaster rides in the world. wetworld.my/shah-alam I-CITY Hailed as the “City of Digital Lights”, i-City was designed as a fully integrated intelligent city comprising corporate, leisure and residential components. It features a variety of attractions such as Trick Art Museum, Red Carpet, Snowalk, WaterWorld, FunWorld Rides, Outdoor Park Rides, House of Horror, Space Mission and 5D motion Theatre. themepark.i-city.my

KIDZANIA KUALA LUMPUR KidZania Kuala Lumpur is an interactive edutainment centre where children can experience the world of adults in a replica of a real city and engage in roleplaying activities specially designed to aid physical and intellectual growth. The centre offers over 90 different professions in 59 different establishments such as a hospital, a fire station, a beauty salon, a bank, a radio station, a TV studio, a theatre and much more with a range of difficulty levels to meet the abilities and interests of each child. www.kidzania.com.my SHAH ALAM EXTREME PARK One of the nation's best skate park, Shah Alam Extreme Park is a premium multisport facility that offers a great balance of street-style, transition style and vert. The park provides skateboarding, in-line skating, climbing, paintball and biking opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels. www.hikersclimber.com

LOST in KL : The Haunted House

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The best escape game experience Malaysia has to offer. Players are trapped in realistic environments and have to solve various challenges to escape. Many exciting themes are available, giving players the chance to take on different roles such as psychics, exorcists, adventurers, and much more.

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THE OLDEST TOWN IN SELANGOR, KLANG IS CHARECTERISED BY HERITAGE BUILDINGS AND QUAINT TRADITIONAL STRUCTURES. THERE ARE 18 HERITAGE SITES INCLUDING THE KLANG RAILWAY STATION, RAJA MAHADI FORT, A VICTORIAN-STYLE FIRE STATION, THE ROYAL GALLERY, A CHURCH, A HINDU TEMPLE AND A BUDDHIST TEMPLE, CAN BE VISITED ON FOOT VIA A HERITAGE WALK.

ALAM SHAH PALACE Built in 1950, Alam Shah Palace was built to replace the Mahkota Puri Palace which was built in 1889. The palace is the official palace for the Selangor State to hold all Sultanate customary events. Its grand presence on top of the hill symbolizes the sovereignty of the Selangor Sultanate, enhancing the status of Klang Royal City. SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ ROYAL GALLERY Located in a classic colonial Sultan Suleiman building which was built in 1909, Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery features the rich history and heritage of the Selangor sultanate, with a collection of artefacts, gifts, document and crown jewels. www.galeridiraja.com

PULAU KETAM Located off the coast of Klang, Pulau Ketam or literally translated “crab island” is a best place to witness the unique lifestyle of fishermen on floating houses. Bagan Sungai Lama and Bagan Teow Chew are the only two inhabited areas on this fishermen’s island. The island very popular for excellent seafood and is easily accessible from the Port Klang jetty by ferry. www.pulauketam.com

ROYAL KLANG HERITAGE WALK-FREE GUIDED WALKING TOUR Discover over 9 places of interest. • Charted Bank Building (1874) • Royal Klang Club (1901) • Alam Shah Palace (1950) • Tengku Kelana Street( Little India) • Indian Muslim Mosque of Klang • Sri Nagara Thendayuthapani • Klang Fire Station (1890) • Kalng Train Station • Gedung Raja Abdullah (1857) • Royal Gallery Duration : 2.5hrs walk Time : 10.00am – 12.30pm Language: English Day : Every Saturday and Sunday *Reservation is needed. For more info, kindly contact Tel: 603-5513 2000 Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery

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KERIS MONUMENT PARK Built in conjuction with HRH Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj’s Silver Jubilee celebrations, the shape of the danger (Keris) symbolizes the power and sovereignty of the Malay Rules.

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NATIONAL ZOO Established in 1963, the National Zoo is home to over 476 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, being kept in their open concept natural habitats such as Insect Zoo, Amphibian World, Hornbill Centre, Reptile House, Malaysian Elephants, Bird Aviary, Nocturnal Exhibits, Ape Centre and many more. Don’t miss to visit the two adorable giant pandas “Xing Xing” & “Liang Liang” at Giant Panda Conservation Centre. www.zoonegaramalaysia.my

BATU CAVES Situated in a limestone outcrop, Batu Caves consists of three main caves featuring temples and Hindu shrines. Its main attraction is the large statue of the Lord Muruga with 140 feet high at the entrance. The caves are well known for the Thaipusam festival when Hindu devotees carry “Kavadis” up the 272 steps leading to a temple in the main cave. Hence, a visit to Batu Caves will not be complete until you have scaled the 272 steps leading up to the temple. DAMAI CAVE EXTREME PARK Located near Batu Caves, Damai Cave Extreme Park has challenging natural landscape that makes it a gathering spot for adrenaline junkies and outdoor enthusiasts. The park boasts several natural caves, trekking trails and outdoor activities such as cave exploration, base jumping, jungle trekking and rock climbing for rock and mountain climbing enthusiasts.  Gua Damai XPark

GOMBAK FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE MALAYSIA (FRIM) One of the leading institutions in tropical forestry research in the world, FRIM consists of six jungle tracks that will take visitors to view 15 million trees from 2,500 different species including dipterocarp trees, fruit trees and bamboo. FRIM is one of the top ecotourism destinations in Malaysia, offering visitors various attractions and activities such as nature trails, waterfalls, nature education centre, camping and picnic sites, botanic gardens and arboreta. One of its main attractions is its Canopy Walkway, spanning 150m and suspended 30m above the ground. www.frim.gov.my

Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)

Museum Orang Asli

ORANG ASLI MUSEUM Located close to the indigenous settlement area, the Orang Asli Museum showcases the history and tradition of the indigenous people with a variety of historical materials and traditional tools such as hunting equipment, traditional musical instruments, personal ornaments and garments. The museum also displays a fine collection of artifacts such as a bamboo blowpipe and a pot more than 600 years old. Artifacts on exhibition at the museum include www.jakoa.gov.my

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FISHING VILLAGES Kuala Selangor with its fishing villages is the preferred location for visitors to sample freshly cooked seafood while enjoying the panaromic view, especially during sunset at Pasir Penaambang, Sungai Buloh and Pantai Jeram.

MELAWATI HILL Melawati Hill is an important part of the Selangor’s history. In the 18th century, Fort Malawati was built to protect the state but it fell to the advancing Dutch forces. Today, visitors can still see the heritage remnants like the Poisoned Well, Bed Rock, part of the Hundred Steps, Malawati Mound, Malawati City and the Royal Mausoleum. Atop the hill is the lighthouse that was built in 1907, which is still in service today. The traditional Games Museum, Kuala Selangor Historical Museum and Baituhilal are just nearby. KUALA SELANGOR NATURE PARK Situated in a natural mangrove forest, Kuala Selangor Nature Park receives annual visits from a particular species of migratory birds from Rusia and Siberia each September until March. The park is an ideal place for birdwatching. KAMPUNG KUANTAN FIREFLY A trip to Kuala Selangor would be incomplete without exploring the Kuantan Village Fireflies. Take a boat ride down the Selangor River and observe the fireflies (pteroptyx tener) as they flicker their lights in unision on the berembang trees growing along the riverbanks. fireflypark.com

SASARAN BEACH (SKY MIRROR) Sasaran Beach is known as Malaysia’s version of Salar de Uyuni, a popular salt flat in Bolivia. Visitors unable to see salt lumps here but there is a large area with lots of sand and sea water. Make sure you get a tour guide before departure to catch the right time for photo shooting. Once you missed the time, the sea water level will rise and you won’t be able to see the sand anymore. www.skymirrortour.com

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Kuala Selangor Nature Park

FRESHWATER FISH AQUARIUM PARK Opened in early 2009, Freshwater Fish Aquarium Park offers an insightful journey into the diversity of freshwater fish, their history in Kuala Selangor and traps used by fishermen. The park boasts at least 1,500 fishes from 60 different species of fresh water fish. Each exhibit is accompanied by a clear description, including the scientific name of the different species of freshwater fish on display.

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SEKINCHAN IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AS A FAMOUS PADDY FIELD INSTEAD OF A FISHING VILLAGE. HERE, VISITORS CAN DRIVE RIGHT BESIDE THE PADDY FIELDS AND THERE ARE ROADS CONNECTING THE TOWN WITH THE SMALL VILLAGE LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE PADDY FIELDS. PAY A VISIT TO THE RICE FACTORIES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PADDY PLANTATION PROCESS. ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD IS THE FISHING VILLAGE. VISITORS CAN ALSO STOP BY TO HAVE A LOOK AT THE FISHING BOATS AND JETTY. DON’T MISS THE DELICIOUS SEAFOOD. www.sekinchan.org

If you wish to stay a night at Sekinchan, check out some of the unique themed boutique hotels that are available for you to choose from:

SEKINCHAN PADI BOX HOMESTAY Padi Box is a cosy homestay and cafe exquisitely designed from freight containers offering a relaxing space amongst the famous paddy fields of Sekinchan.  Sekinchan Padi Box homestay

SANTORINI VILLA A+ BOUTIQUE HOTEL A+ Boutique Hotel provides clean, comfortable and tastefully designed rooms and introducing guests one of its kind Carousel themed room.  A+ Boutique Hotel

The Santorini Villa has different designs of Santorini themed rooms, come in different shades of blue with large deep sea creature paintings, religious architectural backgrounds and some in pink and others in plain white and blue.

HOUSE OF CARTOONS House of Cartoons offers different cartoons themed rooms such as Teddy Bear, Rillakkuma, Sinchan, Frozen, Doraemon, Hello Kitty, Snoopy, Mickey Mouse, Winnie The Pooh, Angry Bird, Minions and Avengers for guests to choose from.  House of Cartoons 卡通城堡

SEKINCHAN CRUISE HOSTEL The beautiful Sekinchan Cruise Hostel is designed based on a mixture theme of paddy fields and ocean, offering a relax environment for its guests.  Hotel Purple Town 紫城旅社/ Homestay 民宿

FARM VILLE CAFE AND HOMESTAY Also known as "Sekinchan Container Hotel", Farm Ville Cafe and Homestay is constructed using metal container of various sizes laid out in a unique position offering a full view of the famous Sekinchan paddy fields. www.farmvillehomestay.com.my

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SHOPPING SELANGOR’S HUGE SHOPPING MALLS OFFERS INTERNATIONAL CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES BRANDS AS WELL AS LOCAL CHAINS AND DESIGNER BOUTIQUES, DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT. THERE ARE ALSO SMALLER AND MORE UPMARKET STORES TO BE FOUND, CATERING TO A DISCERNING CLIENTELE WHO WISH FOR A LUXURIOUS AND EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE. CHECK OUT SOME OF INTERESTING WEEKEND MARKETS TOO! Award-Winning Shopping Malls 1 UTAMA SHOPPING CENTRE (465,000 square meters) As the "World’s 6th Largest Mall" recognized by Forbes and CNN Travel, 1 Utama Shopping Centre boasts more than 700 shops spread over 5 million sq. ft. and 6 extensive retail levels. The 1st Eco-Mall in Malaysia, 1 Utama's signature Rainforest is a lush tropical paradise created within the mall. It also has built South East Asia’s largest rooftop garden, aptly named the heavenly "Secret Garden" which has become a popular tourist attraction. www.1utama.com.my SUNWAY PYRAMID (396,000 square meters) As the "World’s 10th Largest Mall" recognized by Forbes and CNN Travel, Sunway Pyramid offers a rejuvenating sanctuary for shoppers of all ages with its 800 outlets housed under 4 uniquely designed shopping precincts, namely Fashion Central, Oasis Boulevard, Asian Avenue and Marrakesh and the only ice-skating rink in Malaysia. www.sunwaypyramid.com SETIA CITY MALL The first mall in Malaysia received “Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Gold Award”, Setia City Mall has over 240 retailers spread across 4 levels, is the destination of choice for shopping, dining, entertainment and parklife in the Shah Alam. With over 10.5 acres of beautifully landscaped park life, the mall offers more than just shopping where there is plenty of space for you and your family or friends to enjoy and explore. setiacitymall.com

GM Klang is the ideal destination for trade visitors to source for products as well as casual visitors looking to pick up some souvenirs in bulk. Come and experience for yourself, the BIGGEST wholesale mall in Malaysia!

Opening Hours: 10.00am - 7.00 pm Location: GM Klang Wholesale City, Jalan Kasuarina 1, Bandar Botanic Capital, 41200 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Tel: 603-3325 1788 www.gmklang.com

WEEKEND MARKET Check out the exciting Weekend Market which supported by local entrepreneurs who trades apparels, jewellery, handmade or homemade goods, bakeries, craft and more! This weekend market aims to provide a different shopping experience in shopping malls around Klang Valley.  Weekend Market • Art Row & Fuyoh Art Bazaar @ Publika  Art Row, Publika • Le Tresor Street Market @ The Curve letresormarket.com.my/the-market • Subang Parade Bazaar

LITTLE INDIA The biggest Indian street in Malaysia, Little India is a shopping haven for shoppers to browse and bargain for Indian-inspired items. The labyrinth of streets along Jalan unku Kelana is lined by shops selling everything from traditional Indian outfits, accessories such as bangles, necklaces and earrings to garlands made of fresh flowers and home décor items. During Deepavali, the street is transformed into a colorful spectacle of light and sound befitting the “festival of light”.

SHOPPING . LOCAL CUISINE

LOCAL CUISINE SATAY KAJANG which is skewers of thick, succulent meat barbecued over charcoal embers and served with spicy peanut sauce as well as Nasi Ketupat (rice cake wrapped in a woven palm leaf). Customers can opt for chicken, beef or mutton satay. BAK KUT TEH literally translates as “meat bone tea”, consists of meaty pork ribs boiled in a complex soup of herbs and spices for hours. It is usually eaten with rice and often served with “yau char kwai” (strips of fried dough) for dipping into the soup. The dry form of Bak Kut Teh has become more popular and some use chicken to replace the pork condiments (Chi Kut Teh) to cater for Muslim eaters. Klang Bak Kut Teh is the best to try!

YONG TAO FOO is a Hakka Chinese food consists of tofu cubes filled with either a ground meat mixture or fish paste, then fried until golden brown, or sometimes braised. Variations include usage of various condiments, including eggplants, lady finger and bitter gourd stuffed with the same meat paste. Do try Ampang Yong Tao Foo!! SEAFOOD is the one of the main attraction in Kuala Selangor, one of the main fishing village in west costal because of Selangor River (Sungai Selangor) is the natural fishing boat parking area (Fishing Boat Jetty). Come to Kuala Selangor to taste the famous, cheap and fresh seafood of all varieties of cooking.

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Accessibility GETTING HERE â&#x20AC;˘ By Air - There are three airports in the state, namely KLIA, klia2 and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang to cater international and domestic flights. â&#x20AC;˘ By Road - Selangor also linked to Singapore, Thailand and all parts of Peninsular Malaysia via system of tolled highways. Visitors also can make use of the Keratapi Tanah Melayu or KTM Railway services. GETTING AROUND Taxis, trains and buses are the main modes of transportation within Selangor. The MRT or KTM Komuter train service offers hassle-free accessibility to most parts of the state. Car Rental Services are easily available.

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1 IOI City Mall

Palm Garden Golf Club Taman Saujana Hijau

Taman Wetland

Putrajaya Lake Taman Botani Melawati Palace

Seri Perdana Bridge

2 Putrajaya Sentral

Taman Putra Perdana Dataran Putra

Putra Mosque

Perdana Putra

Taman Rimba Alam

3 Alamanda Shopping Centre

Putra Bridge

Seri Bakti Bridge Taman Wawasan

Seri Wawasan Bridge Skyrides Festivals Park Putrajaya

Taman Warisan Pertanian

Dataran Wawasan Seri Bestari Bridge

Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque

Dataran Putrajaya Palace of Justice

Seri Saujana Bridge Anjung Floria China-Malaysia Friendship Garden

Seri Setia Bridge

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Seri Gemilang Bridge Taman Seri Empangan

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GardenCity Known as City in a Garden, Putrajaya is the futuristic administrative capital of the country and a symbol of Malaysiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dynamism and progress. Putrajaya comprises a variety of sightseeing attractions such as man-made lake, parks, wetlands, aesthetically designed bridges, beautifully landscaped roads and modern architectural buildings.

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Perdana Putra

PERDANA PUTRA The first building to be completed and occupied in Putrajaya on 21st June 1999, Perdana Putra is a 6-storey high office complex that houses the Prime Ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, the office of Deputy Prime Minister and Chief Secretary to the Government. The design incorporates Islamic Mogul architectures elements in its green-glazed dome which it built on a 50-metre mound to dominate the Putrajaya skyline. The building is situated at the beginning of the 4.2km boulevard and from its gate you can see straight across to the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC). DATARAN PUTRA (PUTRA SQUARE) Situated opposite Perdana Putra, the 300-metre circular Dataran Putra, also known as Putra Square, is divided into 11 star-shaped segments and adorned with light and water features. The outer 11-pointed star represents the 11 states of Malaya when the country gained independence in August 1957. The inner 13-pointed star represents the 13 states of Malaysia and the 14-pointed star includes the new addition of the Federal Territory. The progressive arrangements of the different pointed stars finally culminate in a circle at the centre of the Square which symbolises the ultimate goal of unity. SERI PERDANA The Seri Perdana is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, it features a combination of architectural designs of Malay, Islamic and European. The complex also serves as venue for receiving dignitaries for official state functions and banquets. www.seriperdana.gov.my

Dataran Putra

MELAWATI PALACE Melawati Palace is the second national palace of Malaysia's Yang di-Pertuan Agong in Putrajaya after the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur. The palace serves as a royal retreat for the Yang diPertuan Agong. DARUL EHSAN PALACE Constructed on 20th Nov 2000, the Darul Ehsan Palace is the Royal Retreat for the Sultan of Selangor and it is not open to the public. The palace is constructed in Classic European architectural style with huge grey facade always attracts attention from visitors.

Putrajaya International Convention Centre

CITY TOUR : ICONIC BUILDING

Melawati Palace

MILLENNIUM MONUMENT The 68-metre tall Millennium Monument is uniquely shaped like an obelisk with etchings denoting important milestones and periods in the nation’s history from the 1400s until 2000. At night, it serves as a beacon with light projected at 360 degrees and visible from various locations in Putrajaya.

1. Darul Ehsan Palace 2. Millennium Monument 3. Palace of Justice 4. Perbadanan Putrajaya Complex

PALACE OF JUSTICE The five-storey Palace of Justice houses 6 Federal Courts and 2 Appeal Courts. The design philosophy is grounded on 3 simple principles: balance, fairness and strength to represent the nation’s judicial system. Its significant design is influenced by classical Islamic and Western design and is a great place for outdoor photography with impressive domed minarets on the background. www.kehakiman.gov.my PERBADANAN PUTRAJAYA COMPLEX The building is a modern interpretation of traditional Islamic architecture where its futuristic entrance arch is inspired by the traditional Malay songket weaving. Perbadanan Putrajaya Complex’s main feature is the Gateway or Gerbang with a viewing deck at the most top level that gives a breath-taking view of the city skyline and provides a vantage point during parades. www.ppj.gov.my

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citytour FUN ACTIVITY PUTRAJAYA LAKE A vast 650 hectare man-made lake, Putrajaya Lake was created by inundating the valleys of Sungai Chuau and Sungai Bisa. The lake was primarily designed to be a climate moderator for the city but it also enhances the beautiful appeal of Putrajaya and provides a clean environment for recreational activities and water sports. CRUISE TASIK PUTRAJAYA The best way to see Putrajaya is by taking a leisure cruise on the Putrajaya Lake. Visitors can opt to sail the lake on air-conditioned passenger cruise boats which can fit up to 120 people each or gondola shaped vessels “perahu” that can be used for smaller groups to view the city’s striking landmarks or NEW TubesterPicnic Boat. For the ultimate cruise experience, indulge in a luxury cruise with dining on board. www.cruisetasikputrajaya.com

KAMPUNG BECA Come and explore Putrajaya with latest Craze, Beca Cinta (literally translated as “Romance Trishaw”). The all-new Beca Cinta is an eye-catching family fun vehicle that promises a whole load of fun and laughter for the family. Have a fun ride or car-cycle and create a pictureperfect memory! Location: Kg Beca, Anjung Floria Presint 4.  Kg Beca

SKYRIDES FESTIVALS PARK Malaysia's first and biggest tethered helium balloon theme park, Skyrides Festivals Park consists of various attractions such as Skyrides Balloon, SkyWarriors Rainforest Challenge, SkyDemo, SkyKids, SkyGallery, SkyTaste and more. Don’t miss out the Skyrides Balloon that allows you to enjoy a 360-degree walk around the gondola to watch the fascinating views of Putrajaya from 150m up in the sky.  Skyrides Festivals Park, Putrajaya

MARINA PUTRAJAYA Apart from the breath taking view, Marina Putrajaya offers land-based and lake-based facilities. Check out its recreational activities and enjoy your time here with your family or friends. Playing under the sun and water is always an exciting thing to do here! www.marinaputrajaya.com

Seri Wawasan Bridge

THERE ARE EIGHT SIGNATURE BRIDGES IN PUTRAJAYA OF VARIOUS SIZES, DESIGN AND CAN BE DIVIDED INTO THREE CATEGORIES, NAMELY BEAM BRIDGES, ARCH BRIDGES AND CABLE-STAYED BRIDGES. PUTRAJAYA BRIDGES WERE NOT ONLY TO SERVE AS A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE VARIOUS PRECINCTS BUT REFLECTED PUTRAJAYA AS A SYMBOL OF MALAYSIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DYNAMISM AND PROGRESS WITH ITS FRESH AND MODERN OUTLOOK. THE MORE STUNNING ONES ARE PUTRA BRIDGE, SERI WAWASAN BRIDGE, SERI SAUJANA BRIDGE AND SERI GEMILANG BRIDGE WHERE FAMOUS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY STOP.

Seri Gemilang Bridge

BRIDGE SERI SAUJANA BRIDGE The Seri Saujana Bridge is the signature bridge of Putrajaya as it is the first unique cable-stayed arch bridge in the world. The night view of Seri Saujana Bridge is much more impressive with mood lighting that enhance the beautiful lines and architecture and it has become a popular photography nightspot.

Seri Saujana Bridge

SERI PERDANA BRIDGE Located at the South-West of Precinct 1, the 37-metre Seri Perdana Bridge connects the Government Precinct to Precincts 8, 9 and 10 across the Putrajaya Lake. The bridge is built based on Moorish Islamic architecture with square walls intricately laid with colourful tiles and it was one of the first bridges to be completed in Putrajaya. There are eight pavilions along the bridge to act as viewing decks for pedestrians to pause to take in the magnificent views of the lake. SERI BAKTI BRIDGE Located in the northeast of Putrajaya, the 270-metre Seri Bakti Bridge connects Precinct 1 to the residential area of Precinct 16. The bridge has dual two-lane carriageways that provide access for vehicles as well as pedestrians and cyclists. The tile work in Islamic motifs and the stylised streetlamps along the length of the bridge give it a unique identity. SERI BESTARI BRIDGE Located at the northeast side of Putrajaya, Seri Bestari Bridge connecting the Core Island to Taman Warisan Pertanian in Precinct 16. Specially designed lamp posts lighted up after dark with mood lighting complete this stunning piece of architecture.

PUTRA BRIDGE One of the main bridges in Putrajaya, Putra Bridge connecting the Government precinct and Mixed Development Precinct. The 435m Putra Bridge with four octagonal towers and its wall of Islamic motifs is inspired by the Islamic architecture of the famous Khaju Bridge in Isfahan, Iran. SERI WAWASAN BRIDGE Seri Wawasan Bridge is a 240m cable-styled bridge with the shape of a sailing ship which is a landmark in Putrajaya. At night the whole look of the bridge is transformed with interesting light play. Putra Bridge

SERI GEMILANG BRIDGE Located at the southern gateway, Seri Gemilang Bridge is categorized as a ceremonial bridge which serve as the main entrance to the Core Island along the Boulevard to the Putra Bridge in the north. Four main towers with four smaller entrance towers complete this 240-metre long bridge.

SERI SETIA BRIDGE Located in the southeast part of the city, the Seri Setia Bridge design consists of seven spans of 30-metre between pier centrelines with a dual three lane carriageways, bridging the commercial district of Precinct 4 to Precinct 19, a residential area.

eco-tourism PARK

THERE ARE 12 UNIQUE PARKS OF DIFFERENT THEMES RANGING FROM FORMAL URBAN PARKS AND BOTANICAL GARDENS TO THE MAN-MADE FRESH WATER WETLANDS AND TROPICAL RAINFOREST.

Botanical Park

TAMAN BOTANI Known as “Mother of all Gardens in Putrajaya”, Taman Botani serves as a venue for environmental education programs, research centre and recreational activities as well as an ecotourism destination with more than 700 species of plants from over 90 tropical countries around the world. The unique Moroccan Pavilion offers a quiet and cool place for contemplation and reflection while enjoying the variety exhibits brought over from the Islamic Civilization. TAMAN PUTRA PERDANA Known as one of the best places to enjoy a panoramic view of Putrajaya, Taman Putra Perdana’s main attraction is the Putrajaya landmark or “Mercu Tanda”, which is the first national monument to be built in Putrajaya to celebrate the country’s achievement in conjunction with the establishment of Putrajaya in 1995. TAMAN WAWASAN Conceptualised as the principal Metropolitan Park, Taman Wawasan offers various attractions such as the hibiscus lawn, promenade, jogging trails and shelters. Visitors can relax in shelters and rest areas dotting pedestrian walkways, jogging and bicycle tracks across parks. This park aims to conserve the flora and fauna of Core Island area with an area of 137 acres. TAMAN CABARAN Incorporating three key elements, namely Wall Climbing Complex, Skate Park and Bike Trail, Taman Cabaran is a sports park which is the largest of its kind in South East Asia. The park is a famous venue for local and international visitors seeking extreme activities. TAMAN SAUJANA HIJAU Taman Saujana Hijau houses tropical highland plants and its beautiful landscape give a unique experience to joggers, nature lovers and photographers. TAMAN WETLAND Spans across 197 hectares, Taman Wetland is a public park that serves as a gateway to the wetlands as well as a wildlife sanctuary. This Malaysia’s first man-made wetland park is an attractive and interesting destination for passive recreational, educational and social activities. Don’t miss to learn the importance of wetlands as a natural filtration system for the waters of Putrajaya’s man-made lake. TAMAN RIMBA ALAM Conceptualised as a showcase of urban forestry, it combines a tropical forest ecosystem, flowing streams and park facilities such as nature trails and viewing platform. Nature lovers can learn about the wonders of nature through the forest trail guide.

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ECO-TOURISM : PARK

TAMAN EKUESTRIAN PUTRAJAYA Situated within 70-arcres of attractive lush greenery, providing a new environment and facilities for public riding, equestrian and polo competitions. Dine, unwind and enjoy quality time with family, friends and perhaps horses too. www.tep.com.my

TAMAN WARISAN PERTANIAN Spreads over 14.4 hectares, Taman Warisan Pertanian showcases the development and importance of Malaysiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial agriculture sector and agricultural industry including rubber, oil palm, coffee and cocoa, tropical fruits, herbs and spices. The park has agro and educational activities like rubber tapping and processing demonstration, agro hunt, traditional games, agrotelematch, rubber art, colouring and drawing. ď&#x2026;&#x2039; Taman Warisan Pertanian Putrajaya CHINA-MALAYSIA FRIENDSHIP GARDEN The China-Malaysia Friendship Garden is a Lingnan-style garden complete with distinctive Chinese character and six major elements such as mountain, water, stone, building, calligraphy and plants. The garden stands erected as a testimony to the long-lasting friendship between China and Malaysia. TAMAN PANCARONA Taman Pancarona is a unique park that consists of comprehensive sports facilities such as a half Olympic size football stadium and courts for futsal, basketball, volleyball, netball and sepak takraw besides the usual jogging tracks and exercise stations. TAMAN SELATAN The development of Taman Selatan is outlined as two distinct components which is a recreational park that offers outdoor facilities for residents living in the vicinity as well as areas for places of worship and areas demarcated as cemeteries that cater to the various religions.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

THERE ARE TWO MAIN MOSQUES IN THE PUTRAJAYA CITY, NAMELY PUTRA MOSQUE AND TUANKU MIZAN ZAINAL ABIDIN MOSQUE. Putra Mosque Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque

PUTRA MOSQUE The principal mosque in Putrajaya, Putra Mosque is distinguished by its nine magnificent pink domes with rose-tinted granite and can accommodate 15,000 worshippers at one time. The basement wall of the mosque resembles that of the King Hassan Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. The highest point below the dome is 250 feet above ground level. The minaret, one of the tallest minarets in the region at 116m, is influenced by the design of the Sheikh Omar Mosque in Baghdad and it have five tiers which represent the Five Pillars of Islam. www.masjidputra.gov.my TUANKU MIZAN ZAINAL ABIDIN MOSQUE Named after the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque employs “architectural wire mesh” and fine glass to create the illusion of a silvery white metallic structure and characterises three design principles, namely simplicity, airiness and transparency. www.masjidtuankumizan.gov.my

EVENT Putrajaya played host to a wealth of major events from high-profile sporting events to arts and culture festivals every year. There are several large-scale events held in Putrajaya annually:

PUTRAJAYA RAMADHAN FESTIVAL

DATE: 27 MAY – 24 JUNE 2017 VENUE: DATARAN PUTRAJAYA, PRECINCT 3 Putrajaya Ramadhan Festival features a variety of food and delicacies and is a onestop centre for everything one needs for their Hari Raya preparations. The bazaar stretches from the Putrajaya Corporation Complex to the Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque.  FestivalRamadhan

Putrajaya Ramadhan Festival

LIGHT AND MOTION PUTRAJAYA (LAMPU) FESTIVAL

Light And Motion Putrajaya (LAMPU) Festival

DATE: DECEMBER 2017 VENUE: DATARAN PUTRAJAYA, PRECINCT 3 LAMPU transforms Putrajaya into a magical lighting wonderland at night. The highlight is the projection mapping showcase in which stunning images are projected onto the facades of Putrajaya’s buildings.

Putrajaya Ramadhan Festival

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DINING

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SHOPPING ALAMANDA SHOPPING CENTRE Alamanda Putrajaya consists over 150 tenants that are spread over two levels, caters to a largely professional crowd of shoppers from both the private and government sectors in Putrajaya. www.alamanda.com.my Bazaar SOUQ BAZAAR offers fashions, accessories, gifts, handicrafts and souvenirs of Putrajaya. IOI CITY MALL Located in IOI Resort City which next to Putrajaya, IOI City Mall is a lifestyle and entertainment regional mall which provides complete shopping, leisure and dining experience for families and friends at South Klang Valley. The mall is also home to an Olympic-sized Ice Skating Rink, "Icescape" and a 70,000 square feet Adventure Park, “District 21”. www.ioicitymall.com.my

Visitors are assured of a great variety of dining experiences from local food court to air-conditioned restaurants. To dine amidst a beautiful view, you can check out: • Putrajaya Sentral • Umai Cafe (Millineum Monument) • Ayer @ 8 • Bazaar @ 8 • Precinct 8 Food Court • Precinct 8 Commercial Centre • Putra Klasik (Putrajaya Lake Club) • Precinct 9 Food Court • Putrajaya Sentral • Precinct 11 Food Court • Putra Palace - Lanai • Lake Recreation Centre Cafe • NIC Cafe (Wetland Park) • Putrajaya Seafood Restaurant (Botanical Garden) • Anjung Complex • RASA Food Court (Alamanda Shopping Complex) • Selera Putra Food Court • Laman Perdana • Penanggah (Agriculture Heritage Park) • Precinct 16 Food Court • Diplomatic Precinct Commercial Centre • Galeria PjH • Mangiamo Cafe (Equestrian Park) • Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) • Marina Putrajaya

Accessibility GETTING HERE • By Road - Visitors who are driving can use the Maju Expressway (MEX highway) which connects Putrajaya to Kuala Lumpur, which takes about 40 minutes’ drive. • By Train -The KLIA Transit train provides easy access to Putrajaya from the KL sentral Station or from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2), which takes only 15-20 minutes. www.kliaekspres.com

GETTING AROUND Nadi Putra buses ply almost every part of Putrajaya and the buses operate from Putrajaya Sentral. Day tours are available from Putrajaya Sentral. Visitors can take a taxi from Putrajaya Sentral.

BIG ORANGE BUZ CAFE The very first Buz Cafe in Malaysia, Buz Café is a beautifully converted shuttle bus and fully fitted with a kitchen and a dining room for twenty. The cafe serves delicious and quality food, all made with fresh local produce. It is a perfect meal especially for those on the go. www.pcs.my/buz-cafe

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GENERAL ENQUIRIES Perbadanan Putrajaya

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PALM GARDEN GOLF CLUB (18-HOLE) The Palm Garden Golf Course is sand-capped and golfers will find there are lot of undulations, mounds and swales. A lot of natural boulders and rocks that were dug up were reused to add to the aesthetics of the design and it was worked out beautifully. Strategically located in the heart of the course, the two tier drink hut offers breathtaking views of the course and surrounding wetlands. Enjoy your golfing here!!! www.palmgarden.net.my

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Tropical Spice Garden

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Teluk Bahang Tropical Fruit Farm

Straits Quay

Island Plaza

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Gurney Drive Wat Chayamangkalaram

Penang Hill

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Kek Lok Si Temple

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The Pearl of the Orient George Town City is sexy 60: 1957-2017. Penang listed as No 2 out of "17 Best Places to Visit in 2017" by “edition.cnn.com/travel”. The Pearl of the Orient, Penang is a fascinating fusion of the East and West, which embraces modernity while retaining its traditions and old world charm from its lovely beaches and emerald green hills to a beautifully preserved heritage enclave till today. Penang also rated as one of Asia’s best street food destination, which offers a mix of traditional Malay, Chinese and Indian dishes as well as Peranakan cuisine.

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Located along Batu Ferringhi Beach, Malaysia's first luxury Rock N' Roll hotel, Hard Rock Hotel Penang is a modern and stylish beach resort that offers blending rich music culture and family friendly facilities. The hotel underwent its first extensive work since its opening in late 2009, which took 181 days from April 2016 to complete the refurbishment of the 6-story building consisting of 250-rooms and suites. “We always thrive to improve our facilities and amenities to ensure fan’s expectations are met as well as to build a sense of loyalty and regular visits”, said John Primmer, General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Penang.

ROCKIN’ ROOMS Rocking into the year of 2017, Hard Rock Hotel Penang welcomes guests in style with its new interiors and features such as, Sleep Like a Rock® bedding and modernized amenities. The new refurbishment brings a rocker’s edge to each room incorporating cool grey and purple shades to create a visually stimulating atmosphere and purple illuminated walls to add a sense of fun and cosiness to the room. All 250 guest rooms are equipped with new contemporary workspaces, BOSE Sound Systems and 50-inch LED flat screen TVs with free HD on demand blockbuster movies. Other additions include new carpets installed in both rooms and corridors. Seaview Deluxe, Lagoon Deluxe and Roxity Kids Suites are the most popular rooms.

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FOOD OF ROCK The world famous Hard Rock Cafe leads a line-up of six food and beverage outlets at Hard Rock Hotel Penang. Serving up a great selection of pizza and pasta dishes in a relaxed atmosphere by the pool, the Pizzeria restaurant has also been remodeled with new tiled floor, LCD flat screen TVs and a revamped Italian inspired menu. An amazing view of sea from the Pizzeria also tops off a prefect lazy holiday meal. Other outlets include Starz Diner, The Shack (swim-up bar), The Sand Bar and Lobby Lounge. Should you prefer to eat in, the hotel’s extensive 24 hour In-Room Dining Menu offers a variety of cuisines that is certain to satisfy any craving. LEGENDARY MUSIC MEMORABILIA There are more than 500 pieces of unparalleled Rock N’ Roll memorabilia from both local and international artists adorning the walls of the Hard Rock Hotel and Hard Rock Cafe Penang. These collections are also showcased through the ‘E-Wall’ comprising of 8 screens located at the lobby. Recently, the hotel has also refreshed a number of memorabilia displays with new items and some of the new stars on board are Steve Aoki’s Stage Worn Outfit, LADY GAGA’s White Pants, Taylor Swift’s Beige Tank Dress, Christina Aguilera’s Black Ribbed Dress, Alicia Key’s Gold Beaded Fringe Dress and Rihanna’s Dark Purple Dress and Custom Guitar. Be sure to join in their Memorabilia Tours!

FAMILY FRIENDLY FACILITIES Hard Rock Hotel Penang offers a wide selections of recreational facilities for guests of all ages, including Rock Spa, Body Rock gym, Roxity Kids Club, TABU Teens Club and the largest free-form swimming pool in Penang. In 2015, the hotel had a small makeover at the lobby alongside two rebranded venues; the Roxity Kids Club (formerly known as Lil’ Rock Kids Club) and Rock Royalty Level Lounge (formerly known as Kings Club Lounge). Guests staying at Rock Royalty Seaview, Seaview Studio Suite, Rock Star Suite and Kings Suite will enjoy full Rock Royalty Level privileges, where they can enjoy a quiet morning breakfast and a little afternoon tea, followed by an evening of canapes and cocktail while watching the sun setting. Other guests may enjoy these Rock Star privileges with an additional charge. At Hard Rock Hotel Penang, the guests are guaranteed nothing but a Rock N’ Roll experience with its newly refurbished rooms. The hotel’s in-the-know Concierge team and Rock Agents are all set to rock, serving each and every guest under the Hard Rock mantra “Love All - Serve All”. For more info about Hard Rock Hotel Penang, kindly visit penang.hardrockhotels.net.

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BATU FERRINGHI

ONE OF PENANG’S MOST POPULAR DESTINATION, BATU FERRINGHI CONSISTS OF A LONG STRETCH OF SOFT, WHITE SANDY BEACH ALONG A WINDING ROAD NAMED JALAN BATU FERRINGHI, WHILE ITS WATERS ARE POPULAR SPOTS FOR A RANGE OF WATER SPORTS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PARASAILING, JET SKIING AND WINDSURFING.

FERRINGHI WALK Jalan Batu Ferringhi comes alive every night when vendors set up stalls along the way from ShangriLa’s Rasa Sayang Resort all the way down to Hard Rock Hotel. Batu Ferringhi Night Market has over 100 stalls, offering clothes, bags, decorative lacquer plates, embroidered pillow cases and souvenirs. Remember to bargain a good price for your wished items.

TEDDY VILLE MUSEUM 1st of its kind in Malaysia, the Teddy Ville Museum features the origins of the teddy bear and illustrate Penang’s history, cultures and modern-day tales through teddy bear exhibitions. From the vintage collection of the world’s first teddy bears to the modern day life-sized bears, visitors will be able to learn and understand all about Penang through a fun, engaging and entertaining experience!  TeddyVille Museum

YAHONG ART GALLERY Yahong Art Gallery houses many of the world-renowned batik artist Chuah Thean Teng’s original batik paintings. The gallery also showcases handicrafts, jewellery, antiques and artwork by other famous artists in watercolour, Chinese ink and oil. www.yahongart.com

THE LATEST ATTRACTION, SP L ASH Z ONE, OFFERING CHILDREN FUN-PACKED ADVENTURE UNDER THE SUN. Awarded as “Top 10 Best Resorts for Families 2016” by readers of Holidays with Kids, Australia’s leading family travel magazine, Golden Sands Resort is a popular four-star resort for young families with contemporary design and state-of-the-art features. Located on the famed Batu Feringgi Beach in Penang, the 387 guestrooms offer the largest family-sized rooms for a hotel of its class in Penang. The resort has different types of accommodations including ‘family combo’ units of two interconnecting rooms that can easily accommodate up to six persons, 14 suites and 208 deluxe sea-view rooms that provide the pinnacle in resort living. The rooms feature comfortable Murphy Beds (retractable wall beds) and up-to-date facilities. The first of its kind within the Shangri-La Group of Hotels and Resorts, the Cool Lounge which located in the lobby area, is a veritable oasis for early arrivals and guests who are checking out late. This dedicated lounge serves refreshments and amusements with modern conveniences in a relaxed setting. One of the key attractions in Golden Sands Resort is its wide selection of daily recreational activities, include three tennis courts, table tennis, a Par 3 Pitch and Putt Golf Course, whirlpool, outdoor petanque court, beach volleyball court as well as two lagoon-shaped swimming pools. Children staying at the resort are especially in for a treat with the Adventure Zone, a unique family entertainment venue that is one of a kind in Malaysia. The 10,300 square feet air-conditioned indoor facility is split into two levels and features the Hyperglide Astra Slides, Double Slides and Demon Drop Slides, a 26 foot vertical

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drop for the brave ones, as well as houses multiple sections of modular play equipment, a game zone, toddler area, themed birthday party rooms and cafe. A Kids Club is also housed here, with complimentary organised daily activities for the little ones and includes a ‘Kids Eat, Stay and Play For Free’ package for up to three children under 12 years of age per family. The latest attraction, Splash Zone, complements the existing alltime favourite, Adventure Zone. The Splash Zone features whimsical sculptures, water slides (one of which is 30 metres long) with a landing pool, tipping water bucket and cones, water sprays in the shape of dolphins, butterflies, turtles, monkeys and squirrel, to guarantee endless fun for young guests. The Splash Zone is the first of its kind in Penang that employs a special technologically advanced water management system that keeps water in its natural condition, making it suitable for all children. Golden Sands Resort provides diversely exciting dining options over its three food and beverage outlets. All-day dining restaurant Garden Cafe serves savoury local and international cuisine in a garden environment while Sigi’s Bar & Grill on the Beach, rejuvenated with a brand new look and menu serves grill and bar cuisine al fresco by the beach and pool. The Lobby Lounge is bright and breezy with an inimitable sense of casual chic, serving cool cocktails and drinks with excellent happy hour options. In changing to delight guests, the Golden Sands Resort continues to deliver acclaimed Asian hospitality from Shangri-La, that is to provide the finest holiday experience for families and honeymooners, with quality and standards that far surpass other hotels in its class.

GOLDEN SANDS RESORT, PENANG Batu Feringgi Beach, 11100 Penang, Malaysia. Fax No: +604 881 1880 Email: gsh@shangri-la.com www.shangri-la.com/penang/goldensandsresort

BEACH : TELUK BAHANG

TELUK BAHANG

LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST OF PENANG ISLAND, TELUK BAHANG IS A SMALL TOWN AND QUIET BEACH A FEW KILOMETERS FROM BATU FERRINGHI. THERE ARE SEVERAL ATTRACTIONS LOCATED AT THIS TOWN, LET’S EXPLORE!!!

TROPICAL SPICE GARDEN South East Asia’s award-winning garden, Tropical Spice Garden is a leading botanic institution, which offers fun and memorable experience for nature lover or family. Activities: • Join tropical garden tours to get close with over 500 species of tropical flora and fauna in an over 8 acres secondary jungle, some you’ve never seen before! • Relax at the breezy and outdoor cafe overlooking the Straits of Malacca and the beautiful shoreline of Teluk Bahang. • Shop for unique Malaysian made gifts or premium spice therapy spa products at the gift shop. • Cook tasty Malay, Nyonya and Indian cuisine with the help of the garden’s professional chefs. tropicalspicegarden.com

PENANG BATIK FACTORY One of the largest Traditional Batik manufacturer in the northern region, Penang Batik produced an array of unique Handdrawn Batik and Hand block-printed Batik as well as the combination of both called Hand-painted Batik. Visitors are allowed to have the first insight of the making of batik in this factory. www.penangbatik.com.my TOY MUSEUM HERITAGE GARDEN The Toy Museum Heritage Garden is an interesting place with a combination of a Wax Museum, a Toy Museum, a Bags & Collectibles Museum and a Heritage Garden. The museum showcases a collection of over 120,000 toys and figures for the all ages. On the other hand, the heritage garden is an eco-tourism destination which houses a wealth of tropical herbs, spices and fruit trees. toymuseum-heritagegarden.com ESCAPE Situated in a natural environment, ESCAPE is the fun destination with exciting rides and games, which encourages self-directed or self-powered play and the discovery of the environmental messages and lessons within the activities and attractions. Base Camp is a new activity at ESCAPE aimed to help people reconnect with nature. Give a try on it and enjoy the fun! www.escape.my

PENANG NATIONAL PARK The world's smallest national park, Penang National Park is unique as it contains several different types of habitat which is home to many mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and turtles. Penang National Park offers some interesting and challenging jungle trails, as well as some of the island’s finest and quietest beaches.

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citytour GURNEY DRIVE

NAMED AFTER SIR HENRY GURNEY, GURNEY DRIVE IS A POPULAR SEAFRONT PROMENADE IN GEORGE TOWN. IT OFFERS AN ARRAY OF TANTALIZING LOCAL FOOD AND SEAFOOD, EXCITING NIGHTLIFE, MODERN SHOPPING MALLS THAT CATER TO THE VARYING NEEDS AND PREFERENCES OF TOURISTS.

DHARMIKARAMA BURMESE TEMPLE The first Buddhist temple in Penang, Dharmikarama Burmese Temple features Burmese Buddhist architectural style where the upper half is the Quartet conical tower and the lower half is a square building as well as two white elephants standing at the entrance to guard the monastery. Inside the pagoda grounds is a Boddhi tree, a wishing pond and accommodation for monks. WAT CHAYAMANGKALARAM TEMPLE The largest Thai temple in Penang, Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram Temple is designed in a mixture of Thai and Burmese Buddhist architectural style with sharp-eaves roofs and flamboyant ceilings. The temple entrance is set off by a statue of a Southeast Asian water dragon, while the exit is marked by a Chinese dragon. Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple is home to the third largest reclining Buddha in the world with 108-feet long. Dressed in a goldleafed saffron robe, the reclining Buddha with his head resting in the palm of the right hand and his head pointing northwards signifies enlightenment or Nirvana.

IBOX GLASS MUSEUM IBOX Glass Museum provides amazing experience to visitors with its Process & Production Preview, Amazing 3D glass art Photo Area, School Painting Area and souvenir section. You can explore the different techniques in creating glass ornaments including fused, sandblasted, stained and overlaying glass. The museum also produce art glass and customize glassâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s souvenirs. www.iboxglass.com

GRAND BALLROOM The ideal setting for quality corporate meetings, conferences, launching events, press events, team building programs, wedding receptions and more.

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Eastin Hotel Penang’s Grand Ballroom has the capacity to accommodate larger events, transforming the Ballroom into the best space following the theme of every occasion. It is perfectly built space which can accommodate up to 700 guests. Our hotel comprises two floors of multifunctional event spaces offering nine individual rooms including our Grand Ballroom to cater to any kind of event. You can absolutely explore our venue dimensions and capacity and find out how our exquisite space can work for your event and meetings. We have our expert event planners that will work together with you from the scratch to ensure every meeting, from small corporate meetings to large social celebrations is a definite success at our venue. One of the most iconic places to choose from in the region of Penang where apart from the venue, we also provide services such as gourmet catering, state-of-the-art audio visual facilities and of course our best quality rooms’ accommodation. For those who intended to have a leisure outing right after their hectic work schedule, Queensbay Mall is just right next door to the hotel. GUEST ROOMS Eastin Penang’s guest rooms are designed by incorporating the earthy tone colour schemes that eventually eases any guest’s anxiety who made their choice to stay with us. Come complete with beautiful view of either the hillside or the sea view, the rooms are also facilitated with eco-friendly LED lights for a soothing ambiance with complete basic amenities conveniences such as high-quality beds and pillows, bathrobes, minibar, work desk and WIFI access just perfect for leisure or business trips. Guests also get to enjoy our live band at The Lounge located at the Lobby Level or the other option is to drop by at our coffee house, Swez Brasserie for a scrumptious array of buffet otherwise pick the deliciously crafted ala carte menu by our professional chefs.

agro-tourism BALIK PULAU

LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST OF PENANG ISLAND, BALIK PULAU LITERALLY MEANS “BACK OF THE ISLAND”, IS A SELF-SUFFICIENT AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT IN PENANG FAMOUS FOR DURIAN, NUTMEG, CLOVE, COCONUT AND FRUIT ORCHARD THAT SURROUNDED BY LUSH GREEN HILLS ON THE INNER SIDE AND FISHING HUBS ON THE OUTER COASTAL BORDERS.

DISCOVER BALIK PULAU IN A FUN WAY - CYCLING!!!

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Cycling tour is a great option to explore the green paddy field, fruit orchard, plantation, mangrove, fishing village and dozens of traditional and rustic Kampung at Balik Pulau. www.explorebalikpulau.com.my/tour

WALL ART MURALS @ BALIK PULAU By Russian artist Julia Volchkova which portrays the local culture.

By Ernest Zacharevic Silversmith It depicts an old wrinkled silversmith.

i) Hakka Dancing Girl It depicts a local Hakka girl Pang Yi Chuen doing a traditional dance.

ii) The Silat Master A portrait of Johari Omar in a silat stance.

iii) Fisherman It shows Yeoh Choon Seng, a local fisherman from nearby Teluk Kumbar, sewing fishing nets.

iv) Rubber Tapping It shows a woman doing rubber tapping.

AGRO-TOURISM : BALIK PULAU

SHRIMP PASTE (BELACAN) FACTORY Belacan is a fermented shrimp paste made from tiny shrimps, which is an ingredient largely used in Penang’s famous street food as well as home cooking. Learn the process of making belacan from the Chop Kim Hoa Belacan Factory on Jalan Pulau Betong. Be prepared to hold your nose!

DURIAN @ BALIK PULAU Balik Pulau is famous for its durian as one of the best produced in Penang due to its soil and land are suitable for durian trees to grow. A wide variety of durians, each with unique and distinctive taste are available in Balik Pulau. The durian’s harvest period is from May to August.

Bao Sheng Durian Farm Established in 1959, Bao Sheng Durian Farm provides an education in durian flavor and the role of healthy, pesticidefree farming methods in producing a high quality taste experience. The farm cultivates organic durians for fruit enthusiasts and durian-crazy people who are welcome to visit for a day or to stay onsite in the villas beneath the durian trees. Don’t miss the durian buffet package for durian lovers! www.durian.com.my

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GOAT FARM Observe in close goats in this farm. Don’t miss the chance to feed goat, carry baby goat, taste goat’s milk and participate in soap making using goat’s milk. Visitors will be able to get near to nature, in a clean farm environment and introduce to animal welfare, feeds, benefits of raw milk and biosecurities. You can visit goat farm as below: • Happy Goat Farm Tel: 6016-419 1881 | happygoats.com.my • Saanen Dairy Goat Farm Tel: 6019-516 3017 |  Saanen Dairy Goat Farm

ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE FARM Take a tour around an organic farm and learn some tips on eco-friendly and sustainable farming methods. You can find healthy delicious organic vegetables and fruits while enjoying the beauty of the nature. Visit one of these farms and introduce yourself to some spices and fruits such as the clove, nutmeg, durian and other tropical fruits as well as vegetables. • Comfort Organic Farm Tel: 6019-471 4168 |  Comfort Organic Farm • Nature Fruit Farm Resort Tel: 604-866 9241 | www.naturefruitfarm.com.my • Audi Dream Farm Tel: 6012-499 9099 |  Audi Dream Farm • Tropical Fruit Farm Tel: 6012-497 1931 | tropicalfruitfarm.com.my

COUNTRYSIDE STABLES PENANG Countryside Stables Penang is home to 45 horses of various breed including Miniatures Horses, Shetlands Ponies, Pure Bred Arabian Horses, Polo Pony, Thai, Myanmar, Malaysian Ponies, Percheron, Donkeys and Deer.  Countryside Stables Penang Image Credit - Saanen Dairy Goat Farm

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THE HISTORIC CITY OF GEORGE TOWN FEATURES MORE THAN 1700 HISTORIC BUILDINGS, WHICH ALIGNED ON FOUR MAIN STREETS OF PENGKALAN WELD, LEBUH PANTAI, JALAN MASJID KAPITAN KELING AND LORONG LOVE AND SEVERAL PERPENDICULAR STREETS OF JALAN TUN SYED SHEH BARAKBAH, LEBUH LIGHT, LEBUH BISHOP, LEBUH GEREJA, LEBUH CHINA, LEBUH PASAR, LEBUH CHULIA, LEBUH ARMENIAN AND LEBUH ACHEH. Penang City Hall

ESPLANADE The Esplanade is a seafront promenade bordering an open field where festivals and events are often held. Located along this winding stretch are a War Memorial to fallen soldiers, a hawker food court and the ancient Fort Cornwallis. CITY HALL Built in 1903, City Hall is headquarter of Penang Island City Council. This Edwardian Baroque style building is one of the landmark in the heart of George Town’s UNESCO World Heritage Site and it presents a strong echo of British colonial rule. The First World War monument for fallen soldiers is located here.

PENANG STATE MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Housed in a pre-colonial building, the Penang State Museum houses a plethora of Penang historic artefacts for the interest of locals and visitors. Officially launched in 1964, the Penang Art Gallery showcases outstanding works by local and international artists. Penang Art Gallery also continues increase the permanent collections by indirectly gave recognition to the local artists when their artwork serve as a permanent collection and owned by the Government of Penang State. www.penangmuseum.gov.my

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FORT CORNWALLIS Built in 1786 when Captain Francis Light first landed in Penang, this ancient sentinel of George Town, guarded over the Island’s cape. The wooden fort was reconstructed with bricks in between 1808 to 1810. Today, Fort Cornwallis is the largest and most intact fort that can be found in Malaysia.

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KOTA WHEN FRANCIS MEETS REMPAH AT FORT CORNWALLIS Decorated in western style, Kota Dine & Coffee serves local food with all sorts of rempah and offers fine dining experience within a historic and iconic landmark in Penang. Try out the Nasi Lemak Cake!  Kota - when Francis meets rempah CLAN JETTIES Located along the Weld Quay are Penang’s historical clan jetties, home to families of traders, fishermen and dock workers. Built in the 19th century, these traditional houses are built over the sea on pillars and are connected by wooden walkways.

HERITAGE TOUR : GEORGE TOWN . MUSEUMS' TRAIL

MUSEUMS’ TRAIL CHEAH KONGSI INTERPRETATIVE MUSEUM Established in 1810, Cheah Kongsi is one of the oldest Hokkien clan associations in George Town. This clan temple features classic Chinese architecture with British-style ‘lion head’ statues that support a large balcony with intricate iron railings and its topping is a sweeping roof decorated with intricate Chinese and Dutch porcelain and stucco carvings of dogs and lions. cheahkongsi.com

KHOO KONGSI Completed in 1906, Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi belongs to the Khoo Kongsi clan, which is one of the most distinctive Chinese clan association in Malaysia and well known worldwide for its extensive lineage that can be traced back 650 years ago. The Khoo Kongsi features fine Chinese architecture and craftsmanship on its building with intricate carvings, statues, paintings and coloured tiles decorate the walls, pillars and roof. www.khookongsi.com.my PINANG PERANAKAN MANSION Former home of Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee, Pinang Peranakan Mansion showcases over 1,000 pieces of antiques and collectibles depicting the lifestyle of the Peranakan and their customs and traditions. The mansion also features Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum showcasing the epitome of Baba Nyonya’s jewelry with exquisite settings and design with an amalgamation of Chinese, Malay, Victorian and Indian compositions. www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my

CHEONG FATT TZE MANSION/ BLUE MANSION 1880’s Chinese courtyard mansion, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion was designed with Feng Shui elements to ensure the flow of continuous wealth. Also known as the Blue Mansion, the mansion is former home of tycoon Cheong Fatt Tze. Joined the guided tour to see the mansion’s magnificent views of 38 rooms, 5 granite paved courtyards, 7 staircases and 220 windows and explore its unique history. www.cheongfatttzemansion.com

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THE CAMERA MUSEUM First Camera Museum in South East Asia, the Camera Museum showcases over 1,000 vintage cameras and accessories from all over the globe and is divided into four areas, namely photography exhibition hall, camera exhibition hall, souvenirs area and café area. Join the guided museum tour to learn the history and evolution of cameras, discover the dark room and experience taking a photograph with the world's first camera. www.thecameramuseumpenang.com

1. Penang State Museum & Art Gallery 2. Asia Comic Cultural Museum 3. The Camera Museum 4. Asia Cemra Museum 5. 3D Glow In The Dark Museum 6. Penang Wax Museum

ASIA CAMERA MUSEUM PENANG The Asia Camera Museum displays more than 1,000 cameras and photographic accessories where majority of cameras are antique cameras. All cameras collection are came from many different sources but they were all gathered with an understanding of how important they were to the history of photography. Don’t miss to take a black and white photo here. www.asiacameramuseum.com DARK MANSION-3D GLOW IN THE DARK MUSEUM First of its kind in Malaysia, the Dark Mansion presents a new dimension of 3D art by incorporating the amazing glow-inthe-dark effect into the 3D paintings and artworks. Visitors could enjoy and interact with the 3D painting and artworks in daylight or black light effects. darkmansionpenang.com PENANG FUN-FILLED WAX MUSEUM Located at M MALL O2O, the Penang Fun-Filled Wax Museum houses over fifty life-size wax models of celebrities, artists, politicians, sportsmen and royalties. Among the wax characters on displays are Mr Bean, Hugh Jackman, Queen Elizabeth II, Jackie Chan, Teresa Tang, President Obama, Pablo Picasso and Steve Jobs.  Penang Fun-Filled Wax Museum PENANG TIME TUNNEL Penang Time Tunnel arranged all its historical pieces in chronological order and brings you back to Penang 400 years ago. By follow a darkened passage, visitors are told about the various chapters of the Penang Island’s history from how this island was discovered in 1592 to it gradually moves towards prosperity and harmony of the situation today. penangtimetunnel.com

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UPSIDE DOWN MUSEUM Opened on 8 August 2015, Upside Down Museum is an interactive museum that offers a unique experience on Kimberley Street where visitors can walk from room to room, seeing the upside down living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and there is even cafes and shops that are upside down.  Upside Down Museum 顛倒博物館 ASIA COMIC CULTURAL MUSEUM Asia Comic Cultural Museum accommodates 1,500 pieces of masterpieces (both manuscripts and duplicates) and comic-related merchandises by 250 artists from 9 countries and regions in Asia.  Asia Comic Cultural Museum

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1. MADE IN PENANG INTERACTIVE MUSEUM Let’s learn history of Penang! www.madeinpenang.my 2. MY CRYSTAL MUSEUM Crystal, Crystal, you are so beautiful!  My Crystal Museum - World's Largest Natural Crystal Museum & Now In Penang

3. PG GOLD MUSEUM Make a GoldWish!  PG Gold Museum

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4. WONDERFOOD MUSEUM PENANG Yummy! Yummy Food!  Wonderfood Museum Penang 5. PENANG 3D TRICK ART MUSEUM What is 3D Trick Art? 3d.penangtrickart.com 6. GHOST MUSEUM Do you scared of ghost?  Ghost Museum Penang

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THE TOP@KOMTAR Penang’s newest icon, The Top@Komtar offers a new pulse to George Town where leisure activities, entertainments, retail and F&B outlets are under one roof for your entire family. The Top also houses the 249m high Rainbows Skywalk and observation deck, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of Penang Island. Attractions: • Signature Juraissic Research Center- Showcases the dinosaur replicas, archaeology digs with halfunearth fossils, actual-size dinosaur fossils as well as eggs and embryo for Jurassic fans of all ages. • Tech Dome Penang- Houses over 120 interactive scientific and technology exhibits to inspire the future generations. • Penang State Gallery - One stop venue to discover the heritage of Penang. • Danceoki- Features The Top’s in-house Mascot in a special dance choreography. • Ocean Explorer- A world of aquatic animals and interactive experiences for everyone to learn about the conservation of marine flora and fauna. • 7D Discovery Motion Theater- Features some of the most intensive visual journeys of all times. thetop.com.my

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ALSO WRITTEN AS AYER ITAM, AIR ITAM IS ONE OF THE WELL-KNOWN PLACES TO TASTE LOCAL PENANG CUISINE AS WELL AS TO VISIT A HANDFUL OF MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS SUCH AS PENANG STATE MOSQUE, KEK LOK SI TEMPLE, PENANG HILL AND A NEARBY BEAUTIFUL TOWN NAMED BANDAR BARU AIR ITAM.

PENANG STATE MOSQUE Penang State Mosque’s structure was inspired by the Cathedral of Brasilia in Brazil and designed by Filipino architect Efren Brindez Paz. The construction was completed in 1980 with Western Modernist style. The interior of the mosque is spacious and can accommodate up to 5,000 people. KEK LOK SI TEMPLE One of the largest and finest temples complexes in Southeast Asia, Kek Lok Si Temple consists of millions of magnificent images of Buddha and hundreds of beautiful meaningful carvings, sculptures and murals in the interior and exterior of the temple halls, pagodas and archways. The 36.5 meter high bronze statue of Goddess of Mercy surrounded by an octagon shaped pavilion. During Chinese New Year, the temple is decorated with colorful hanging lanterns and lights and this is the best time for visitors to pay a visit at night. kekloksitemple.com

LOCAL FOOD SISTER’S CURRY MEE One of the legends in Penang, started back in 1946 where two sisters selling curry mee, an assortment of different noodles, submerged in hot boiling curry soup, then topped with pieces of squid and a dollop of sambal chili sauce. Try it and you'll love it. AIR ITAM ASAM LAKSA Air Itam Assam Laksa is thick and sour minced fish soup with a little spiciness served with rice noodles and vegetables and shrimp paste.

CITY TOUR : AIR ITAM . PENANG HILL

PENANG HILL

ALSO KNOWN AS BUKIT BENDERA IN MALAY LANGUAGE, WHICH REFERS TO FLAGSTAFF HILL, PENANG HILL WAS THE FIRST COLONIAL HILL STATION DEVELOPED IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA. PENANG HILL HAS A SWISSMADE IN ASIA'S OLDEST FUNICULAR RAILWAY SYSTEMS, COUPLED WITH A SMALL CABLE CAR SYSTEM, BRINGING VISITORS UP AND DOWN PENANG HILL SINCE 1923.

There are several ways to get up to the peak of Penang Hill, such as driving, hiking if you are adventurous or taking the funicular train ride if you haven't been on the world's steepest funicular tunnel track for a unique experience. The Penang Hill train provides an enjoyable view before you even get to the peak. Stand at 833m above sea level, Penang Hill is a perfect location to experience fantastic views of the island and there are plenty to be discovered at its peak. THE HABITAT – A SNEAK PEAK Located a few minutes’ walk from the top station, The Habitat is set in a lush and verdant rainforest which aims to promote the natural beauty of the wildlife of Penang Hill. It boasts a 1.6km long nature trail canopy walkway hanging at 15m at its highest point to savour the view of the 130 million year old rainforest, a 360 degree tree top platform, a Butterfly Bank, a Ginger Grove and various other gardens of multiple species. Join the guided tour to explore the secret of the forest! thehabitat.my

VIEWING DECK Three viewing decks with gardens at varying heights provide changing panoramic vistas while two additional platforms at the lower level allow rest under natural forest shading. The Skyway will allow stunning 360° views while fulfilling all accessibility needs. Don’t miss the beautiful night view of Penang's Georgetown while enjoying the cool breeze on the hill!

OWL MUSEUM The Owl Museum showcases the largest collection of over 1,000 owl-themed arts and craft created by artists across the globe. The museum's owls are made from a myriad of materials such as wood, stone, metal, glass, clay, plastic, buffalo horn, seashells, beans, plant fibers, crystal, porcelain, earthenware, paper and recycled items.  The Owl Museum

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LOVE LOCK Launched on Valentine’s Day of 2014, the lover’s promenade hosts the promises of eternity for couples who seal their affection with creatively-decorated padlocks. There's no place more suited to profess your love than at Love Lock Penang Hill. In addition, check out the Sri Aruloli Thirumurugan Hindu Temple, the Penang Hill Mosque, the 250-year-old cannon as well as a colonial era post box nestled along one of the nature trails. Have fun discovering these heritage landmarks as you tour the hill!

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citytour NIBONG TEBAL SEBERANG PERAI

FORMERLY KNOWN AS PROVINCE WELLESLEY, SEBERANG PERAI IS A NARROW HINTERLAND WHICH LOCATED OPPOSITE PENANG ISLAND AND FORMS THE STATE OF PENANG TOGETHER WITH PENANG ISLAND. ITS PRINCIPAL TOWN IS BUTTERWORTH AND OTHER TOWNS INCLUDE NIBONG TEBAL, BUKIT MERTAJAM, SEBERANG JAYA, PRAI, AND KEPALA BATAS.

NIBONG TEBAL IS ONE OF THE MAJOR TOWNSHIP IN SOUTHERN PENANG MAINLAND. THE NAME NIBONG TEBAL MEANS "DENSE PALMS", AND MAY REFERS TO THE NIBUNG TREES THAT GROW IN THE SURROUNDING MANGROVE. DON’T MISS YUMMY LOCAL FOOD HERE.

NIBONG TEBAL FIREFLY WATCHING Enjoy the river cruise along the Kerian river, mangrove tree viewing and towards the largest sea cage fish farm as well as the beautiful sunset. The sight of nature’s ‘fairy lights’ flickering over the specific species of mangrove trees that lined the river bank will be an unforgettable moments for you. www.amazingplanner.com.my/ Amazing_Home.html

KWONG HOCK KEONG TEMPLE One of the famous temple in Nibong Tebal, Kwong Hock Keong is a Chinese Taoist temple which consists of a big compound accessed through a big entrance arch. The temple building has an ornately carved façade with a pair of granite dragon pillars. The centrepiece of the prayer hall is the air well with a stone tortoise for you to make a wish after bathe the tortoise.

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LOCAL FOOD CRAB PORRIDGE Also known as Chim Moey”, the crab porridge was made from pre-cooked rice with further cooking in the crab broth. BOILED OCTOPUS Boiled baby Octopus, also known as “Tu Bo Sweei”, is a very simple dish by boiling baby octopus and topped with some deep fried garlic oil, complemented by homemade chili sauce topped with peanut powder. DRY HOKKIEN NOODLE Also known as “Hokkien Tar”, a fusion between dry curry mee and wantan mee, which is served with char siew (pork barbecue) and chopped spring onions. It is best to serve ais kacang or cendol together with a bowl of laksa. • Cendol • Ais kacang, with ice cream topping. • Nibong Tebal's asam laksa, with prawn crackers.

Cendol Ais Kacang with Ice Cream topping

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CITY TOUR : SEBERANG PERAI . ENTERTAINMENT & FUN TRIP

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Tow Boo Kong Temple Butterworth

FUN TRIP BUTTERWORTH TOW BOO KONG TEMPLE BUTTERWORTH Also known as Nine Emperor Gods Temple, Tow Boo Kong Temple Butterworth is dedicated to the principal deity, Dou Mu and the Nine Emperor Gods. On the 9th lunar month, Nine Emperor Gods Festival will be celebrated for a duration of 9 days where devotees dressed in traditional white and many extravagant events lined up including spear skewing ceremonyand the fire walking ceremony. www.towbookong.org.my

ENTERTAINMENT JURU JURU AUTO CITY Strategically located at the North-South Highway Juru Interchange, AUTO-CITY has become a landmark as a 1-Stop for Auto, Food, Entertainment, Banking, Shopping, and Outdoor events or celebrations. Its night is filled with beautiful lightings, cool breeze, music, love and romance. www.autocity.com.my

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ST ANNEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHURCH Founded in 1846, St Anne Church is a Roman Catholic church which located at Bukit Mertajam and famous for its annual Novena and Fest celebration in the month of July. The St Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fest is celebrated grandly and usually is followed by a traditional candlelight procession and vigil. www.stannebm.org

FROG HILL Known as Frog Hill in Tasek Gelugor, an abandoned quarry site which is located about 15km north-east from Butterworth town, offers a nice photography place for visitors. It boasts a blue clear water lake surrounded by red cliffs which was abandoned from past excavation works. After a short drive on the red laterite road, visitors need to take a 15-minute hike up to the 50m-high cliff with the peak offering hikers a wonderful panoramic view. PENANG BIRD PARK Opened to public on 8 August 1988, the 5-acre Penang Bird Park houses a collection of more than 300 species of birds from all over the world, of which more than 150 species are of Malaysian Species. More than 3,000 birds in this park are carefully and scientifically housed in more than 150 cages for the breeding and conservation purpose. Built in a garden concept, the park boasts of its beautiful landscaping with the impressive collections of floras and plants as well as a Chinese-style wooden bridges that connects the little Malay huts. www.penangbirdpark.com.my

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BAYAN LEPAS

HOME TO THE ISLAND’S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BAYAN LEPAS IS THE ISLAND’S MAIN FREE INDUSTRIAL HUB BUT IT ALSO HAS ITS OWN CHARMS AND ATTRACTIONS TO OFFER. BAYAN LEPAS CAN BE CONNECTED TO GEORGE TOWN VIA BAYAN LEPAS EXPRESSWAY WHICH TAKES APPROXIMATELY HALF AN HOUR.

SNAKE TEMPLE Built in 1805 in the memory of the renowned Chinese monk Chor Soo Kong, the snake temple is renowned for the pit vipers that coil around altars, pillars and potted plants which are believed to be rendered harmless by burning incense. You can get a chance to take a picture with its slithery residents. PENANG WAR MUSEUM Southeast Asia’s largest war museum, the Penang War Museum is set in an old British Military fortress built in the 1930s. It features old war relics and depicts the lifestyle of soldiers during Second World War and it is an ideal setting for paintball tournaments.  Penang WAR Museum

DESIGN VILLAGE OUTLET MALL Located within the newly-developed township of Bandar Cassia in Batu Kawan, Design Village Outlet Mall features popular brands from fashion to home appliances all at markdown prices. Built on a 24-acre tropical garden, the singlestorey open-air mall will feature cool weather-sheltered walkways offering a mix of international and home grown brands providing the best value and the ultimate experiential shopping. designvillage.today

QUEENSBAY MALL Located in the heart of Bayan Lepas, Queensbay Mall is one of the finest shopping malls, features 5 retail levels of international and home-grown brands including fashion, lifestyle, dining, entertainment, sports, electronics, home furnishing and department store. The entertainment zone on the third floor provides a wide range of entertainment and leisure attractions ranging from multiplex to roller skating. www.queensbaymall.com.my

CITY TOUR : BAYAN LEPAS . LOCAL CUISINE

LOCAL CUISINE

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CHAR KOAY TEOW is stir-fried flat rice noodle strips with shrimp, cockles, eggs, bean sprouts, chives and lap cheong (Chinese dried sausage) in a mix of soy sauce.

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PENANG ASAM LAKSA A mixture of hot tamarind and flaked fish meat along with its stalk is poured into a bowl of thick rice vermicelli garnished with finely sliced onions, cucumber, red chilies, lettuce, pineapple, mint and the bud of the torch ginger flower together with a spoonful of prawn paste. Either assam laksa (sourish) or creamy coconut milk are unique tastes to enjoy. HOKKIEN MEE is a bowl of yellow noodles mixed with rice vermicelli soaked in an aromatic soup made from pork bones, prawn shells and prawn heads and served with bean sprouts, water spinach, peeled prawns, hardboiled egg and pieces of pork or chicken meat. A garnish of shallots and a dollop of chili paste are finally added for a local kick.

What for dessert on a hot day out in George Town? AIS KACANG contains a large serving of red beans, nipah palm seed (gelatinous seed), sweet corn, grass jelly, cubes of agar-agar jelly and is finally drizzled with evaporated milk, condensed milk or coconut milk, rose syrup and sarsaparilla over a mountain of ice that resembles the snow peaks of the Alps.

WANTAN MEE A Hakka and Cantonese treat, Wan Tan Mee can be cooked in two ways, the dry version which is served in oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil and crowned with leafy vegetables and barbecued pork or served in a steaming hot soup and garnished with shrimp dumplings. KOAY TEOW THâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;NG Delicious flat noodles served with fish balls in sweet clear soup made from chicken bones. FRIED OSYTER also known as Oh Cien, is fried fresh oysters with omelet which made of a mixture of egg, rice flour batter, chives and starch to golden texture perfection and ready to be served with optional garlic mixed chili sauce. NASI KANDAR is made up of mildlyflavoured steamed rice accompanied by a variety of curry-based meat dishes and vegetables cooked in the typical IndianMuslim style.

APONG GUAN A layer of batter is poured on the steel pan till it half cooked, two slices of banana and a spoonful of sweet corn are topped and left to cook until the bottom becomes golden brown.

CENDOL consists of green jelly noodles made from rice flour and green food colouring along with kidney beans immersed in shaved ice and finished off with a copious drizzle of coconut milk and palm sugar.

LOH BAK refers to the crunchydeep-fried meat roll that is served with both think gluey sauce and sweet chili sauce. POPIAH or fresh spring roll is a local snack where an outer skin hold the delicious assortment of ingredients hidden inside without tearing.

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SHOPPING SHOPPER’S PARADISE, PENANG OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF RETAIL THERAPY FROM HIGH-END MALLS TO STREET MARKETS. HERE, A LIST OF STREET MARKETS FOR A DIFFERENT SHOPPING SPREE.

Note: Penang has gone plastic free so remember to bring along your recyclable shopping bags as outlet impose a RM0.20 charge per plastic bag.

Street Markets ARMENIAN STREET’S GO TALENT @ AMERIAN STREET Weekly event that held on every Saturday from 5pm to 10pm with talent performances, creative and culture products and traditional foods. A voluntary basis committee is formed to gather all the creative minds to bombard and input new creativity into Armenian Street.  Armenian Street's Got Talent 文艺达人巷 BAZAAR CHOWRASTA @ PENANG ROAD Bazaar Chowrasta is the popular wet market at Penang Road, which famous for its morning market and a wide variety of locally made products, pickled fruits, traditional sweets and some unique handcrafts. LITTLE PENANG STREET MARKET @ UPPER PENANG ROAD It is a monthly market that held on the last Sunday of every month with more than 70 stalls showcasing Penang’s creativity in traditional and contemporary crafts and culture. Come here and have a look on the Penang’s unique arts and crafts.  Little Penang Street Market

GURNEY PARAGON MALL Gurney Paragon Mall is a beachfront lifestyle mall and a mixed development project comprising a lifestyle mall, an outdoor dining strip, office tower and two luxury apartment blocks. The mall is built around and inspired by the former St. Joseph's Novitiate, which converted into St. Jo's, an area for stylish restaurants and cafes steeped in the architecture of Penang's heritage. www.gurneyparagon.com GURNEY PLAZA Penang’s premier lifestyle shopping mall, Gurney Plaza is a nine storey shopping complex houses various well-known brands for shopping, dining and entertainment. The mall is a one-stop shopping and entertainment destination catering to both family and tourists arriving in Penang. www.gurneyplaza.com.my

LORONG KULIT FLEA MARKET @ LORONG KULIT Open every weekend from 9am to 2pm, Penang’s sole flea market sells anything and everything such as vintage records, electrical items, secondhand goods and antiques. The market has gained quite a reputation amongst Malaysians and tourists for its variety and bargain prices.  Lorong Kulit Flea Market

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Signature Local Product TAU SAR PIAH Tau Sar Piah or also known as Tambun Biscuits are baked flaky pastry biscuits filled with a sweet or savoury filling made from grounded mung beans, shaped into bite size ball and is a signature produce in Penang. You can purchase it from outlets below: GHEE HIANG Tel: 604-226 9915 www.ghee-hiang.com HIM HEANG Tel: 604-228 6129 www.himheang.com BAN HEANG Tel: 604-229 5018 www.banheang.com.my

STRAITS QUAY Penang’s first seafront retail marina, Straits Quay offers a comprehensive mix of outlets and attractions ranges from boutiques to bistros, seafood restaurants to seaside cafes, bars to boat rides, a promenade, a performing arts centre and a learning centre. Coupled with spectacular views of the Andaman Sea at its doorstep, Straits Quay is a one-stop centre which offers from food, retail and leisure to the locals and tourists by the sea. www.straitsquay.com

PRESERVED NUTMEG Nutmeg can be preserved in several ways as a snack. Find out your favourate taste of preserved nutmeg at Cheong Kim Chuan’s outlets, which its golden bell logo is an established trademark. CHEONG KIM CHUAN LOCAL PRODUCTS Tel: 604-828 4316 www.ckc.com.my

Accessibility GETTING HERE • By Air - Take a flight to Penang International Airport (www. penangairport.com), located at Bayan lepas, is about 20km or a 45 minute drive to George Town. • By Road - Drive into Penang Island via Penang Bridge from Butterworth or Second Penang Bridge-Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge from Seberang Perai. The NorthSouth Expressway runs from Bukit Kayu Hitam at the Perlis-Thailand border to Johor Bahru in the south. The East-West Highway connects Kota Bahru in Kelantan on the east coast to Penang. • By Rail - Take electric train service (ETS) to Butterworth and take ferry services across to Penang. • By Ferry - Regular ferry services from Butterworth to Penang Island as early as 5.30am and last ferry is at 1.00am. 24 hours-service ferry is available during weekedns. Return fares are paid at Butterworth terminal.

GETTING AROUND • By Bus - Bus is a convenient way to travel around Penang. Below are bus lists for your reference: 1. Rapid Penang public bus service www.rapidpg.com.my 2. Central Area Transit (CAT) www.mbpp.gov.my 3. Hop-On Hop Off Bus www.myhoponhopoff.com • By Trishaw - Known to the locals as “kings of the road”, these threewheelers effortlessly cut through the city’s congested traffic and narrowest lanes. The trishaw ride is relaxing and a great way to take in the sights especially if you want to explore within the George Town UNESCO Heritage Site. • By Bicycle - Cycling around George Town is a great way to explore this heritage city up close, there has a few great heritage trails that you can embark on with pedal power.

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Royal Belum

Lenggong Archaelogical Museum

PARIT BUNTAR • Bukit Merah Laketown Resort • Orang Utan Island

Kamunting SUNGAI SIPUT

TAIPING

KUALA KANGSAR Kuala Sepetang

Taiping Lake Gardens

• Enggor Handicraft Centre • Galeri Sultan Azlan Shah • Kampung Sayong (Labu Sayong) • Royal Museum • Ubudiah Mosque

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IPOH BATU GAJAH

Sultan Azlan Shah Airport

Kellie’s Castle • Gaharu Tea Valley Gopeng • Heritage House Gopeng Museum

Pulau Pangkor

LUMUT Tanjung Tualang

Pangkor Laut

• Birch Memorial Clock Tower • Drul Ridzuan Museum • Gunung Lang Recreational Park • Ipoh Railway Station • Lost World of Tambun • Kek Look TOng Temple • Sam Poh Tong Temple • State Mosque

Gua Tempurung Refarm

Lata Kinjang Waterfalls

Gopeng TAPAH

Rahmat Maritime Museum

TELUK INTAN

Sembilan Island

Bidor

Felda Residence Hot Springs

Teluk Intan Leaning Tower

Sungkai

Slim River

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Land of Grace Perak, which means silver in Malay, derived its name from silvery tin ore as it is renowned for its rich tin deposits. This beautiful land offers plenty of charming attractions ranging from exotic islands and pristine beaches to wondrous caves and forest treasures complete with heritage and historical values as well as unique multi ethnic cultural heritage and variety of delicious cuisine.

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Having opened its doors in December 2014, this sleek and chic hotel is the ideal getaway for anyone seeking a quick rejuvenation be it on a weekday or weekend.

NOTHING SPELLS URBAN RETREAT LIKE WEIL HOTEL, IPOH.

Nestled in the heart of the old rustic charm of Ipoh, this home-grown affluent hotel, offers easy accessibility to the old railway station, and airport. Guests are welcomed with creature comforts that were cherry picked. This affluent hotel boasts a collection of 313 contemporary and modern designed guests rooms and suites, all wired with broadband internet access. Guests can experience a sense of tranquillity & relaxation under rainforest showerhead. WEIL is represented not only locally but also globally with our tie-ups with Preferred Hotels & Resorts Group, which is a collection of more than 650 luxury independent hotels in more than 80 countries. One of the new developments that will be installed in the 1st quarter of 2017 is the much awaited Concept floor. It is a completely whole new concept designs for the rooms and it comes with an exclusive Concept Lounge to be patronised by guests who are staying in the concept floor only. The additional services include the private check-in/ out services, breakfast, free-flow of beverage throughout the day and an evening cocktail at the lounge. On top of that, the Hotel is also launching a Wellness Club which will include an indoor swimming pool, spa and gym facilities, just to name a few. In the second half of 2017 with a possible club membership for the local residents to join. We hope you will be as excited as we are to welcome the new additions to the WEIL hotel family. At WEIL Hotel, we pride ourselves in creating not only memories for our guest but also inmaking sure that we give them a personalised experience from our hearts to theirs. To sum WEIL Hotel in one sentence, it would be as follows: “It’s not just a hotel, but a WEIL way of life!”

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NOMINATED BY LONELY PLANET 6TH BEST PLACE TO VISIT IN ASIA 9TH BEST REGION IN THE WORLD TO VISIT IN 2017

IPOH

RECREATIONAL PARK

IN 19TH CENTURY, IPOH DEVELOPED INTO ONE OF MALAYSIA'S MAIN CITIES DUE TO THE BOOMING TIN MINING INDUSTRY. DURING THE BRITISH COLONIAL ERA, IPOH WAS MALAYSIA'S SECOND CITY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES AND ATTRACTED SOME INFLUENTIAL INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA LIMITED OPENED OFFICES HERE. THERE ARE SEVERAL NOTABLE BUILDINGS FROM THE BRITISH COLONIAL ERA SUCH AS THE RAILWAY STATION AND THE TOWN HALL. THE FORMER BRITISH COLONIAL CITY IS NOW A FOODIE DESTINATION, WHERE LOCAL STREET FOOD AND BOUTIQUE CAFÃ&#x2030; ABOUND.

GUNUNG LANG RECREATIONAL PARK Set against the spectacular backdrop of the limestone outcrops of Gunung Lang, Gunung Lang Recreational Park provides visitors a relaxing getaway with its scenic artificial lakes, landscaped gardens, a man-made waterfall, lookout towers, campsites, a mini zoo and a playground. Transporting boats and boatmen are available whenever there are visitors.

CAVE TEMPLE KEK LOOK TONG TEMPLE Nestled among towering limestone outcrops behind Gunung Rapat, Kek Look Tong Temple features a striking natural interior comprising stalactites, stalagmites and various rock formations. Bronze statues of Buddha reside within its cool and peaceful cavity.

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SAM POH TONG TEMPLE One of biggest cave temples in Malaysia, Sam Poh Tong Temple nestled within the limestone hills of Gunung Rapat. This beautiful temple features a breathtaking landscaped garden near its entrance, complete with an elaborately decorated pavilion and a Japanese fish pond. LING SEN TONG Literally translated as the Rock of Heavenly Spirits, Ling Sen Tong is a beautiful Taoist cave temple located at the foot of a limestone hill in Ipoh. The main compound of the temple is adorned with many statues of various designs - there are various animals, deities, and other characters from the Chinese folklore. The garden in front is decorated with colourful statues of characters from Chinese mythology such as the Monkey King from the classic tale Journey to the West.

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BUSINESS. LEISURE. EVENTS. SYMPHONY SUITES HOTEL is a boutique hotel located at the entrance to Ipoh City, which is also popularly known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;City of Millionairesâ&#x20AC;?. The hotel is conveniently situated along Jalan Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah, near the Simpang Pulai exit, off the North-South Highway, which leads into Ipoh City. The nearby limestone caves and temple serve as an iconic landmarks, which promises visitors, a surreal stop over experience not to be missed. Symphony Suites Hotel offers guests the comfort of a suite style stay with a wide range of choices. From 480 square feet to 3000 square feet, each suite is designed to accommodate a seperate living room area, giving guests the luxury of entertaining visitors in comfort and privacy. All the guest rooms feature ultra-modern floor to ceiling glass windows to maximize natural daylight, while showcasing the natural surrounding beauty. Symphony Suites Hotel also prides itself by offering a wide range of services and facilities to ensure guests enjoy an unforgettable experience during their stay in Ipoh City whether for business or pleasure.

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KINTA RIVER WALK Also known as the mini i-City of Ipoh, Kinta River Walk is the perfect place for a relaxing evening stroll with rows of trees adorned with multicoloured LED lights line the riverbank, painting a nice picture at night. There are some restaurants can be found along the river which adding to the lively atmosphere.

LOST WORLD OF TAMBUN Lost World of Tambun is a man-made water theme park with beautiful Mayan architecture design surrounded by breathtaking lake view, tropical rainforests and 400 million years old limestonecliffs. The theme park features seven unique attractions such as Lost World Water Park, Amusement Park, Tiger Valley, Tin Valley, Petting Zoo, Adventure Park and Lost World Hot Spring & Spa by night. Have a fun trip with your family here!!! sunwaylostworldoftambun.com

FUNTASY HOUSE TRICK ART A new attraction in Ipoh town, Funtasy House Trick Art is a family-oriented 3D trick art gallery with more than 20 trick art perform by local artist in your unexpected way. Gather your friends or family to have fun together in this gallery with themed “Fun + Fantasy = Funtasy”. funtasyhouse.com

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MOVIE ANIMATION PARK STUDIOS (MAPS) Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) is the first Animation Theme Park in Asia which will feature over 40 attractions including rides and shows within six themed zones. Among the key attractions in MAPS are Stunt Legends, the first SouthEast Asia’s car & bike ‘live’ stunt show in a 2,000 seat custom built arena; DreamWorks Adventure Zone Featuring Mr Peabody & Sherman, Megamind, The Croods & Casper The Friendly Ghost; Asia’s first The Smurf ‘live’ animation attractions; The Home of BoBoiBoy Featuring Malaysian favourite BoBoiBoy animation attractions; Malaysia’s tallest drop tower – Megamind Megadrop as well as a variety of themed performances, food & beverage and retail outlets. Check it out!!! www.mapsperak.com

CITY TOUR : IPOH

DARUL RIDZUAN MUSEUM Constructed more than 100 years ago, the Darul Ridzuan Museum has been home to the Malay chieftains of the Kinta Valley and the British rules of the day. It also exhibits collections of history and phases of progress in Ipoh as well as the artefacts of the mining and forestry industry of Perak.

BIRCH MEMORIAL CLOCK TOWER Built in 1909, Birch Memorial Clock Tower was erected in memory of JWW Birch, the first British Resident of Perak who was assassinated in Pasir Salak in 1875. It has a mother bell and four smaller bells which used to strike the chimes of Big Ben. The four sides of the tower represents the four Virtues of British Administration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Loyalty, Justice, Fortitude and Patience.

CONCUBINE LANES OF IPOH For decades, the Panglima Lane, a small alley known to locals as Yi Lai Hong or Concubine Lane, where rich Chinese tycoons were supposed to have kept their concubines and mistresses in the townhouses here. The narrow alley is a major attraction known for its heritage value, which has been turned into a mini Jonker Street of sorts, with various food, beverage and souvenirs being sold there. After visiting Concubine Lane, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go explore the other two lane, namely Wife Lane and First Concubine Lane, both are much quieter compared to the Concubine Lane but just as charming. With the proper signage, the Wife Lane can be easily recognized from the lanterns and the fruit seller mural on a yellow wall where the First Concubine Lane has a mural of people eating curry noodles and the street decorated with a sky full of red and white umbrellas.

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Ultimate Escape in a Balinese Haven Opened on 15 June 2015, Ipoh Bali Hotel was converted from an old bungalow into a beautiful Balinese style boutique hotel, located in the heart of Ipoh. The black volcanic stone walls give Ipoh Bali Hotel a dark and charming façade, contrasted against cheery-white properties along Lorong Cheah Cheang Lim. Under the sun’s glare, red accents glow together with wood, foliage, rock and water tempering the overall effect.

WELCOME GUESTS WITH IPOH’S BALINESE Upon arrival at the hotel, guests would be greeted with extensive rustic wood and stone elements that quintessentially Balinese. In fact, solid wood plays a central role in the overall hotel’s aesthetic. Besides featuring a Balinese theme, which indicates that most decorative items were brought in from the Indonesian Bali island, designers of the hotel had also improvised and recycled as much as possible, for example, black rocks from

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Sungai Siput for its Balinese garden, wooden bridge from Lumut jetty, door frame from KTM railway tracks and reusing other wood for flooring. The wood and planks have been treated and given coats of varnish to bring out the shine in them. There are also intricate wooden carvings and designs decorating the walls to match the Balinese theme. The reception hall carries the same elements of wood and stone but with unexpected touches. Above a Balinese stone craving of horses chomping at their bits is a picture of a man ridding between two galloping bulls with a foot on each saddle adds unexpected energy to the entrance hall. A full height

intricate stone carving stands tall behind the counter. The highlight of the reception area is the installation of modifying handmade birdcages affixed with white globe lights, create a one-ofits-kind lantern while preserving its tradition. They were assembled by the hotel team. The traditional bamboo cages, the antique rustic natural woods with luxurious furnishing used extensively in the decor at lobby creates a sophisticated contemporary design born from Balinese architecture and interior design.

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SPACIOUS ROOM WITH CALMING ENVIRONMENT Ipoh Bali Hotel has 12 rooms which located on the ground and first floors, offering wonderful landscaped garden or balcony views. Among the rooms available are family studio suite, deluxe studio suite, superior double and standard double to suite different needs of guests. In lieu of being eco-friendly, Ipoh Bali Hotel has installed solar panels to provide hot water to rooms and other common areas. The rooms are arranged around a central courtyard with an over 60-year-old pokok cempaka (purchased from a Malay village) stands proudly in the centre, offering guests a relaxing place to get closer to nature on sunny afternoons or drizzly evenings. For the best showcase of the room’s design, smooth cement slabs form the wall to keep the interior naturally cool while hardwood floorboards are softened by a beautiful tangerine palette of the heavy curtains and throw pillows in the bedrooms. All the rooms’ furniture is sculpted from authentic Bali Island’s solid wood, enhance the Balinese experience to guests. A single colourful piece of art above the bed is flanked by long rattan lanterns, reused from a type of traditional fish trap called bubu. Each of the 12 rooms are tastefully furnished complemented with exquisite amenities, making it the most comfortable accommodation in Ipoh for a prefect getaway. Rooms on the ground floor open up to a wooden veranda where a narrow koi pond runs along the perimeter and lush shrubs decorated the facing wall, giving a greenery environment feelings to guests. Relax yourself here by leaning down your body on the hanging chair, observe the colourful koi swimming freely around the pond and listen to the relaxing sound of flawless flows of water from the artificial fountain. A rustic architecture with pristine greenery and a deep sense of serenity reserved exclusively for guests.

Located at the left side of the hotel, the wooden wraparound terrace is a favourite spot for breakfast to be enjoyed at round or picnic style long tables, with a full range of set nasi lemak, omelette, scramble eggs, American breakfast, chicken rendang for guest’s selection. A decorative screen invites in a cool breeze while maintaining the privacy of relaxing guests. Unwind to the sight and sound of water tricking over black rocks while having delicious breakfast in the peace and quiet of the town.

Rejuvenate with Ipoh Bali Spa Your true urban spa, Ipoh Bali Spa offers a beautiful calming and relaxing environment with relaxing music and real sound of water flowing down from one end of the wall. It pampers guests’ mind and body with traditional Balinese beauty and healing rituals. The spa treatments provided are foot & body massage, Balinese & Javanese Body lulur / scrub, milk bath or herbal bath and facial treatment. Make an appointment now to let your body and mind relax in Ipoh’s Balinese style spa.

SPECIAL EVENT WITH MEMORABLE MOMENT Ipoh Bali Hotel offers a unique Balinese location and attractive setting to cater any of your events such as wedding proposals, exclusive wedding ceremonies, pre-wedding photo shoots and sophisticated cocktail parties. On the second floor of the hotel, the Roof Top Bar is an ideal venue for private functions and events such as parties and intimate dinners, which can accommodate up to 50 pax. A team of dedicated and enthusiastic hotel staffs will provide unrivalled quality of service during your celebrations, creating everlasting memories for you and your loved ones.

Ipoh Bali Hotel 12A, Lorong Cheah Cheang Lim, Off Jalan Tambun, 30350 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. T 605 242 0222 . 6 010 566 0222 Email : info@ipohbalihotel.com www.ipohbalihotel.com

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FOUNDED IN 1887, THE KAMPAR TOWN WAS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS HIGH TIN ORE RESERVES AS ITS NAME WAS DERIVED FROM THE CANTONESE WORDS “KAM POU”, WHICH MEANS 'PRECIOUS GOLD' AND REFERS TO THE TOWN'S PREVIOUSLY LARGE TIN RESERVES.

REFARM Situated 4km away from Kampar town, Refarm is a 26 acres recreational farm that surrounded by hills and forests. There is a 1.2km piping system from the upstream of waterfall to supply water to the farm’s crops and animals. Refarm offers a series of activities such as paddling pool, fishing, animals feeding and farming for you and your family or friends to experience the village’s lifestyle. Come here to have fun with the animals and learn organic ways of farming. refarm.com.my 1. Refarm

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KINTA TIN MINING MUSEUM Opened at the end of October 2012, Kinta Tin Mining Museum is a fascinating museum of tin mining artifacts and relics where one of the exhibits on display dates back 6,500 years. Apart from the display of actual machines and equipment, the museum has incorporated many such figures to show the various jobs done by tin miners. It is a fun way to remind and teach people of the olden days of the tin mining industry in Perak and one of Malaysia’s most important industries. WESTLAKE GARDEN The landscape of Westlake garden is designed with minimal instruction into the existing natural beauty where natural characteristics are retained, such as prominent rock formations and majestic trees. A beautiful lake with bird sanctuary at the middle overlooking the hills, it is a nice and relaxing place for jogging or leisure walk with spectacular scenery in the evening. GUA TEMPURUNG Peninsular Malaysia’s largest cave, Gua Tempurung is made up of five huge domes with ceilings resemble coconut shells and stretching over 1.3km from Sungai Siput to Kuala Dipang. Each dome has different formations of stalagmites and stalactites and the domes are differ from one another in terms of temperature, water level, content of limestone and marble. Part of Gua Tempurung has been developed as a show cave, with electric lighting and walkways. With its ranger-guided tour, caving is now made possible for all ages! There are several extreme outdoor activities such as flying fox, paintball target shooting, camping and archery are available in Gua Tempurung. www.guatempurung.my

CITY TOUR : KAMPAR

Famous Food Curry Chicken Bread It is a unique dish consisting of chicken curry with potatoes and thick gravy wrapped inside a gigantic bun. Best of all, it is not too spicy so that diners of all ages and tastes can savour it. Claypot Chicken Rice Claypot chicken rice is a dish where rice cooked with marinated chicken pieces and sausages in a claypot, and served with a small piece of salted fish. MEDAN SELERA KAMPAR With more than 30 food stalls available under one roof, Medan Selera Kampar is the place to go for breakfast or dinner in Kampar. There is sure something for everyone. 1.

Dry Lo Shu Fen with Zha Yuan Each bowl of lo shu fen is being topped with a light drizzling of soya sauce, dark sauce and sesame sauce. Kampar zha yuan, can be translated as fried balls which fried to golden brown perfection. These fried balls are flavourful and crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside.

Curry Glutinous Rice The curry glutinous rice was served together with roasted peanuts, char siew and curry sauce. The glutinous rice had a lovely chewy texture, the roasted peanut was crunchy, the char siew was tender and the curry sauce gave it that creamy and silky texture.

Nyonya Kuih Stall Opened at 8pm, the stall offers variety of authentic and delicious Nyonya Kuih, which is homemade and fresh made everyday.

2 1. Curry Chicken Bread 2. Claypot Chicken Rice 3. Dry Lo Shu Fen with Zha Yuan

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Famous Seafood Freshwater Prawns Soft Shell Crab

TANJUNG TUALANG

THE SMALL TOWN OF TANJUNG TUALANG IN THE KINTA VALLEY IS SYNONYMOUS WITH FRESHWATER PRAWNS. MANY MINING POOLS WERE ABANDONED AND SOME WERE TURNED INTO FRESHWATER PRAWN OR FISH FARMS AFTER THE COLLAPSE OF THE TIN MINING INDUSTRY. APART FROM ITS FRESHWATER PRAWNS AND FISHING INDUSTRY, TANJUNG TUALANG’S ECONOMY DEPENDS ON RUBBER ESTATES, OIL PALM PLANTATIONS AND DUCK FARMS.

GOPENG TANJUNG TUALANG TIN DREDGE SHIP Built in England in 1938, Tanjung Tualang Dredge No.5 or TT5 was in operation for 44 years until 1982 due to the rapid decline in Malaysian tin industry resulted by exhausted tin deposits, low tin prices and high operating costs. Tin dredges work by scooping up bucket loads of tin-bearing soil at the front end, which then passes through an oscillating drum and a system of jigs and screens to extract the tin, before spewing out the waste material at the rear and through a number of chutes.

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HERITAGE HOUSE MUZIUM GOPENG The Heritage House Muzium Gopeng showcases the simple lives of Gopeng people over 125 years ago through the numerous antiquities, old furniture and calligraphy paintings. It is aimed to preserve the culture and rich heritage to be passed down to the younger generations. Come and explore the history of Gopeng!!!  Gopeng Heritage House HUP TECK SOY SAUCE FACTORY Gopeng is an ideal place to set up a soy sauce business as its hot and sunny weather is good to ferment soya beans to make soy sauce, thick soy sauce and soy bean paste. Located at Kg Rawa, Hup Teck Soy Sauce Factory began processing soy sauce before the First World War (1914-1918). It is a small family oriented business which comprises five workers, a wooden house as office and a big compound where the earthen pots are neatly arranged, doubled up as a retail outlet. To date, the factory has secured approval from the Health Department to continue processing soya sauce using a traditional formula and method.  Hup teck

CITY TOUR : SOUTHERN PERAK

GAHARU TEA VALLEY GOPENG Gaharu Tea Valley Gopeng is Malaysia's first and largest organic plantation of Gaharu which surrounded by 3m high attractive themed wall design known as “The Great Wall of Gopeng”. Gaharu Tea is traditionally used for maintaining healthy heart function, reducing blood sugar level, lowering blood pressure and stabilizing the nervous system. It's also believed that hugging a Gaharu Tree is auspicious and it has good healing properties just by breathing the fresh air in the plantation. www.gaharu.com.my

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KELLIE’S CASTLE Kellie’s Castle is the unfinished residence of a wealthy Scottish planter, William Kellie Smith. The mansion’s construction was abandoned upon his sudden demise in 1926 and it is believed to have hidden rooms and secret underground tunnels, adding to the mystery of the place. Let’s go to explore it!!!

SUNGKAI

FELDA RESIDENCE SUNGAI KLAH HOT SPRING Nestled in serene and lush forest patches, FELDA Residence Hot Springs is surrounded by hills and clear cold mountain streams and rivers. The hot spring offers a unique concept of a specially designed free flowing hot spring pools that has been claimed to have therapeutic healing effects on stiff joints and derma related complaints. There are natural cold and hot pools as well as private pools for those who prefer privacy and solitude while immersing in the healing waters.

Felda Residence Sungai Klah Hot Spring

Pasir Salak Historical Complex

TELUK INTAN

TELUK INTAN LEANING TOWER Teluk Intan means “Diamond Bay”, is home to Malaysia’s very own Leaning Tower. Built in 1885, the Leaning Tower originally serve as water reservoir during dry seasons. The pagoda like eight-storey building with a height of 25.5m has become a prominent landmark for Teluk Intan and it is an official national monument today. Today, it is a clock tower.

PASIR SALAK

PASIR SALAK HISTORICAL COMPLEX One of the historical town in Perak, Pasir Salak was the first British Resident in Perak. J.W.W Birch was assassinated by Dato Maharajalela and Si Puntum. It sparked off a war between the British and the Malays, which lead to Malaya’s independence in 1957. The Pasir Salak Historical Complex is a tribute to the Malay warriors of yesteryears who had rebelled against the British rule thus inspiring nationalism. These warriors are honoured with special memorials including the famous Dato’ Maharajalela. A time tunnel describes important historical events in diorama form.

Teluk Intan Leaning Tower

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city& islandtour TUA PEK KONG TEMPLE Famous for its gigantic God statues and blessings, the over 100 years old Tua Pek Kong Temple showcases 98 statues of deities and animals from the Chinese lunar calendar over the well-landscaped three hectare compound. There are 11 statues measuring between 2.1m to 14.6m in height on a broad-based, two metre high classical facade facing the sea. Taking centre stage is the gigantic Da Bo Gong statue, along with statues of Jiu Tian Xuan Nu, Yu Nu, Guan Yin Niang Niang, Jin Tong, Wu Guan, Wen Guan, Qian Li Yan, Ma Zu, Shun Feng Er and Hu Ye.

SITIAWAN

SITIAWAN IS A SMALL TOWN WHICH FAMOUS FOR ITS HOCK CHEW DELICACIES, SEAFOOD AND GONG PIAN.

Famous!

Gong Pian - traditional Hock Chew biscuit

Red Wine Mee Suah

Mee Suah

NKJ’s Kampung Koh Garlic Chili Sauce  Nkj Kampung Koh Chilli Sauce 2

3D ART GALLERI SITIAWAN Latest attraction in Sitiawan, 3D Art Galleri Sitiawan is a 3 storey fully air-conditioned building which showcases threedimensional (3D) wall and floor murals. Show your creativity on the poses with the murals and snap some beautiful photos for memories with your family or friends.

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CITY & ISLAND TOUR : SITIAWAN . LUMUT

LUMUT

GATEWAY TO PULAU PANGKOR, LUMUT IS A COASTAL TOWN IN MANJUNG DISTRICT, WHICH FAMOUS FOR ITS SEAFOOD. VISITORS CAN TAKE A 40-MINUTES FERRY RIDE FROM LUMUT TO PANGKOR ISLAND AND ALONG THE WAY CAN VIEW THE CHARMING SCATTERED FISHING SETTLEMENTS OF SUNGAI PINANG KECIL AND SUNGAI PINANG BESAR, TWO STOPS THE FERRY MAKES.

RAHMAT MARITIME MUSEUM Located at Lumut Waterfront Marina Wing, the Rahmat Maritime Museum is housed in the 1966-built-ship named KD Rahmat which comprises of 6 decks. Visitors are allowed to explore the interior of the battleship such as the real main naval gun on deck, the control panels, radio room, workshop, mess hall, mapping room, engine room, and the special meeting room alongside the crew rooms, medical bay and kitchen. exrahmatmuseum.blogspot.my TELUK BATIK BEACH Teluk Batik Beach is a very famous beach among the locals and tourists with its clear, 6.5 km stretch of golden sandy beaches and surrounding hills and forest reserves as well as the facilities and convenience it provides. SEMBILAN ISLAND Sembilan Island is an archipelago comprising nine islands along the Strait of Malacca, namely Agas Island, Payong Island, Nipis Island, Rumbia Island, Lalang Island, Saga Island, Buluh Island, Black Rock and White Rock. The island is a fishing haven frequented by anglers and diversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; paradise with its numerous dive sites and rich marine lives such as skunk clowfish, blue ringes angelfish, common porcupinefish, moorish idol, yellowback fusiliers, scorpio fish, both large and small nudibranchs, juvenile moray eels and boxfish. (Temporarily closed from 1st April 2017onwards)

Rahmat Maritime Museum

PANGKOR ISLAND

Characterized by miles of white, sandy beaches and charming fishing villages where many of the houses are built in the sea on stilts, Pangkor Island is also filled with attractions such as the historical Dutch Fort, Tiger Rock (Batu Bersurat), Foo Lin Kong Temple, satay factory, traditional boatyards and popular beaches such as Pantai Pasir Bogak and Teluk Nipah. The best way to explore Pangkor Island is by motorbike as rental is only around RM25-RM40 per day or alternative option is by renting a car. Just nearby Pangkor Island, surrounded by rainforest and nestled on a private island with over a 1.2km stretch of white sandy beach, the exclusive Pangkor Laut Island welcomes visitors with its serene, golden sandy beaches, crystal blue waters and refreshing breezes.

Teluk Batik

Pangkor Island

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heritage & culturaltour KUALA KANGSAR

KNOWN AS THE ROYAL TOWN OF PERAK, KUALA KANGSAR HAS BEEN THE ROYAL SEAT SINCE 18TH CENTURY, AND UNTIL TODAY, HAS REMAINED ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE MALAY ROYAL CAPITALS.

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ROYAL MUSEUM Built in 1926, also known as the Palace of memories, Istana Kenangan with contrasting colours of yellow and black was built entirely of wood and woven bamboo without using a single nail. It served as temporary royal quarters until the nearby Istana Iskandariah, the current residence of the Sultan of Perak, was completed. The building is now transformed into the Royal Museum, which houses the artefacts, photos and documents that chronicle the history of Perak Royal families and also serves as a Royal Memorial. UBUDIAH MOSQUE Completed in 1917, Ubudiah Mosque was commissioned by the 28th Sultan of Perak, Sultan Idris Murshidul Al-Adzam Shah, and masterminded by British architect Arthur Benison Hubback. The mosque is a symbol of pride and faith for Muslims in Perak with its unique golden dome and minarets bear testimony to the beauty of Islamic architecture. Marble imported from Italy adds bands of mauve to this bright white building. Visitors are admitted, provided they are modestly dressed. It is well worth strolling through the grounds to admire the exterior although you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t step inside. BAITUL ANOR Located right next to Ubudiah Mosque, Baitul Anor is an abandoned mansion built under the instruction of Raja Kechil Sulong Raja Harun Al Rashid in 1912 for his wife Raja Mentera Raja Sir Chulan. It is named after his eldest son, Raja Anor Shah. The mansion showcases old pictures and stories of the royal family.

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OLDEST RUBBER TREE IN MALAYA The first rubber tree was planted near the Kuala Kangsar district Office. In 1877, Henry Nicholas Ridley brought the rubber seeds from Kew Gardens, London and made Kuala Kangsar as the first rubber plantation in Malaysia. Today, Malaysia is the third leading producer of natural rubber in the world, and its well established and superior quality is widely used as a benchmark in the international market. The Malaysian rubber industry produces a broad range of products from natural rubber as well as rubber wood products.

1. Kuala Kangar's Landmark

2. Royal Museum 3. Ubudiah Mosque

HERITAGE & CULTURAL TOUR : KUALA KANGSAR

ISKANDARIAH PALACE One of most attractive royal palace in Malaysia, Iskandariah Palace is the official residence of the Sultan of Perak. Completed in 1933, this two-floor riverside building is an intriguing mix of Arab and art-deco architectural styles, make the palace a spellbinding sight. The palace is not open to the public but is worth cruising past.

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LABU SAYONG Kuala Kangsar is well known for the making of ceramic potteries known as “Labu Sayong”. “Labu” means pitcher, while “Sayong” is the main village that the potteries are being made. The pitchers mostly come in black and orange colours. The pitchers can be used to store water and the overnight water can be as cool as coming out right from refrigerator. It also can be used as vases and decorative ornaments.

SULTAN AZLAN SHAH GALLERY This former royal palace, also known as Istana Kota and Istana Hulu, is an attractive combination of Renaissance, neoclassical and Moorish styles. Completed in 1903, the Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery features the history, life story and achievements of Sultan Azlan Shah, the 34th Sultan of Perak as well as the history and genealogy of the Perak Sultanate. It also showcases replicas, photographs, automobiles and gifts to the Sultan and his wife.

KERIS MAKING The keris symbolises the power and the valour of the Malay people where wearing it symbolises the strength of self-defence. The traditional craft of keris-making has been a legacy for four generations in Abdul Mazin Abdul Jamil’s family. Nicknamed as 'pandai besi' (blacksmith) of Kuala Kangsar, Pak Mazin has accumulated decades of experience and knowledge in craftsmanship since age of 12. His unique work is highly sought after as he is among the crafters of Malay weapons who still employ traditional methods to produce weapons what the Malays consider as a symbol of strength and authority. Depending on the size and the complexity of the keris, it can take weeks or even months just to make one keris.

Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery

Lenggong Archaeological Gallery

LENGGONG ARCHAEOLOGICAL GALLERY One of the Malaysia’s UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012, Lenggong Valley is one of the world’s most important archaeological sites that houses an impressive collection of prehistoric artefacts. There are three sections in the Gallery, namely the Kota Tampan Excavational Site Gallery, Lenggong Pre-Historic Gallery and the Human Civilization Gallery. One of its many prehistoric caves was the burial site of the 11000 years old oldest and complete human skeletal remains known as Perak Man. The 8000 years old skeletal remains of the Perak was found in Gua Teluk Kelawar. Don’t miss to check out the various excavation sites and caves such as Gua Gunung Runtuh, Gua Kelawar, Gua Badak, Gua Harimau and Bukit Bunuh.

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MAXWELL HILL (BUKIT LARUT) Malaysia’s smallest hill resort, Maxwell Hill has a rich biodiversity and it was gazetted as a permanent forest reserve in 1910. It was established in 1879 and till today has a number of bungalows left by the British and can be rented. Perched 1,250m above sea level, it towers over the scenic town of Taiping and offers cool and calm atmosphere to visitors. Located at the base of Maxwell Hill, Burmese poolis a waterfall area which is suitable for picnics.

TAIPING

THE HERITAGE TOWN, TAIPING HAS INHERITED MANY HERITAGE BUILDINGS AND BOASTS MANY “FIRSTS” IN MALAYSIA FROM THE HILL RESORT (MAXWELL HILL, 1844) TO THE FIRST SWIMMING POOL (CORONATION SWIMMING POOL, 1870) AND FIRST LAKE GARDENS (TAIPING LAKE GARDENS, 1880).

Taiping Lake Garden

Maxwell Hill

TAIPING LAKE GARDEN Malaysia’s First Botanical Wonderland, Taiping Lake Garden was once a mining ground that has been transformed into a beautiful and refreshing sanctuary where a number of flora and fauna species thrive in. The park is one of the oldest parks in Malaysia which is well-known for its lush, ancient golden rain trees, locally known as Angsana trees. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake. ZOO TAIPING & NIGHT SAFARI Established in 1961, Zoo Taiping is the first zoo in Malaysia which houses about 2000 animals from 180 local and exotic wildlife species. The zoo has seen continuous change and improvement over the years, in line with its objectives of conservation, education, training, recreation and research. Opened in 2003, Taiping Night Safari is the first kind of its kind in Malaysia which uses a special lighting similar to moonlight for a more authentic experience. Remember to hop on the mini train around the zoo during your visit. zootaiping.gov.my

Zoo Taiping & Night Safari

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CITY TOUR : TAIPING

PERAK MUSEUM Malaysia’s oldest museum, Perak Museum houses four main galleries which showcases impressive displays on zoology, history, economy and ethnology as well as a collection of archaeological treasures such as ancient weapons, tools and indigenous implements. The building has Moorish characteristics with a combination of Neo-classical and Victorian influences.

SPRITZER FACTORY & ECOPARK A famous mineral water producer in Malaysia, Spritzer allows special visits for visitors to experience the processes involved in bottling water which using the latest technology. Opened in 8 July 2015, Spritzer EcoPark is an ideal retreat for both families and friends which brought by Spritzer with the idea of preserving the nation’s heritage for future generations that engaged fun, education and various recreational activities. 2

1. Perak Museum

ACTIVITIES:

Play golf at Signature Hole Golf and 18-hole Mini Golf courses Discover more about Malaysia’s No.1 largest bottled water manufacturer in The Discovery Tunnel Explore the marvels of the rainforest on the Tree Tag Walkabout. Learn crafting with recycle materials at Kid Zone Visit 214 million year old Cactus Rock to receive blessings and make a wish with your loved ones Preserve all sweet memories and seal your love in a lock at the Heart Lock Corner

2. Spritzer Factory & Ecopark 3. Trong Leisure Farm

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• Antong Coffee Established 80 years ago, Antong Traditional coffee mill is a factory that produces coffee roasted using charcoal. www.antong.my • Curry Prawn in Bread

 Spritzer EcoPark

TRONG LEISURE FARM Established in January 2011, Trong Leisure Farm is the first duck-themed leisure farm in Malaysia where everyone can have fun with little yellow ducklings or big white “Pekin” ducks. The farm consists a resort and provides various recreational activities such as duck farm visits, boat rides, fishing, and tropical fruit plantation visits. There is a fee charged on different activities. Don’t miss to take a photo with the big fat duck which sitting middle of the Trong’s lake.  Trong Leisure Farm 自农休闲农庄

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eco-tourism RIVER CRUISE SIGHTSEEING AT KUALA SEPETANG Join the river cruise to enjoy eco-tourism tours such as eagle feeding, bird watching and firefly sighting. Along the journey, you will see mangrove swamp and flocks of eagles flying on the sky, but you may attract them to get close to you by feeding them food. Lucky visitors may have a chance to catch a glimpse of the Chinese White Dolphins (also known as pink dolphins) swimming along the river-mouth of Kuala Sepetang and Matang area. After nightfall around 7pm, fireflies in kampong Dew is another attractive spot to visit. Along the riverbanks of Sungai Sepetang had grown up with mangrove trees called “berembang trees” had attracted fireflies to grown here.

Lenggong Archaeological Gallery

ROYAL BELUM Nestled within the protected Belum Valley which located in Gerik, Royal Belum is one of the largest untouched forests reserved in Peninsular Malaysia where there are 3 species of rare Rafflesia and 10 species of Hornbills can be found here. It is also home to a number of endangered species such as the Seladang, the Asian Elephant, the Malayan Tiger and the Sumatran Rhinoceros. www.royalbelum.my Don’t miss: • 12 main locations in Royal Belum • 11 scenic waterfalls • 3 species Rafflesia: R.Kerrii, R.Cantleyii & R.Azlanii • 10 species of Hornbills • Orang Asli Village which composed of Jahai and Negrito tribes at Kg.Sg.kejar, Kg. Sg. Tiang & Kawasan Kg. Belum Lama • Fish Sanctuary at Ruok waterfall

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ORANG UTAN ISLAND A short drive from Taiping town is Bukit Merah Laketown Resort, an eco-friendly 7000-acre freshwater lakeside vacation getaway in Semanggol and also the gateway to Orang Utan Island. This 35-acre Orang Utan Island serves as a breeding sanctuary, conservation, rehabilitation, research and education centre for orangutans. Try to experience a walk through the semi-circle-steel-fence tunnel, where we humans seemingly in a cage can peer out and be captivated by the roaming free orangutans. www.orangutanisland.org.my

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Must Try Dishes:

i) Mee Udang (Malay Prawn Noodle) ii) Seafood Porridge iii) Kuala Sepetang’s Curry Mee

ECO-TOURISM . SHOPPING

SHOPPING

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ANGSANA IPOH MALL is one of the friendly neighbourhood shopping mall in Ipoh which consist more than 100 retail outlets comprises of fashion, home interior, jewellery, sports, electronics items and F&B. Also known as Mobile City whereby more than 40 mobile smartphones, electronics shops from the famous brands as well as various Telco service providers. www.udamall.my/properties/angsana-ipoh-mall IPOH PARADE’s contemporary design stands out amongst classical colonial landmarks which strategically located in the heart of Ipoh. The mall is every shopper’s paradise and a sanctuary from the blistering tropical heat. www.ipoh.parade.com.my AEON MALL IN PERAK Opened on October 21, 2015, Aeon Mall Ipoh Klebang is Aeon’s 24th mall nationwide and the fifth in Perak after Kinta City, Station 18, Manjung and Taiping. Each of the mall’s four floors has a different concept and theme, featuring various retail and food and beverage brands. www.aeonretail.com.my TAIPING SENTRAL MALL is the premier shopping mall in the Heritage Town of Taiping. The mall offer a wide variety in the latest range of food & beverage, beauty, fashion, health, lifestyle and entertainment outlets for shopper’s convenience and shopping pleasure. www.taipingsentralmall.com

TRISHAW SERVICE IS BACK!!! For visitors who want to take a sightseeing tour around the city of Ipoh, can consider the trishaw service in three different packages which provided by M Bike Sdn Bhd. i. Single trip: RM6 ii. Heritage Trip: RM30 - 45 minute ride to visit 26 tourist spots in Ipoh. iii. Special Charter: RM50 - take visitors to any destination within a distance of 10km to 15km Operation Hours: 9.00am-12.00am (Daily) Locations: Kinta Riverfront, Ipoh Railway Station and Plan B restaurant Tel: 6013-599 9133  M Bike

Night Market GERBANG MALAM Located at Jalan Tahwil Azhar, Gerbang Malam is Ipoh’s most lively night market with more than a hundred stalls that offer a wide selection of clothes, fashion accessories and paraphernalia. The market is especially lively during the weekends.

Image Credit - Angsana Ipoh Mall

Image Credit - Taping Sentral Mall

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IPOH WHITE COFFEE The iconic Ipoh white coffee has made Ipoh people proud all the time. The coffee beans are roasted with palm oil margarine and resulting coffee is served with condensed milk. 1

LOCAL CUISINE Today, Ipoh is a famous food paradise by offering iconic Ipoh old town white coffee, juicy pomelos, fluffy kaya puff, Ipoh’s famous salted chicken, bean sprouts and chicken, hong kong dim sum, sa hor fun, custard and many more. Come & taste the yummy food:

1. Ipoh White Coffee 2. Dim Sum 3. Tambun Pamelo 4. Bean Sprouts and Chicken with Sar Hor Fun

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SALTED CHICKEN Salted Chicken is a traditional Cantonese food where a whole chicken cooks up crisp and brown with nothing more than a sprinkling of kosher salt. BEAN SPROUTS AND CHICKEN The chicken is poached just right, resulting a tender texture of the meat. It is then combined with soy sauce, shallot oil, sesame oil, chicken oil and garnishing of scallions and coriander. Side with a plate of fresh bean sprouts is a must. There are choices of accompany the dish with either rice or Sar Hor Fun (flat rice noodles).

HONG KONG DIM SUM These small bite sized food served in small steamer baskets or small plates are Chinese favourite brunch with family during weekend. Try out famous “siew mai (pork dumpling)”, “har gaw (shrimp dumpling)”, “lo mai gai (glutinous rice filled with chicken)” and egg tart. TAMBUN POMELO It is usually pale green to yellow when ripe, with sweet white (or more rarely pink or red) flesh and very thick albedo.

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Seafood Buffet Dinner @ TIFFIN

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AIRPORT

Sultan Azlan Shah Airport

605-318 8202

MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE

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GENERAL ENQUIRIES

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TOURISM ENQUIRIES

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Accessibility GETTING HERE • By Air -LLocated about 6km from the Ipoh City, Sultan Azlan Shah Airport in Ipoh receives international flight from Singapore twice daily or domestic flight. • By Road - Driving to Perak is convenient as it is accessible via the North-South Expressway. There are bus services from bus terminal in Kuala Lumpur (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) and Butterworth in Penang to Ipoh. • By Train -Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) provides rail services to all major town in Perak, namely Sungkai, Batu Gajah, Ipoh, Kuala Kangsar and Taiping. High-speed Electric Train Services (ETS) also provides daily services between KL Sentral and Ipoh.

GETTING AROUND Driving is one of the most convenient ways of getting around the state. Buses and taxis are readily available around Ipoh. Outstation buses are available at Amanjaya Bus Terminal in Ipoh to reach other towns in Perak.

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PERLIS

Perlis State Park • Gunung Perlis • Wang Burma Cave

Emas Kerajang Duty-free Complex

Wang Kelian Sunday Market Homestay Felda Mata Ayer

Wang Kelian

Padang Besar

Taman Agro-Lancong Gua Kelam Recreational Park

Kaki Bukit

Perlis State Park Bukit Ayer Recreational Park

Rimba Herba

Lake Timah Tasoh

Chuping Sugarcane Plantation

Taman Melati Recreational Park

Batu Pahat

Mata Ayer

Snake & Reptile Farm Syed Alwi Mosque

Homestay Kampung Paya Guring

Harumanis & Grape Plantations Homestay Kampung Ujung Bukit

KANGAR

Arau

Kompleks Arau Perlis Royal Gallery

Kuala Perlis

• Al-Hussain Mosque • Kota Kayang Museum • Kuala Perlis Seafood

Simpang Empat

Kuala Sanglang

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City Tour : Kangar . Arau . Kuala Perlis • 130 | Eco-Tourism • 132 | Agro-Tourism . Homestay . Sport • 134 | Useful Contact • 136

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PERLIS

perlis Lit le Northern Gem The smallest state in Malaysia, Perlis is situated at the northernmost part of the Peninsular of Malaysia which bounded by Thailand in the north and Thailand in the south. Perlis is a pleasant and excellent holiday destination with her sprawling green paddy field broken occasionally by limestone mound, picturesque views of the countryside, rich centuries-old traditions and the laid-back rural lifestyle. Kangar is the state capital of Perlis and Arau is the Royal town of the state.

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citytour KANGAR

BEING AT THE HEART OF THE STATE’S CAPITAL, KANGAR IS A SMALL BUSINESS CENTRE WHERE ALL OF THE STATE’S MAJOR ATTRACTIONS ARE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM ALWI MOSQUE, INCLUDING THE STATE MUSEUM, THE CLOCK TOWER AND THE ELEGANT STATE SECRETARIAT BUILDING, AS WELL AS A NUMBER OF ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS AROUND TOWN. KANGAR RETAINS MUCH OF ITS OLD WORLD CHARM ALTHOUGH NEW BUILDINGS CAN BE SEEN. Perlis Rainforest

ALWI MOSQUE Adopting classic Mughal architecture, Alwi Mosque is an impressive structure and an iconic landmark in the state which is situated in Kangar. The mosque was registered as a WARISAN (National Heritage) in 1988, under the National Heritage Act 2005. PERLIS CRAFT CULTURAL COMPLEX Just located 8km away from Kangar, Perlis Craft Cultural Complex offers a wide range of delicate hand drawn batik, carefully carved silverware, arrays of beautifully handmade gifts such as basketry, rattans products and ceramics. The famous items that offered by the complex are the songket and silk material weaved with gold and silver threads of designs that was used in the past and now used for royal functions. Alwi Mosque

ARAU

ARAU IS THE ROYAL TOWN OF PERLIS, ABOUT 14KM SOUTHEAST OF KANGAR. MOST OF THE BUILDING HERE BOAST CLASSIC MALAY OR ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE IN THE COUNTRY.

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PERLIS ROYAL GALLERY Located next to Arau Palace, the elegant Royal Gallery showcases an impressive collection of the state’s royal regalia, portraits, ceremonial court items, ancient weapons and state gifts which were accorded to the royal family. Visitors must obtain written permission from the gallery’s management before a visit. Tel: 604-986 4835

CITY TOUR : KANGAR . ARAU . KUALA PERLIS

PERLIS STATE MOSQUE Built in 1972, Perlis State Mosque has a modern architecture style with Moorish influence. The floor is made of marble covered with carpet. It is capable of accommodating 7,000 worshipers. Its upper floor is dedicated for female prayer hall.

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LOCATED AT THE RIVER MOUTH OF SUNGAI PERLIS (PERLIS RIVER), KUALA PERLIS HAS LONG BEEN A MAJOR PORT LINKING PERLIS WITH LANGKAWI, PENANG AS WELL AS PHUKET ISLAND AND OTHER SOUTHERN COASTAL THAI TOWNS. IT IS A GOOD PLACE TO RELAX AND WATCH A SPECTACULAR SUNSET OR THE FISHERMEN RETURNING WITH THEIR CATCH.

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KOTA KAYANG MUSEUM Kota Kayang Museum gives a good introduction to the 400 year old history of Perlis. Start your tour at the display section before moving over to archaeological relics as well as historical artifacts such as the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s royal regalia, Neolithic stone tools, replica documents, royal genealogical charts, weapons, brassware, coins and many interesting antiquities. After that, explore the museum grounds where once stood the ancient Indera Kayangan, a palace and ceremonial hall. Set against a backdrop of limestone hills, the museum is a beautiful place that acted as a barrier against enemy attacks while the canal within it allowed boat passages between the fort, Kuala Perlis and Alor Setar. Tel: 604-977 0027 4

AL-HUSSAIN MOSQUE Located next to the Kuala Perlis Jetty, Al-Hussain Mosque's structure extends over Straits of Malacca, is a beautiful floating mosque that adopting a fresh, tropical architectural look, the walls of the mosque are not painted but decorated with different types of rock, quartz, granite, marble and pebbies. Its majestic golden-yellow-and-blue dome is made from two layers of aluminium, with a layer of Polyvinylidene Diffluoride (PVDF) protecting its surface. Another unique feature of the mosque is its twin minarets, which are the first hexagonal minarets in the world. At night, the minarets come alive in various colours with each colour indicating a different prayer time to the fisherman at sea, which can be seen from as far as 10km.

LAKSA PERLIS Laksa Perlis is a dish of rice noodles dipped in spiced fish gravy and topped with boiled eggs, cucumber, onions and herbs, this dish is savoury as it is spicy. It is sometimes complemented by pulut udang, a glutinous rice snack with sambal prawn filling or Spera, is a type of snack similar to curry puff but the fillings were made of shredded coconut with sambal.

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PERLIS STATE PARK Located along the western border of Perlis, the 5,000 hectare Perlis State Park is made up of the Mata Ayer and Wang Mu Permanent Forest Reserves with unique features such as • Home to Malaysia’s only semi deciduous, White Meranti Gerutu Seasonal Forest, which sheds its leave during the long dry season. • The longest continuous range of limestone hills in the country, as well as the 500 million years old Setul formation – Gunung Perlis, the northernmost point of peninsular Malaysia which • Day and night trekking offers outdoor enthusiasts along the Prince of Denmark a tranquil setting to enjoy and Rainforest trails nature at its best. • One of the most popular • Explore the complicated routes caves for spelunking, Wang of the Wang Burma Cave Burma Cave has stalactites

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and stalagmites resembling • Bird watching, jungle trekking pillars, curtains and cascades and camping in the park which formed over millions of years. It houses more than 600 species of flora, 200 species of birds, 70 species of mammals and 35 species of reptiles.

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GUA KELAM RECREATIONAL PARK One of the most distinctive limestone cave, Gua Kelam (Dark Caves) is filled with flowstones, straws, gour pools and fossils as well as cave dwelling bats. The eight-foot wide hanging bridge that leads through this 370 meter cave originally served as a means of transporting ore and other supplies to the tin mine at Wang Tangga as well as the main access route for villagers staying in the remote Kampung Kelian. Beyond the cave exit, there is a Secret Gardeb, a beautifully landscaped park which is an excellent spot for camps, picnics, leisurely walks and birds watching. Tel: 604-976 5966

LAKE TIMAH TASOH Situated within the Perlis State Park, the beautiful Tasik Timah-Tasoh was built as a dam in 1992 to supply water to Perlis folks as well as prevents any occurrence of flood in the state. The lake can hold about 35.3 million litres of water at any one time. The lake is also a sanctuary for migratory birds especially from the cold countries as this freshwater lake with its natural surroundings provides much needed food and shelter for these birds. In the evening, the lake is a popular spot to view the sunset as there is a breathtaking backdrop formed by the Bukit Chabang range runs in the north and the Nakawan range in the south.

BUKIT AYER RECREATIONAL PARK Located in the midst of rich tropical rainforest, Bukit Ayer Recreational Park is a popular spot for evening walks, picnics and camping. Cool streams meander through rich tropical forest and waterfalls cascade into rocky pools. Nature lover can choose to have a refreshing swim at the waterfalls or go jungle trekking to enjoy the natural flora and fauna of the forest. TAMAN MELATI RECREATIONAL PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TASIK MELATI Situated 8km north of Kangar, Tasik Melati is a charming lake that offers various activities such as boating, trekking, cycling, jogging and picnics. Tasik Melati originated from a freshwater swamp, well-known for a wild plant called kercit by the locals. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understandable then that the locals refer to the lake as Paya Kercit.This shallow and placid lake has more than 150 sandbar islands that are accessible by a small boat. There is a 3km jungle route for visitors to view the flourishing flora and fauna. Visitors can take a relaxing boat ride to these islets or just take a stroll along the network of elevated walkways.

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agro-tourism HERB GARDEN (RIMBA HERBA PERLIS) Spans over 12 hectare, there are over 1000 plants of local and foreign origin are grown semi-wild in this living museum and serves as ethnobotanical museum to educate visitors on the diversity of herbs found in Malaysia. Each plant is accompanied by a well-documented information board. Tongkat ali, kacip Fatimah, cekor, mengkudu, selasih and kayu manis are among the plants species that flourish in the distinct wet and dry seasons in Perlis. Join the guided tour that you will encounter a huge array of fascinating herbs, spices and plants valued for their medical as well as culinary values. Tel: 604-976 5966 SNAKE AND REPTILE FARM In 1981, the Snake and Reptile Farm was established by the Institute for Medical Research to study snakes and to develop anti-venom for snake bites. It showcases more than 200 snakes from 34 local and foreign snake species such as Pythons, cobras and pit vipers as well as crocodiles and monitor lizards. Capture your memory by take a picture with the snakes under the supervision of the handlers. Tel: 604-976 8511 CHUPING SUGARCANE PLANTATION Being a small town in Perlis, Chuping has a view of edgeless sugarcane plantations, covering more than 22,000 hectares of land. Located at the foot hill of Bukit Chuping, The Chuping Sugar Cane Plantation is the largest sugarcane plantation in Malaysia which produces 5,500 metric tonnes of sugarcane per day during harvesting season. The sugarcane factory is open to public for visits and let visitors have a chance to learn more about sugarcane processing and making.

HARUMANIS MANGO PLANTATION Perlis is famous for its own variety of mango, known as Harumanis, literally meaning fragrant (harum) and sweet (manis), can only be grown on the soils of certain parts of Perlis. It is known for its rich, sweet flavour and thick succulent flesh. Its season starts in early April and ends in early June. This delicious fruit can be savored by itself or eaten with glutinous or sticky rice. It is eagerly awaited not only by Malaysians, but countries like Japan and Thailand. Learn about the fruits as you stroll through the plantations, observing the grading and packing processes.

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TAMAN AGRO-LANCONG Located in Kampung Batu 20 on the way to Padang Besar from Kangar, Taman Agro-Lancong is an interesting and refreshing place for children and adults where visitors can feed or learn all about ostriches and experience great activities such as ATV rides and archery. ď&#x2026;&#x2039; TAMAN Agro-Lancong

PULUT MEMPELAM A unique sticky rice eaten with mango (mempelam), sapodilla (ciku) or bananas. During Harumanis harvesting season between April to June, Perlis people mixed glutinous rice with coconut and milk and eat together with the fragrant and sweet mango.

AGRO-TOURISM . HOMESTAY . SPORTS

HOMESTAY KAMPUNG-KAMPUNG FOR HOMESTAY ARE CHARMING VILLAGES THAT SET AMIDST PADDY FIELDS, ROLLING HILLS AND RUSTIC SCENERY. AT HERE, YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THE TRADITIONAL MALAY SETTING VILLAGE LIFESTYLE, WATCH CULTURAL PERFORMANCES, JOIN TRADITIONAL GAMES AND LEARN HOW TO PREPARE TRADITIONAL DELICACIES FROM LOCALS.

HOMESTAY KAMPUNG UJUNG BUKIT Located in Bentong, Ujung Bukit Village is a peaceful village and planting paddy is the main source of income for the friendly villagers. There are activities like cultural performance, traditional delicacies, visiting attractions and paddy planting. Tel: 6012-425 2491

HOMESTAY KAMPUNG PAYA GURING Located in Pauh, Homestay Paya Guring has its uniqueness where most of the homestay houses has fruit orchards and most of the villagers staying here plant paddy and rubber plants. There are activities like cultural performance, traditional delicacies, visiting attractions, paddy planting and fishing. Tel: 6019-548 8519

HOMESTAY FELDA MATA AYER Located north of Perlis, with its location bordering Thailand, the distance from Felda Mata Ayer from Kangar is approximately 38KM and from Padang Besar is 7KM. There are activities like visit to handicraft centre, learning the art of making lemang, traditional cultural performances (nasyid,berendoi,etc) an aerobics session and a tour to a rubber plantation, a fish pond, a bamboo farm, an ostrich farm, a deer farm and a horse farm. Tel: 6019-541 5339/ 604-949 0153

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PUTRA GOLF CLUB Located 10km from Kangar, Putra Golf Club is the only golf course in Perlis which offers quite a challenging experience for golfer with its water hazards, bunkering and occasional ravines. It is a popular 18-hole golfing venue where its natural charms are enhanced by the jungle-clad hills and limestone rock faces that picturesquely line the course. ï&#x2026;&#x2039; Kelab Golf Putra Perlis

WOODBALL A popular sport in Perlis, Woodball depicts features of both modern golf and ancient croquet. It is played with wooden balls, a mallet and a gate. Every year, woodball competitors and enthusiasts from around the world gather here for national and regional level championships. Woodall courses are situated in Kangar and Arau. www.woodball.org

PERLIS EQUESTRIAN CENTRE Sprawling over 10 acres near the Putra Golf Club, the Perlis Equestrian Centre has a stable of horses for riding purposes as well as therapy sessions. The therapy session are held in the morning while riding lessons are conducted in the evenings around 5.00pm to 7.00pm.. This equestrian centre will be turned into the country's biggest equestrian training centre to develop equestrian sports in the state.

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KAYANGAN SQUARE MALL Located in Kangar, Kayangan Square Mall is a popular shopping destination among the locals for its easy access and convenience where you can find almost all the daily necessities you need. WANG KELIAN SUNDAY MARKET Situated about 40km from Kangar, along the Malaysia-Thailand border, Wang Kelian Town is a must for every shopping enthusiast. The busting Wang Kelian Market come alive early in the morning with rows of stalls offering a variety of goods from clothing, kitchenware to gifts, fresh fruit and lots of food. The journey to Wang Kelian entails a scenic drive along an undulating route, fringed by hilly terrain and pleasant countryside vistas.

PADANG BESAR is a bustling border town and a major stopover along the rail route between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. The extended railway station is manned by Malaysian officials at one end and their Thai counterparts at the other. The town is bargain hunter’s paradise which consists several dutyfree shops and a variety of produce, souvenirs, and artefacts that rich with cultural legacy of the state. •

EMAS KERAJANG DUTY-FREE COMPLEX Located at the northern border of Malaysia, Emas Kerajang Duty-free Complex is one of the most popular shopping spots for locals and visitors from around the region. The complex offers a wide range of duty-free items such as chocolates, perfumes, fashion apparels, luggage, electrical items and household goods.

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PADANG BESAR ARCADE The twostorey Padang Besar Arcade is a bargain hunter’s paradise where a myriad of stalls and shops offers products ranging from food and clothing to handicraft as well as household items. Miscellaneous shop and open-air flea markets add to the air of excitement and gaiety here, offering a wide selection of foodstuff and products.

Accessibility GETTING HERE • By Air -Visitors have to take a flight into Alor Setar, Sultan Abdul Halim Airport and then take a 45 minute drive to Kangar as there is no airport in Perlis. • By Road - Driving to Perlis is convenient as it is accessible via the North-South Expressway from south to Bukit Kayu Hitam. • By Train - Both the Malaysian and Thai rail companies serve two station in Perlis, namely Arau and Padang Besar. • By Sea - For visitors arriving by sea, Kuala Perlis is the main jumping off point and ferry boats provide scheduled crossings between Kuala Perlis, Perlis and the town of Kuah in Langkawi, Kedah which the journey takes about an hour.

GETTING AROUND The Kangar Bus Station at Jalan Bukit Lagi offers regular shuttle services to towns like Padang Besar, Arau, Kuala Perlis, Pauh, Jitra and Kaki Bukit. Taxis are another convenient way to get around the state.

MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE Tuanku Fauziah General Hospital

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Immigration Department Malaysia Royal Customs Department Polis Contingent Headquarters Arau Police Headquaters Kangar Police Headquaters Padang Besar Police Headquarters

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Bukit Kayu Hitam

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Changlun • Zahir Mosque • Pekan Rabu • Balai Besar • Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad’s Birth Place

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Alor Setar Tower

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• Paddy Museum • Gunung Keriang • National Science Centre

Pulau Payar Pulau Payar Marine Park

Kepala Batas Sultan Abdul Halim Airport

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POKOK SENA

Kuala Kedah

Ulu Muda Eco Park

PENDANG

GUAR CHEMPEDAK YAN BESAR

Ulu Legong Hot Springs

Gunung Jerai SIK

Merbok Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum Pantai Merdeka

Sungai Merbok Mangrove Forest Reserve

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BALING

Bukit Hijau Recreational Forest

KULIM • Sungai Sedim White-water Rafting • Tree Top Walk

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Ricofe Bowl Malaysia Kedah is the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main rice producer and boasting a history that dates back to the 5th century. Blessed with unique natural beauty from mountains, rivers, rainforests, paddy fields to islands of ancient myths and legends as well as rich traditions in arts, literature, music, religion and politics, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much waiting you to be discovered in Kedah.

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heritagetour BUJANG VALLEY ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Located at the top of Bukit Batu Pahat, the Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum is the only museum in Malaysia which exhibits archaeological collections that serves as evidence of the international trade and development of the Hindu Buddha religion in South-East Asia from the 3rd to 12th century. It is the richest archaeological site in Malaysia which showcases about one thousand artefacts that were recovered from the buried civilisation. More than 20 candis or ancient temples have been unearthed in the area.

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Kedah Royal Museum

PADDY MUSEUM Located at the foothill of Gunung Keriang, the Paddy Museum features the rice cultivation process, displays different varieties of rice and showcases equipment and tools used in rice cultivation from the olden days until recent times and in various countries. It showcases the history, people, culture and significance of paddy farming in Kedah, which suitable and being used for research and further development of paddy in the country. The top floor of the museum features a revolving platform where visitors can sit back and enjoy a 360 degree wall mural and diorama depicting life in a rice farming village. ď&#x2026;&#x2039; Paddy Museum Kedah KEDAH STATE MUSEUM Built in 1936, Kedah State Museum showcases a large collection of Kedah's historical, culture and royal heritages. Its three floors exhibit a collection of artefacts and manuscripts, fine paintings and a wide range of historical relics including antique weaponry, jewelry, costumes, furnitures, artefactas from the Bujang Valley archeological excavations and an ornate gold tree (bunga emas) which was offered as a tribute to the King of Siam during ancient times.

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KEDAH ROYAL MUSEUM This yellow painted building was a former palace and declared as Kedah Royal Museum in 1983. One of the oldest Royal Museum in the country, Kedah Royal Museum displays the history, story and regalia of the royal family, including our first Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman, who was also the prince of Kedah royal family.

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HERITAGE TOUR

KEDAH STATE ART GALLERY One of the earliest modern with strong Colonial influences buildings in Alor Setar, Kedah State Art Gallery has five sections housing antiques, relics and art pieces by renowned Malaysia artists. Built in 1912, the building served as the High Court before it was converted into the Head Office of several government departments. It was made the State Art Gallery in 1983. SULTAN ABDUL HALIM MU’ADZAM SHAH GALLERY Officially opened in 2007, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Gallery displays a vast collection of exhibits including charts of the royal lineage as well as photographs, personal effects and memorabilia of the King and other members of the royal family. The gallery housed in a historical building that used to serve as Alor Setar High Court. TUN DR. MAHATHIR MOHAMAD’S BIRTHPLACE A traditional wooden house with the roof made of attap wood was the birthplace and early home of Tun Dr. Mahatir Mohamad, Malaysia’s fourth Prime Minister. The complex consists of two exhibitions halls, an auditorium, an office and a souvenir shop. Memorabilia relating to the life and times of Tun Dr. Mahatir Mohamad are displayed in the interior and the exterior of the house to provide visitors a deep insight into his persona.

HOUSE OF MERDEKA (RUMAH MERDEKA) The House of Merdeka used to be the residence of the first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, also known as Bapa Kemerdekaan, and his private retreat whenever he returned to Kedah. Equipped with audio visual aids, the house exhibits the original furniture, photographs, personal effects and souvenirs of the beloved statesman. Rumah Merdeka has the distinction of being the venue where many notable incidents and activities took place. RUMAH TOK SU AND RUMAH SERI BANAI @ MALAY HERITAGE VILLAGE Nestled in a scenic garden, Rumah Tok Su and Rumah Seri Banai are samples of Kedah’s traditional Malay house. These houses used to be privately owned homes that were restored and relocated. The 100 years old Rumah Tok Su is supported by 34 pillars and comprises six main halls, was relocated from Bandar Baharu. On the other hand, Rumah Seri Banai is a sample of Rumah Kedah with elongated roof was relocated from Kampung Banai.

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ALOR SETAR

THE CAPITAL OF KEDAH, ALOR SETAR STILL RETAINS ITS OLD WORLD CHARMS AND MOST OF THE PLACES OF INTEREST ARE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE. LET’S HEAD TO ALOR SETAR TOWER TO GET A CLEAR BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THE BRILLIANT BLEND OF ALOR SETAR’S CITY AND KEDAH’S CHARM OR TAKE A HERITAGE TRAIL TO DISCOVER ITS ROYAL LEGACY AND UNIQUE CITY ATTRACTIONS.

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ALOR SETAR TOWER The second tallest telecommunications tower in Malaysia, Alor Setar Tower standing majestically at 165.5m with an observation deck and a revolving restaurant that offers scenic views of Alor Setar’s city. From far, the tower’s design resembles a huge bunch of paddy stalks that are tied together reflecting Kedah’s status as Malaysia’s main rice producer. www.menaraalorstar.com.my

BIG CLOCK BUILDING Built in 1912, the Big Clock Building had an important function which is to announce the prayer time. The construction of this Big Clock has connection with the Zahir Mosque in its role and function. In the past, this clock tower will chime at every prayer time, followed by the beating of the gongs at the nearby Balai Nobat. Then, the muezzin at Zahir Mosque would begin the azan, or the Muslim call to prayer.

BALAI NOBAT A striking three-tiered octagonal tower topped by an onion-shaped dome, Balai Nobat is a repository of instruments that belong to the Royal Orchestra. The nine piece ensemble includes serunai (flute), nafiri (a long trumpet), gendang (drum) and gong. The instruments are played only on royal ceremonial occasions such as inaugurations and royal weddings. It isn’t open to the public but visitors can view it from outside.

BALAI BESAR Built in 1898, Balai Besar translates to Grand Audience Hall. This wooden pavilion was originally erected in 1735 by His Royal Highness Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Adilin Muazzam Shah, the 19th Sultan of Kedah. In 1904, during the reign of Sultan Abdul Halim Shah, the hall was restored for the wedding ceremonies of five princes and princess as it was destroyed after attacks by Bugis and Siam. Balai Besar was also used for installation ceremonies and conferences.

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CITY TOUR : PLACES OF WORSHIP . FUN TRIP

PLACES OF WORSHIP

ZAHIR MOSQUE One of the grandest and oldest mosques in Malaysia, Zahir mosque was built on the gravesite of the state’s warriors who had fallen during a battle with Siamese intruders in 1821. The mosque’s five striking black domes where a huge dome surrounded by four smaller domes symbolizing the five pillars of Islam. Zahir Mosque is regularly voted as one of the top ten most beautiful mosques in the world. AL-GHUFRAN MOSQUE Located along Jalan Pegawai, Al-Ghufran Mosque’s design was inspired by Middle Eastern mosques where its central dome is decorated with exquisite floral Arabesque motifs and surrounded by four smaller domes at each corner. AL-BUKHARY MOSQUE The beautiful design of Al-Bukhary Mosque on its exterior and interior was inspired by Islamic architecture from Turkey and Iran. The mosque has seven top-shaped blue domes with the main one featuring intricate Arabesque motifs and the fivelayered main archway represents the five pillars of Islam. Within its beautiful compound, there is a stunning reflecting pool featuring Arabesque motifs before its main entrance. WAT NIKRODHARAM TEMPLE Built in 1968, the Wat Nikrodharam Temple has two gates with beautiful carvings which portray an extraordinary "flamboyant" shapes that make the temple a shining look. The design of the temple was inspired by a combination of Thai and Chinese architectural styles. The magnificent Wat Nikrodharam Temple is honoured as being the primary Buddhist house of worship in Alor Setar, hosting the city's most auspicious day on Wesak celebration.

FUN TRIP NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTRE National Science Centre Northern Region Branch (PSNCWU) has a range of interactive displays that encourage children to explore the world of science and improve their knowledge of science and technology. Exhibition galleries include Science Mall, Fascinating Tunnel, Islam and Science Corner as well as an education park named Oryza Education Park. www.psn.gov.my LADANG MADU KELULUT ORI It is a bee farm with an attached shop to sell various honey products which contain high nutrition value. The farm’s owner put in extra efforts by decorating the surroundings, making it an ideal place to shoot nice photos with your love ones. You will fall in love with all the nice decorative items in the farm and it might take you hours just to take photos. It is a perfect place for a short getaway as well as an educational trip to you and your family. Have fun!  Ladang Madu Kelulut Ori DUKUN JAYA 银蜂园

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Gunung Jerai

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Tree Top Walk

GUNUNG JERAI Gunung Jerai is Kedah’s oldest hill resort and recreational park. Standing at 1,200m above sea level, this legendary mountain and its surroundings are surrounded by lush greenery which ideal for naturebased activities such as hiking, camping and mountain biking. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the sea and nearby islands. On the way to the peak, pay a visit to the Forestry Museum that houses a myriad of plant samples. GUNUNG KERIANG An elephant shaped limestone formation, Gunung Keriang is a favourite spot for caving, hiking and jungle trekking. It offers a spectacular view of the rustic countryside and sprawling paddy plantations. The limestone hill contains about 10 different types of rocks including crystal formations. Gunung Keriang Recreational Park provides walking trails with concrete railings and gazebos.

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SUNGAI SEDIM TREE TOP WALK One of longest tree top walks in the world, Tree Top Walk Sungai Sedim with a length of 925m and a height of 26m up above the forest floor takes visitors an exhilarating adventure through a lush rainforest canopy. The walkway is built with galvanised steel and equipped with railings. Tree Top Walk offers a number of amazing outdoor activities to adventurers. www.treetopwalk.com.my SUNGAI SEDIM WHITEWATER RAFTING Sungai Sedim speeds down numerous rapids making it a great river for white water activities such as white water rafting, tubing and kayaking.  Sungai Sedim Water Rafting (Rapid Fire Adventure)

ULU MUDA ECO PARK A hidden gem for nature lovers, the remote 120,000-hectare Ulu Muda Eco Park is known as a sanctuary for endangered and rare wildlife. It is home to 109 species of mammals, 54 species of reptiles, 33 species of fish and 200 species of bird. Explore jungle trails, rivers, limestone hills, caves and saltlicks while you enjoy boat rides and observe wildlife in Ulu Muda. The entry point to the park is from Gubir Jetty. ULU LEGONG HOT SPRING Located 22km from Baling, the Ulu Legong Hot Spring Recreational Centre is a popular spot for visitors to enjoy a therapeutic soak in its hot mineral waters. It consists of five pools with temperature ranging from 30ºC to 60ºC for visitors to immerse in its therapeutic benefits. It is the only hot springs in Malaysia to operate around the clock with 24-hour cafeteria.

ECO-TOURISM : ISLAND HOPPING

ISLAND HOPPING Nestled between Penang and Langkawi within the Yan district of Kedah, three secluded islands namely Bidan, Song Song and Telur Islands with white sand beaches and flanked by clear emerald coloured water await nature lovers. Commenced on 1st February 2017, a new “Island Hopping” package starting from the Semeling Jetty to three islands in Yan is expected to add value to tourism activities in the Kuala Muda district. Through the “Island Hopping” package, visitors can tour nearby islands such as Bidan Island, Telor Island and Songsong Island in catamaran boats. www.mpspk.gov.my I) BIDAN ISLAND Bidan island was a holiday spot for the Australian Defense force personnel and their families back in the 70s and 80s. This island is traditionally used by fishermen as a layover and shelter on long trips out at sea but there is a small eco-tourism group that offer accommodation with very basic amenities.

II) SONG SONG ISLAND Song Song Island has some of the best coral systems among the three islands and it’s hard to believe as the Royal Australian Air Force used it as a missile testing ground in the 50s. The marine eco-system in this island is healthy and coming back to abundance.

III) TELUR ISLAND A relatively rocky outcrop with a burst of tropical forest and a short stretch of sandy white beach, Telur Island is the smallest of the three islands. Visitors able to see larger clusters of soft corals compared to the other two islands.

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SUNGAI MERBOK MANGROVE FOREST RESERVE Covering an area of 4,114 hectares, the Sungai Merbok mangrove forest reserve contains 42 of the 60 species of the world's mangrove, and also the "Eye of the Crocodile" species that was found only in four mangrove areas in the world. Take a river cruise along the Merbok River and discover its winding mangrove reveries along with its diverse wildlife. It is also a hotspot for bird watching as more than 80 species of birds populate the area. Boats can be chartered from Semiling Jetty.

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A CLUSTER OF 99 GLORIOUS ISLANDS, LANGKAWI ISLAND BOASTS ITS NATURAL BEAUTY WITH EMERALD WATERS AND STRETCHES OF WHITE SANDY BEACHES AS WELL AS ITS MAJESTIC AND SPECTACULAR CULTURAL HERITAGE. KUAH IS THE ISLAND’S MAIN ENTRY POINT AND ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE, DOTTED WITH MANY SIGHTSEEING SPOTS. DISCOVER THE ISLAND OF LEGENDS, LANGKAWI.

EAGLE SQUARE Eagle Square or locally known as Dataran Lang is the landmark of Langkawi. Perched 12 meters above the star shaped concrete deck overlooking the Kuah Jetty, the giant statue of a reddish brown eagle is always a welcoming icon for every visitors coming into Langkawi. According to old folklore, Langkawi get its name from two Malay words which is “Lang” or “Helang” means eagle and “Kawi” means reddish brown.

Tanjung Rhu Beach Datai Island

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Crocodile Adventureland Langkawi

Seven Wells Waterfall

Kok Beach

Oriental Village

Burau Island

Galeria Perdana

Bohor

Sungai Kilim

Buffalo Park Mount Raya

Padang Matsirat

Ulu Melaka Telaga Harbour Park

Kisap

Kota Mahsuri Langkawi International Airport

KUAH Eagle Square

Kedawang

Laman Padi Rebak Besar Island

Cenang Beach Underwater World Langkawi Tengah Beach

STRAITS OF MALACCA Beras Basah Island

Tuba Island

Dayang Bunting Island Singa Besar Island

SKYCAB Take one of the steepest cable car ride in the world up to Langkawi's second highest peak, Mount Matchincang at 709m above sea level is truly an experience not to be missed. Throughout the 20-minute ride, you will hover over jungle and climb over 550 million years old rock as well as catch a sight of the flora and fauna that surrounds the area. Reaching the Top Station, you will be welcomed by a spectacular observatory deck-The Sky Bridge, the longest free span and curved bridge in the world. Panorama Langkawi SkyCab offers a variety of attractions and activities that you may find fun, relaxing, engaging, nature alike, extreme and captivating. www.panoramalangkawi.com MAHSURI’S TOMB Mahsuri’s Tomb or Makam Mahsuri is the final resting place of a beautiful maiden. According to legend, she was accused of adultery and executed by stabbing. Mahsuri’s white blood flowed from the wound signifying her innocence and she cursed Langkawi with seven generations of bad luck with her last breath. Mahsuri’s Tomb was converted into a historical site, includes Mahsuri’s shrine, a fenced-in white slab of marble that stands alone in a shady garden, a renovated traditional Malay house, a theatre and a diorama museum. kotamahsuri.com

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agro-tourism BUFFALO PARK Nestled within the panoramic view of the majestic Gunung Raya and Gunung Machingchang, the Buffalo Park is an ideal place for visitors to enjoy and learn about buffaloes and how the milk is used to make milk based products such as cheese, yogurt, ice creams and different types of flavored milk. This is the perfect place to savour fresh Mozzarella as the cheese is produced right here from fresh buffalo milk.

LAMAN PADI Located at Cenang beach, Laman Padi means rice field, was established in June 1999. This vast open complex comprises of number of rice fields, herb gardens and galleries or museums where the process and evolution of rice cultivation and harvesting in Langkawi is exhibited.

1. Buffalo Park 2. Laman Padi 3. Langkawi Wildlife Park 4. Crocodile Adventureland

LANGKAWI WILDLIFE PARK Langkawi Wildlife Park features 4 themed section each with its own theme and unique animals, which also including a humongous walk in aviary with over 20 species of birds roaming freely in it. Enjoy the fascinating world of birds and nature as well as a special services from their internal guide as you stroll through the tropical gardens. www.langkawiwildlifepark.com.my

CROCODILE ADVENTURELAND Situated in Datai Bay, the Crocodile Adventureland, also known as Taman Buaya Langkawi, spreads across 20 acres and houses one of the largest number of crocodile and alligator species gathered together in the world, from newborns to even world record holders in sheer size. The park offers an adventurous journey into the fascinating world of crocodiles. www.porosus.com/croc

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nature LAGENDA LANGKAWI PARK Located next to the Kuah Jetty, Lagenda Langkawi Park in a beautifully landscaped folklore-themed park. This open air ‘garden museum’ faces the Kuah Waterfront, where tourists can get a beautiful wide-angle view of the Kuah Harbour with the famous Eagle Square in the background. The 50-hectare compound houses a collection of colourful statues, stone carvings and cultural displays depicting the mythical tales of Langkawi.

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KILIM GEOFOREST PARK Experience the wonders of nature at Langkawi’s coastal mangrove forest, Kilim Geoforest Park. Stopping at the jetty, you can then walk along a wooden platform through a mangrove swamp while admiring the natural beauty of the overhanging Bogak tree, tree crabs, macaques and unique limestone formations. The path leads you directly to a bat-filled cave. You can also explore the forest reserve via boat and learn all about its ecology, medicinal plants and migratory birds. Please call 604-959 2323 for reservation. AYER HANGAT VILLAGE The modern Ayer Hangat Village has an 18m tall handcrafted stone mural and a three-tier hot spring fountain. The complex depicting the legend of the Earthshattering quarrel that erupted during the wedding feast of two giants and resulted in the spilling of hot water, which created the hot springs. Dip in and rejuvenate your tired feet here.

1. Lagenda Langkawi Park 2. Temurun Waterfall 3. Ayer Hangat Village

SEVEN WELLS WATERFALLS Seven Wells Waterfalls, locally known as Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls, its name refers to a collection of 7 intertwined natural pools fed by 7 different waterfalls. Locals believe that the waterfalls are home to fairies and this mystery and beautiful destination is painted by lavish flora and fauna. TEMURUN WATERFALL The tallest waterfall in Langkawi, Temurun Waterfall is a three tier waterfall and the cumulative drop of the falls is about 200 meters. The water stream flows down the northern slope of Mount Mat Cincang. The over 500 million years old rocks here comprises mainly of sandstone and shale.

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THE LANGKAWI ISLAND’S WHITE SANDY BEACHES, GENTLE BREEZE AND AZURE SEAS ARE AMONG THE BEST IN MALAYSIA, FROM SERENE SANDY BAYS TO SWEEPING COASTLINES. THIS IS THE PLACE WHERE ONE CAN ENJOY AN ARRAY OF EXCITING WATER SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND ADULTS OF EVERY AGE.

CENANG BEACH About 18.4 km from Kuah, Cenang Beach is the liveliest stretch on the island, with restaurants and bars offering a range of local, western and fusion cuisine to those who prefer a more lively pace of beach life.

II. KOK BEACH Kok Beach stretches 24.8 km away from Kuah boasts white sand and swaying palms, ideal for lazing about while you view the yachts and sailboats drifting gently against the azure backdrop of the Andaman Sea. This beach was the Summer Palace location of the movie “Anna and the King”. III. DATAI BEACH Characterized by rocks at both ends of the beach and dense forest in the background, Datai Beach slopes gently into clear blue waters. Facing the beach directly is the delightful little island of Pulau Anak Datai.

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PULAU PAYAR MARINE PARK The Pulau Payar Marine Park comprising four islands where the largest is Pulau Payar and three smaller islands, namely Pulau Kaca, Pulau Lembu and Pulau Segantang. These islands make up Malaysia’s oldest Marine Park sanctuary that strictly regulated by the Fisheries Department of Kedah to maintain their pristine condition. Famous for its varied and colourful marine life, the marine park offers a popular site for snorkelling and diving. Just off the beach, one can indulge in the thrilling experience of seeing baby sharks and more. Visitors have to obtain permission from the authorities before venturing into the waters or can join a tour group. DAYANG BUNTING LAKE Also known as the Lake of the Pregnant Maiden, Dayang Bunting Lake is a must-stop for an island-hopping excursion around Langkawi. Today, some believe that barren women who bathe in this lake will be endowed with a child. The lake is ideal for those who relish swimming in cold waters, picnicking, water biking, canoeing or just basking in the lushness of its surrounding beauty.

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LOCAL CUISINE RICE DELIGHTS Known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rice Bowl of Malaysiaâ&#x20AC;?, Kedah offers several distinctive rice delights. i) Nasi Ulam is a rice dish mixed with various fresh raw vegetables and rare spices such as ginger flower, dried shrimp, chili, cucumber, fruit julienne and toasted grated coconut (kerisik). Nasi Ulam can be eaten like that alone or paired with meat or other dishes. . ii) Pulut is glutinous rice which is taken with fruit such as mango, durian and even bananas. Other variations of glutinous rice can be found here are Pulut Sambal, Pulut Inti and Tapai Pulut.

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LAKSA KUALA KEDAH is a dish which consists of thick rice noodles or rice vermicelli and is eaten with fish gravy, cucumber slices and onions. It exudes the rich fish broth with spices and is slightly spicy and sweet. PEKASAM is a preserved salted fish, which is fermenting fish mixed with salt, tamarind, brown sugar and roasted rice. Fried pekasam can be served with fresh chili and eaten with rice. Dodol

GULAI NANGKA Literally means jackfruit curry. It is made of preferably unripe jackfruit cook in yellowish curry gravy. The dish is best served hot with rice, ulam, sayur keladi and pekasam. Laksa Kuala Kedah

DESSERT i) Baulu is a traditional Malaysian snack that made from wheat flour, eggs, sugar, and baking powder. ii) Dodol is a is sticky, thick and sweet snack that made from coconut milk, cane sugar and rice flour and is sticky, thick and sweet. iii) Kuih Karas is a crispy and sweet kuih that resembles fried vermicelli.

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iv) Serabai is a rice flour pancake laced with thin syrup made of coconut milk and sweetened with palm sugar.

LOCAL CUISINE . SHOPPING

SHOPPING KEDAH IS A FAVOURITE DESTINATION AMONG SHOPPERS AS IT HAS SEVERAL DUTY FREE SHOPPING ZONES. IN TOWN SUCH AS ALOR SETAR, KULIM AND SUNGAI PETANI HAS NUMEROUS SHOPPING MALLS OFFER THE BEST BRANDS AND LABELS. FOR A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, TRY SHOPPING AT LOCAL BAZAARS SUCH AS PEKAN RABU.

Mall AMAN CENTRAL MALL The largest and hottest lifestyle destination in Kedah, Aman Central offers exciting shopping and dining experiences to visitors with approximately 330 retail lots, 10-screen cinema, 30-lane bowling alley, eateries and services which spread over 6 levels. Aman Central is an iconic shopping mall where shoppers will enjoy and retailers will flourish. www.amancentral.com.my Bazaar PEKAN RABU literally means “Wednesday Market” in Malay, as it used to operate once a week on Wednesdays. Now open daily, this busting bazaar has expanded into a multi- storey arcade with about 350 stalls selling a wide range of traditional delicacies, handicraft products and apparel.

CUSTOMS There were 56 duty-free shops in Langkawi. Customs will limit the sale of the quantity of cigarettes and liquor to a customer at approved duty-free shops only. Under the new ruling effective 1st Nov 2016, each local customer is limited to purchase only three cartons of cigarettes, five litres of liquor and three crates of beers per month where tourists would only be allowed to purchase two cartons of cigarettes. The total amount spent on duty-free item(s) must not exceed RM500 for tax exemption reasons. To enjoy the duty-free alcohol and cigarettes in Langkawi, you would need to stay on the island for at least 2 days (48 hours). Please retain your ferry or flight tickets and hotel receipts as proof of arrival the next time you decide to go on a duty-free shopping spree.

Duty-Free Shopping Zones BUKIT KAYU HITAM Located on the border of Malaysia and Thailand, Bukit Kayu Hitam is famous for its duty-free plaza that is crowded by shoppers and visitors looking for a good bargain. Bukit Kayu Hitam also the main entry point to Thailand on the West Coast of Penisular Malaysia. LANGKAWI ISLAND Granted the status of duty free shopping zone in 1987, Langkawi Islands offers a variety of non-dutiable items such as chocolates, cameras, watches, pens, cosmetic products, electrical goods, kitchenware, wine and liquor. LANGKAWI CRAFT COMPLEX Locally known as Kompleks Kraf, Langkawi Craft Complex showcases and sells exquisite handicraft and artwork from Malaysian craftsmen and artists. In the sales gallery, you will find different kinds of apparel, clothing, local fabrics, accessories, forestbased products, ceramics to metal artefacts, home furnishing products, utensils and lot more for you to bring back as souvenirs. Be inspired by handmade creations. www.kraftangan.gov.my

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THERE ARE A NUMBER OF GOLF RESORTS IN KEDAH THAT OFFER COMPREHENSIVE FACILITIES SUCH AS ACCOMMODATION, CLUBHOUSE AND GYMNASIUM. FAMILIES CAN LOOK FORWARD TO MANY FUN-FILLED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS HORSE RIDES, INDOOR GAMES AND OTHERS.

Gunung Raya Golf Resort (18-hole) Tel: 604-966 8148 www.golfgr.com.my Harvard Golf & Country Club (18-hole) Tel: 604-458 6887 www.simedarbyproperty.com Kulim Golf & Country Resort (27-hole) Tel: 604-403 2828 www.kulimgolf.com.my

99 East Golf Club (18-hole) Tel: 604-955 1153 www.99east.com Black Forest Golf and Country Club (18-hole) Tel: 604-922 2822 www.blackforest.com.my

Royal Kedah Golf Club (9-hole) Tel: 604-731 9405  Royal Kedah Club

Cinta Sayang Golf & Country Resort (18-hole) Tel: 604-441 4666 www.cintasayangresort.com

The Els Club Teluk Datai (18-hole) Tel: 604-959 2700 www.elsclubmalaysia.com

Darulaman Golf & Country Club (18-hole) Tel: 604-917 0001 www.darulamangolf.bdb.com.my

Universiti Utara Malaysia Golf Club (9-hole) Tel: 604-700 5928 www.uum.edu.my

AIRPORT

Langkawi International Airport Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, Kedah

MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE Hospital Baling Hospital Jitra Hospital Kuala Nerang Hospital Kulim Hospital Langkawi Hospital Sik Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah

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Permaipura Golf & Country Club (18-hole) Tel: 604-459 4000 www.gentingplantations.com

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Hospital Yan Kedah Medical Centre Metro Specialist Hospital Pantai Hospital Sungai Petani Putra Medical Centre

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Immigration Department Malaysia Royal Customs Department Polis Contingent Headquarters Baling Police Headquarters Kota Setar Police Headquarters Kubang Pusu Police Headquarters

Accessibility GETTING HERE • By Air - Take a flight to Sultan Abdul Halim (Alor Setar) or Langkawi International Airport (Langkawi) from Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore. • By Road - Alor Setar is easily accessible by road as it is connected to other states in Malaysia via the North-South Expressway. Bukit Kayu Hitam is the entry point for visitors who are driving in from Thailand. The Senandung Langkawi express train or electric train service (ETS) stops at major towns in Kedah such as Sungai Petani, Gurun or Alor Setar. • By Water - Regular fast boat (ferry) services are available from Kuala Kedah, Kuala Perlis and Penang to Langkawi Island. Visitors from Thailand can sail into Langkawi from Satun.

GETTING AROUND Buses and taxis are easily available in Alor Setar and Sungai Petani. Alor Setar’s main bus terminal in Shahab Perdana. Getting around Langkawi is fairly easy as there are cars and motorbikes for rent.

604-465 5333 604-730 8878 604-423 8888 604-442 8888 604-734 2888

Kulim Police Headquarters Langkawi Police Headquarters Sik Police Headquarters Yan Police Headquarters

TOURISM ENQUIRIES

604-733 3302 604-775 1212 604-774 1222 604-470 1222 604-732 1222 604-917 2222

Alor Setar Tourist Information Centre Bukit Kayu Hitam Tourist Information Centre Langkawi Tourist Information Centre Kedah State Economic Planning Unit Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) Ministry of Tourism and Culture Tourism Malaysia Kedah

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MELAKA

• Melaka Zoo & Night Safari • Melaka Bird Park • Melaka Wonderland Theme Park & Resort • Melaka Butterfly Farm & Reptile Sanctuary • Melaka Crocodile Park • Melaka Planetarium Adventure Science Centre • Mini Malaysia & Asean Cultural Park

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JASIN Jasin Natural Mineral Hot Springs

MELAKA CITY Ayer Molek

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The Historic State Strategically located along the Straits of Malacca, Melaka was once the epicenter of an important trading empire which attracted thousands of traders from all over the world. Remnants of its long and illustrious past under the successive rule of the portugese, Dutch and British are well preserved and contributed to Melaka being a place rich in heritage buildings, ancient landmarks, culture and local cuisine, earning it the prestigious title of UNESCO World Heritage City in 2008.

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The Straits Hotel and Suites strategically located in the heart of Historical City of Malacca and UNESCO World Heritage site. You will find cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historical buildings, shopping malls, entertainments districts by walking distance. This 23 floors hotel offers 352 well-furnished guest rooms features contemporary design facilities to meet business and leisure travellers' needs. Facilities include 2 meetings rooms, 1 ballroom, 1 all day dining restaurant and 1 rooftop bar restaurant which can be tailored to your needs. Other facilities include free parking, rooftop swimming pool, gym and sauna. OUR ROOMS & SUITES This modern architectural hotel has 4 types of room which are Deluxe Twin, Deluxe King, Straits Suites and Premier Suites all are fitted with glass casement which allows warm sunlight shine through window and enjoy city and straits view. Rooms are equipped with standard amenities include air conditioning, 40 inches LCD TV, In-room safe, high speed WIFI access, telephone and guests could indulgent with rain shower and bath tub shower to rinse away tiredness. Our well-appointed suites rooms adjoining a spacious living hall and dining area. DINING Savours variety of delicacies in our restaurants. Amalaka is premiere restaurant incorporated contemporary yet exquisite interior design while Pizzaria located at roof top is a good place for drinks and chit-chatting with friends while overlooking Melaka most remarkable view. Both restaurants offering array of cuisine from Asian to Western. The Straits Hotel and Suites seeks to cater to sensibilities of our guests by providing comfort living for both business and leisure travellers. It is a perfect place to stay in Melaka.

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TAMING SARI TOWER The only rotating tower in Malaysia, Taming Sari Tower stands at a height of 80m and revolves 360 degrees gives visitors a 5km breathtaking panoramic view of Melaka including St Paul’s Hill, Dataran Pahlawan, Pulau Besar and the Straits of Malacca. The tower got its name from “Sari Keris”, the mythical weapon belonging to the legendary warrior Hang Tuah. menaratamingsari.com

MELAKA DUCK TOURS Melaka Duck Tour allows tourists to experience and view what Melaka has to offer on land and sea by touring the city with the amphibious vehicle. The amphibious truck was developed by the United States during World War 2 for transporting goods and troops over land and water and for use approaching and crossing breaches in amphibious attacks. The duck boat trip can accommodate up to 33 passengers and the trip takes about 45 minutes. www.melakaducktours.com.my

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MELAKA ALIVE Boasting a new concept in historical rich Melaka, Melaka Alive with its 5D Private adventure provides a different experience to the visitors as it combines elements of theatre and adventure using sophisticated technology. Visitors can expect to immerse themselves into the world of seafarer and experience surviving through 6 different challenges to provide themselves as fearless men and women who ruled the sea. www.melakaalive.com.my

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MELAKA THOUSAND TALES OF ADVENTURES Established in 2016, Melaka Thousand Tales of Adventures provides a unique entertainment to visitors by combining the latest interactive 7D cinema technology with themed escape challenges and break-the-code puzzles. This simulated indoor adventure traces the enchanting and perilous voyage of Sinbad and offers a fun and exciting adventure for the whole family. melaka1001.com.my MELAKA FUN LAND Melaka Fun Land is a family and youth centre which offers multitouch Live Sketch Book for kids and Mirror Escape or Excavator to challenge the teenagers and adults. The centre consists of an array of activities such as Interactive Aquarium, Interactive Zoo, 3D Art Museum, Haunted Mirror Maze, Treasure Hunt and Kids Excavator. Come and experience the Haunted Mirror Maze and meet scary ghosts or show your creativity with the interactive arts!  Melaka Funland

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UPSIDE DOWN HOUSE MELAKA Upside Down House Gallery is a fun place where all the furniture and decors are placed upside down. This house is divided into 5 sections; namely, living room, kitchen, children’s room, master bedroom and bathroom. You need to think out of the box so only you can let your creativity go wild! Come and experience it with your friends or family!  Upside Down House Melaka

VILLA SENTOSA @ KAMPUNG MORTEN Villa Sentosa is one of the must visit traditional house in Kampung Morten, which is a beautiful Malay Village in the heart of historical town. Built in 1920 by Tuan Haji Hashim, the house has been converted into a private museum for visitors and houses essentials and collectibles of its owners. PORTUGUESE SETTLEMENT Also known as Mini Libson, the Portugese Settlement is the culmination of colourful and splendid Portuguese culture during festivals and celebrations. The square is famous for its restaurant, where spicy seafood dishes are served and its cultural performances, which the dances dresses in the traditional costumes.

MAMEE JONKER HOUSE Located at Jonker Street, MAMEE Jonker House is Mamee’s very first concept store after 40 over years of food manufacturing. Do you know how Mamee Monster snack are made? Let’s visit Lil Monster Kitchen to discover Lil Monster Secret in their 90 minutes workshop sessions which only available on Saturdays and Sundays at 11am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Prior booking is required. Be amazed by the exclusive selections of Mamee Monster Merchandise as well as goodie bags. Come and explore the mystery of MAMEE!!! www.mameejonkerhouse.com TIME MACHINE GALLERY Time Machine Gallery combines modern technology infused with olden day’s charm to produce an innovative experience for visitors alike. The gallery offers four main attractive themes for visitors to explore which includes realistic 3D artworks, upside down house, green screen for an enchanted journey to different parts of the world and fun family oriented games.  Time Machine Malacca MELAKA TROPICAL FRUIT FARM Spanning over 173 acres of land in Sungai Udang, Melaka Tropical Farm offers a huge variety of fresh tropical fruits including durian, rambutan and mangosteen. The farm also provides sport and recreational facilities such as cycling, kayaking and fishing and a mini zoo for family visits. melakatropical.com

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YOUR VISIT TO MELAKA IS INCOMPLETE IF YOU DO NOT CRUISE THE MELAKA RIVER @SUNGAI MELAKA VISITING Historic City of Melaka is not complete without taking 45 minutes to cruise down the historic 9km long Melaka River or popularly known as ‘Sungai Melaka’ via Melaka River Cruise. Like a fairy tale. It started with Parameswara, a young prince, who was on the run from his own kingdom. He was mesmerized by the bravery of the white deer, which outsmart his dogs. He decided to establish his new empire here. He named it before Melaka Tree, which grew mainly by the banks of Melaka River. Since then Melaka City grew along Melaka River. Years passed, Melaka had several changed skins and Melaka River still played integral part in formation of Melaka. Only its role had changed. Melaka River is no longer a prime transportation for one to travel from a village to another. It is now playing a much bigger and vital role in Melaka formation with its new tourism iconic – Melaka River Cruise. The cruise will take you to Dutch ancient buildings, old shop houses, Malay village, China Town, places of worship, museums, riverside cafes and many more sites that can only be treasured and cherished when you experience it personally. There are also a lot of good graffiti art and mural painting on the buildings which adds to the fascinating atmosphere.

Melaka River Cruise operates at night as well during the day. The experience is considerably different. The day cruise allows tourists to appreciate the details of the natural beauty while the night cruise offers opportunity to enjoy the cooling panoramic view with decorative lightings, water fountain show and lighted bridges. The cruise operates from Taman Rempah (Spice Garden) and Dataran Sungai Melaka (Melaka River Square), both jetties are located on the banks of the Melaka River. Apart from the river cruise, Melaka River Cruise also provides a riverboat dining with various menu selections and interestingly, there are couples who had their wedding ceremony on the boat to enjoy the Melaka’s spectacular views. Tourists may also visit and experience Melaka River Pirate Park which is located near the river bank. It offers you an utmost fun and entertainment. Many activities had been made to promote the Melaka River. The biggest and the most important event is the Melaka River International Festival, which is held every year in June for the last ten years. Many exciting events are conducted for the tourists such as Dragon Boat Race, Power Boat Race, Decorated Boat Parade, Canoe Marathon, Melaka Parade and definitely the colorful and joyous opening ceremony. Today, the Melaka River Cruise has become one of the tourist popular destination in Melaka and has a lot to offer. Once dubbed the ‘Venice of the East’ by European seafarers, the Melaka River Cruise is a great way to see the sights of Melaka at leisurely pace and in comfort.

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THE SHORE SKY TOWER Located at 43rd floor, the Shore Sky Tower is the tallest man-made structure in Melaka City and offers a truly unique experience with amazing 360 degree panoramic view of the city and beyond for up to 50 km in every direction. For more thrills and excitement, visitors can spot the view under their foot with glass flooring at Sky Deck. skytower.theshoremelaka.com

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THE SHORE OCEANARIUM Located at 2nd floor of The Shore Shopping Gallery, the Shore Oceanarium offers visitors an extraordinary interactive journey to learn the earth ecosystem and discover creatures from land to the sea. The interactive zone is equipped with the First in the Malaysia “Magical Vacuum Aquarium”. Visitors can watch the 3D movie "A Turtle's Adventure" and join the sea turtles on theirs adventure journey of life in the sea. www.oceanariummelaka.com Image Credit - www.oceanariummelaka.com

THE SHORE 3D INTERACTIVE PARK The Shore 3D Interactive Park is a 3D art studio which consists of 13 different 3D elements, 60 3D wall art as photoshoot spots, Hologram theatre for 3D movies and “Room 13” Ghost House, offering visitors an amazing 3D experience. The studio also provides exceptional fun photo opportunities with advanced technology of Augmented Reality (AR) which is the first of its kind in Malaysia. Let’s swim with piranhas, being an astronaut, feeding tigers and petting polar bears here without any risk of being killed!  3D Interactive Park Image Credit -  3D Interactive Park

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TOY MUSEUM Toy Museum showcases over a thousand pieces of toys, animation characters and superheroes. The toys of yesteryear would certainly reminisce childhood memories while the animated characters and superheroes are a captivating sight for the younger ones. The museum is an avenue for children to explore these toys and learn as well as an opportunity to think and be creative instead of just spend time playing computer games.  Toy Museum

CITY TOUR : THE SHORE . ALOR GAJAH

ALOR GAJAH MUSEUM The Alor Gajah Museum houses exhibits related to the Naning wars as the district of Alor Gajah was the site where the Naning War was waged between the local Malay and the British. It bring visitors to journey into the past and to visualize the amazing stories behind the district. The museum also showcases the cultures of Malays, Chinese and Indian. MELAKA CRAFT CENTRE Melaka Craft Centre promotes the local handicraft such as pewter, batiks, top-spinning, rattan, beaded-shoes and many more at very reasonable price. Just pick your choice whether you buy for your own or as a gift for your friends or family. TURTLE MANAGEMENT CENTRE Established in 1900, the Padang Kemunting Turtle Management Centre consists of a hatchery and information centre. Managed by the Development of Fisheries Melaka, the turtle centre monitors the appearance of turtles in the area and ensures turtles are able to hatch their eggs in a safe place as well as their eggs are not been stolen.

HOT SPRING Visitors of those seeking therapeutic cure for skin ailments can take a dip in the spa pool at the hot spring which believed to have healing properties for a variety of skin illnesses. Check out the ideal family gathering spots: i. Gadek Hot Spring @ Alor Gajah ii. Cerana Putih Hot Spring @ Alor Gajah iii. Jasin Hot Spring @ Jasin

Shopping FREEPORT A’FAMOSA OUTLET The first Freeport Retail’s project in SouthEast Asia, Freeport A’Famosa Outlet offers over 60 fashion, sport and accessories brands with attractive discounts ranging from 30% and above. The outlet is set in an open air mall featuring a lake, fountains, carousel and windmill with architecture loosely themed on Malacca’s Dutch heritage. Have a new shopping experience at Freeport A’Famosa with fun activities, good shopping and delicious local food in Melaka. www.freeportafamosa.com

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A’FAMOSA RESORT Spanning over 530 hectares of lush land, A’Famosa Resort is an integrated resort that offers a 27-hole championship golf course, a Water World Theme Park, an Animal World Safari, a Cowboy Town, a hotel and several condotels and villas with private swimming pool. The resort also offers a variety of outdoor and leisure activities that will excite you such as the Tiger Encounter, Crocodile Encounter, the tricky mind game-the maze and the huge shocking water slides-ICE CREAM. www.afamosa.com

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THE STADTHUYS (1645) The most imposing relic of the Dutch era in Melaka, the Stadthuys was the massive red town hall and governor’s residence and believed to be the oldest remaining Dutch building in Southeast Asia. Today, the Stadthuys displays all the typical features of Dutch colonial architecture and houses the History and Ethnography Museum, Admiral Cheng Ho Gallery, Democratic Rule Museum, Governor Museum and Literature Museum. A FAMOSA FORT (PORTA DE SANTIAGO) One of the four main entrances to the A’Famosa fortress, which was built by Portuguese after they conquered Melaka in 1511 as protection against the Dutch naval force. The Dutch restored and extended the fortifications after they took over in 1641. Above the archway, one can see the emblem of the VOC (Dutch East India Company) and “1670” which the Dutch added in that year. ST. PAUL’S CHURCH (1521) & ST. PAUL’S HILL One of the oldest Catholic churches in Malaysia, St. Paul’s Church stand at the peak of the St. Paul’s Hill. A walk up to St. Paul’s Hill will give a sense of Melaka’s history. St. Francis Xavier was buried here in 1553 before his remains were transferred to Goa in India. MELAKA SULTANATE PALACE A replica of the old Sultan’s palace, Melaka Sultanate Palace describes a rich tale of unique blend of cultures in Melaka and showcases Malay culture and civilization from the 15th century. The building is the only Malay Palace from Melaka’s glorious past built with such detail and refinement by using only wooden pegs.

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MARITIME MUSEUM (FLOR DE LA MAR) Located at Jalan Merdeka, the Maritime Museum was constructed after the Portuguese ship, Flor De Lamar. Measuring 34m high, 36m long and 8m wide, the museum houses a life-size replica of a 16th century Portuguese man-of-war anchored in the river and displays maritime history of Melaka and the golden ages of Melaka’s Sultanate as the Emporium of the East www.perzim.gov.my

HERITAGE TOUR

BABA & NYONYA HERITAGE MUSEUM Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum offers a glimpse into the life of a wealthy Straits Chinese family, also known as Peranakan people, descendants of the earlist Chinease migrants to Melaka. Visitors can see the beauty and uniqueness of the BabaNyonya traditional costume, antique furnitures and woodwork art in the museum. babanyonyamuseum.com

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TRISHAW RIDE The best way to enjoy Melaka in slow and laid back manner is by walking along the Melaka’s streets or taking a trishaw ride. The trishaw will take you through streets and corners of the Melaka’s historical city centre that you could easily miss out. The trishaw can be rented on hourly or distance covered basis at the Stadhuys.

MAGIC ART MUSEUM The Magic Art Museum exhibits more than 70 pieces of 3D wall drawings throughout 7,000 square feet of exhibition space across the entire the building. There are a total of 8 unique themes designed for the museum, namely Underwater World, Fantasy, Waterfall & Ancient Angkor Wat Temple, Egypt, Culture of Melaka, Funny, Adventure and Ice World. The museum allows visitors to touch and take photos of each of the display works. Together with the combination of soothing music that suites each theme, Magic Art Museum is bound to provide visitors a memorable experience. www.3dhues.com.my

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citytour MELAKA ZOO & NIGHT SAFARI Malaysia’s second largest zoo, the open concept Melaka Zoo is home to over 200 species of wildlife and enhancing wildlife education programme, animal breeding and conservation programme as well as making itself become a recreational area for everyone. The popular Night Safari will give visitors a unique opportunity in observing the behaviour of nocturnal wildlife in their natural habitat. www.melakazoo.com MELAKA BIRD PARK One of the largest bird park in Asia, Melaka Bird Park houses more than 200 birds from Malaysia as well as other parts of the world. The park is the first open aviary bird park with canopy walk in the country to give visitors a better insight on the birds in its habitat. Experience the breeze and get close with the birds! www.melakabirdpark.com MELAKA BUTTERFLY & REPTILE SANCTUARY Opened in 1991, Melaka Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary is home to more than 30 species of butterflies and exhibits the biggest collection of reptiles. Stroll around the Butterfly Aviary before continuing on to the Reptile Sanctuary to see up close its many fascinating inhabitants including crocodiles, alligators, lizards, tortoise and more than 20 species of snakes. www.butterflyreptile.com MELAKA CROCODILE & RECREATION PARK Sprawled 3.5 hectare of land, Melaka Crocodile & Recreation Park is home to about 100 species of crocodiles from around the world. The park also houses five different attractions including Malaysia in Miniature, Aviary Bird Park, Reptile House, Mamalia House and Water Playground. Other attraction in this park includes a fun ride, fun games, haunted house and Trains Ride into Jurassic World. www.cuti2melaka.my BEE FARM & BEE MUSEUM The largest honey producer in Malaysia, Bee Farm committing huge effort in bees-cultivation and continuous refinement in their in house honey products since 1978. The World's Bees Museum is to enhance general public knowledge about bee, honey and associated products. The museum was divided into different sections such as bee keeping, species of bees, bee habitat and traditional tools used for gathering honey. www.beefarm.com.my MELAKA BOTANICAL GARDEN Spread across an area of 92.5 hectares, the Melaka Botanical Garden offers various gardens such as Yam Garden, Bamboo Garden, Orchid Garden, Herb Garden and Heliconia Garden to its visitors. Come and explore nature’s beautiful sight in historical state.

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LOCATED ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF MELAKA, AYER KEROH IS HOME TO A VARIETY OF TOURISM ATTRACTION SPOTS AS WELL AS RESORTS THAT BUILT AMIDST LUSH GREENERY. IT IS A PERFECT PLACE FOR VISITORS WHO WANT TO EXPLORE NATURE’S BEAUTIFUL SIGHTS AND SOUNDS BEFORE HEADING TO THE MELAKA CITY.

1. Melaka Zoo 2. Melaka Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary 3. Melaka Crocodile & Recreation Park 4. Bee Farm & Bee Museum

CITY TOUR : AYER KEROH

MELAKA WONDERLAND THEME PARK & RESORT Melaka Wonderland Theme Park & Resort offers a complete water park experience for everyone from high-speed water slides to big wave pool. Featuring 11 attractions in this theme park, namely Tornado Chaser (1st in Malaysia), Lazy cum Crazy River, 1 Big Wave pool, Adventure Island and is surrounded by 360 hectares of natural recreational forest. Melaka Wonderlands exclusive attractions offers unlimited fun, taking every visitor on a thrilling ride and breathtaking view of a natural forest. www.melakawonderland.com.my

Melaka Planetarium Adventure Science Centre

MELAKA PLANETARIUM ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTRE Built with a shape of Islamic architecture and a landing UFO, the Melaka Planetarium Adventure Science Centre is a learning centre dedicated to the exciting world of astronomy and science. The exhibition hall in the planetarium is furnished with animation equipment that allows 200 viewers to enjoy video film on astronomy. The centre exhibits various exhilarating attraction such as Spacecraft Model, Challenger Simulator, Solar System, Galaxy Gateway, Satellite and Hubble Space Telescope. ď&#x2026;&#x2039; Melaka Planetarium Adventure Science Centre

MELAKA INTERNATIONAL BOWLING CENTRE The largest bowling complex in Malaysia, Melaka International Bowling Centre serve as an international venue for bowling competitions and a training centre for national players. The 52-lane bowling alley is equipped with QubicaAMF bowling machines and houses a cafeteria and retail outlets. www.mibcbowling.com

Mini Malaysia

MINI MALAYSIA & ASEAN CULTURAL PARK Mini Malaysia & Asean Cultural Park showcases the unique traditional Malaysian lifestyle as well as those of Asean countries. Mini Malaysia features 13 traditional houses representing each state in Malaysia while Mini ASEAN highlights the architecture, people, customs and heritage of ASEAN countries. Enjoy the fascinating Malay Culture and the simplicity of Malaysian life here. ď&#x2026;&#x2039; Mini Malaysia & Asean Cultural Park

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A private hospital located strategically in the heart of Melaka. Mahkota Medical Centre is your one - stop centre for comprehensive and specialised healthcare services.

Mahkota Medical Centre (200619-H) No. 3, Mahkota Melaka, Jalan Merdeka, 75000 Melaka. 24 hrs Call Centre : +606 285 2999 Fax : +606 281 0560 Email : info@mahkotamedical.com Website : www.mahkotamedical.com

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SHOPPING DATARAN PAHLAWAN MELAKA MEGAMALL The largest mall in Melaka, offering a one-stop shopping haven for the latest fashion, upmarket designer shops, craft, hi-tech gadgets and culinary delights to provide shoppers with a sensational shopping experience. www.dataranpahlawan.com HATTEN SQUARE SUITES AND SHOPPES Combining hotel suites and retail floors, Hatten Square Suites and Shoppes is a unique and one of its kind mixed development in Melaka, with 3 distinctively designed retails floors and 7 storeys car park levels. Another unique feature of Hatten Square is the 54m long air conditioned two-tiered link bridge which connects Dataran Pahlawan to Hatten Square. www.hattensquare.com.my TERMINAL PAHLAWAN Featuring Melaka’s first indoor ‘heritage street’ and Baba Nyonya exhibit measuring over 600 meters, Terminal Pahlawan offers visitors a lively shopping experience, the convenience of an international coach bay, a multi-storey car park and the luxury of a business-class hotel combined with the colourful, rich and unique Peranakan culture of Melaka. www.terminalpahlawan.com THE SHORE SHOPPING GALLERY Home to over 100 splendid stores with an area size of 300,000 sq ft, the Shore Shopping Gallery offers an impressive selection of restaurants, a multitude of international and local fashion stores and excellent retail finds to satisfy every shopper's need. www.theshoreshoppinggallery.com MAHKOTA PARADE Opened in 1994, Mahkota Parade serves as a one-stop destination centre, featuring a wide array of dining, fashion and entertainment offerings. www.mahkotaparade.com.my ELEMENTS MALL Nestled along the straits waterfront, Elements Mall is Melaka's largest shopping mall with over 300 outlets offering the finest fashion and home furnishing to entertainment and famous cuisines. It is the ultimate contemporary family mall providing a comprehensive shopping, dining and entertainment experience. elementsmall.com.my

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Jonker Street

KAPITAN LANE NIGHT FLEA MARKET Let’s visit Kapitan Lane Night Flea Market at Kapitan Lane every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6pm till late night for a relaxing and enjoyable night experience as well as stroll along the beautiful heritage architecture of the Porto Historia (Kota Laksamana). The beauty part of Kapitan lane at Proto Historia is where traders from all races comes together as a great flea market community to promote and relive the glory days of Melaka with their local products and to introduce a harmonious night shopping experience that reflects the identity of Malaysia.  Kapitan Lane Night Flea Market JONKER WALK Situated in the heart of Melaka, Jonker Walk is a long narrow five hundred meter street, flanked by old houses dating back to 17th century and famed for its art galleries, antique shops, goldsmiths, beaded shoemakers and food outlets. Hence, the street is a shopping paradise for antique collectors and bargain hunters. Recently, a new wave of cafes and craft shops have sprouted on this street, lending it a cultured air of old-meets-new. MACHAP WALK Located at Machap Baru, Machap Walk is a latest food street in Melaka that launched on 2nd October 2015 and it's quite similar to Jonker Street selling local and traditional cuisines. This food street only open on weekend started around at 6pm until 11pm.

SHOPPING . LOCAL CUISINE

LOCAL CUISINE SATAY CELUP Unlike grilled satay, satay celup is culinary activity that involves dipping raw or semi-cooked skewers of seafood, meat, vegetables, quail eggs and an assortment of fish balls into a hotpot of thick satay sauce. It is best served with bread cubes and cucumber. CHICKEN RICE BALLS Chicken rice balls is a dish where ground rice cooked in chicken broth and then rolled into balls and served with chicken meat, cucumber and garlic-chilli sauce. DUCK NOODLES Duck noodles are typically served in a fragrant herbal soup. For dry version, the noodles are tossed in thick gravy and then topped with shredded duck meat accompanied with a small bowl of soup. NYONYA FOOD Nyonya food incorporates Chinese ingredients flavoured with Malay spices and herbs. Popular Nyonya favourites are • Otak-otak - spices fist meat, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled • Itik Tim - duck stew with salted vegetables • Perut Ikan - preserved fish stomach in herbs • Ayam Pongteh - chicken stew cooked with salted fermented soy beans, gula melaka, potatoes and carrots. • Pai Tee - crunchy flour cup filled with julienned vegetables, omelette slices and fried shallots. • Nyonya kuih - an assortment of steamed or grilled bite-sized snacks such as onde-onde, colourful kek lapis, ang ku kueh and many more PORTUGUESE GRILLED FISH & SEAFOOD Portuguese cuisine blend in the culinary styles of Malay and Indian cooking traditions. Portuguese grilled fish and seafood involves packing fish and/ or seafood with chilli-based sauce and lady's fingers before grilling over charcoal. ASAM PEDAS WITH FISH Fish is cooked in asam pedas soup, which made from tamarind juice, chilli, and an assortment of spices. Typically, the dish also includes vegetables such as okra, eggplant, long green beans, and tomato. SEAFOOD OR IKAN BAKAR Grilled seafood is a popular offering by restaurants located at Umbai, Serkam, Alai, Pernu and Pengkalan Balak on the southern coast of Melaka. Famous dishes are grilled fish wrapped in banana leaf, fish in tamarind sauce, fish head curry, chilli crabs, buttered prawns, stuffed squid, cockles and oysters.

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PUTU PIRING Putu Piring is shaped like a thick, round disc and made from rice or glutinous rice flour with ground peanuts or palm sugar with shredded coconut as its filling. Best to enjoy it when it is still warm and fluffy. NYONYA CENDOL Drizzles reduced gula melaka and santan over its combination of shaved ice, red beans, cendol and creamed corn instead of conventional brown sugar. In certain places, you can also opt to have a dollop of durian on top. COCONUT SHAKE Coconut water, coconut flesh, ice cubes and vanilla ice cream are blended into a smoothie and served with a scoop of ice cream on top. A refreshing treat on a hot day!

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Accessibility GETTING HERE • By Air - Take a domestic flight to Melaka International Airport which is located in Batu Berendam, approximately 10km from Melaka City. • By Road - The North-South Expressway runs through the state and provides easy access to its attractions, which are located near the Simpang Ampat, Ayer Keroh and Lipat Kajang exits. Melaka Sentral is the bus and taxi terminal in Peringgit which is roughly 6km from the city. • By Ferry - Ferries are available between Melaka and Dumai in Sumatera

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GETTING AROUND To get to attractions within and around the city, you can take local buses or Panorama Melaka tourist bus which centre at Melaka Sentral. Alternatively, trishaw is a leisure and relax way to enjoy the sights in this historical city. Visitors also can hire a car and travel at your own pace.

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AIRPORT

Melaka International Airport

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

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NEGERI SEMBILAN

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JELEBU Adat Museum

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Jelita Ostrich Farm Starfresh Agro Park

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KUALA PILAH

Seri Menanti Royal Museum

State Museum & Cultural Handicraft Complex

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REMBAU

Wet World Pedas Hot Springs

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Johol Mount Tampin

ALIVE 3D ART Gallery

Mount Datuk Recreational Forest

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JEMPOL

Homestay Mudim Hassan

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negeri sembilan Minangkabau Heartland Negeri Sembilan is a modern state embraced by rich customs and traditions with a good balance of old and new attractions as well as beautiful beaches and amazing mountains complete with serene river and waterfalls. The Minangkabaus hold the key to the rich history and uniqueness of Negeri Sembilan resembled by the Minangkabau architecture, reflected in the upswept roofs reminiscent of buffalo horns.

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heritagetour MUSEUM NEGERI SEMBILAN STATE MUSEUM Negeri Sembilan State Museum consists of several buildings which are the State Museum, Teratak Pepatih, Rumah Negeri Sembilan, Top Spinning Court and the replica of the Megaliths. The Rumah Negeri Sembilan is an authentic Minangkabau house. Visitors can explore the place and understand more about culture and history of Negeri Sembilan.

CUSTOM MUSEUM Situated in Rembau, about 36km from Seremban, Custom Museum houses four exhibition galleries and allocate a segment specifically for “Adat Perpatih”(matrilineal laws of Minangkabau) to highlight Negeri Sembilan as a custom state. The museum showcases a fascinating array of cultural artefacts from handcrafted antiques to community heirlooms and headgear, including the distinctive buffalo horn shaped ladies’ headdress. SERI MENANTI ROYAL MUSEUM Converted into Royal Museum in 1992, the Seri Menanti Royal Museum is a classic showcase of Minangkabau architecture and design by two local craftsmen. The wooden structure is an architectural wonder as no screws or nails were used in the construction. It incorporates 99 pillars, each soaring 65 feet, representing the 99 warriors who served the palace. Today, the museum houses royal exhibits such as costumes, ceremonial weaponry, bed chambers and documents on the Royal lineage.

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HERITAGE TOUR : MUSEUM . PLACES OF WORSHIP

LUKUT FORT & LUKUT MUSEUM About 7km from Port Dickson, Lukut Fort was built to protect the tin mines from invaders. Located adjacently with Lukut Fort, a twostorey Lukut Museum was built to showcase the history of Lukut, the culture of Negeri Sembilan and the traditional of handicrafts. ARMY MUSEUM The Army Museum showcases the history of Malaysian army through 16th century Malacca to the Portuguese, Dutch and British eras up the present modern Malaysian army. In addition to the museum buildings, the spacious grounds also house decommissioned military vehicles including planes, tanks and artillery guns, and a memorial fountain dedicated to soldiers who served through Malaysia’s war history. Army Museum

PENGKALAN KEMPAS HISTORICAL COMPLEX Gazetted as National Heritage sites on November 2016, Pengkalan Kempas Historical Complex is lies on one of the oldest Islamic graves in Malaysia which is the grave of the Islamic missionary, Sheikh Ahmad Majnun. This historical site is famous for its mysterious carved megalithic stone monuments, known due to their shapes as “The Spoon”, The Rudder” and “The Sword”.

Lukut Museum

"Batu Bersurat" @ Pengkalan Kempas Historical Complex (Fort Kempas)

PLACES OF WORSHIP STATE MOSQUE The state mosque features a contemporary design with some traditional Minangkabau elements and the building is painted white as a symbol of purity and enlightenment. Its curved concrete roof is held together by nine pillars, representing the nine districts of Negeri Sembilan. Image Credit - itc.gov.my

TUANKU MUNAWIR ROYAL MOSQUE Completed in 1964, Tuanku Munawir Royal Mosque’s architecture displays Mughal influence, which reflected on the royal yellow domes sitting atop its roof and minarets. Triangular arches adorn the top part of the verandah. SEREMBAN JAMEK MOSQUE An old mosque in Seremban, Seremban Jamek Mosque’s architectural style resembles the old Malaccan mosque style.

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PORT DICKSON

POPULARLY KNOWN AS PD, PORT DICKSON SERVES AS A POPULAR WEEKEND RETREAT WITH ITS BEAUTIFUL 18KM SHORELINE, SUNNY BEACHES, LINED BY TALL COCONUT TREES AND SHADY CASUARINAS, AND LAPPED BY THE GENTLE WATER OF THE STRAITS OF MALLACA. IT OFFERS HOLIDAYMAKERS A WONDERFUL BEACH TO FROLIC UNDER THE SUN AND VARIOUS WATERSPORT ACTIVITIES. THE ADMIRAL MARINA AND LEISURE CLUB AS WELL AS THE ROYAL PORT DICKSON YACHT CLUB OFFER EXTENSIVE FACILITIES FOR YACHTERS.

TELUK KEMANG BEACH Teluk Kemang Beach is the largest and most popular beach in Port Dickson with the most number of hotels, resorts and apartments providing family comfortable accommodation. Along the beach, there are some hawker stalls to satisfy visitors’ appetites and zone of souvenir’s shop for visitors to purchase souvenirs.

PD WATERFRONT PD Waterfront acts as a one stop outlet for all purposes from accommodation to bars, cafes, banks and amusements. It is a perfect location for visitors who want to relax with a nice meal by the sea, do their grocery shopping or meet with friends. www.pdwaterfront.com.my

BLUE LAGOON BEACH Located about 15km from Port Dickson, Blue Lagoon offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding greenery and the blue open sea. The lagoon is an ideal spot for swimming, boating, wind surfing and water skiing here. Located about 500m away from the beach, the Monkey Bay is the only place you can find and see beautiful corals under the clear water in Port Dickson.

WET WORLD PEDAS HOT SPRINGS First hot springs water park in Negeri Sembilan, Wet World Pedas Hot Springs is a delightful retreat for the whole family and offers everything you are looking for in a water theme park. Attractions such as the underwater reflexology footpath, twin slides, wave pool and wading pool provides splashing fun for all. The naturally hot water contain minerals that is said to have healing properties- it is said to provide relief for arthritis, joint pains, body aches and a variety of skin ailments. Let’s try to know more about its benefits. wetworld.my/air-panas-pedas

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STARFRESH AGRO PARK Established in 1985, Starfresh Agro Park consists of various types of fruit trees and herbal plants which serves as a one stop learning centre. The park also provide services for educational trip, leisure, recreation, healthcare and teambuilding. starfresh.com.my

There is a mini zoo with a decent range of local and exotic wildlife including deer, horse and chicken are displayed in enclosures nestled in the park. Come and experience it! www.rantauecopark.com.my

RANTAU ECO PARK With wonderful landscape and surrounded by lake, Rantau Eco Park is a prefect destination for any occasions from holiday getaways, recreations, nature adventures, team building for corporate groups to family and friends gathering.

EAGLE RANCH RESORT Eagle Ranch Resort is a cowboy ranch and offers a variety of fun filled activities such as horse riding, archery, go-karting, canoeing and rafting. Guests can enjoy the novelty of staying in its log cabins or Red Indian styled tepee tents. www.eagleranch.com.my

ALIVE 3D ART GALLERY & WILD WEST COWBOY ALIVE 3D ART Gallery features 50 pieces of 3D art painting with 5 different themes, namely Adventure, Aquarium, Animation, Exotic and Dark Art. Show your creativity to create a great photo with these 3D arts. Let’s create best moments with alive 3D Art Gallery and their new opening of Wild West Cowboy.  ALIVE 3D ART Gallery

OSTRICH FARMS Besides take a close look at these huge birds, visitors can feed them, try to step on their eggs or ride on them if the rider’s weight is below 40kg. There are other farm animals such as rabbits, geese, goats, iguana, donkeys, ponies and macaque which together make a visit fun, entertaining and educational farm. Various products and souvenirs made from ostriches are available. • PD Ostrich Show Farm www.pdostrichfarm.com • Jelita Ostrich Farm  Jelita Ostrich Show Farm

UPSIDE DOWN ART GALLERY When you get inside the upside down house, the ceiling is actually the floor and when you walk around the place, you will notice everything hanging above you. One of the highlights is the bathroom where you can have your photo taken with your head sticking out of the toilet bowl. Check it out!!!  RumahTerbalikPortDickson

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eco-tourism FOREST PARK NEGERI SEMBILAN’S PRISTINE JUNGLES, HILLS AND RIVERS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN ECOTOURISM SECTOR AND PROVIDE IDEAL SETTINGS FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS JUNGLE TREKKING, CAMPING, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE EXCURSIONS AND OTHER EXHILARATING ADVENTURES. ITS RECREATIONAL FORESTS AND WATERFALLS ARE POPULAR SPOTS FOR QUIET PICNICS AND ENJOYABLE FAMILY OUTINGS. THE NEGERI SEMBILAN FORESTRY DEPARTMENT HAS DEVELOPED A 12 UNIT RECREATIONAL FOREST WHERE EACH FOREST HAS ITS OWN CHARACTERISTIC AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO ATTRACT VISITORS.

LATA KIJANG WATERFALL One of the highest single drop waterfalls in Malaysia, Lata Kijang is situated within the Kenaboi Forest Reserve and accessible by four-wheel drive from the Jelebu main road. The two hour trip through rugged terrain, traversing Orang Asli or aboriginal settlements and a plethora of wild floras, rewards visitors with breathtaking sight of this waterfall. Within the forest reserve, Mount Hantu Besar is the highest peak in Negeri Sembilan at 1,462m. Pejabat Hutan Daerah Negeri Sembilan Barat | Tel: 606-601 4000 • Jeram Gading Recreational Forest (Jelebu) • Jeram Toi Recreational Forest (Jelebu) • Lata Kinjang Recreational Forest (Jelebu) • Lembah Jemaloi Wild Life Park (Jelebu) • Lenggeng Recreational Park (Seremban) • Mount Hantu Besar (Jelebu) • Mount Tampin (Tampin) • Pasir Panjang Recreational Forest (Port Dickson) • Sungai Menyala Edu-Ecotourism Centre (Port Dickson)

ULU BENDUL RECREATIONAL FOREST Set amidst the Gunung Angsi Forest Reserve, Ulu Bendul Recreational Forest’s verdant greenery and clear river water make it a favourite weekend retreat and an ideal place for mountain climbing, jungle trekking, camping and pinics. Ulu Bendul is the entry point to scale the 825m high Mount Angsi, which is one of the most challenging terrains in the country. Pejabat Hutan Daerah Negeri Sembilan Timur |Tel: 606-481 1036 • Jeram Tengkak Recreational Forest (Kuala Pilah) • Ulu Bendul Recreational Forest (Kuala Pilah) • Mount Angsi (Kuala Pilah)

DE BANA RECREATIONAL FOREST Located in the Pasoh Forest Reserve, De Bana Recreational Forest is a popular spot for rappelling and abseiling. SERTING ULU RECREATIONAL FOREST Situated in the Serting Ulu Reserve Forest, Serting Ulu Recreational Forest offers a thrilling suspension bridge crossing over a man-made pool. Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Sembilan |Tel: 606-765 9849 • Batu Maloi Recreational Forest (Seremban) • De Bana Recreational Forest (Jempol) • Mount Datuk Recreational Forest (Rembau) • Serting Ulu Recreational Forest (Jempol)

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HOMESTAY NEGERI SEMBILAN IS ONE OF THE FEW STATES WHICH IS FAMOUS FOR ITS INTERESTING HOMESTAY PACKAGE. VISITORS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET ACQUAINTED WITH FOSTER FAMILIES, DISCOVER LOCAL CULTURE AND EXPERIENCE THE VILLAGE LIFESTYLES OR EXPERIENCE FARMERS’ LIFE THROUGH THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TAPPING RUBBER, BANANA AND PINEAPPLE FRUIT PICKING AS WELL AS ACTIVITIES OF PADDY PLANTING, HARVESTING OR THRASHING DEPENDING ON THE SEASON. VISITORS ALSO CAN LEARN HOW TO PLAY TRADITIONAL GAMES SUCH AS CONGKAK, GASING, GULI OR HOW TO WEAVE HANDICRAFTS LIKE HATS OR BASKETS AND BRING THEM HOME AS SOUVENIRS. EACH HOMESTAY OFFERS UNIQUE, DISTINCTIVE AND SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS AND EACH VISITOR WILL BE GUARANTEED WITH INVALUABLE MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES WHICH COMPLEMENT THEIR STAYS.

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SHOPPING NEGERI SEMBILAN OFFERS A DELIGHTFUL EXPERIENCE FOR SHOPPERS FROM AIR-CONDITIONED SHOPPING MALLS TO OPEN-AIR MARKETS SELLING HANDCRAFTED ITEMS.

SENTRAL BAZAR Located in Nilai 3, Sentral Bazar is Malaysia's first unique Tourism Mall, which offers an extraordinary shopping experience with multiple amazing arts, crafts, entertainment and attractions. Sentral Bazar features several exciting attractions such as Siang Malam Market (Tourism Market), themed shopping atmosphere, container market, art street, youth & kids zone, Wishing Tree, Dome projection mapping concept, Gigantic Models (Omega & Diplodocus), interesting sculptures, wall art painting and many more! ď&#x2026;&#x2039; Sentral Bazar - A Tourism Mall to Excite All NILAI 3 WHOLESALE CENTRE The largest trading town in Malaysia, Nilai 3 Wholesale Centre houses more than 400 light industrial units that offer shoppers a wide range of goods such as textiles, clothing, home decorations, handicraft, paintings and arts works at every reasonable price. It is also known as One Stop Shopping and tourist paradise for being a proponent of retail trading concept with wholesale pricing. www.nilai-3.com

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REMBAU CRYSTAL The largest crystal village in Malaysia, Rembau Crystal is a unique crystal village, which will amaze you with the handmade crystal materials produced locally including table lamps, crystal souvenirs, dining ware and accessories. Visitors can gaze at the stunning Minangkabau architecture of the villages as well as observing the process of crystal making. ď&#x2026;&#x2039; Rembau Crystal

HANDICRAFT CENTRE The Handicraft Complex was set up to preserve Negeri Sembilan's rich culture and heritage through three different galleries, namely craft gallery, heritage gallery and craft shop. The elaborate handicrafts on display and sale were greatly reflect Negeri Sembilan's history and heritage. It is also a well-known centre that promotes high quality handicraft and gift items.

SHOPPING . LOCAL CUISINE

LOCAL CUISINE

MASAK LEMAK CILI PADI is a dish that seafood or meat cooked with a mixture of various ingredients and herbs including fresh turmeric and coconut milk as well as ground chili padi which is the main ingredient in this dish. The more cili padi added to the dish, the better it taste. LEMANG is the mixture of glutinous rice, coconut milk and salt that put into a hallowed bamboo stick lined with banana leaves. This bamboo is smoked over firewoods for few hours before it ready to be served with Rendang (a very thick and savoury meat or chicken dish).

Traditional Minangkabau food is characterized by hot and spicy dishes, as one of the ingredients used is the chili padi, which is one of the spiciest chilli in chilli family.

RENDANG The Minangkabau style of rendang is meats like chicken and beef cooked with lots of ginger, galangal, lemongrass, and santan as well as ingredients which are not frequently used such as ferns, duck, and cassava shoots (pucuk ubi). GULAI TEMPOYAK PUCUK UBI is made out of finely shredded cassava leaves and turmeric shoots cookes with fermented durian (tempoyak), lemongrass, shallots, garlic, santan, turmeric, and cili padi that has been pounded together. Sometimes, petai and pumpkin can be added in. SMOKED MEATS (Daging Salai, Ayam Salai, Itik Salai, Burung Puyuh Salai, Ikan Keli Salai) are a traditional way of cooking in Malay culture in Negeri Sembilan, giving the meats such as chicken, duck, beef and fish into a fragrant and smoky flavour. SEREMBAN SIEW PAU is a crispy buttery pastry bun filled with pork, chicken, curry chicken or vegetable. It is best eaten piping hot while the pastry is still crunchy, light and flaky. SEREMBAN BAKED CRABS Seremban is the next Crab city, apart from baked crab, crab can be cooked at various methods such as Kam Heong, black pepper or cheese.

SNACKS Kuih Sopang is a traditional snack made with glutinous flour, bananas, and gula melaka with grated coconut filling, and served with thick coconut milk. Wajik is made with steamed glutinous rice cooked in palm sugar, coconut milk, and pandan leaves. The sticky rice cake is usually cut into the shape of a diamond or rhombus. Apam is a fluffy cake made with rice flour, yeast, santan and brown sugar and steamed in sheets of rambai leaves. The sweet snack is best eaten with sambal tumis.

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GOLFING Stafﬁeld Country Resort (27-hole) Tel: 603-8766 6117 www.berjayaclubs.com/stafﬁeld

THE ULTIMATE GOLF EXPERIENCE

MALAYSIA IS BLESSED WITH FAIR AND BALMY WEATHER ALL YEAR ROUND. GOLFERS CAN JUST PICK UP THEIR CLUBS AND HEAD TO THE GREENS AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY. AMONG THE GOLF COURSES THAT OFFER AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:

NILAI SPRINGS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB (27-HOLE) Designed to blend with nature, Nilai Springs Golf & Country Club evokes images of green, wide, undulating fairways surround by the lushness of local flora. Its sand traps, water hazards, island greens and three very special signature holes are sure to test their golfing skills and keep them coming back for more challenges. Tel: 606-850 8888 www.nilaisprings.com.my

Seremban International Golf Club (18-hole) Tel: 606-677 5878 sigc.com.my Seremban 3 Paradise Valley Golf Resort (18-hole) Tel: 606-633 5033 Royal Palm Springs Golf Club (18-hole) Tel: 606-661 9585 Port Dickson Golf & Country Club (18-hole) Tel: 606-647 3123 www.pdgolf.com.my Royal Seri Menanti Golf & Country Club (18-hole) Tel: 606-497 9600  Royal Seri Menanti Golf & Country Club

GETTING AROUND Taxis are available at the Seremban Railway Terminal, The Terminal One and Port Dickson Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can rent a car and explore the state on your own.

Gemas Golf Resort (18-hole) Tel: 607-948 2687 www.gemasgolfresort.com

MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE

Columbia Asia Hospital 606-601 1988 Hospital Jelebu 606-613 6355 Hospital Port Dickson 606-662 6333 Hospital Tampin 606-441 1511 Hospital Tuanku Ampuan Najihah 606-481 8001 KPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital 606-767 7800 Mawar Renal Medical Centre 606-764 7048 N. S. Chinese Mat. Hospital Medical Centre 606-762 2104 NCI Cancer Hospital 606-850 0999 Nilai Medical Centre 606-850 0999 SALAM Senawang Specialist Hospital 606-675 1188

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Immigration Department Malaysia Royal Customs Department Polis Contingent Headquarters Nilai Police Headquarters Port Dickson Police Headquarters Rembau Police Headquarters Seremban II Police Headquarters Tampin Police Headquarters

TOURISM ENQUIRIES

Tourist Information Centre Ministry of Tourism and Culture Negeri Sembilan Tourism Board Tourism Malaysia Negeri Sembilan

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Accessibility GETTING HERE • By Air -LSeremban is only 40km away from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2. Taxis, buses and car rental services are available from the airport to the designated destinations in Negeri Sembilan. • By Road - Negeri Sembilan is well connected through highways, expressway and state road. The Seremban Terminal One is the transportation hub for Seremban where buses and taxis are available from this hub to other towns within Malaysia. • By Rail - Take KTM Komuter train and the train journey from KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur to Seremban will take approximately one hour. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking view of country side as the train passes through small towns and villages en route to Seremban, KL Sentral and Ipoh.

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Penyabong Beach

Pulau Pemanggil

Pulau Rawa

SEGAMAT Teluk Buih Beach

Pulau Dayang

Endau-Rompin National Park

MERSING

Gunung Ledang National Park

Mersing Jetty

Pulau Aur Pulau Besar Pulau Tinggi

Tangkak

Pulau Sibu Besar Pulau Sibu Tengah

MUAR UK Farm

Minyak Beku Ferry Terminal

Pulau Sibu Kukus

Tanjung Leman Jetty

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Pulau Sibu Hujung

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KULAI

STRAITS OF MALACCA

Sanrio Hello Kitty Town

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Senai International Airport

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Ulu Tiram Estate Belungkor TIC SENAI Tanjung / Ferry Terminal Danga Bay

Tanjung Balau Fisherman Museum

Desaru

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Legoland

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Sebana Cove Ferry Terminal Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal

Desaru Fruit Farm

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Southern Gateway to Malaysia Johor offers an exciting holiday and enjoyable adventure to visitors with its colonial style buildings, modern theme parks, beautiful sandy beaches, enchanting tropical islands, tropical rainforest, cascading waterfalls and well-manicured golf lawns. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss to experience the Johorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular Malay dances, Kuda Kepang and Zapin.

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TUNAMAYA BEACH & SPA RESORT – DESARU COAST ABOUT CARE LUXURY HOTELS & RESORTS Care Luxury Hotels & Resorts seeks to become a leader in Asian Hospitality, with a strong focus on the business and leisure guests’ segment through our portfolio or brands in strategic and unique locations across Asia. We are committed to maximising the individual potential of our people, working with the local communities and supporting social causes in the locations we operate and forging a strong relationship with our business partner. Last but not least, we want to ensure that each guest enjoys a stay with us by creating new memories and reliving old ones. Our portfolio includes our individual brands; Hotel Granada Johor Bahru and The Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resorts.

HOTEL GRANADA JOHOR BAHRU

“Where you’d Rather Be” Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort (Desaru), located on the eastern tip of the peninsular has clean, sandy and above all, pristine beaches. Our resort is an ideal destination for families seeking fun in the sun, allowing guest to enjoy in numerous fun filled activities such as golfing, horseback riding, fishing and sea sports as well. Our 134 guest room having a clear unobstructed view of the pool, beach and sea. With our facilities, we are the perfect venue for corporate events and seminars with our function rooms also our spacious Ballroom being able to hold a theatre seating capacity of up to 240 people. With our trained and dedicated staff working around the clock, we ensure that our guests can fully indulge in themselves with a peace of mind as their needs will be attended to throughout their stay. Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort-Desaru Coast T : +607 833 8888 . F : +607 833 8889 www.desarutunamayresort.com

“When Business Meet Leisure”

TUNAMAYA BEACH & SPA RESORT - TIOMAN ISLAND

Located at the heart of Bukit Indah, Hotel Granada Johor Bahru is a home away from home for travellers on business and leisure seekers looking to explore and enjoy Johor. With 192 rooms, Hotel Granada Johor Bahru has various categories of rooms ranging from the standard rooms to the exclusive Grand Suites, ideally located near themed park such as Legoland, Sanrio Hello Kitty town and opposite AEON Bukit Indah Shopping Centre, our hotel is perfect for the family weekend gateways as well. Guests are welcome to dine at the Olla Restaurant in the hotel, which serve local and international cuisine and can further unwind at our Q2 sports bar with their favourite drink whilst catching their favourite game.

“Between Heaven and Earth”

Hotel Granada Johor Bahru T : +607 231 8888 . F : +607 2318889 www.htlgranada.com

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Want to go somewhere further? At our sister property, Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort (Tioman), sun, sand and sea come together in perfect harmony, offering guests an exquisite retreat to rest both body and mind. Located on the southern tip of Pulau Tioman, Tunamaya resort is set against the island’s picturesque twin peaks – Bukit Batu Sirau and Bukit Simukut, where an unspoiled and beautiful private beach awaits our guests. The resort with its natural and timber based design, compliments the luscious green forests that surround it, adding to the allure of the locale. Surrounded by the luscious rainforests, pristine beaches and clear seas, Tunamaya offers guests a visual buffet that is difficult to replicate elsewhere. Guest can choose from our 54 villa, sea views, rainforest views or garden views. Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort-Tioman Island T : +607 766 8888 / 8887 / 8886 . F : +607 766 8889 www.tunamayaresort.com

themepark PUTERI HARBOUR

THE FIRST MARINA IN MALAYSIA, PUTERI HARBOUR EMPHASIS ON LUXURIOUS WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE AND LIVING AND AWARDED WITH 5 GOLD ANCHOR AWARD BY THE YACHT HARBOUR ASSOCIATION (TYHA) IN 2014. PUTERI HARBOUR IS A HUB FOR EVERYONE TO PLAY, EXPLORE, STAY AND DINE. DON’T MISS THE BEAUTIFUL SUNSET WHILE DINE BY THE MARINA. www.puteriharbour.com

A visit to Sanrio Hello Kitty Town is incomplete without spending a night in my Hello Kitty-themed rooms. Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour offers 12 Hello Kitty Themed rooms with individual unique designs, which are four Sailor Hello Kitty rooms, four Oz Chapter rooms inspired by the magical Hello Kitty in Oz and four Hello Kitty Pink Series rooms to suit the different tastes and personalities of guests. www.puteriharbour.com/jens-hello-kitty-themed-rooms ANGRY BIRDS ACTIVITY PARK On 31st October 2014, Angry Birds Activity Park made its Southeast Asian debut in Johor Bahru to cater to its Asian fans. Located on the third floor of Komtar Johor Bahru City Centre(JBCC), the indoor theme park offers hours of fun for the whole family. angrybirdsactivitypark.my

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PUTERI HARBOUR FAMILY THEME PARK The first Hello Kitty themed attraction to be opened outside of Japan in 2012, Sanrio Hello Kitty Town offers walk-through activities with interactive activities and complete with rides. The iconic Kitty House which is nicely decorated in the theme of Hello Kitty and the Purrfect Stage where Hello Kitty and her friends perform a live performance are the highlighted mustsee attractions. The Thomas Town is spread over two levels and houses lovable children’s characters such as Bob the Builder, Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Thomas & Friends who are all housed in a single themed attraction. www.puteriharbour.com/play

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AUSTIN HEIGHTS WATER AND ADVENTURE PARK Located in Austin Heights Precinct, Austin Heights Water and Adventure Park is designed to cater adventure and water splash seeker with a variety of activities ranging from an ice skating rink to water rides which includes Multi-Surf, Turbo Lance Slide, Uphill Flying Boats, Racer Space Boat Ride, Black Hole, Flying Boats Slide, Wave Pool, Wading Pool, Treehouse Splash Pool and Rapid River with Tunnel Attractions. The Drift Kart and Jump Street also available in the park. www.funtime.my/index

WET WORLD WATER PARKS • Wet World Batu Pahat Village Resort offers visitors a range of interactive water play element and slides as well as a wave pool. wetworld.my/batu-pahat •

Wet World Glow Park First of its kind in Johor, Wet World Glow Park is equipped with a display of million lights in unique installations! wetworld.my/wet-world-glow-park

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Kota Tinggi Waterfalls Resort Stay at charming rest houses, release stress at the fun pool or relax in the soothing Kota Tinggi Waterfall. wetworld.my/kota-tinggi

TS WONDERLAND INDOOR WATER THEME PARK TS Wonderland Indoor Water Theme Park is an ideal destination for family to hangout by offering an indoor water park and space adventure which filled with fun and adventurous. The entrance ticket price is reasonable to visitors and there are many activities that can be done here.  TS Wonderland Indoor Water Theme Park LEGOLAND MALAYSIA The 1st LEGOLAND in Asia and 1st International Park in Malaysia, LEGOLAND Malaysia with its seven themed area of attraction, offering entertainment and education for the young and adults alike on a brick-tastic journey of LEGO adventures. Top of the must visit list is the Miniland where Asian landmarks from 17 countries are on displayed in the form of the Legobricks, built on a scale of 1:20. The Water Theme Park with 20 water slides and numerous water based activities which has provided so much fun for the entire family. Don’t miss to be a pirate, pharaoh or knight in shining armour during your stay at LEGOLAND® Hotel. www.legoland.com.my

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agro-tourism DESARU BEACH “Desaru” means “Village Of Casuarinas” or palms. Desaru is a village of casuarinas with 25km of unspoiled sandy beaches and a lush tropical forest, which lies along the east coast in the district of Kota Tinggi. It is an ideal destination for a relaxing swim, picnicking, golfing and sea-sports like jet-skiing, boating, banana boat ride, windsurfing, snorkeling and parasailing. DESARU FRUIT FARM The 180 acres Tropical Fruitland, Desaru Fruit Farm offering visitors a “fruity journey” with a guided farm tour to the natural tropical fruit land, a visit to agricultural gallery, fish pond and vegetable and herb garden. Children can visit the petting zoo and have an educational talk on bees as well as opportunity to taste local raw honey. Visitors can grab some local products or fresh fruits at the Mini Mart in the Fruit Farm. www.desarufruitfarm.com

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DESARU OSTRICH FARM Home to over 100 ostriches, Desaru Ostrich Farm provides fun activities such as ostrich riding and feeding or watch ostrich chicks hatch for visitors. Explore the facts of the largest living species of bird and their largest eggs in this farm today! TELUK SENGAT CROCODILE FARM Established in 1979, Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm showcases more than 1,000 crocodiles including a toothless 130-yearold crocodile. There is a big lake is located in the middle of the area teeming with all kinds of crocodiles and it offers a perfect view from the walkway that surrounds the lake. Let’s visit the farm to touch, hold and have some nice photo sessions with baby crocodiles under caretaker’s supervision. KOTA TINGGI FIREFLY PARK Kota Tinggi has vast mangrove swamps and its natural resources are being protected as illegal logging are prohibited, the area retained its purity and remained as a firefly habitat. The fireflies normally gather on the Berembang trees and the popular sites to watch fireflies are at Sungai Johor and Sungai Lebam. Visitors can witnessed the thousands of fireflies dancing under the million little stars. Enjoy your evening with the little shining stars!  Kota Tinggi Firefly Park

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1. Desaru Fruit Farm 2. Desaru Ostrich Farm 3. Desaru Beach 4. Kota Tinggi Firefly Park

AGRO-TOURISM

ZENXIN ORGANIC PARK Being the pioneer of organic farming in Malaysia and one of the biggest scale organic farms, Zenxin offers over 50 varieties of delicious and healthy fruits and vegetables grown organically. Pay a visit to Zenxin Organic Park and take in the views of its impressive dragon fruit farms, herb farms and vegetable farms or savour delicious organic meals at the Park Cafe! www.zenxin.com.my

KAHANG ORGANIC RICE ECO FARM (KOREF) The first Certified Organic Rice Farm in Malaysia, Kahang Organic Rice Eco Farm (KOREF) is a farm comprises of eco-tourism, rice farming and aqua culturing. The farm provides various exciting outdoor activities as well as accommodation for visitors to relax. There are several sizes of chalets and every chalet is uniquely design in terms of exterior as well as interior. The large and broad lake offers memorable opportunity of staying on floating houses www.kahangorganic.com

1. UK Farm Agro Resort 2. Kahang Organic Rice Eco Farm 3. Nasuha Herbs

UK FARM AGRO RESORT An aspiring leisure farm located in Kluang, UK Farm Agro Resort has the reputation of being Malaysiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest goat and sheep farm, with 130 acres of grazing land for 4,000 sheeps.The resort aims to provide visitors an authentic and memorable farm experience while showcasing the modern techniques involved in 21st century farming. The resort offers a wide range of facilities that cater individual needs such as restaurant, farm mart, conference room, chalet, dormitory, barbeque area, open stage, camp site and karaoke. www.ukfarm.com.my

NASUHA HERBS & SPICES Spans over 3,200 acres, Nasuha Herbs & Spices paradise known to be one of the largest herbs and spices plantation in Asia which produces 6 to 10 metric of raw herbs and spices each day. Nusuha Resort offers therapy treatment packages or as a destination for accommodation which is the Log Cabin and Dometri to promote healthy living. Feel the adrenaline coursing through your body when you participate in Mountain Climbing, Ropes Course, Flying Fox, 4 x 4 drive, night trekking and campfire in the rugged wilds. www.nasuhaherbsparadise.com

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Rawa Island

Aur Island

RAWA ISLAND Renowned for its spotless stretch of white coral sand beach, tall palm trees and offshore coral reefs, Rawa Island has the most fascinating rock formations which seem to dominate its coastline. The wooden chalets in the coconut grove give the entire surrounding a traditional village ambience rather than a modern beachfront accommodation facility.

AUR ISLAND & DAYANG ISLAND Aur Island is a picturesque with verdant and rocky landscape. Just 400m away from Aur Island, Dayang Island which is smaller but is equally enchanting. The channel of water between these islands is ideal for scuba lessons as water clarity is exceptional and the islands are sheltered from strong wind and storms. These islands are prefect diving spots for rare open-sea marine life including the huge manta ray and the rare whale shark. Sibu Island

BESAR ISLAND Formally known as Pulau Babi Besar, Besar Island is surrounded by crystal clear water, fine white sandy beaches and colourful coral reefs, which is a haven for snorkelers. It is the nearest island from the Mersing Jetty. PEMANGGIL ISLAND Pemanggil Island is a large charming island with sandy beach and preserved natural beauty due to its remoteness. The island is hilly with lush green vegetation and its water is teeming with marine life. Simple chalets and long houses set up by the villagers provide basic accommodation for scuba divers and anglers.

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SIBU GROUP OF ISLANDS Sibu group of islands comprising the Sibu Besar Island, Sibu Tengah Island, Sibu Kukus Island and Sibu Hujong Island. It is about 30-minute boat ride from Tanjung Leman Jetty to Sibu Besar Island. These islands have stretches of beautiful sandy beaches, lush tropical vegetation and their surrounding coral reefs making them a popular diving and snorkeling spots. TINGGI ISLAND Tinggi Island was an important stop over for spice traders more than 600 years ago. The Marine Park Centre in the island has a marine museum and is a breeding ground for giant claims as well as hatchery for turtle.

ISLAND TOUR . ECO-TOURISM

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Pulau Kukup

TANJUNG PIAI & KUKUP ISLAND Also known as “The Southernmost Tip of Mainland Asia”, Tanjung Piai (Piai Cape) is home to many species of mangrove plants. Kukup Island is an island covered by mangrove forest and full with marine life which become the main income sources for local fisherman. The island is a unique eco-tourism destinations that enthrall scientists, naturalists and educationalists. ENDAU-ROMPIN NATIONAL PARK Spanning across state of Johor and Pahang, the Endau Rompin National Park is made up of pristine Tropical Rainforest of Endau, which is the second largest national park in Peninsula Malaysia and covering an area of 48,905 hectare. The park’s name comes from the rivers of Endau and Rompin that flow through the park. Rock formation dated back to 248 million years can be found here. Botanists have found many new species of flora and fauna along the strwam and on the nearby hills in the park. www.endaurompin.net GUNUNG LEDANG Also known as Mount Ophir, Gunung Ledang is the highest mountain in Johor at 1,276 above sea level and rich in Malay legends especially a well-known legend tells of a beautiful princess named Puteri Gunung Ledang. Resplendent in natural beauty, it is a prefect destination for picnickers, hard-core nature lovers, birdwatchers, rock climbers and jungle trekkers. A popular camping destination, this mountain offers challenging trails, cascading waterfalls, diverse birdlife, flora and fauna. Climbers are rewarded with a panoramic view of the Straits of Melaka and Sumatran coastline on a clear day. www.ledang.com

Endau Rompin National Park

Gunung Ledang

RECREATIONAL FORESTS Johor is endowed with numerous other forests, which are designed as the state’s recreational forests. These recreational forests offers nature lovers day trips, picnicking, family outings, group activities and overnight camping. The adventurers can venture further to explore the many wonders of tropical rainforests or to scale the low mountain submit. There are seven recreational Forest for you to explore: • Soga Perdana Recreational Forest @ Batu Pahat • Gulung Ledang Recreational Forest @ Muar • Sungai Batang Recreational Forest @ Segamat • Gulung Lambak Recreational Forest @ Kluang • Gulung Berlumut Recreational Forest @ Kluang • Gulung Arong Recreational Forest @ Mersing • Panti Recreational Forest @ Kota Tinggi-Mersing

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citytour JOHOR BAHRU

THE SOUTHERN GATEWAY INTO MALAYSIA, JOHOR BAHRU IS A MYRIAD OF MODERNIZATION AND OLD WORLD CHARM, OFFERING VISITORS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FROM COLONIAL STYLE BUILDINGS TO MODERN ATTRACTIONS.

KOTA ISKANDAR Situated on a 320 acre site of manicured gardens and parks, Kota Iskandar is the site of the modern administrative capital of Johor. Opened on April 2009, Kota Iskandar is the home the State and Federal Government offices.

DATARAN BANDARAYA The landmark clock tower was built to commemorate the declaration of Johor Bahru as a city. Besides being a popular venue for outdoor performances and events, Dataran Bandaraya also features various food stalls offering all kind of delicacies and is an ideal spot to watch sunsets. www.mbjb.gov.my LAMAN MAHKOTA The 20.9m high Laman Mahkota with a width of 60m and supported by four concrete arches serve to symbolize the crowning glory of the Johor Sultanate. Sitting right in the middle of the structure is the Crown which weighs a massive 2,800kg and adorned with 3,063 crystal stones in 17 varying size and colour comprising of green, white, red, pink and purple. SULTAN IBRAHIM BUILDING Situated at Bukit Timbalan, Sultan Ibrahim Building serves as the former Johorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secretariat building which features an architecture of Malay and British Colonial elements. It was constructed in 1936 and took four years to complete with design provided by the famous British architecture firm, Palmer and Turner. The building was the symbol of the British Colonial rule.

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SULTAN ABU BAKAR MOSQUE Built in 1900, Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque is the oldest mosque in Johor which situated on a hill that overlooking the Straits of Johor with Singapore on the horizon. It has Italian tiles and marble pillars that blend beautifully with its distinctive English Victorian architecture and a touch of Moorish and Malay Influence.

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Image Credit -  DARK ART 3D Studio First in Malaysia

DARK ART 3D STUDIO Located in Kangkar Pulai, Dark Art 3D Studio is the very first company in Malaysia uses luminous effect to form into a new attempt in 3D. The studio consists a collection of 3D and luminous paintings, which give visitors a different sight once these paintings are touched by the sunlight. These experience happen every 20 minutes, which allow visitors to see the hidden secrets of the luminous paintings. Come and shows how your imagination will take part in the amazing paintings that you will see.  DARK ART 3D Studio First in Malaysia

FORTUNE DRAGON The latest tourist attraction in Yong Peng, Fortune Dragon is the biggest dragon tunnel with 106.9m-long and sprawls on more than a hectare of the Green Garden of Che Ann Khor Yong Peng Association grounds at Taman Kota Impian. The interior of the hollow dragon structure is adorned with 24 paintings portray the teachings of the Buddha on honouring and obeying parents and another 18 paintings depict the afterlife. There are 108 stairs and the length of the dragon is 315ft. Both figures add up to the number nine which represents prosperity and luck for the Chinese community.  转运祥龍 Fortune Dragon

Cantonese Opera Female Warrior

Two Loving Siblings It shows the love and care between the sisters, Nur Najwa Aliesya Abdul Rashid (7 years old) and Nur Najiha Amani (3 years old), through their eyes and smiles.

Bond by Sabek Highlighted the fact that the human race is currently losing its natural bonds with our values when interacting with the nature and our earth.

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MUAR

IS ONE OF THE POPULAR TOWN IN JOHOR FOR VISITORS TO VISIT AND EXPLORE FOR ITS FOOD AND PRE-WAR HISTORICAL BUILDINGS. RECENTLY, MURAL ARTS AT MUAR WHICH CONTAIN BOTH CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES AS WELL AS CULTURE, ATTRACTS VISITORS AND ENHANCE HARMONY AMONG THE MUAR COMMUNITY. THE OTHER SIX PLACES FOR THE MURALS INCLUDE AT JALAN YAHYA, SUNGAI BENTAYAN, JALAN LAMA, JALAN DAUD, JALAN ABDULLAH AND JALAN MERIAM.

“The Root of the World Furniture" @ Kompleks Lagenda Muar

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museumtour ROYAL ABU BAKAR MUSEUM Set in the Grand Palace grounds, the Royal Abu Bakar Museum has a rich history related to the splendor of the Johor royalty. Built in 1864, the museum houses an impressive collection of rare artifacts, which includes silverware, ornaments, souvenirs presented by foreign dignitaries and the pictures of the royal family from the reign of Sultan Abu Bakar, to give visitors a sight of the grand lifestyle of the royal family. Image Credit - www.ywj.gov.my

JOHOR ART GALLERY Built in 1910, Johor Art Gallery showcases Johor’s rich cultural heritage and houses nearly to a hundred art pieces consisting of paintings, sculptures, printings, ceramic sculptures, metal arts, textiles and displays of art by local artists, all with its own story.  Galeri Seni Johor

MERSING MUSEUM Opened in May 2016 in conjunction with the Kembara Mahkota Johor 2016, Mersing Museum features the World War II episode in Johor and showcases a hundred years old Jalur Boat as well as the war armaments during the battle of Endau and about the New Shounan colony. The building is a historical landmark for the Battle of Endau which once had been occupied by the Japanese militant acting as their operation base in the year 1943.

Pasir Gudang Kite Museum

PASIR GUDANG KITE MUSEUM The first kite museum in Malaysia, Pasir Gudang Kite Museum displays multi-coloured kites, gigantic Japanese kites, Malaysia’s handmade kites and the traditional Malay kite known as wau. The museum has a unique working windmill which its mechanism works to generate enough electricity to supply the daily needs of the museum. PINEAPPLE MUSEUM The Pineapple Museum showcases the history of pineapple industries in Johor and acts as the biggest pineapple research and reference centre with over 80 types of pineapple cultivated here. Visitors can walk through the pineapple plantation and get buy some souvenirs or products of pineapple such as pineapple jam, pineapple fresh juice and more.

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TANJUNG BALAU FISHERMEN’S MUSEUM Built in 1990 and opened to the public in 1993, the Tanjung Balau Fishermen’s Museum is the only museum in Malaysia which showcases the livelihood of traditional fishermen and their activities through Fishermen’s Gallery, Geology Gallery, Sea Gallery, Desaru Shipwreck Gallery and Marine Safety and Communication Gallery.  Muzium Nelayan Tanjung Balau

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MUSEUM . HERITAGE & CULTURAL TOUR

JOHOR BAHRU CHINESE HERITAGE MUSEUM Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum houses displays of the historical events mainly on the early Clans of Chinese ethnic group and describes a story of how the Five Clans-Cantonese, Hokkien, Teochew, Hakka and Hainan, migrated to Johor contributing to the five Chinese ethnic group cultures which existed today. Must see artifacts of the museums are coins that is distributed by the Ngee Heng Mafia group, Samurai swords, Military Hats and “God’s Chair”, aged more than 80 years old that is used for Chingay Festival. EH HE GALLERY & ART CAFE The name Eh He is derived from the word E(art)h He(art), EH He Gallery is a unique gallery that offers a gallery and a cafe, allowing customers enjoy the displays of valuable historical goods and sculptures as well as decades-old furniture while having their coffee and meals. The gallery also showcases Chinese Opera costumes, a collection of old cultural goods and a giant mural dedicated to the Chinese culture.  EHHE ART CAFE STREETS OF HARMONY A visit to downtown Johor Bahru and through its meandering roads, will lead to what the local folks described as the streets of Harmony. It is a cluster of roads which symbolizes the multi-cultural and multi religious aspects of modern day Johor. The Streets of Harmony truly mirrors the religious tolerance of the pioneer generation who first made Johor Bahru their home. •

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Church of Immaculate Conception @ Jalan Gereja The simple and modest structure which dates back to 1883 was first built. www.cicjb.org Gu Miao / Old Temple @ Jalan Trus Built in the late 19th century by a group of influential Chinese businessmen with the famous Tan Hiok Nee among them, the temple houses the five deities of the different dialect group-the Hokkien, the Teochews, the Hainanese, the Hakkas and the Cantonese. Gurdwara Sikh Temple @ Jalan Trus Immerse in the rich culture of the Sikh at Gurdwara Sikh Temple and learn more on their exotic heritage. Arulmigu Raja Mariamman Devasthanam Temple @ Jalan Trus The temple was completed in 1911 and the word “Raja” was incorporated in the temple’s name to honour the sultan. India Mosque @ the junction of Jalan Dhody and Jalan Duke The original structure has been replaced by a new building but its distinct identity is evident from regular sermons in Tamil and the Tamil inscriptions on its facade.

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SHOPPING Bazaar BAZAAR KARAT Located in the centre of Johor Bahru city, the Johor Bahru night bazaar or Bazaar Karat offers plenty of gently-used and pre-loved goods in the form of bags, clothes and other items. Excite your taste buds with the unique flavours of local delicacies in the busting night market or pasar malam. While you shop, be entertained by the street performers or buskers as they play a tune or two as you stroll through the market in search of a little something to bring back home.  Pasar Karat JB Malls JOHOR PREMIUM OUTLET Sprawling 173,000 square feet of retail space, Johor Premium Outlet houses about 130 stores, many of which are internationally renowned names spanning apparel, footwear and home furnishings. The brands outlets offer impressive discounts from 25% to 65% off every day, so don’t miss out on the sweet deals available. premiumoutlets.com.my

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KOMTAR JBCC Another integrated development, Komtar JBCC wth more than 900,000 square feet of retail space is making her mark as the ultimate urban shopping destination to promote Johor as a fashion hub as well as an attraction to Singaporean looking for alternative shopping experiences. www.komtarjbcc.com.my JOHOR BAHRU CITY SQUARE Located in the heart of Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru City Square with more than 300 retailers offers a host of fashion, entertainment and restaurants to its guests. Check out the unique of the mall, Inner City which is an eclectic mix of smallish fashion and accessory shops plus restaurants housed in a tight and quaint setting. www.citysqjb.com

KSL CITY MALL The eight-storey KSL City Mall is an integrated shopping development which comprises of 500 retailers, a five-star hotel with 868 rooms and condominiums as well as an exhibition hall and a cinema. The mall also has several nail salons, massage and reflexology centres, hairdressing boutiques and a good variety of restaurants and eateries, making this mall a great place to visit with a group of girlfriends. www.kslcity.com.my THE ZON shopping mall takes pride in itself on selling a wide variety of duty free products, being one of the widest selections of duty free goods in Southern Malaysia. After a long tiring journey, the waterfront restaurants and entertainment outlets are a good treat!  The ZON Duty Free SUTERA MALL is a one stop family shopping mall with 250 retail outlets of creative tenant mix that create a different ambience for all shoppers to enjoy their shopping. The mall plays an important role in transforming Taman Sutera Utama into a thriving and bustling town centre where people gather to experience an enriched lifestyle. www.suteramall.com

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LOCAL CUISINE MEE REBUS Johor's mee rebus heavily relies on its thick brownish gravy, it is savoury with a nutty nuance as well as slightly sweet and spicy from the curry spices. It is typically served over yellow noodles, with a dash of soy sauce and vinegar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tulangâ&#x20AC;? version mee rebus is another specialty of the state, which it comes with a lamb shank bone.

JOHOR LAKSA The uniqueness of Johor laksa is spaghetti is used instead of the normal rice noodles or vermicelli. The curry-like gravy is thick and made from ground fish, coconut milk, dried shrimps, asam gelugur, kerisik, lemongrass and galangal. The dish is garnished with slices of onion, beansprouts, mint leaves, daun kesum and julienned cucumber and white radish. Sambal belacan is usually placed on the side together with lime juice squeezed over it before eating. CATHAY LAKSA Johor's Cathay laksa consists of a broth based on stock made by boiling anchovies and soy bean, which is then cooked with chilli paste and coconut milk. The broth is poured over rice vermicelli and served with tofu, fried tofu skin, beansprouts, fish balls and cockles.

MEE BANDUNG Originating from Muar, mee bandung consists of yellow noodles served with a thick, flavourful broth made of chilli, onion, spices, shrimp paste and dried shrimp. The dish is also accompanied with slices of meat, prawns, fish cakes, squid and hard-boiled egg.

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KACANG POOL Influenced by Arabian cuisine, kacang pool is a dish consisting of minced meat cooked with foul medames beans. The dish is topped off with onion slices, green birdeye chillies, a squeeze of lime juice and a sunny side up egg. It is usually eaten with slices of toasted bread.

LONTONG is a dish made of compressed rice cake, also known as nasi himpit, in the form of a cylinder wrapped inside a banana leaf. The rice cake is cut into smaller pieces and served with coconut milk-based soup, boiled egg and chilli paste. Lontong

OTAK-OTAK Muar is typically wrapped in banana leaves and solidly-packed with fresh mackerel pieces, chilli, curry, spices and coconut milk.Other versions of otak-otak in Johor are otak-otak gelang patah and otak-otak kempas.

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Accessibility GETTING HERE • By Air -LRegular flights connecting many cities in Malaysia to Johor Bahru’s Sultan Ismail International Airport (or known as Senai International Airport). www.senaiairport.com • By Road - Driving to Johor from Kuala Lumpur with distance of 220km is about 3 hours via the North-South Highway. From Singapore, visitors can use the Causeway get to Johor Bahru or alternatively by Second LinkTuas. Major cities and towns in Peninsular Malaysia provide express bus services to Johor Bahru at either JB Sentral or the Larkin Bus and Taxi Terminal. It is also possible to hire an outstation taxi on a shared or individual basis to travel to other cities in Peninsula Malaysia. • By Rail - The Malaysian Railway (Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad, KTMB) has daily trains traveling up and down the entire length of the Peninsular, making Johor Bahru easily reachable by train from the rest of the Peninsular. Trains arrive at the JB Sentral. • By Sea - The private Ferry-link service connects Changi Point near the Singapore International Airport and Tanjung Belungkor (near Desaru) in Johor. Another entry point is Johor Bahru International Ferry Terminal, Puteri Harbour Ferry Terminal, Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Teminal, Tanjung Pelepas, Kukup Ferry Terminal, Muar Ferry Terminal and Minyak Beku Ferry Terminal.

GETTING AROUND Buses and taxis are readily available around Johor Bahru at JB Sentral or the Larkin Bus and Taxi Terminal.

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Cameron Highland

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Taman Negara (National Park)

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Kenong Rimba Park

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Tekam Plantation Resort

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Cherating Beach

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Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary & Deerland Park

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The Gift of Nature Pahang is countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top eco-destination with its awesome palette of dramatic hills and mountains, bordered by captivating rainforests and caves and culminating towards the South China Sea with enchanting beaches and islands. The state also home to several superlative sights ranging from its highest peak- Gunung Tahan, Malaysiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier national park- Taman Negara to its longest riverSungai Pahang.

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" WHEN I FIRST SET EYES UPON THE PROPERTY NOW CALLED MANGALA RESORT & SPA I KNEW IT WAS SPECIAL; ALMOST SPIRITUAL AND WITH SO MUCH POSITIVE ENERGY. ALL I COULD SEE WAS TRANQUILITY WITH A FOREST OF BEAUTIFUL TREES AND BIRDS SOARING HIGH OVERHEAD. FROM THAT MOMENT, I KNEW I WANTED TO SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS AND SO MANGALA WAS CONCEIVED AND DEVELOPED. " FOUNDER

The name Mangala was chosen as it sums up exactly what the resort offers its guests. Mangala is derived from Sanskrit and means auspicious well-being. It emphasises the purity of spirit and the state of being happy and healthy. The resort is inspired by a sense of well-being offered in the natural surroundings and the activities available onsite. Guests can enjoy recreational activities in the surrounding palm plantation, native fruit orchards, lake and river. The location also offers endless opportunities for study, interaction and visual experiences in the environment. Mangala Resort & Spa is a special place; almost spiritual and with so much positive energy. Its owners have transformed it from an almost barren, exmining site into a lush, green and tranquil garden of palm and fruit trees that have been supplemented with a lake and extensive tropical landscaping. Initial plans were for the owner to enjoy the quiet and tranquil setting for his personal enjoyment but he realised its potential for tourism and now shares it with discerning guests who seek a peaceful escape from urban life. Most guests will simply relax and enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding forest with its abundant vegetation and birds that have made their home here. Experienced nature guides are on hand to help guests appreciate Malaysia's extensive flora and fauna. Mangala Resort & Spa is the perfect venue for couples seeking privacy, families who want to discover the beauty of rural Malaysia, small corporate functions and events and also weddings. Guests can indulge in the resort's spa, enjoy the creative culinary efforts of the resort's chefs, be as active as they like while participating in various recreational activities around the resort or simply relax, soak up the ambiance and enjoy the peace and quiet. Mangala Resort & Spa was established to be recognised as a leader in excellence and innovation within the Malaysian hospitality industry. It provides a relaxing and affordable hospitality experience with service that reflects the pride and professionalism of our resort team. We hope you agree and that you wholeheartedly enjoy the experience and we look forward to welcoming you back to this small patch of paradise.

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KUANTAN

CAPITAL CITY OF PAHANG LARGEST CITY ON THE EAST COAST, KUANTAN IS A VIBRANT COMMERCIAL CENTRE THAT RETAINS ITS UNIQUE AGE-OLD CHARMS WITH MODERN HIGH RISE STRUCTURES COEXIST HARMONIOUSLY WITH PRE-WAR SHOP HOUSES AND COLONIAL BUILDINGS. ITS WELLMAINTAINED LUSH GREENERY GIVES THE TOWN A REFRESHING COUNTRYSIDE ATMOSPHERE.

SULTAN AHMAD SHAH STATE MOSQUE Pahangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state mosque, Sultan Ahmad Shah State Mosque is built in a modernized Ottoman-Moorish Islamic style, with four rocket-like minarets and a large half-round decorated dome flanked by four smaller domes. The interior of the mosque is spacious with minimum partitions and able to fit in more than 8000 worshippers.

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PAHANG ART MUSEUM Housed in an elegant colonial-era (1910) building, Pahang Art Museum showcases a collection of art pieces representing various ethnic communities of Pahang that include paintings, textile, handicrafts, batik drawings and sculptures as well as works of selected local artists. SULTAN HAJI AHMAD SHAH AGRICULTURE PARK The 300-hectare Sultan haji Ahmad Shah Agriculture Park serves primarily as a research centre and is divided into fruit orchards, arboretum, spice garden, recreational park, lake, camp sites and swathes of protected virgin tropical rainforest. Now, the park offers visitors a pleasant introduction to the many exotic tropical plants, fruits and spices especially during harvesting seasons.

KUANTAN RIVER CRUISE The Kuantan river cruise takes visitors through the picturesque landscape of a 500-year-old mangrove forest reserve that spreads along the Kuantan River. The 340-hectare swap is home to fascinating varieties of estuarine plants, birds and fish species.

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SUNGAI LEMBING IS A SMALL VILLAGE IN THE HILLS. IN EARLY 1900S, SUNGAI LEMBING IS THE MAIN TIN PRODUCER IN PAHANG, EARNING IT THE NICKNAME “EL DORADO” OF THE MALAY STATES.

RAINBOW WATERFALL The rainbow can only be seen in the morning so visitors need to plan ahead and start on your journey early. It will take around 1 hour drive on 4W drive and another 45 minutes trekking to the fall. The trail is well-signposted and it will lead your way to the waterfall. SUNGAI LEMBING MUSEUM The Sungai Lembing Museum takes visitors back to Sungai Lembing’s glorious past by showcasing a collection of mining equipment, workers’ attire and antique furniture.

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SUNGAI LEMBING MINE The Sungai Lembing Mine is restored to showcase the glorious days of Sungai Lembing as Pahang’s richest manufacturer of tin. The tin mine in Sungai Lembing was once the deepest and longest underground mine in the world. Preserved in it most natural and original settings, the tin mine offers visitors an exciting experience of exploration and adventure. Visitors will experience a lifetime journey through the “Original Mine” which displays various collections of mining paraphernalia’s. Visitors will come across mannequins, drilling machines, trams, interactive exhibits, info boards and other extravaganzas. sungailembingmines.com.my

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PANAROMA HILL Visitors can watch either the sunrise or sunset at the top of Panaroma Hill. This 400m hillock has a flight of concrete steps that takes about 45 minutes to ascend. Visitors can make a short detour to the nearby deer breeding farm or stop at Rainbow Waterfall for a short frolic in the natural pool.

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CITY TOUR: SUNGAI LEMBING . PEKAN

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SITUATED NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE PAHANG RIVER, PEKAN IS THE ROYAL TOWN OF PAHANG AND ITS OFFICIAL STATUS DECLARED WHEN THE ROYAL FAMILY DECIDED TO CHOOSE THE TOWN AS THEIR PLACES OF RESIDENCE. PEKAN TOWN BURSTS INTO POMP AND PAGEANTRY IN OCTOBER EACH YEAR IN CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTHDAY OF HRH THE SULTAN OF PAHANG. Image Credit - pahangtourism.org.my

SULTAN ABU BAKAR PALACE Completed in 1974, the Sultan Abu Bakar Palace is the official residence of the present sultan and named after the late Sultan Abu Bakar Riayatuddin AL-Muadzam Shah. The palace is a fine example of authentic but modern Malay architecture and sits on a nicely landscaped piece of land that once was a rubber plantation.

TUN RAZAK MEMORIAL HALL First open to the public in 1994, Tun Razak Memorial Hall building was the house where Tun Abdul Razak, the second Prime Minister of Malaysia, was born that has been dismantled and rebuilt on its original site and style. The memorial hall houses some of Tun Abdul Razak’s personal belongings and memorabilia and offers visitors a mesmerizing experience in a typical Malay village house.

WATERCRAFT GALLERY Located at Pulau Beram, Watercraft Gallery displays watercrafts from different shapes and functions that were once used in sea and rivers of Pahang. There are several life-size replicas of the crafts that attract visitors’ interest. SILK WEAVING CENTRE In existence since 200 years ago, Royal Pahang Silk is a proud testimony to the colourful past of the Pahang royal family. Quality silk has been produced for hundreds of years by a selected household at Pulau keladi, where the traditional and intricate weaving method has been passed down for generations. Silk Weaving Centre is responsible on promoting Royal Pahang Silk and produces quality fabrics which originates from Pekan, where the design of the fabrics are characterised by a checkered pattern that is arranged in such a way that its colour sequence can be changed intermittently from the warp.

SULTAN ABU BAKAR MUSEUM Formerly known as the Kota Beram Palace, the official residence of the late sultan, Sultan Abu Bakar Museum has a well-documented history of the state and its royal house. The museum also houses a large collection of ancient Chinese glass wares and ceramics previously used by former sultans of Pahang.

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A VIRGIN JUNGLE EXPANSE COVERING 4,343 SQUARE KILOMETERS, TAMAN NEGARA WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1939 AND IS THE LARGEST PARK IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA REPUTED TO BE THE BEST KEPT TROPICAL RAINFOREST, THANKS TO ITS PROTECTED STATUS.

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With minimal damage to this special ecosystem, Mutiara Taman Negara is dimly lit to avoid scaring off wildlife and conserves energy. Everything used is biodegradable and all the wooden chalet interiors are made of natural produce. The ancient life forms that blanket Taman Negara are impressive and during each visit, Mutiara Taman Negara gives its visitors the opportunity to glimpse at the flora and fauna species estimated at 10,000 plants, 150,000 insects, 25,000 invertebrates, 675 birds, 270 reptiles, 250 freshwater fish and 200 mammals. Some of the flora and fauna found in Taman Negara are rare or indigenous to this country. Things to do at Mutiara Taman Negara include river cruises, guided walks, bird watching, fishing, swimming by waterfalls and night walk. If you are not travelling with a group, you can plan your trip to Mutiara Taman Negara well before you arrive or enlist the help of guides at the Park Centre. Driving from Kuala Lumpur takes just 3 Â˝ hours or opt for a more fascinating journey that entails a stress free bus ride followed by 3 hours boat ride along Sungai Tembeling. To Taman Negara by land is about 200 km and approximately 3 Â˝ hours driving.

highland A TRIP TO THE COOL HIGHLANDS WILL SEE YOU EXPERIENCING A MUCH-CELEBRATED COLONIAL HILL RETREAT, WITH THE OLDEST TEA PLANTATIONS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, AND AN EVER VIBRANT MOUNTAINTOP CASINO AND THEME PARK.

GENTING HIGHLANDS An hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur, also known as City of Entertainment, Genting Highlands features six hotels with over 10,000 guest rooms, over 90 distinctive dining outlets, an alluring shopping paradise, exciting indoor and outdoor theme parks, international casino and more than ten leisure and entertainment hotspots. Visitors may choose to ride on Genting Skyway, the longest cable car in Southeast Asia, to reach to the peak while enjoying the sweeping views of the valley and hills. Genting Highlands will be welcoming the much anticipated 20th Century Fox World outdoor theme park, which feature characters, rides and activities centred around the Hollywood studio’s most popular and loved movies, from Rio to Planet of the Apes and Alien vs Predator. www.rwgenting.com JANDA BAIK Janda Baik, which means “the good widow” in Malay, is a traditional Malay village and become a homestay destination, which offers many beautiful spots where guests can rest and relax and is for flowing mountain streams and breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains. Janda Baik is also famous for discreet and unassuming private vacations home scattered throughout the village.

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BERJAYA HILLS Also known as Bukit Tinggi, Berjaya Hills is a unique highlands retreat that capturing the essence of two different cultures in one destination. The enchanting French-style Colmar Tropicale situated around 800 above sea level while the eco-friendly Zeninspired Japanese Village located further up at 1,000m above sea level. Don’t miss out other attractions such as Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort, Rabbit Park and picturesque horse riding trails. The hotel rooms and bedroom suites at Colmar Tropicale are furnished in old style décor with wood and pastel finishes. www.colmartropicale.com.my FRASER’S HILL Located at 1,524m above sea level, Fraser’s Hill is characterized by mock-Tudor houses and colonial style buildings. It enables visitors to enjoy a country-style holiday in a cool, refreshing ambience, where evenings bring along swirling mists to descend upon the little hamlet while cold winds breeze through the lofty pine trees. Fraser’s Hill is a premier destination for local and international birdwatchers with over 250 species of local and migratory birds flocking here together. www.pkbf.gov.my

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CAMERON HIGHLANDS VISIT WON’T BE COMPLETE WITHOUT

TEA PLANTATION VISIT Take a short visit to one of the few tea factories, namely Habu Boh Tea Centre, Cameron Valley Tea and Sungai Palas Tea Centre, to learn the finer aspects of tea grading, blending and processing and cap it off by savoring a cup of freshly brewed tea. JUNGLE TREKKING There are four different trails of varying length and degrees of difficulty, from climbing Mount Brinchang to crossing Mount Beremban, but all trails are marked to guide you. Visitors can explore the mossy forest through a boardwalk 2km before the peak of Gunung Brinchang, The mossy forest is a natural environment that grows only at the highest elevations of Cameron Highlands.

FARMS VISIT • Pluck your own strawberries at strawberry farm or buy fresh homemade strawberry jam. • Visit bee farms, flower nurseries, vegetables farms, rose farms, Cactus Valley or Cameran Lavender Farm. • Pay a visit to MARDI Agricultural Station at Tanah Rata to understand how agriculture plays an important role in Cameron Highlands.

CAMERON HIGHLANDS The largest hill resort in Malaysia, Cameron Highlands offers a relaxing and refreshing getaway with undulating valleys, sprawling tea plantations, terraced flower gardens, vegetable farms and strawberry farms. Also known as the “green bowl of Malaysia”, with cool climate and fertile soil, Cameron Highlands provides fresh supplies of fruits, vegetables and flowers to markets around the country and other parts of the world.

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eco-tourism White Water Rafting

TAMAN NEGARA Malaysia’s premier park, Taman Negara covers an area of approximately 4,343 sq km of primary Tropical Rain Forests estimated more than 130 million year olds and consists of a diverse collection of flora and fauna and unique attractions such as ancient trees with giant buttresses, limestone caves, waterfalls and jungle-clad mountains. Peninsular Malaysia’s highest peak, the Gunung Tahan located within the park and standing tall at 2,187m above sea level. The canopy walk offers visitors a magnificent view of the forest, especially the plant and animal species found on the top layer of the vegetation. www.tamannegara.asia

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GUNUNG SENYUM Located on the Pahang River bank, Gunung Senyum is made up of limestone and rock, estimated to be around 3,000 years old, whilst the lowlands on the east is made of mudstone and shale estimated around 2,100 years old. There are 19 caves found within the park and it acts as an important archeological site. Dipterocarps dominate the vegetation in the park and the fauna composition includes several species of bats, birds, snakes, freshwater fish and small nocturnal mammals. SELADANG AND DEER BREEDING CENTRE JENDERAK Opened in 1982, Seladang and Deer Breeding Centre Jenderak aims to provide a sanctuary for the protected seladang which has been classified as vulnerable. Malaysia’s second largest land mammals after the elephants, the seladangs used to roam freely in the rain forest where lowland river valleys are their preferred grazing grounds. However, loggings coupled with the extensive opening of land forced the seladang to abandon their natural habitats. The centre also runs a breeding programme for sambar deers.

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KUALA GANDAH ELEPHANT CONSERVATION CENTRE Established in 1989, the Elephant Conservation Centre is dedicated towards the rescue and rehabilitation of elephants. The centre also educate the public on the important of elephant conservation and protection and offer opportunity to get up close and personal with these elephants. Visitors are invited to bath them in the shallow river or ride on them. www.wildlife.gov.my

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LAKE CHINI Malaysia’s second largest natural lake with an area of 12,565 acres, Lake Chini consists of 13 interconnecting water bodies with its own characteristics. Lake Chini is blessed with vast treasures of nature and filled with 138 species of territorial flora, 300 species of non-aquatic vertebrates and 144 species of freshwater fish. Thousands of white and pink water lilies will emerge on the lake from August through September, transforming the lake into a floating multi-coloured garden. LAKE BERA Lies within the Pahang River catchments area, Lake Bera is Malaysia’s first Samsar site, which comprises of freshwater and peat swap forests, transitional open-forested swamps, pandans swamps and open water. A good example of the wetland system in South-east Asia, Lake Bera has a biological diversity that include natural habitats to 68 species of mammals, 94 species of fish and a wide range of aquatic and non-aquatic. The lake also offers visitors an array of leisure and adventure activities such as boating, kayaking, fishing and jungle trekking.

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ONE OF THE OLDEST TOWNS IN THE STATE OF PAHANG, RAUB BEGAN IN THE EARLY 1800 AS A GOLD MINING SETTLEMENT. NESTLED IN THE VALLEYS OF THE MAIN RANGE, RAUB OFFERS VISITORS TRAVEL OPTIONS OF THE ADVENTUROUS KIND.

LATA JARUM Lata Jarum is a magnificent two-tiered waterfall resulting from a series of rapids culminating in a cool rock pool. A dip into its cool waters will surely rejuvenate the tired body and soul. Lata Jarum is a popular spot for family outings with its beautiful scene of the forest and waterfall.

JERAM BESU Located on the trunk road od Raub-Kuala Lipis, Jeram Besu or Besu Rapids will appeal to adrenaline junkies raring for thrills and adventure. It is considered as one of the country’s best spots for white-water rafting as well as a wide range of eco-adventure activities such as flying fox, 4WD expeditions, abseiling and jungle trekking. LATA BEREMBUN A rough drive through fruit orchards and oil palm plantation by four wheel drive takes about 15 to 20 minutes from Sungai Raun, Lata Berembun is an ideal place for camping and family picnics.

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beach & islandtour KUANTAN BEACHES KUANTAN ALSO A PREFECT DESTINATION FOR SUN, SANDS AND SEAS SEEKERS AS THE COASTLINE IS DOTTED BY NUMEROUS STRETCHES OF WHITE SANDY BEACHES.

TELUK CHEMPEDAK BEACH Teluk Chempedak Beach is a popular destination among locals and famous beach retreat with calm water and beautiful casuarine-lined coastline. The beach offers a variety for watersports activities such as windsurfing, sailing, jet skiing and sunbathing. Fishing is also a favourite pastime here as well as jungle trekking, camping and canoeing. BESERAH An old fashioned fishing village, Beserah has its very own charm and romance, where buffalos are still used to transport the day’s catch from the fishing boats to the processing areas. It is the only place in Malaysia where water buffaloes are used for such purpose. This thriving fishing village also well-known for its quality dried fish and other salted sea products.

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CHERATING WAS DISCOVERED IN THE 1960’S BY BACKPACKERS WHO STAYED AT GUESTHOUSES AND WOODEN HUTS AMONG THE COCONUT GROVES BY THE SEA. TODAY, CHERATING OFFERING A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR THE HOLIDAYMAKER TO SAVOUR ALL OF NATURE’S BEST AGAINST A MODERN-DAY LIVING BACK-DROP WITH WORLD-CLASS HOTELS AND CHALETS.

CHERATING BEACH Cherating Beach is home to Asia’s first Club Med with a vast stretches of beautiful white sandy beaches and clear blue seas. Here, wide gently sloping sandy beaches extend as far as the eyes can see and it is a perfect place for a quiet holiday. CHENDOR BEACH Managed by the Fisheries Department, Cherating Turtle Sanctuary provides an information centre to visitors. From May to September, visitors can watch green turtles and occasionally giant leatherbacks toil ashore to lay eggs. SNAKE ISLAND About 20 minute boat ride away from a quaint reverie village of Sungai Ular, Snake Island or Pulau Ular is a small rocky island which offers a best place for fishing lovers. According to village folks, the name was inspired by water snakes found at the estuary as well as on the island.

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ROMPIN IS THE SOUTHERNMOST DISTRICT OF PAHANG HAS AN AREA OF 5,246 SQ KM AND THE SEASIDE TOWN OF KUALA ROMPIN IS THE LARGEST IN THE DISTRICT.

TIOMAN ISLAND A tear-shaped island paradise, Tioman Island is a perfect destination for sunseekers and adventurers with swaying coconut trees, miles of soft and white sand, wild flowers growing in a vivid fusion of colours, cool waterfalls cascading down moss-covered rocky slopes and rustic charming villages. The underwater world around the island is a vast marine treasure trove with vibrant coral gardens, a profusion of seashells and limpets, thorny sea urchins, seaweeds, starfishes and a myriad of colourful fish. Visitors can participate many activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, boating, water skiing, windsurfing and deep sea diving. For golf lovers, tee off at an 18-hole international standard golf course set amidst the lush tropical greenery. Legend: Tioman Island is said to be the final resting place of a fabled dragon princess from China. She made a stop at Tioman during her way to visit a prince in Temasek and she immediately fell in love with the charms and beauty of the island. www.tioman.gov.my

KUALA ROMPIN Serves as the gateway to Endau-Rompin State Park and Tioman Island, Kuala Rompin is renowned for its giant freshwater prawns and the best time to visit is the months of September and October. LANJUT BEACH Located 15km away from Kuala Rompin, Lanjut Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches along the east coast which offers snorkeling and scuba diving. These beaches also play host to the Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge, an annual international event of Pahang to promote sport fishing in the waters of Rompin. www.rpbic.com.my TANJUNG GEMOK FERRY TERMINAL Built in 1994, Tanjung Gemok Ferry Terminal is the gateway to Tioman Island. Modern ferries ply the route to Tioman at specific intervals.

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EAST COAST MALL East Coast Mall is a modern family lifestyle mall with an established mix of domestic and international retailers, from fashion, entertainment, arts & culture to local delicacies and international gourmets. The mall also a one stop shopping and entertainment destination for the local patronage and tourists. www.eastcoastmall.com.my Dried Seafood Kuantan is famous for its salted fish, dried and roasted cuttlefish, dried shrimps, dried scallops, seafood crackers, satay fish. Visitors can scout around the local produce shops that situated along the roadside and bargain for a cheaper price! NATURAL BATIK VILLAGE Natural Batik Village offers batik coloring lessons, batik tie dye workshops and batik T-shirt workshops to visitors. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the tour to the production area on the process of batik manufacturing. Enjoy Malaysian Batik products that reveal true tradition and innovations for natural fabrics and natural colouring. naturalbatik.com.my

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Stalls & Night Market There are many stalls along the road from Brinchang to Kea Farm, so visitors can look for freshly grown local fruits and vegetables here. At night, visitors can visit weekly night market (only available on Friday, Saturday and school holidays) to buy fresh vegetables, corns, fruits, strawberries, honey, flowers, cactus as well as local food and delicacies. Located at Brinchang, Multicrops Central Market also offers a variety of local produce products. New location for night market: Golden Hill Sg Ruil

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SKYAVENUE SkyAvenue provides a new shopping and dining experience with almost 100 brands running the gamut from High Street to luxury when all shops are operational. Shoppers can stroll from store to store at a leisurely pace, taking in the sights and sounds; browse through racks of clothes and shelves of shoes; compare textures and colours; model the latest styles; and pore over the newest gadgets on the market. FIRST WORLD PLAZA The coolest and the highest shopping destination in Malaysia, First World Plaza offers more than 40 retails and 25 food and beverage outlets as well as numerous attractions for all ages. www.rwgenting.com

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LOCAL CUISINE MURTABAK MENGKASAR Murtabak Mengkasar is made from eggs and minced meat (chicken or beef) mixed with a special blend of spices which curated by the owner Pak Din himself, giving it a distinctive flavor that you can't get anywhere else. The dish served during many royal events!

GULAI TEMPOYAK IKAN PATIN The juicy and tender Patin Fish, also known as Silver Catfish cooked in curry made of tempoyak (fermented durian), which gives the special flavour and thicker gravy. GULAI ASAM RONG A traditional food in Pahang, asam rong is a traditional food made of processed rubber tree fruits. Gulai asam rong is first made like any normal gulai fish dish, with some asam rong added to it, giving it a sour yet slightly bitter taste. Curry Mee

IKAN BAKAR PETAI Ikan Bakar is Malay-style grilled fish wrapped in banana leaf, but fish grilled together with sambal petai is a specialty combo of the East Coast. Ikan Bakar Petai usually siakap (barramundi), jenahak (golden snapper) and pari (stingray). NASI KEBULI A special rice dish of Kuala Lipis, Nasi Kebuli is made of rice cooked with coconut oil mixed with chicken or mutton, raisins, olives, clovers, olives, and lemongrass to give it an aromatic smell. CURRY MEE The curry broth in Pahang's version of curry mee is less creamy with more balanced flavours. Each bowl of curry mee comes with yellow noodles, bihun, and/or koay teow cooked in curry broth topped off with shredded steamed chicken, cockles, fish balls, fish cakes, beansprouts, and tofu puffs.

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DURIAN PASTRIES One of Malaysia's major durian exporters, Pahang is famous for its durian bombs, tarts and cakes. ROYAL PUDING Originating from Pekan, Royal Pudding or locally known as Puding Diraja consists of bananas, prunes, cherries and cashew nuts, which are then dressed with jala mas, golden thread made from duck egg yolks and sugar. CENDOL AIR PUTIH Aside from soft, fluffy shaved ice topped with green cendol strands, red beans, coconut milk and palm sugar, you can also choose to add red beans, glutinous rice, and even savoury pulut ikan (grilled glutinous rice with mashed fish filling), which is unique to Pahang.

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Accessibility GETTING HERE • By Air - A short 45 minutes flight from Kuala Lumpur to the Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport, which is a cozy but fully equipped airport, located about 15km away from Kuantan town. • By Road - Getting to Kuantan from Kuala Lumpur is about 3 to 4 hour drive by car, whether you travel via the North-South Highway or the older roads that pass through the towns and rustic villages along the way. Bus and taxi services are also available to and from most major cities to Kuantan or other cities in Pahang.

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GETTING AROUND Buses and taxis are readily available around Kuantan. Taxies can be found at the city’s main hubs such as Komplex Teruntum, Berjaya Megamall and Jalan Mahkota where outstation buses are available at Terminal Makmur. Tioman Island is accessible by boat and ferry from Tanjung Gemok in Pahang and Mersing in Johor.

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• Cultural Centre • Dragon Boat Temple • Handicraft Village & Museum • Royal Museum • Siti Khadijah Market • Sitting Buddha • Sleeping Buddha • Wakaf Che Yeh Night Market • War Museum Pengkalan Kubor Wau Museum

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Gunung Stong

Gunung Stong State Park • Gua Ikan • Gua Batu Susun • Gua Keris

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heritage & culturaltour CULTURAL CENTRE (GELANGGANG SENI) As a hub of Malay Cuture, the Cultural Centre showcases the Kelantanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural and recreational activities such as wayang kulit (shadow puppetry), wau (giant kite), gasing (top-spinning), pencak silat (martial arts), rebana ubi (giant drums), kertok (smaller drums formed from coconuts) and congkak (a game involving the strategic movement of seeds around the holes on a wooden board). Each dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demonstrations session is different, kindly check with the state tourist office if you have a particular interest. SULTAN ISMAIL PETRA ARCH The landmark of Kota Bahru, the Sultan Ismail Petra Arch which made of timber was built to commemorate the occasion when Kelantan was announced as a cultural state showcasing Malay culture. THE GRAND PLACE Built in 1844, the Grand Place is a single story palace built by Sultan Muhammad II to replace his old residence on the banks of Kelantan River. The palace later became home of several other sultans who ruled the state. Today, the palace only used for important official state functions and is not open to public.

Wayang Kulit (Shadow Puppetry)

TREASURY BANK (BANK PITIS) Kelantan had its own monetary system until the 19th century and the state used its own coin called pitis, made from tin, which was round and with a hole in the centre. Hence, Bank Pitis or Treasury bank was once an important site for storing money and safe keeping of Kelantan government documents and played an integral part of the palace and government administration during the late 18th and 19th century. The longish office building was demolished in the 1940s but Bank Pitis remains, attracting both foreign and domestic visitors.

MEMORIAL PERANG (WAR MUSEUM) Built in 1912, the War Museum used by Japanese troops during World War II as a secret police station for war coordination and it continued to function as a bank until 1992. Now, the museum is a repository for documents, pictures and military paraphernalia of the Japanese Occupation.

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ISLAMIC MUSEUM A mosque-like building, Islamic Museum is a place where you can trace the root of Islam in Kelantan. The museum showcases various artifacts and inscriptions documents to describe how Islam got introduced in Kelantan and how it became an important element in their daily life. It was once known to be the Verandah to Mecca also known as 'Serambi Mekah'.

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KELANTAN STATE MUSEUM State Museum houses a collection of exhibits and documents on Kelantan’s musical instruments, traditional arts, crafts and artefacts of ceramic from early trading with China. www.muzium.kelantan.gov.my ROYAL MUSEUM Built in 1939, Royal Museum was formerly the palace of the crown prince from 1969 until it was donated to the state and turned into a museum. Established as a museum in 1991, the Royal Museum exhibits the Kelantan royal family’s history, the royal arts and artifacts as well as items and furnishing belonged to the former sultans. The walls in the museum portray life-size pictures of the current king of Kelantan. MUSEUM OF ROYAL TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS (ISTANA JAHAR) Constructed during the reign of Sultan Muhammad (1837-1886), Museum of Royal Traditions and Customs showcases excellent Kelantan’s craftsmanship through its intricate woodcarvings and elaborate roofs. The museum is divided into a number of sections across two floors where visitors able to learn all about Kelantanese royal traditions and customs such as royal births, weddings and other ceremonial occasions. There is also a veranda overlooking the courtyard offering a view of the Malaysian and state flag.

HANDICRAFT VILLAGE AND HANDICRAFT MUSEUM Known as Kampung Kraftangan in the local language, Handicraft Village is set in a beautifully carved out wooden courtyard and houses the Handicraft Museum. Located at the first floor of the Handicraft Village, also known as Balai Getam Guri, handicraft Museum features a selection of Kelantan handicraft in traditional embroidery, songket weaving, batik printing, silversmithing and matting. It has clear labelling, instructions and descriptions of craft and fabric throughout the room. Here, visitors able to see the demonstrations of traditional embroidery, songket weaving, batik painting, silverwork and woodcarving are all carried out by skilled artisans.

UPSIDE DOWN ART GALLERY @ BANDAR BARU TUNJONG Launched in early of September 2016, Upside Down Art Gallery was renovated and decorated by the owner together with his brother without any others help. The upside down house is an interesting place where all the furniture and decors are placed upside down. Demonstrate your creativity pose with your friends or family in the upside down house. KELANTAN FLOATING MARKET Malaysia’s first floating market, Kelantan Floating Market is now open for business on Saturdays from 10am until noon, which located in Kampung Pulau Suri in Tumpat. Now, there will be 10 boats showcasing products helmed by women from the village and the number of boats will be increased if the traffic of visitors goes up. Visitors can take a short boat ride from the jetty on the opposite bank to buy and sample authentic Kelantanese dishes such as lokan kelapa, kerabu nipah, nasi tumpeng and many more. Come and experience it!  SuriMasSeroja Kelantan Floating Market

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citytour PLACES OF WORSHIP KAMPUNG LAUT MOSQUE The oldest surviving mosque in Malaysia dating to early 18th century, Kampung Laut Mosque was built with a classic architectural with its triple-tiered roof that reflect a combination of traditional local architecture and Javanese style. Every piece of locally-sourced building material in the mosque were handcrafted to perfection by skillful craftsmen and builders. Today, Kampung Lat Mosque remains as an active religious gathering centre to the locals and acts as one of the living museum in the country. SULTAN ISMAIL PETRA SILVER JUBILEE MOSQUE Located in Rantau Panjang, also known as Beijing Mosque, Sultan Ismail Petra Silver Jubilee Mosque is the first Chinesestyle mosque in the country where a symbol of Islam’s universal appeal. Its exterior features green pagoda-style roof and a tall minaret with the names of all 25 Prophets inscribed on it, while its interior is sprinkled with Uzbek and Indian design elements. The mosque’s main complex consists of two storey; the first floor houses a multipurpose hall, a library, a kindergarten and a bazaar, where the second floor comprises the main prayer hall and VIP rooms.

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SULTAN ISMAIL PETRA MOSQUE Located in Kubang Kerian, just 5km from Kota Bharu, Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque is the largest mosque in Kelantan. Incorporated the architectural style of Middle Eastern mosques, the mosque features a pure white façade and large arched glass windows running along the top part of its walls for maximum utilisation of daylight as a source of natural lighting. Dark blue domes topped with crescentmoon sky pointers adorn its roof and four tall minarets. The mosque’s most outstanding feature sits within its prayer hall, in the form of a majestic pulpit made out of white marble. MUHAMMADI MOSQUE Originally known as Masjid Besar Kota Bharu, Muhammadi Mosque adopted an open design concept with a Colonial architectural style, built originally of wood in 1867 and renovated several times since then. This yellow-and-brown structure features Moghul-style domes and the liberal use of arches and pillars throughout. Its main prayer hall is adorned with stunning Roman columns embellished with beautiful dark brown carvings around the top. Air vents along the walls provide natural ventilation in the building. Today, state level religious functions and events are held here and Muhammadi Mosque is also a famous Islamic learning centre in the region, particularly among religious scholars and those seeking knowledge of the religion. Muhammadi Mosque

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WAT PHOTIVIHAN (RECLINING BUDDHA TEMPLE) Built in 1973, Wat Photivihan is a famous Thai Buddhist temple which is located in Tumpat district. The temple houses a reclining statue of Buddha (Sleeping Buddha) which is believed to be the second longest in the world and the longest in Southeast Asia with measurement of 40m in length, 11m in height and 9m in width. The temple compound consists of several buildings and a small restaurant. WAT MACHIMMARAM (SITTING BUDDHA TEMPLE) Spans across an area of 2.4 hectares, Wat Machimmaram is a Buddhist temple which consists a large Sitting Buddha that is 30m in height and 18m in width, clad with pink mosaic stones. The statue was completed after 10 years of work in 2000 and reputedly the largest in Southeast Asia. During festive and auspicious days, the temple is a popular pilgrimage destination for Buddhist devotees. WAT MAI SUVANKHIRI (DRAGON BOAT TEMPLE) Spread across an area of 4 hectares, Wat Mai Suvankhiri is a breathtakingly beautiful complex which consists of two temples with Thai architectural design. The main temple houses a replica of a dragon that is about 45m in length surrounded by a moat of water, thus earning it its name Dragon Boat Temple.

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WAT PIKULTHONG Wat Pikulthong is a Thai Buddhist temple which its main highlight is the huge statue of a standing Buddha, covered with a gold mosaic. There are several buildings and shrines including one with a characteristic red roof in the temple compound. WAT KOK SERAYA Located in Tumpat district, Wat Kok Seraya is a Thai Buddhist temple with a big golden stupa and the typical walled compound setup. The highlight is the white statue of a female Buddha, which is quite unusual in a Buddhist temple. This probably originates from the local Chinese Buddhist population and their reverence for the Goddess of Mercy. SWEE NYET KONG TEMPLE Located 15km from the Gua Musang Town, Swee Nyet Kong Temple is the first Chinese settlement in Kelantan approximately 500 years ago. The arrival of the Chinese people to Pulai, Gua Musang in 1429, 24 years after Admiral Cheng Ho landed in Melaka was believed to be due to a dream of striking abundant gold. The arrival date of these settlers can be proven based on the records found in a temple known as the Mek Temple and is located in a limestone cave. In this chamber, there is a picture painting of the Goddess of Mercy brought from China by migrants to provide protection during their emigration. The temple was burned down by the Japanese during its occupation era around 1941 and rebuilt in 1971.

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nature BEACH MOST OF KELANTAN’S LOVELY BEACHES ARE OFF LIMITS TO HOLIDAYMAKERS WHEN THE ROUGH MONSOON SEASON HITS THE EAST COAST OF PENINSULAR MALAYSIA. MIDDLE OF THE YEAR IS THE BETTER TIME FOR YOU TO PLAN A MEMORABLE BEACH HOLIDAY WHICH FILLED WITH SUN, SAND AND FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY OR FRIENDS. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF FAMOUS AND SERENE BEACHES OVERLOOKING THE SOUTH CHINA SEA ADORN THE COASTLINE OF KELANTAN.

MOONLIGHT BEACH (PANTAI CAHAYA BULAN) Located about 10km from Kota Bahru, Moonlight Beach is a popular spot for family outings and pinics. Its warm golden sands and crystal blue waters amidst tall and graceful palms encourages visitors to just lay on the sand and bask in the sun. MELODY BEACH (PANTAI IRAMA) Situated 30 km away from Kota Bharu in Bachok, Melody Beach has the reputation of being one of the finest beaches in the East Coast and got its name from the gently hushing sound from the sea breeze. It’s another beach ideal for a memorable family outing with ample picnic spots as well as a variety of water spots including parasailing and canoeing.

BEACH OF SEVEN LAGOONS (PANTAI SERI TUJUH) Located near Tumpat district, Beach of Seven Lagoons is under the shelter of the longest lagoon in Malaysia. The uniqueness of the beach is the wellknown seven lagoons formed from the seasonal monsoon waves and lagoons shifted through the years. It is home to the annual Kelantan International Kite Festival event which draws more than a hundred local and foreign participants. WAU MUSEUM Located at Beach of Seven Lagoons, Wau Museum was built in 2011 to showcase wau (giant kite) culture, providing information on the history and development of wau and educate visitors about the age-old traditions in Kelantan. The museum displaying various types of giant kites including Wau Bulan, Wau Kekek, Wau Puyuh, Wau Kucing, Wau Jala Budi and official wau for every state.  Muzium Wau Kelantan BEACH OF THE WHISPERING BREEZE (PANTAI BISIKAN BAYU) Beach of the Whispering Breeze is the pride of the Pasir Putih district. The whisper of the breeze blowing through the casuarina trees is simply mesmerising. The prefect time to visit the beach is from November to April during NorthEast Monsoon. It is also a perfect spot to watch sunset with your love ones.

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LAKE PERGAU LAKE Pergau Lake has its own variety of beauty to nature lovers as well as a peaceful and tranquil environment which promises a memorable holiday experience. Located 100km from the Jeli town, the Pergau Lake Sanctuary Park which encompasses a 460 hectare lake offers a variety of activities for visitors. South Kelantan Development Authority (KESEDAR) provides chalets for visitors who wish to spend the night within the lake area with a reasonable fee. Surrounded by a lush green tropical rainforest, the lake able to offer temperature which as low as 18 degrees Celsius in the night. Pergau Lake has freshwater fish such as tinfoil barb (carp), tilapia, snakehead and many more for fishing enthusiasts to catch. The KESEDAR resort also organises jungle trekking programmes for those who are interested to see the flora and fauna in Pergau Lake. For who wish to visit Pergau Lake can make reservations at the KESEDAR Jeli Region office: Tel: 609-944 0281 Fax: 609-944 1388 www.kesedar.gov.my

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eco-tourism PARK At the peak of Gunung Stong

KELANTAN OFFERS A BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE WITH A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES CLOSE TO NATURE SUCH AS HIKING, BOATING, TREKKING, FISHING AND MANY MORE. SOME OF THE MOST EXCITING PLACES ARE KUALA KOH NATIONAL PARK, GUNUNG STONG STATE PARK, CAVES, THE WATERFALLS AT KUALA KRIA AND MANY MORE.

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GUNUNG STONG STATE PARK Gunung Stong State Park features several prominent mountain peaks and one of the highest waterfalls in Malaysia, the seven-tiered Jelawang Waterfall. Listed as one of the top five ecological destinations in Malaysia, the park rich with flora and fauna as well as breathtaking 225-million year old limestone caves. Mount Baha, Mount Ayam and Mount Stong located within Gunung Stong State Park, in Jelawang Kelantan manage by Gunong Stong State Park Resort (GSSP). Permit and guide are compulsory before hike. There are many activities and packages available such as: i) Caving near Dabong (Gua Ikan, Gua Batu Susun and Gua Keris) These three caves can be accessed via long-tailed boats along Galas River. Gua Ikan or Fish Cave is derived from a solitary rock that looks like fish. Adventure lovers must take a chance to explore the cave and its surrounding. Gua Batu Susun and Gua Keris have smaller passageways and more intricate route. ii) Camping in Baha Camp There are two tracks to Baha's Camp; one of the track goes directly to the timber track while the other one goes down to the foot of the Jelawang waterfall before it enters the timber track. Situated at the peak of the Jelawang waterfall, Baha's Camp is supervised by a group of local youths who provide guiding services apart from guarding the Jelawang Forest area. The camp sites here are spacious and can accommodate hundreds of people. Baha's Camp also offers several interesting places for climbers to visit such as Rantai Caves, Kolam Puteri Waterfall, Telaga Tujuh (Seven Wells) and Dua Gunung Waterfall.

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iii) Climbing Mount Baha, Mount Ayam, Mount Stong • From Baha Camp to Mount Stong - Climbers usually begin climbing from Baha's Campto Mount Stong early in the morning after spending the night and enjoying the panoramic view of sunrise from the peak of the Jelawang Waterfall. A huge rock with a bonsai plant on it makes the peak unique. The name ‘setong' in local dialect is derived from the word ‘stone'. • From Mount Stong to Mount Ayam - From the peak of Mount Stong, climbers need to trek down until a track junction to Mount Ayam which is called "Beta Balak" at the height of 2,652 feet above sea level. Climbers will pass through an area of bonsai plants as soon as they reach the peak of Baha which is a mini Mount Ayam. The peak of Gunung Ayam is marked with a 'plate' and there are 10-feet high bonsai plants. There is a camping area about a hail's distance from the peak, which can accommodate approximately 50 people. The view of sunset here is fascinating against the backdrop of bonsai plants in the camping area. Tour can be arranged:  Baha Camp Jelawang Jungle @Jelawang Jungle Enterprise (KT0202888-D)

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CAVE KUALA KOH NATIONAL PARK Situated in the Bukit Hantu Forest Reserve and Lebir Forest Reserve areas, the National Koh National Park in Kuala Koh makes up 24 percent of Taman Negara which is the largest national park in Malaysia that spread over three states of Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu. The natural assets of the Kuala Koh National Park specifically the variety of flora and fauna as well as the tropical rainforest ecosystem is well suited for ecotourism activities apart from research and development (R & D). Among the popular activities organised by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks are bird watching (more than 300 species), fishing in a number of rivers, photography session, jungle trekking via interpretive trails, canoeing/rafting, going on the canopy bridge and camping.

Tourist boat on Sungai Koh river

GUNUNG RENG Just about 15 minutes away from Kampung Kalai, Gunung Reng can be seen as a huge rock because it exists in an area that has no continuous series of mountains. It is a limestone hill that consists a few caves and surrounded by villages and secondary forest as well as rubber and oil-palm plantation. The caves have the unique structure of stalactites and stalagmites which are look like anthropoid living and things. Certain rock formations, granite or limestone are the same as found in Gua Musang. Outside the cave, there is a Tourism Malaysia information plaque provides information on the legend which surrounds this mountain. The legend is probably a tale and has attracted many visitors to Gunung Reng to enjoy the beautiful nature and experience the clear and clean water from the river.

The legend: "According to folklore there used to be a village on this spot called Kampung Tok Tala. Around 1400 years ago there was some serious partying going on lasting 7 days and nights which culminated in a contest where a dog was pitted against a cat at a time when the villagers should have been praying. In divine retribution against this scandalous behaviour and animal cruelty this mountain (Gunung Reng) was swept up in a storm from its original location several miles away and dropped on top of the village, the remains of which are, to this day, lying buried under the mountain (People believe that the stone (Gunung Reng) comes from Perak)."

MADU CAVE (GUA MADU) One of the unique limestone caves in Gua Musang, Madu Cave with a river source and surrounded by forests which are still green as well as the harmonious village landscape attract the local residents to conduct recreational activities. Bees build their hives on the walls of the cave and the cave earned its name from the production of honey.

NENGGIRI RIVER AND CHA CAVE The Nenggiri River is the main network of river drainage system in the Gua Musang Region which offers fun activities to the visitors especially for activities such as kayaking and rafting as well as fishing. It has more than 40 rapids and is suitable for rafting and kayaking activities that are ecotourism based. The largest rock shelter along the river valley, Cha Cave housing Neolithic remains dating 5,000 to 9,000 years back including well-made stone tools, pottery, shell necklaces and stone bracelets.

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Mall KB MALL is a one-stop lifestyle mall where shopping, dining and entertainment go hand in hand. It is a popular mall for locals and tourist from Terengganu, Pahang and even Southern Thailand. www.mallofmalaysia.com.my

Market SITI KHADIJAH MARKET named after Prophet Muhammadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrepreneurial wife as the market uniquely run by mostly women and busy with the colours, scents and sounds of local community. Visitors can find everything from fresh produce to traditional crafts and cakes.

DUTY FREE ZONE Kelantan duty-free zones are located at the border of Thailand, among the most popular are Rantau Panjang(45km from Kota Bahru) and Pengkalan Kubor(21km from Kota Bahru). These places are renowned for the variety of Thai products, kitchen glassware and utensils, clothes and electrical appliances at attractive and reasonable prices.

WAKAF CHE YEH NIGHT MARKET functions as a wet and wholesale market during the day where it turns into night market and comes alive at night with an assortment of local products ranging from fabrics and clothes to food and local fruits.

Bazaar BAMBOO FORT BAZAAR, locally known as Buluh Kubu Bazaar is a three storey complex with a collection of local products such as batik, gold and silver songket, sarongs, fine silverware, imported Thai goods and souvenirs.

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Kuih Akok - An egg-based mini cake with a sponge-like appearance

LOCAL CUISINE

NASI KERABU is a Malay rice dish, in which blue coloured rice is eaten with dried fish or fried chicken, salted eggs, crackers, pickles and other salads.

SOLOK LADA The uniqueness of Solok Lada is where the filling is placed inside the chilly. The filling is made from flesh coconut, fish fillet and coconut milk. This tasty food is suitable to be taken with Nasi Kerabu. 5

NASI TUMPANG is rice with different layer of curry dishes wrapped in a cone shape with banana leaf packed. NASI DAGANG is a dish consisting of mix of white rice and brown glutinous rice steamed in coconut milk, fish curry and extra ingredients such as fried shaved coconut, hard boiled eggs and vegetables pickles.

Kuih Tahi Itik - A delicious kuih made from egg whites and coconut milk

LAKSAM KELANTAN is almost like Laksa, but with a local Kelantan touch. It is served with herbs, rolledup with flat white noodles and a rich white fish and coconut gravy. AYAM PERCIK is grilled chicken with spicy coconut gravy and eaten with white rice in major family dishes and is served during feasts. KEROPOK are Kelantanese crackers and can be made from fish, prawns or squid, then steamed or boiled and thinly sliced and dried for storage or further cooking.

Tepung Pelita â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Made of rice-flour, coconut milk and sugar to be placed into a square banana leaf cup.

Kuih Jala Mas - A traditional Malay kuih made of egg yolk for its golden bright colour 1. Kuih Akok 2. Kelantan Kuih-Muih 3. Solok Lada 4. Nasi Kerabu 5. Nasi Tumpang

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KELANTAN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Kelantan Golf & Country Club is the one and only 18-hole golf course in Kelantan, offering a unique Malaysia golfing experience where a true avid golfer will appreciate as course management skills are needed to navigate through the matured and hazardous Tembusu and Casuarina nines.  Kgcc Kota Bharu Kelantan

Accessibility GETTING HERE • By Air -LTake a flight to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport • By Road - From Kuala Lumpur, the overland route takes travelers along the East Coast Expressway to Kuantan in around 3 hours and thereon to Kota Bharu in about 4.5 hours. • By Rail - Express trains stop at all major rail stations in Kelantan like Dabong, Gua Musang, Kuala Krai, Tanah Merah, Tumpat and Wakaf Baru.

GETTING AROUND Getting around Kelantan is fairly easy as there are buses, taxis, trishaws and airport taxis. The local bus station is situated near to Handicraft village where outstation buses are available at the Jalan Hamzah Bus Terminal as well as the SKMK Langgar Bus Terminal. An interesting mode of transport in Kelantan, the local train operates within the state and connects Tumpat to Gua Musang. Trishaws are usually concentrated at the Siti Khadijah Market area and its vicinity.

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AIRPORT

Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE

An-Nisa’ medical Centre Hospital Jeli Hospital Kuala Krai Hospital Machang Hospital Pasir Mas Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II

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Hospital Tanah Merah Hospital Tengku Anis Hospital Tumpat Kota Bharu Medical Centre Perdana Specialist Hospital

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Immigration Department Malaysia Polis Contingent Headquarters Bachok Police Headquarters

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Gua Musang Police Headquaters Kota Bharu Police Headquarters Pasir Puteh Police Headquarters Tumpat Police Headquarters

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Tourist Information Centre Tourism Malaysia Kelantan South Kelantan Development Authority (KESEDAR)

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TERENGGANU

Pulau Perhentian Kecil Pulau Perhentian Besar Pulau Redang Pulau Lang Tengah

MERANG

• Chinatown (Kampung Cina) • Islamic Civilisation Park (Taman Tamadun Islam) • Maziah Palace • Noor Arfa Batik Craft Complex • Pasar Payang • Tengku Zaharah Mosque • Terengganu State Musum Complex

Setiu Wetlands La Hot Springs Sultan Mahmud Airport

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KUALA TERENGGANU Batu Burok Beach Pulau Gemia

Wakaf Tapai MARANG Tasik Kenyir

KUALA BERANG

Pulau Kapas

Rantau Abang Turtle Sanctuary

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terengganu Gem ofEastCoast Terengganu is a treasure trove of natural and cultural wonders which offers a stretch of crystal sandy beaches, spectacular islands dotted with quaint small towns, sprawling lakes, cascading waterfalls, rustic coastal villages and traditional Malay culture. Kuala Terengganu is the charming capital of this state.

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beach & islandtour PERHENTIAN ISLAND Accessible through the jetty in Kuala Besut, a small fishing village in Terengganu, Perhentian Island is made up of two main islands, namely Perhentian Besar Island and Perhentian Kecil Island which surrounded by white sandy beaches, clear blue waters, shady palm trees, lush green forests and excellent diving spots. Perhentian means stopover in Malay as the island played a role as a post for traders and fisherman from Thailand back in those days and today the island is a place where visitors can just stop over, relax and have fun in water! REDANG ISLAND Malaysia's gems in the South China Sea, Redang Archipelago comprises nine islands, namely Redang Island, Pinang Island, Ling Island, Ekor Tebu Island, Kerengga Besar Island, Kerengga Kechil Island, Paku Besar Island, Paku Kechil Island and Lima Island. Just an hour boat ride from the Merang Jetty, Redang Island is the largest of the nine protected islands that make up the Redang Island Marine Park and it hold two historic World War II shipwrecks, namely the HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse. Ranked as The Best 10 Most Beautiful Island in the World, Redang Island offers clean white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, numerous dive sites, marvelous corals, marine life and thick rainforest that make it as a paradise for scuba diving, snorkeling and trekking. KAPAS ISLAND Only 6 km lying in front of Marang jetty, Kapas Island (Cotton Island) got its name from its white powdery beaches which looked like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;kapasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or cotton. Kapas Island is a good place for diving with its diverse mix of marine life include fish, turtles and corals. A WWII shipwreck located 5 nautical miles offshore is the key attraction to divers.

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GEMIA ISLAND Just 800m away from Kapas Island, Gemia Island offers a peaceful and quiet atmosphere for holiday seekers and the wildlife such as sea eagles, reef herons, terns and also the precious giant leatherback turtle come to nest their eggs on this island every year. Green turtles, Hawksbill and Olive Ridley turtle are regular visitors for the island too. Gemia Island provides excellent snorkelling and scuba-diving spots as it located in a Marine Conservation Park with crystal clear waters as well as a spectacular underwater seascape of corals and marine life. In the evening, you might have a chance to meet a group of shark, which looking for food in between Gemia Island and Kapas Island. TENGGOL ISLAND Being one of the best diving site in Malaysia, Tenggol Island is accessible by boat via the Kuala Dungun Jetty. Its well-sheltered bay is home to mature coral gardens with hard and soft corals and teeming with spectacular marine life making it a paradise for snorkels and divers. Diving in areas like Teluk Air Tawar, Tanjung Gemok and Tanjung Sarong Lang can be very challenging partly due to the strong current and also the concreted walls from the sunken wrecks lie underneath the clear blue water.

DUYUNG ISLAND Duyung Island is famous for its traditional boat building industry where local craftsmen still make trawlers in the traditional way from memory and experience without use of blueprints or nails. The island is also well known for its dried and salted fish as well as its crackers factory.

LANG TENGAH ISLAND Accessible by a 30 minutes boat ride from Merang Jetty, Lang Tengah Island is a very small island which located between Perhentian Island and Redang Island. Lang Tengah Island is a wonderful place for visitors to enjoy quiet and peaceful break. The island features some of the best snorkeling and diving spots in Malaysia. RANTAU ABANG Rantau Abang is famous for being one of only six hatching sites in the world where giant leatherback turtles come ashore to lay their eggs from the month of May to September every year. Visitors have to wait quietly from midnight to dawn to watch the turtles perform their annual ritual. 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.

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KENYIR LAKE The largest man-made lake in South East Asia, Kenyir Lake is home to more than 8,000 species of flowers, 2,500 species of flora and fauna, 8,000 species of orchids, 370 species of birds, 300 species of freshwater fish as well as mysterious caves to explore, a collection of more than 340 islands and surrounded by 14 waterfalls, many rapids and rivers. The lake is rated as one of the best tourist attractions for nature lovers, freshwater anglers, jungle trekkers, mountaineers, campers, bird watchers, horticulturists, researchers and even city dwellers who want a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Kenyir Lake also serves as an alternative gateway to the famous Taman Negara National Park.

*Do not forget to obtain permits from the Wildlife Department at the Tourist Information Center at Gawi Jetty.

KENYIR WATER PARK

Just about a 5 minutes boat ride from Gawi Jetty, Kenyir Water Park spans across 4 hectares and situated on Poh Island, one of the islands within Lake Kenyir. Opened on 31st May 2015, Kenyir Water Park offers different pools and water fun for different ages and even spots where games and other exciting activities can be organized. kenyirwaterpark.com

KENYIR LAKE CRUISE

Join a lake cruise package and enjoy the panoramic view of Kenyir Lake with its islands, waterfalls and rivers as well as the rich flora and fauna which can only be found in a tropical rainforest. Sit back and unwind for an hour as the boats takes you around to explore Kenyir Lake. Image Credit - Kenyir Water Park

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LASIR WATERFALL Located just 16 km south of Gawi Jetty, Lasir waterfall is the most powerful and popular waterfall of Tasik Kenyir. The majestic 500 ft waterfall drops gracefully onto a multi-tiered array of boulders and rocks of foaming white spray. It creates a natural five level of pond, which is the best place to enjoy a cold refreshing bath with your family and friends.

WATERFALL SAOK WATERFALL Saok Waterfall can be accessible by take a 15 minutes boat ride west of the jetty to Chergau Island or take a half an hour boat ride from Gawi Jetty with a short distance walk. Cascading water over rocky terraces and boulders complemented by a flat sandy shore at the base of the waterfall, makes it the perfect picnic spot for families. TEMBAT WATERFALL Composed of five rapids of fast flowing cascades, Tembat Waterfall provides a large camping area at the edge of it and complemented by a hiking trail that leads to the top of the falls, makes it a favourite place among campers. Here hikers can take in a breathtaking view of the waterfall and its surroundings.

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BEWAH CAVE Take a 90 minutes boat ride from the Gawi Jetty, Bewah Cave is treasured for its artifacts dated back to Stone Age, and skeletal remains dated to be 16,000 years old, the oldest skeleton ever found in Malaysia. Don’t miss the opportunity to behold the stalactites and stalagmites as well as explore the tunneling chambers of the cave with thousands of bats resting upside down on the ceiling. TAAT CAVE Approximately 2 hours boat ride from Gawi Jetty, Taat cave is known for its many secrets of the past. The unique and impressive rise and fall of stalactites and stalagmites in all forms, shapes and sizes will surprise any visitor.

KENYIR ELEPHANT VILLAGE Located at Temelong River, Kenyir Elephant Village allows visitors to observe wildlife and befriend with the rainforest’s largest and most magnificent creature, elephants. Be inspired by the breathtaking view as you enter the elephant village through a series of hanging bridges Here the elephants are tame and able to roam freely in the village. Visitors can ride, play and feed the elephants throughout the day.  Kenyir Elephant Village KEV

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PARK . GARDEN BUTTERFLY PARK Located on Lubuk Geras, which just five minutes away from the Gawi Jetty, Butterfly Park serves as a sanctuary to hundreds of species of preserved and live butterflies. Some of the rare species are found here such as the Rajah Brooke and Golden Birdwings. HERBS PARK Situated on Sah Kecil Island, which is about 10 minutes away from Gawi Jetty, Herbs Park houses more than 200 traditional herbal spices including Tongkat Ali, Kacip Fatimah, Misai Kucing, and many other herbs with medicinal value. There is an Interpretative Centre with detailed information where visitors can learn more about herbal plants that offer therapeutic and also general healthcare needs. More interestingly, visitors can try out the freshly made herbal beverages which are renowned for its medicinal values.

BIRD PARK Located on Terengganu Mati Island, which is about 15 minutes away from Gawi Jetty, the Bird Park houses over 153 species of birds and these birds live and roam freely. If you are lucky, you may get a close look at the hornbill, the Wallaceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hawk Eagle and the Greyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;headed Fish Eagle. ORCHID GARDEN About 5km away from the Gawi jetty, the Orchid Garden can be found at Hilir Selimbar Island, Hulu Selimbar Island and Belit Island, which are interconnected by hanging bridges. Feast your eyes on the abundance of local, international and exotic hybrids of orchids here with about 11,739 orchid plants from more than 700 species. TROPICAL GARDEN Located on two islands, namely Tekak Besar Island and Sungai Tekak Island, Tropical Garden is an eco-tourism research and development centre for various tropical, wild and exotic fruits which are close to extinction in Malaysia. Visitors can even hand pick and eat more than 100 species of fruits from over a thousand seasonal and non-seasonal fruit trees.

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SETIU WETLANDS Part of the Setiu River Basin and the larger SetiuChalok-Bari-Merang basin wetland complex, Setiu Wetlands comprises riparian forests lining the riverbanks, freshwater Melaleuca swamps, peat swamps, mangroves, brackish water lagoon with vegetated sand islands, seagrass beds and sandy beaches. The Setiu Wetlands provide a great array of services such as flood control, erosion mitigation, nursery for juvenile marine fishes and support a rich biodiversity as well as provide traditional livelihoods for the population in the area. The sandy beaches, sand islands and riverbanks are nesting grounds for Malaysiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest breeding population of painted terrapin (Callagur borneoensis) and are amongst the few remaining mainland nesting sites for the green turtle (Chelonia mydas). Both the painted terrapin and green turtle are endangered species. SEKAYU WATERFALL AND RECREATIONAL PARK Located within the Sekayu Recreational Forest in Kuala Berang, the Sekayu Waterfall and Recreational Park was established in 1974 and officially launched in 1985. Seven cascades waterfall with water-cut pools which become the natural swimming pools makes it a famous retreat for visitors. Picnicking places and resting huts are along the way. This park is nicely maintained and well facilitated with public facilities such as shelters, changing room, chalets and rest house. Besides picnic or camping, there are a number of other choices offered to visitors including a fruit orchard, a mini zoo, a bird park and a flower garden. There are no restaurants and cafes in the park, so you have to prepare enough food and snacks for the time you spend here with your friends or family.

SUNGAI PETANG KELAH SANCTUARY

Located at Petang River, which is about 45 minutes from Gawi Jetty, Sg Petang Kelah Sanctuary spreads across an area of 4,464 hectares has been gazetted as a protective zone for the protection, preservation and reproductions of the freshwater fish, Kelah fish (Tor tambroides) in Kenyir Lake. Visitors are giving opportunities to swim and catch the fish by hand as well as have their feet nibbled at by the many species of Kelah fish.

CHEMERONG AMENITY FOREST Located in District of Dungun, Chemerong Amenity Forest's main attraction is the Chemerong Waterfall and Mount Berembun. Chemerong Waterfall is a spectacular sight with four cascading rapids and the highest waterfall which thunders magnificently down a 305m slope. The forest consists of facilities such as main office, rest hut, view tower, praying room, playground, hall and Mount Berembun's track. For camping activities, mount climbing and overnight stays, kindly contact Forestry Department for approvals. It is opened from 8.00am to 5.00pm daily. LA HOT SPRING Surrounded by a recreational forest and clear streams, La Hot Spring is a famous recreation spot with sulphur-rich water which are beneficial for skin problems. The water temperature ranges from 45 to 49 degree Celsius.

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heritage & culturaltour ISLAMIC CIVILISATION PARK (TAMAN TAMADUN ISLAM) Located on Wan Man Island, the 22 hectare Islamic Civilisation Park is an interactive theme park which consists of scaled-down replicas of Islamic monuments from around the world, the iconic Crystal Mosque, river cruise and a range of fun rides. The monument park presents 22 monuments from 21 countries from all over the world, which are the important landmarks that marked the arrival, development and glory of Islam in that particular countries. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the new light & sound show in the park. tti.com.my BUKIT PUTERI (PRINCESS HILL) At 208 metres, Bukit Puteri offers a panoramic view of Terengganu River and mountains as it is the highest point in Kuala Terengganu. It is the site of a former Visitors will find historical artifacts such as a large brass bell, cannons, graveyard, flagpoles and lighthouse on the hill.

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TERENGGANU STATE MUSEUM COMPLEX Built on 23 hectares of land, the main museum has 4 blocks of huge buildings and there are 5 traditional real houses which are placed on the compound behind the main museum. There are nine galleries in the museum, namely Royal Gallery, Historical Gallery, Textile Gallery, Islamic Gallery, Craft Gallery, Natural Resources Gallery, Petroleum Gallery, Islamic Gallery, Shipping and Trading Gallery, and Fisheries and Marine Parks Gallery, boast a rich collection of historical relics, textiles, Islamic crafts and arts. The original Batu Bersurat is prominently displayed at the main entrance of the museum, which shows the Islamic propagation and the existence of Jawi in the region. museum.terengganu.gov.my

CHINATOWN (KAMPUNG CINA) Located along Jalan Bandar in Kuala Terengganu city center, Chinatown is a small town with colourful shop houses along both sides of the road that carries traditional flavor. Established by Chinese community in the late 19th century, Chinatown has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site to ensure the preservation of its pre-colonial heritage and buildings. Every alley off the main street of this Chinatown has its own different murals and some of it have unique theme. The Turtle Alley is one of the famous alley in Chinatown dedicated to those cute turtle of Terengganu with a message to stop killing turtle.

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MAZIAH PALACE Located at the foot of Bukit Puteri, Maziah Palace was built in 1897 to replace Istana Hijau that was burnt down during World War II. Today, the palace is the official venue for royal celebrations, weddings and official state functions.

HERITAGE & CULTURAL TOUR : PLACES OF WORSHIP

PLACES OF WORSHIP TENGKU TENGAH ZAHARAH MOSQUE Also known as floating mosque, Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque was built on a platform in the middle of a lake with architecture of Moorish and modern styles. Its most outstanding feature is its 125 ft tall minaret which offers a magnificent view of South China Sea and its surroundings from the highest level. There are two pedestrian bridges connect the mosque to both sides of the land. The illusion effect of the mosque is even more prominent during sunset or at night when its reflection is clearly seen on the water. ULUL ALBAB MOSQUE (KAYU SEBERANG JERTIH MOSQUE) According to traditional Malay architectural concept, Ulul Albab Mosque was designed and crafted by a renowned local wood craftsman named Wan Mustafa Wan Su. The mosque was put together using the traditional tebuk pasak technique (peg and joint) and 100 percent built from cengal, nyatoh and bala hardwoods. Its roof design takes after the Perabung Lima style of Kelantanese traditional houses. Arabesque and flower motifs, Terengganu songket motifs as well as fine carvings of Arabic calligraphies and Qur’anic verses are featured throughout the building. CRYSTAL MOSQUE One of the world’s most beautiful mosques, Crystal Mosque is the first and only mosque that built from steel and glass with Moorish and Gothic architectural elements, gives the crystal-like image. A large crystal chandelier forms the main prayer hall’s centrepiece. At night, the mosque comes alive with a mesmerising display of lights, which changes the colour of its domes and minarets to pink, green, yellow and blue. Crystal Mosque is the country’s first intelligent mosque with a built-in IT infrastructure and Wi-Fi connection, providing visitors with internet access with which to read the electronic Quran. SULTAN MAHMUD MOSQUE Sultan Mahmud Mosque combines modern and Middle Eastern architectural styles where distinctive sky-blue domes adorn its roof and minarets. Arched pillars line its wraparound verandah and portico, with the arches sporting a colour that matches its domes. Its interior features fine Arabic calligraphies and intricate geometric patterns made with mosaic tiles in different shades of blue.

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SHOPPING TERENGGANU IS A SHOPPING HAVEN FOR TRADITIONAL FARE SUCH AS BATIK, SONGKET, SILK, KERIS, WOODCARVINGS, WOVEN MATS, BASKETS, SILVERWARE AND BRASSWARE, IN ADDITION TO VARIOUS COSTUMES AND BEACH WARE.

KENYIR FREE TRADE ZONE is not only a prime getaway but a shopping paradise which open its door to visitors for a unique eco-tourism experience. The heart of the Free Trade Zone is the Kenyir Trade Centre, which will be home to a duty free shopping haven, a business centre, the Bayas Square and a 3-star hotel. Terengganu’s heritage and cultural design will be adopted into the centre architecture and an iconic bridge will be erected to link the jetty to the Kenyir Trade Centre to make it accessible by more visitors.

WATERFRONT HERITAGE BAZAAR Waterfront Heritage Bazaar boasts an interesting selection of shops selling all kids of local delicacies and handicrafts such as silverware, batik, songket, brassware as well as women pandanus mats and baskets. PASAR BESAR KEDAI PAYANG Kuala Terengganu’s central market, Pasar Besar Kedai Payang is a popular shopping destination which consists of a wet market and a shopping arcade. It offers visitors a variety of items to purchase ranging from grocery items such as such fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, keropok lekor to traditional products and souvenirs like batik, brassware, brocade and songket. Visitors will have a delightful experience shopping in local fares at reasonable prices. MESRA MALL Located in Kemasik, Mesra Mall is a modern and must-visit shopping mall, with global brands and the only Cineplex that enhance the centre as a onestop centre for shopping, banking, dining, leisure and entertainment. www.mesramall.com.my

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Nasi Kerabu

LOCAL CUISINE KEROPOK LEKOR Terengganuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous snack, Keropok Lekor is cracker made from a mixture fish and sago flour. It can be eaten either when it is steamed or deep fried with homemade chili sauce. The long chewy ones are called keropok lekor while the thin crispy are called keping.

Kuih Nekbat

KETUPAT SOTONG is squid stuffed with glutinous rice bathed in a sea of cooked and thick coconut milk. The stuffing is soaked in coconut milk before it is put in the squids. LAKSAM is made from wheat and rice flours, steamed and served with gravy made of mackerel fish and coconut milk, chili, bean sprouts, long beans and cucumber leaf. Keropok Lekor Keping

NASI DAGANG is a mixture of rice and glutinous rich with coconut milk added once it is cooked. The rice is eaten with tuna curry and light vegetable pickles.

Keropok Lekor

Nasi Dagang

NASI KERABU is a dish of rice tinted bright blue and eaten with ulam, fried salted fish, fish crackers and other garnishing. BUBUR LAMBUK is a Terengganu traditional herb based rice porridge, cooked with different kinds of herbs, sweet potatoes, fish crackers and dry prawns. PULUT LEPA is a delicious savory snack made from glutinous rice steamed with coconut milk and spiced mackerel fish floss filling, wrapped with banana leaves and grilled for a smoky flavour. KUIH NEKBAT is a light dessert made of rice flour and eggs, prepared in a mold over a light fire. When it turns yellow and puffy it is to be eaten with syrup flavoured by pandan leaf.

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GOLFING Accessibility GETTING HERE • By Air -LTake a flight to Sultan Mahmud Airport (approximately 18km from Kuala Terengganu). Berjaya Air has daily direct flight from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang to Redang Island. • By Road - The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu covers a distance of 455 km via the East Coast Expressway. Take express buses to central Bus Station at Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin in Kuala Terengganu.

THERE ARE A FEW NICE GOLF COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM AROUND KUALA TERENGGANU, DUNGUN AND KEMAMAN.

KUALA TERENGGANU GOLF RESORT (KTGR) One of the most sought after courses among enthusiastic golfers, Kuala Terengganu Golf Resort’s 18-hole course stretches to 6,283 m and is located in the township of Gong Badak. Aside from its golfing facilities, the three storey KTGR’s clubhouse features a restaurant, a pro shop, accommodation, conference and function rooms and recreational amenities such as swimming pool, tennis courts and a driving range to accommodate business and leisure needs for you and the whole family.  Kuala Terengganu Golf Resort

AIRPORT

Sultan Mahmud Airport

MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE Hospital Besut Hospital Dungun Hospital Hulu Terengganu Hospital Kemaman Hospital Setiu Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah

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GETTING AROUND Heritage Bus or town bus plys a fixed route past the city’s top attractions from the starting point at Taman Syahbandar, where visitors can choose from the two routes available. Beside, beautifully decorated trishaws enable visitors to enjoy a leisurely ride while taking in the sights and sounds of the city. For river cruise, there are two types of boats, namely gondolas (suitable for sightseeing) and the local boat are available.

DUNGUN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Tel / Fax : 609-848 1041  Kelab Golf Desa Dungun RESORTS WORLD KIJAL Tel: 609-864 1188 Fax: 609-864 1688 www.rwkijal.com KELAB GOLF DAN REKREASI PETRONAS (KGRP) Tel: 609-864 0232/259/544 Fax: 609-864 0233 kgrpgolf.com

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GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Immigration Department Malaysia Royal Customs Department Polis Contingent Headquarters Besut Police Headquarters Dunggun Police Headquarters Hulu Terengganu Police Headquarters Kemaman Police Headquarters Kuala Terengganu Police Headquarters Marang Police Headquarters Setiu Police Headquarters

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TOURISM ENQUIRIES

Tourist Information Centre Kemaman Tourist Information Centre Kuala Besut Tourist Information Centre KualaTerengganu Ministry of Tourism and Culture Tourism Terengganu

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SULU SEA

KUDAT Mantanani Island Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

• Sabah State Museum • State Mosque • Atkinson Clock Tower

Rungus Longhosue

KOTA BELUD TUARAN

KOTA KINABALU

Mount Kinabalu • Kota Kinabalu Park • Mountain Torq Via Ferrata • Poring Hot Spring Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary

Kiulu River Whitewater Rafting

Kundasang

Pulau Tiga

Sabah Tea Garden

Sandakan War Memorial

SANDAKAN • Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre • Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre

Mari Mari Cultural Village • Tanjung Aru Beach • Monsopiad Cultural Village Labuan

BEAUFORT

Padas River Whitewater Rafting

KENINGAU TENOM

Turtle Island Park

KOTA Gomantong Caves KINABATANGAN TONGOD Danum Valley Conservation Area

Nabawan

Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary Tabin Wildlife Reserve

LAHAD DATU

SIPITANG Sapulut

Pulau Mataking

Balung River Eco Resort Tawau Hill Park

SEMPORNA TAWAU Wallace Bay

• Pulau Mabul • Pulai Sipadan • Pulai Kapalai

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TheLandthe Wi belownd Sabah is a wonderful place for a special holiday or a short trip with its inspiring natural scenery, nature diversity, unique cultures, fun adventure, beautiful beaches and fantastic cuisines for the adventurous taste buds. Sabah has long been a place steeped in cultural heritage, being the home of over 33 indigenous tribes that speak over 80 ethnic dialects.

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AS THE CAPITAL OF SABAH, KOTA KINABALU, OR KK AS IT IS POPULARITY KNOWN, IS A PLEASANT BORNEO SURPRISE, SET BETWEEN LUSH TROPICAL HILLS AND THE SOUTH CHINA SEA, IS A RESORT-CITY OF EXCITING CONTRASTS WITH MODERN INFRASTRUCTURE AND FULL OF HIDDEN HISTORIES FOR YOU TO DISCOVER ITS HERITAGE, CULTURE AND MANY ATTRACTIONS.

Signal Hill Observatory Tower

Sabah State Mosque

Menara Tun Mustapha

Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

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SIGNAL HILL OBSERVATORY TOWER The highest point in the city, Signal Hill is one of the best places to get an amazing view down over the Kota Kinabalu city center and out to the islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and beyond. ATKINSON CLOCK TOWER On a hillock near the Padang or town green, Atkinson Clock Tower was built in 1905 in memorial of the first District officer of Kota Kinabalu, Francis George Atkinson. As the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest structure, the Clock Tower was gazette as a heritage building in 1983. JESSETTON POINT WATERFRONT The waterfront area of Kota Kinabalu offers refreshing sea breeze and glorious views. Today, Jessetton Point Waterfront is the departure point for the islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and for the ferry to Labuan. The waterfront also offers casual dining, leisure and retail experiences with its array of alfresco F&B outlets, handicraft stalls and a four-court futsal centre. www.jesseltonpoint.com.my

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SABAH STATE MOSQUE With its majestic dome and stunning gold inlay motifs, the State Mosque features a unique combination of traditional Islamic architecture and contemporary design. The mosque can accommodate up to 5,000 worshippers at one time and has a special balcony exclusively allocated for Muslim women during prayer time with room for up to 500. KOTA KINABALU CITY MOSQUE Overlooking the South China Sea, the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque features contemporary Islamic architecture and surrounded by the man-made lagoon gives a serenely gorgeous and dramatic look to the mosque on a full moon night. The mosque has a prayer hall which houses three madrasahs and can accommodate up to 12,000 people. MENARA TUN MUSTAPHA Built in 1977, Menara Tun Mustapha is a circular tower of steel and glass stands 30 stories high and its every floor is supported by a central core with steel brackets. This impressive building has an auditorium, two mini theatres, an exhibition foyer, a gymnasium, a kindergarten and a research library named Centre for Borneo Studies.

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heritagetour UMS MARINE AQUARIUM AND MUSEUM Located at a scenic seafront on the grounds of University Malaysia Sabah (UMS), the Marine Aquarium and Museum showcases an array of colourful marine life. Among its facilities are the free standing exhibition tanks, live open water reef exhibition centre, live shallow reef exhibition centre, a mangrove walk, contemporary Marine and Maritime Museum, Multimedia Interactive Information Kiosk, Sipadan deep dive diorama. SABAH ART GALLERY The 1st Green building in Sabah and Borneo with silver accreditation by the Green Building Index Accreditation Panel in 2012, Sabah Art Gallery has a unique “basket” shaped building with decorative cultural motif panels of the indigenous people of Sabah. The gallery showcases more than 12 exhibitions annually to feature new artists, new themes as well as new approaches in art with over 3,000 paintings, carvings, and sculptures.  SABAH ART Gallery SABAH STATE MUSEUM & HERITAGE VILLAGE The Sabah State Museum is an ideal introduction to the history and people of Sabah. The main building of the museum designed to resemble a Rungus longhouse and houses the permanent exhibits including the Ethnography Gallery (traditional costumes and artifacts) and a collection of brass heirlooms. There are many striking antique jars in the Ceramics Gallery while the Pre-history Gallery contains a small replica of a typical bird’s nest cave. www.museum.sabah.gov.my

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MONSOPIAD HERITAGE VILLAGE Located 16km from Kota Kinabalu City Centre, the Monsopiad Heritage showcases the lives of the famous Kadazan warrior tribe called the “Monsopiad”, a fearsome warrior who lived in the village of Kuai nearly 200 years ago, and culture of Kadazandusun tribe through guided tours, storytelling, traditional music, dance, food, games and so much more. The attractions of the village are “House of Skulls” which displays 42 human skulls, Moyang River Hanging Bridge, Monsopiad Museum, Paddy Fields, Traditional Kadazan Rice Barn, souvenir shop and a jungle trail to Ceremonial Hall.  Monsopiad Heritage Village

MARI-MARI CULTURAL VILLAGE Located in a remote forest setting in Kionsom, Mari Mari Cultural Village offers visitors a truly authentic experience by observing the lives of 5 indigenous Malaysian tribes, namely rice farmer Kadazan-Dusun, the longhouse resident Rungus, the hunters and fisherman Lundayeh, the cowboy and sea gypsey Bajau, and the famously feared headhunting tribe Murut. Visitors are guided to each different tribe houses and learn about their different lifestyle, culture, and history. Through the tours, visitors able to see first-hand how these tribes used the blowpipe to hunt, start a fire with bamboo and used bamboos to cook their meals. marimariculturalvillage.com

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nature KINABALU PARK Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Park, Kinabalu Park covers 6 vegetation zones from lowland rainforest through to alpine scrub and home to half of Borneo’s birds, mammals and amphibian species as well as 5,000 to 6,000 vascular plants. The Park Headquarters sits at an elevation of 1,520m above sea level and serves as the main entry point for visitors. There are many trails throughout the park, some starting and ending at the park’s headquarters entrance. MOUNT KINABALU There’s no better way to explore the Kinabalu Park than to do the summit trail of Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain between the Himalayas and New Guinea, standing at 4,095m. Visitors who wish to climb Mount Kinabalu are advised to make reservations 6 months in advance to avoid disappointment. www.mountkinabalu.com MOUNTAIN TORQ VIA FERRATA Mountain Torq Via Ferrata offers a whole new experience at such a height with activities such as sports and rock climbing, rappelling and mountaineering skills courses. Good news to visitors is no experience is needed. mountaintorq.com

SABAH TEA GARDENS The only organic tea farm in Borneo and one of the few in the world, Sabah Tea Gardens offers visitors a variety of recreational activities such as obstacle-crossing in the Sapaon Recreational Area, trekking along the trails to the peak of Kamunsu Hill or embarking on a night walk to check out the unique insect life. Visitors can opt to stay in a range of accommodation and taste the Tea House’s popular freshly-made tea pancakes and Sabah Tea Pandan Teh Tarik.

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KUNDASANG WAR MEMORIAL About a 15-minute drive from Kinabalu Park, Kundasang War Memorial consists of four Gardens specially built to represent the homelands of those 2,434 prisoners who died in the Death Marches and the locals who risked their lives to help the British prisoners of wars, namely the Australian Garden, the English Garden, the Borneo garden and the Contemplation Garden with a reflection pool and pergola.

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PORING HOT SPRINGS Situated 40km slightly northeast from the Park Headquaters. Poring Hot Springs offers visitors to destress and soak away the sores and arches of their muscles in the spring’s hot sulphuric minerals, which is believed to have healing properties. Other than the natural hot spring, the park also houses butterfly farm, the Poring Orchid Conservation Centre, the tropical garden, the Poring canopy walkway and the Rafflesia flower site. DESA DAIRY FARM Located at the foothill of Mount Kinabalu, Desa Dairy Farm houses black and white Holstein-Friesian cows and goats of Saanen breed, are farmed on temperate pasture all year round with some feed supplementation to produce the finest quality milk. It is an ideal destination for the whole family, where the farm offers activities such as feeding the calves with bottled milk, feeding goats with grass, how milk is processed as well as the milking process are available for all. Milking takes place twice daily at 3am and 3pm where milk processing are on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.  DESA Dairy Farm, Sabah

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TAMBUNAN VIEWING TOWER Situated on hill over 870m above sea level, Tambunan Viewing Tower offers breathtaking 360 degree views of the incredible mountainous Tambunan scenery apart from enjoying the beauty of rice fields in this district.

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ALSO KNOWN AS “SWITZERLAND OF THE EAST”, TAMBUNAN DISTRICT OF SABAH WAS ALMOST TOTALLY ISOLATED FROM THE WEST COAST OF SABAH BY THE KNIFE-EDGED MOUNTAINS AT THE CROCKER RANGE. IT IS SCATTERED WITH FARMING COMMUNITIES WHO PLANT HILL RICE, PINEAPPLES, BANANAS, MUSHROOMS AS WELL AS OTHER VEGETABLES WHICH VISITORS ARE ABLE TO OBTAIN AT ROADSIDE STALLS. AMONG THE MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN TAMBUNAN ARE MAHUA WATERFALLS, RAFFLESIA CENTRE, MOUNT TRUSMADI, MOUNT WAKID, TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFT & GINGER CENTRE, WEEKLY MARKET AND TAMBUNAN GOLF CLUB.

VISIT TAMBUNAN YEAR 2017 Visit Tambunan Year 2017 promotes eco adventures, gatherings and traditional and religious celebrations with a variety of programmes. Check out more information on www.visittambunan.com

CROCKER RANGE NATIONAL PARK Recognised as a Biosphere Reserve by the International Coordinating Council for Biosphere Reserve (CRBR), Crocker Range National Park acts as an important water catchment area with the headwater of five major rivers in the west coast of the state. The park is an ideal place for camping, jungle trekking and outdoor educational activities with its natural habitat which is home to endangered species of animals and Rafflesia sites. NATURE ACTIVITIES A day-trip climbs to the 1,372m Mount Wakid summit can be organised and the route will give climbers a taste of the Crocker Range terrain. The famous Mahua Waterfalls, Mount Trusmadi which the country’s second highest mountain at 2,642m and the Rafflesia Information Centre can be put on focus along with eco-adventure sites such as the Minduk Sirung Trail, Batu Gong, Gantung Sorili and Tikolod Salt Trail to offers a great challenge for mountain climbing enthusiasts. 3RD TAMBUNAN KAAMATAN CHARITY RUN THEMED AMAZING EXPERIENCE Date: 30th April 2017 Participants will experience an undulating route through the town, paddy fields, villages, rivers, farms and bridges, occasionally crossing paths with buffaloes and ponies, with the majestic Mount Kinabalu as a backdrop in certain locations.

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MALIAU BASIN (SABAH’S LOST WORLD) Famous for its diverse eco-system, Maliau Basin is made up of 12 forest types, comprising mainly of lower montane forest dominated by majestic Agathis trees, rare montane forest and lowland and hill dipterocarp forest. The seven-tier Maliau Falls is another breathtaking sight here besides it is a trekker’s paradise. Prior permission must be obtained from Yayasan Sabah. Bear in mind that Maliau Basin is a remote, atavistic and isolated area with limited access, communications and safety facilities. www.maliaubasin.my

BORNEAN SUN BEAR CONSERVATION CENTRE Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is home to the world’s smallest bear, Sun Bear and the only sun bear conservation centre in the world. The centre aims to promote sun bear conservation in Borneo through animal welfare, conservation, rehabilitation, education and research. Let’s join them and volunteer in Borneo with the sun bears! www.bsbcc.org.my Maliau Basin

LOK KAWI WILDLIFE PARK Covers an area 280 acres, the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park provides visitors opportunities to see wildlife endemic to Borneo apart from other non-endemic animals. In addition, the park consists of an aviary and a botanical park. KOTA KINABALU WETLAND CENTRE Covers 24 hectares of mangrove forest, Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre serves as a model wetland centre for the purpose of conservation, education, recreation, tourism and research. A 45-minute stroll on the boardwalk deep into the mangrove is a pleasant experience where you can enjoy fresh air and tranquility while spotting interesting birds can up to 80 species, plants and wildlife. The 1.78km long boardwalk is interspersed with resting huts, observation towers and an outdoor classroom have been built for the convenience of visitors. TABIN WILDLIFE RESERVE Tabin Wildlife Reserve is a tropical haven for wildlife and home to various endangered wildlife such as the Borneo Pygmy elephants, Sumatran Rhinoceros and Tembadau, nine species of primate, three species of cats and exotic birdlife. One of the highlights of Tabin being the active and mineral-rich mud volcanoes, attracting frequent visits by wildlife for their mineral intake and present an ideal platform for wildlife observation, night safari, bird-watching and rainforest education. www.tabinwildlife.com.my

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SEPILOK ORANG UTAN SANCTUARY Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary is dedicated to the rehabilitation and conservation of orang utans, The centre offers visitors the opportunity of catching a glimpse of the orang utans being fed by rangers (10am and 3pm) up close in their natural habitat.

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DANUM VALLEY CONSERVATION AREA Recognised as one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most complex ecosystem, Danum Valley Conservation Area serves as a sanctuary for endangered animals including Sumatran rhinoceros, Asian elephant, clouded leopard, proboscis monkey and orang utan as well as some 270 species of birds for the purposes of conservation, research, education and training. Visitors also get the chance to visit an ancient Kadazandusun burial site, complete with belian coffins and ceramic spirit jars. www.danumvalley.info KLIAS RIVER CRUISE Klias Wetland is a mangrove forest reserve and offers visitors a Klias River Cruise to explore stunning mangrove forests and catch a glimpse of the Proboscis Monkeys in their natural habitat. The tree-dwelling celebrities typically show up after sunset, so enjoy a natural light show when hundreds of fireflies put on a glowing performance as your boat sail along the river. You can enjoy a delicious dinner onboard while watching fireflies dance in the night sky. Danum Valley Canopy Walk

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WHITE WATER RAFTING i. Padas River Padas River is situated in the interior of southwestern part of Kota Kinabalu that is only accessible by 2 hours ride on the colonial style of diesel train. The adrenaline rush excursion covers a distance of 9km of this rather muddy 200 km river that holds 7 exciting and tough rapids, namely MerryGo-Round Rapid, Break Point Rapid, Scooby Doo Rapid, Cobra Rapid, Curve Rapid, Lambada Rapid and Head Hunter Rapid. Come and feel the motion as what the name means. ii.

Kiulu River The Kiulu River white water rafting is idea for beginner or those looking for a relaxed rafting experience. The excursion features a maximum rafting distance of 15km when the water level is high and 7km at normal level. www.riverbug.asia/sabah

ZIP BORNEO Zip Borneo is an adventure seekers paradise with the highest high ropes challenges in Sabah and 18m high abseil and wall climb activities to suit all abilities. A unique double zip-line experience takes you into the jungle and back again with spectacular jungle, river and Mount Kinabalu views! Zip Borneo offers challenges and activities for visitors aged 6 and above so it is an ideal family day out or a perfect destination for team building. www.zipborneo.com

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TANJUNG ARU BEACH Located about 6km from Kota Kinabalu City, Tanjung Aru Beach derived its name from the abundance casuarinas (or ‘aru’ in the local language) trees that grace the shoreline. With scenic views and relaxing atmosphere, it is the prefect beach for locals and visitors to soak in the sun and watch the glorious sunset. THE TIP OF BORNEO Simpang Mengayau means “lingering junction” as it is here that the South China Sea lingers and meets the Sulu Seas flowing from the east. The Pulau Kalampunian lighthouse is a reminder of treacherous coastline and past shipwrecks. Enjoy the stunning view and beauty of sunset and full moons here. It is a lovely easy stroll to the flagpole, the Globe and the rocky outcrop that forms the “Tip of Borneo”. TURTLE ISLAND PARK Located within the Sulu Sea, the Turtle Island Park is made up of three islands, Selingan, Bakungan Kecil and Gulisan, which are haven for the endangered green and hawksbill turtles. The turtles make nightly landings on these islands to lay their eggs so an overnight stay would be best plan to see the turtles. During the month of July to October, it is the best time to observe the collection of eggs, tagging of mother turtles and realizing of baby turtles into the sea. www.sabahparks.org.my

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TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN PARK About 20 minutes away by boat from Kota Kinabalu, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park consists of 5 idylic islands where the names of the islands are symbolic of their history and early discoverers, which are islands of Gaya (‘big’), Manukan (‘fish’), Mamutik (‘for shell collection’), Sapi (the sound of a mowing buffalo), and Sulug (commemorating the ancestry of the Sulu peoples of Sabah). With its uncrowded beaches and clear waters, the park is a popular destination for sun-seekers, snorkelers, divers and underwater photographers. Activities not to miss: i. Coral Flyer Zip Line Zip your way from Gaya Island to Sapi Island on the longest island to island zipline in Sabah with length of 250m. More info @ www.coralflyer.com ii. Sea Walking Immerse yourself in an underwater realm of incredible aquatic life swimming around you but you still remain dry from the neck up! More info @ www.borneoreefworld.com.my

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SIPADAN ISLAND One of the world’s top ten dive locations, Sipadan Island is the only oceanic island in Malaysia that rising 600m from the seabed and home to more than 3,000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species. There is a total of 12 dive sites in Sipadan with the most popularly recommended dive sites are Turtle Cavern, Barracuda Point, South Point and Hanging Gardens. Sipadan is also well known for its large numbers of green and hawksbill turtles which gather there to mate and nest so diver might able to see more than 20 turtles on each dive. MANTANANI ISLAND Located northwest of Kota Belud, Mantanani is a group of three isolated islands such as Mantanani Besar, Mantanani Kecil and Lungisan, offer picturesque scenery, cool breezes and serene environment. The island is an excellent destination for snorkeling, scuba diving or island hopping with its crystal clear blue waters which filled with a myriad of marine life and white sandy beaches fringed by coconut palm trees. mantananiisland.com MABUL ISLAND One of the best macro and muck-diving sites in the world, Mabul Island is a small oval shaped island fringed by sandy beaches and perched on the northwest corner of a larger 200-hectare reef. The reef is on the edge of the continental shelf and the seabed surrounding the reef slopes out to 25–30m deep. Flamboyant cuttlefish, blue-ringed octopus, spike-fin gobies, frogfish and moray eels are just some of the spectacular critters you will encounter beneath the waters of Mabul. MATAKING ISLAND Mataking Island is the ideal getaway for both the avid diver and non-diver with its sparkling white sand, mesmerizing blue waters and top-class resort. Catch a glimpse of Mataking's famous “Underwater Post Office” that housed in an old cargo ship that was sunk to create an artificial reef and also to serve as a unique underwater mailbox. Divers can post their mail here in a waterproof postal bag and the mail is collected twice a week. www.mataking.com

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KAPALAI ISLAND A 45-minute trip from Semporna by speedboat, Kapalai Island is known more as a floating paradise, which is a large sandbank where 40 chalets are built on high wooden stilts in the middle of the ocean and equipped with basic amenities. Visitors can enjoy the sights of marine life in action as they stroll along the boardwalk, a sturdy construction that connects the various sections of the floating resort. sipadan-kapalai.com

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SHOPPING THERE ARE SO MANY ATTRACTIVE ITEMS TO BUY IN SABAH'S CITY, RANGING FROM HANDICRAFTS AND SOUVENIRS TO UNUSUAL FOODS, CLOTHING, SHOES AND MANY DUTY-FREE ITEMS. MAJOR AIR-CONDITIONED SHOPPING CENTRES WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE (OR A SHORT TAXI RIDE) OF EACH OTHER INCLUDING WISMA MERDEKA, KK PLAZA, WARISAN SQUARE AND CENTREPOINT. Centre & Market KINABALU (KK) HANDICRAFT CENTRE Located along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, KK Handicraft Centre is a prime spot for handicrafts and pretty souvenirs such as textiles, seashell crafts, wood works, jewellery, precious Sabah pearls, traditional musical instruments, bags and fabrics. At night, there is a night market located beside the handicraft market selling fresh seafood and cheap local dishes. KOTA KINABALU CENTRAL MARKET A few steps from the Handicraft Market, Kota Kinabalu Central Market is a wet and dry central market selling all sorts of tropical fruits, fresh vegetables and poultry. Drop by one free afternoon and discover the different fruits and vegetables foreign compare to your side of world. GAYA STREET (SUNDAY MARKET) In the heart of the city, Gaya Street has been the centre of business for over a hundred years. Built in 1950’s and 1960’s, the shop houses were used in the traditional way, with shops on the ground floor and residential units on the upper floor. One of the city’s most lively and colourful Sunday market, Gaya Market gives visitors to experience a slice of Sabah’s lifestyle with hundreds of stalls that sprout along the roadside. Visitors can find everything from batik sarongs, antiques, arts, handicrafts and souvenirs to footwear, botanical goods and all sorts of food.

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Malls IMAGO SHOPPING MALL is certainly the place to actualize your most intrinsic desires whether it is indulging in your tastes, lavishing yourself with pleasure or accentuating your individuality. Let’s have a whole new shopping experience here. www.imago.my 1BORNEO HYPERMALL is a mixes development project and set to be the ultimate shopping experience for locals and foreign tourists with a variety of restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment outlets. There are 4 international and regional chain hotel groups positioned at 1Borneo.  1Borneo Hypermall

CENTRE POINT SABAH is a one-stop shopping, dining, office, car park and amusement complex. There are four hotels, which is Hotel Promenade, Le Meridien, Imperial Hotel and Waterfront Hotel, in walking distance from Centre Point Sabah. Come here to shop, eat and stay!!! www.centrepointsabah.com KOMPLEKS KARAMUNSING is twelve stories high, consist of five floors of retails shops, a food court, multiple restaurant, health clinic, dentist, supermarket, indoor and outdoor exhibition space and two blocks of office space. Specialised computer and high-tech goods are concentrated in Komplex Karamunsing.  Kompleks Karamunsing

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AMBUYAT is simply a bland and starchy blob made from mixing sago starch powder into boiling water. As it starts to coagulate, use a bamboo form or wooden chopsticks to roll the starch around, then dip into an accompanying dish. It goes well with tangy, spicy, or salty dishes such as pinasakan and bambangan.

BEAUFORT MEE is Chinese-style fried noodles, where noodles are typically smoked before thick gravy is poured over it and served with lots of vegetables as well as pork slices and char siew. TUARAN MEE consists of curly egg noodles fried with Chun Kien slice (Sabahan Hakka egg roll), barbecued pork slices (char siew), egg, and vegetables. Occasionally, beef slices and sweet rice wine (li hing) is also tossed in.

NONSOM Also known as bosou, nonsom is made from raw fresh water fish mixed with rice and then pickled in salt and pangi (a local herb). The mixture is then stored in a glass jar and marinated for two weeks. UFO TART is made of a soft and vanilla-flavoured cake based topped with sweet, creamy custard and meringue shaped like a cow's dung pile.

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PINASAKAN A traditional Kadazandusun dish, pinasakan sada or known as pinasakan consists of braised basung fish mixed with takob akob (a tangy wild fruit mainly harvested for its skin), fresh turmeric, salt and if desired slices of bambangan. It goes well with white rice or Ambuyat and a dash of sambal. Ambuyat

HINAVA One of the unique traditional dish by Kadazandusun tribes, hinava is made of fresh and raw tenggiri (mackerel fish) fillets (thinly sliced) mixed with sliced chilli, ginger, diced red onions, grated Bambangan seed, salt and lime juice. Raw bitter gourd slices can be added too. Eaten with white rice or on its own, the fish can also be substituted with prawns or squids. TUHAU is made of thinly diced wild ginger, diced chilli and scallions, which are then pickled with salt and vinegar. It may smell bad, but one taste might change everything.

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BAMBANGAN is a type of wild mango that has thick brown skin and comes with a distinct sharp smell. It is normally harvested raw to be pickled with salt mixed with grated bambangan seed and chilli slices. It is usually eaten with white rice, deep-fried fish and even on its own.

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Accessibility GETTING HERE • By Air -LAs the capital of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu (KK) is the main entry point to Sabah and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) is the second busiest airport in Malaysia with 98% of visitor arrivals into Sabah is by air. Most of the major towns in Sabah (Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Tawau) have airports for domestic flights. New Flight Route: • Xiamen Airlines will operate the route 3x weekly for the inaugural flight Kota Kinabalu - Fuzhou. • Malindo Air has added their latest direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei, 4x weekly starting 25th January 2017 onwards.

GOLFING SABAH IS NATURALLY BEAUTY IS BLENDED INTO THE LANDSCAPE OF THE GOLF COURSES, MAKES GOLFING HERE A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE NOT TO BE MISSED. GOLFERS CAN CHOOSE TO PLAY IN THE CITY, BY THE SEA, HIGH ABOVE THE SEA LEVEL OR CLOSER TO EARTH AT THE FRINGE OF LUSH VEGETATION.

Borneo Golf & Country Club (18-hole) Tel: 6087-86 1888 www.borneogolfresort.com Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club (18-hole) Tel: 6088-79 1333 www.dalitbaygolf.com.my

Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai (18-hole) Tel: 6088-41 1215 www.nexusresort.com Ranau Recreation Club (9-hole) Tel: 6088-87 5305 rrgcblog.blogspot.com Sabah Golf & Country Club (18-hole) Tel: 6088-24 7533 sgccsabah.com Sandakan Golf & Country Club (18-hole) Tel: 6089-66 0557 sandakangcc.com

Keningau Golf & Country Club (18-hole) Tel: 6087-33 1113

Shan Shui Golf & Country Resort (18-hole) Tel: 6089-91 6888 www.shanshuigolf.com

Kinabalu Golf Club (11-hole) Tel: 6088-25 1615 www.borneo-online.com.my/kgc

Sutera Harbour Golf Club (27-hole) Tel: 6088-31 8888 www.suteraharbour.com

Kudat Golf and Marina Resort (18-hole) Tel: 6088-61 1211 www.kudatgolfmarinaresort.com

Tawau Golf Club (9-hole) Tel: 6089-76 5555

AIRPORT

Kota Kinabalu International Airport Lahad Datu Airport Sandakan Airport Tawau Airport

MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE Hospital Queen Elizabeth Hospital Duchess Of Kent Hospital Tawau

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Mount Kinabalu Golf Club (18-hole) Tel: 6088-88 9445 www.mountkinabaluclimb.my

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Hospital Tuaran Kota Kinabalu Specialist Hospital Rafflesia Medical Centre SMC HealthCare Sdn Bhd

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Immigration Department Malaysia Polis Contingent Headquarters Kota Kinabalu Police Headquarters Lahad Datu Police Headquarters

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GETTING AROUND Bus or taxi is the most economic mode of transportation to travel between cities and towns. A good network of rural air service connects Kota Kinabalu to the gateway towns of Sandakan, Tawau and Lahad Datu where the smaller towns of Kudat and Semporna are equipped with airstrips. Island destinations can be accessible by boat services. Besides, the local train service that connects Tanjung Aru to Beaufort and Tenom is a refreshing alternative to enjoy the scenery.

Sandakan Headquarters Tawau Police Headquarters

TOURISM ENQUIRIES

Tourist Information Centre (Terminal 1) Tourist Information Centre (Terminal 2) Sabah Tourism Board Sandakan Tourist Information Centre

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SOUTH CHINA SEA

Lambir Hills National Park

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Niah National Park

Gunung Mulu National Park

Batu Niah

Similajau National Park

Loagan Bunut National Park

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Sibu Market

Semenggoh WIldlife Reserve Annah Rais Longhouse

Nanga Merit

Sarawak Cultural Village

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Kubah National Park

Long Akah

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• Tanjung Datu National Park • Talang Satang National Park

Gunung Gading National Park

Ba’Kelalan

Bako National Park

KUCHING • Sarawak Museum • Islamic Museum • Cat Museum • Main Bazaar • Kuching Waterfront

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Land of the Hornbil s Sarawak is home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, numerous protected national parks, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest cave chambers, an incredible diversity of tropical flora and fauna and an exciting mix of cultures, religions and traditions. Sarawak is an ideal destination for travellers seeking an authentic jungle experience with a variety of nature, culture and adventure offerings.

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heritage & culturaltour TAKE A LONGBOAT OR ROAD TO THE TRADITIONAL LONGHOUSE SETTLEMENTS TO EXPERIENCE THE CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN SARAWAK. ENJOY THE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BLOWPIPE DEMONSTRATIONS, BASKET WEAVING, COOKING IN FRESHLY CUT BAMBOO TUBES AND NATIVE DANCES THAT PREPARED BY THEM.

BAWANG ASSAN IBAN LONGHOUSES Located in Sibu, Bawang Assan is an Iban settlement of 9 longhouses dating from the 18th Century. Visitors can get an idea of how longhouses have evolved to keep pace with the times as longhouses range from the very traditional to the quite modern. Many of the older inhabitants can speak excellent English and interact well with visitors about their culture. RUMAH NYUKA LONGHOUSE Built in 1955, Rumah Nyuka Longhouse was made entirely out of ‘belian’ wood and decorated by recycled plastic stuff. The longhouse can be reached by road and the scenic roller-coaster ride along the crest of the hills can be a fun experience. There are 300 people from 45 families in this longhouse and are allocated in another row of longhouse behind the house proper thus giving visitors a space for themselves. ANNAH RAIS LONGHOUSE A Bidayuh settlement about 100km south of Kuching, Annah Rais Longhouse offers visitors a chance to experience the traditional lifestyle of the local folk. Join their activities such as playing musical instruments, learn how to prepare local delicacies, watch cultural performances or go trekking to enjoy the outdoors.

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BELOR LEO DIAN LONGHOUSE Also known as Uma Belor Leo Dian, Belor Leo Dian Longhouse is considered one of the best Kayan longhouses and potentially the longest interrupted longhouse structure in Sarawak. It consists of seven connected blocks occupied by a total of one hundred and one families with a total population estimated to be 700 people during festive seasons. See and appreciate the intricate handicrafts of the Kayan heritage and participate in the Kayan social dance. VARIOUS LONGHOUSES KAPIT TOWN • Formerly known as Rumah Seligi, Rumah Bundong longhouses are named after the current headman or tuai rumah, is a traditional wooden longhouse 10 km from town. • Rumah Garie on the Sungai Kain is famous for its ‘pua kumbu’, traditional Iban woven textiles and has even been accredited with the Japanese’G-mark’ for good design. • Rumah George involves a boat ride through the notorious Pelagus Rapids or can be visited as a day trip by guests of the nearby the Regency Pelagus Resort. • Rumah Penghulu Jampi on the Baleh is the birthplace of the legendary Iban warrior turned statesman Temenggong Koh. • Rumah Bangkong on the Mujong is a very traditional longhouse that is just starting to attract visitors.

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SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE Experience “Sarawak in Half A Day” at the living museum, Sarawak Cultural Village is a unique award-winning living museum offering an excellent introduction to local cultures and lifestyles. On a sprawling 17-acre site, Sarawak Cultural Village consists of seven unique traditional longhouses to showcase longhouses lifestyle and culture of major ethnic group in Sarawak such as Bidayuh, Iban and Orang. All the buildings are staffed with members of the various ethnic groups in traditional costume to carry out traditional activities as well as a “storyteller” who is expert in describing and interpreting traditional cultures and lifestyles. They will happily pose with you for photos. After touring the village, you can enjoy a multi-cultural dance performance in the village’s own theatre. www.scv.com.my Sarawak Cultural Village is also the annual venue for i. World Harvest Festival • 28 - 30 April 2017 www.whf.com.my i. Rainforest World Music Festival • 14 - 16 July 2017 rwmf.net

BAKELALAN The most important of the Lun Bawang settlements in the northern highlands, Bakelalan (formerly Ba’Kelalan) is famous for its apples and organic vegetables as well as local musicians and their ‘bamboo bands’. The village is connected to Lawas and Miri by air, and it is also possible to travel to Lawas via an old logging road. Activities: • Experience the life style of the Lun Bawang community with Homestay program. • Take a 45 minutes jungle trekking to Long Kumap Salt Spring, and experience the cold and clean water in the stream along the way. BARIO HIGHLANDS Stand about 3,500 feet above sea level, Bario Highland is a Kelabit territory, one of the minority Orang Ulu tribes of Sarawak and Bario means ‘Wind’ in Kelabit language. There are 13 villages are located around Bario area and Kampung Bario Asal is the first village. All of the villages can be connected through its airport and a small network of roads. This is a must-visit longhouse where one can see the ancient timbers of the unique kitchen darkened by the constant smoke of generations of cooking fires.

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citytour KUCHING WATERFRONT Stretching about 1km in length at the south bank of Sarawak River, Kuching Waterfront is beautifully landscaped and dotted with wooden benches, food stalls, restaurants and entertainment facilities. The waterfront is a best place to begin your discovery of the city as it is popular for its historic buildings and surrounded by sightseeing spots such as the Old Courthouse, Sarawak Tourism Complex, Astana, Square Tower and Chinese History Museum. Modern additions to the Waterfront include a restored Chinese pavilion, colourful musical fountains and a number of modern sculptures. Try jetty-hopping along the river on the local Penambang boats and savour the different sights between the two riverbanks.

REJANG ESPLANADE An attractively landscaped waterfront located along Rejang River, Rejang Esplanade stretches from the Kingwood Hotel to Sibu Express Boat Passanger Terminal until Sibu Central Market. Visitors can enjoy sunset scenery and riverfront view at Rejang Esplanade.

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THE LARGEST PORT AND COMMERCIAL CENTRE IN THE REJANG BASIN AND THE GATEWAY TO CENTRAL SARAWAK, SIBU IS A THRIVING MODERN TOWN WITH A VIBRANT CENTRE AND A BUSTLING CROWDED WATERFRONT. LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EXPERIENCE NATURE IN THE HEART OF BORNEO.

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SIBU HERITAGE CENTRE Situated in between Central Road and Wong Nai Siong Road, Sibu Heritage Centre showcases the rich cultural heritage, economic activities and social of Sibu. Exhibits includes the early beginnings of Sibu, the coming of early Chinese migrants from the various dialect groups and those of the earliest ethnic tribes as well as a collection of Chinese porcelain and clay vases. Visitors can view stuffed rare animals from around the world and those found in the heart of Borneo, such as the moon rat, the rhinoceros hornbill or even the gigantic Orang Utan.

TUA PEK KONG TEMPLE An iconic landmark of Sibu town, the 100-year old Tua Pek Kong Temple is the oldest and best-preserved Chinese temple in Sibu. In 1987, the adjacent 7-storey Goddess of Mercy Pagoda was added and is said to be one of the most perfectly proportioned pagodas outside Mainland China. Visitors are welcome to climb its many steps to enjoy spectacular views of the Rejang and the Sibu Waterfront, especially in the evening to have nice sunset view. YU LUN SAN TIEN EN SI Located at Sibu-Bintulu Road, Yu Lun San Tien En Si is believed to be the biggest temple in South East Asia and divided into 3 main religions, namely Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. The temple itself is not just a place of worship but it has turned into a major tourist attraction as its majestic architecture and detailed interior design that would make it a perfect photography location.

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CAT MUSEUM Situated in the Kuching City North City Hall Building, the world’s first Cat Museum houses a range of information associated with the furry feline from factual information to history, legends and trivia. Spread over four galleries, cat lovers will find more than 4,000 exhibits, artefacts and cat statues from all over the world.

TIMBER MUSEUM Situated in the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Council building, Timber Museum showcases the unique composition of Sarawak’s forest resources and its vibrant timber industry. The museum also features the forest heritage including the traditional wood products which are associated with local customs and traditions.

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TEXTILE MUSEUM SARAWAK The textile museum showcases authentic textiles made by the main ethnic communities of Sarawak and how a finished product such as weaving came about. The museum also displays contemporary work of designs based on traditional weaving and design techniques, traditional costumes and fashion accessories used in ceremonies.

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CHINESE HISTORY MUSEUM Situated on the Waterfront, Chinese History Museum traces the history of Sarawakian Chinese. Exhibits include the early trade routes, initial migration from various regions of China, geographical distribution, the early pioneers, traditional trading activities, the formation of trade and community associations, political history and the involvement of the Chinese community in modern and multi-racial Sarawak.

PETROLEUM MUSEUM Located at Bukit Tenaga, Petroleum Museum situated just next to the Grand Old Lad, first oil well in Sarawak. The museum enable visitors to interact with the advanced devices with its interactiveoriented concept.

ISLAMIC HERITAGE MUSEUM Islamic Heritage Museum provides a rich information on the history and development of Islam in Sarawak as well as the Malay Archipelago. The museum consists of seven galleries set around a central courtyard garden, each with a different theme, to showcase Islamic Architecture, decorative arts, costumes, literature and science.

THE BORNEO HOUSE MUSEUM Spread across a floor of more than 12,500 sq ft, the Borneo House Museum is an interactive 3D and educational museum to showcase Sarawak’s nature, culture, heritage and cuisine. The museum is divided into four zones, namely Sarawak’s Nature, Old Sarawak, Sarawak Today and Sarawak Iconic Food.  The Borneo House Museum

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GUNUNG GADING NATIONAL PARK Gunung Gading National Park is home to the world’s biggest flower, the Rafflesia, is a type of parasite which can grow up to one metre in diameter and gives off a nasty smell which attracts flies and other insects when it blooms. Visitors should enquire beforehand with the National Park officials to avoid disappointment as the Rafflesia takes nine months to mature and flowering lasts only 4 or 5 days before dying. Gunung Gading also has some enjoyable walks and a challenging jungle trek as well as waterfall trail offers the shortest walk.

BAKO NATIONAL PARK A National Park since 1957, Bako National Park contains a rich variety of wildlife such as rare proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, silver leaf monkeys, monitor lizards, plaintail squirrels, wild boars, otters, mouse deer, mangrove creatures and over 150 species of birds. The park consists a number of well-marked trails offering interesting walks ranging from short pleasant strolls to serious full-day hikes as well as a coastline covered with small bays, coves and beaches. KUBAH NATIONAL PARK One of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest, Kubah National Park’s appeal lies in its rainforest scenery, its waterfalls, streams and bathing pools and the 93 species of palm found within its boundaries. The park has six jungle trails, and a path that leads to the summit of Gunung Serapi (5-6 hours return trip).

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Bako National Park (6082-37 0434) Matang Wildlife Centre (6082-37 4869) Kubah National Park (6082-37 0422) Gunung Gading National Park (6082-73 5144) Similajau National Park (6019-861 0998) Loagan Bunut National Park (6019-861 0994) Niah National Park (6085-73 7454) Lambir Hills National Park (6085-47 1609)

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TANJUNG DATU NATIONAL PARK The smallest national park in Sarawak, Tanjung Datu National Park comprises a narrow ridge of rugged forest-covered hills fringed by pristine white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and patches of coral reef. The park offers visitors a perfect holiday destination with its beautiful sights, pristine beaches and seclusion. TALANG SATANG NATIONAL PARK Sarawak’s first marine protected area, Talang Satang National Park encompasses the coastline and waters surrounding four islands, namely Pulau Talang Bear, Pulau Talang Kecil, Pulau Satang Besar and Pulau Satang Kecil. Also known as “Turtle Islands”, these small islands are surrounding by patches of shallow coral reef which provide shelter and resting grounds for sea turtles that come ashore to lay their eggs. All other areas of Talang-Satang National Park are off limits to visitors except by special arrangement, in which case transport will be organised by Sarawak Forestry.

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SEMENGGOH WILDLIFE CENTRE Established in 1975, the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is the biggest orang utan rehabilitation centre and home to semiwild orang utans and their babies. They spend most of their time roaming the forest but frequently come back to the Centre for a free meal. The best time to visit Semenggoh is during the morning (9.00am -10.00am) and afternoon feeding sessions (3.00pm -3.30 pm) when there is a good chance of seeing semi-wild orang utan returning to the Centre for a free meal. MATANG WILDLIFE CENTRE Part of Kubah National Park, Matang Wildlife Centre houses endangered wildlife in large enclosed areas of rainforest or spacious cages. The main attraction is the orang utan adoption programme, where young orang utans, who were either orphaned or rescued from captivity, are taught how to survive in the wild. As well as orang utans, the centre includes spacious enclosures housing sambar deer, crocodiles, sun bears, civets and bear cats and three large aviaries featuring hornbills, eagles, kites, storks and a host of other birds native to Sarawak.

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MULU NATIONAL PARK Sarawak’s largest national park (544 sq km), Gunung Mulu National Park is Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site that comprises the world’s largest natural chamber (the Sarawak Chamber), the world’s largest cave passage (Deer Cave) and the longest cave in Southeast Asia (Clearwater Cave). The park’s attractions and activities include a bat observatory, a rainforest canopy skywalk, adventure caving trips to some of Mulu’s less accessible caves, the challenging Mulu Summit climb, the spectacular Pinnacles trail and the historic Headhunter’s Trail through remote rainforest scenery. mulupark.com

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NIAH NATIONAL PARK Known for the site where a 40,000 year old human remains were discovered, Niah National Park features one of the world’s largest cave entrances, Palaeolithic and Neolithic burial sites and iron-age cave paintings. The park also offers jungle walk, Iban longhouse and cave experiences. LOAGAN BUNUT NATIONAL PARK Situated around Sarawak’s largest natural lake, Loagan Bunut National Park is an ideal spot for bird watching and it is where you can meet the Berawan tribes with their unique fishing skills called Selambau. This park features a unique aquatic ecosystem where the lake fills or dries up into a shallow muddy pool depending on the time of the year.

LAMBIR HILLS NATIONAL PARK One of the world’s most complex and diverse forest ecosystem, Lambir Hills National Park consists 6,952 hectares of lowland dipterocarp and heath forests rise to a height of 450m and produce the greatest known level of flora and fauna biodiversity on the planet. Lambir also offers fascinating trekking trails leading to sparkling waterfalls and bathing pools scattered about the rainforest.

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SIMILAJAU NATIONAL PARK Similajau National Park showcases the unique geographical features with a chain of golden sandy beaches, punctuated by small rocky headlands and jungle streams, and bordered by dense green forest. It is home to 24 species of mammals including wild boards and macaques and an ideal place for bird watchers with over 185 species of birds. Turtles and dolphins making special appearances here too!!!

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SHOPPING Local Produce BIRD NEST Bird nest is one of the world’s most luxurious health food, which was only consumed by Chinese Emperors in ancient time. Sarawak has the suitable climate to breed the swiftlets to produce bird nests. Today, bird nest is one of the Sarawak’s treasures and it is largely imported from regions in Southeast Asia. SARAWAK POTTERY There are two distinctive types of Sarawak Pottery, where one done by the Iban, Murut and Kelabit potters and the other by Chinese potters. Today, the range of Sarawak’s potters have improved vastly as they create ceramic stools, drinking water cisterns, decorative jars and vases, lamps, candle holders, ashtrays, teapots, mugs and even photo frames. Locals also use Sarawak pottery as gifts during official functions and special occasions.

Markets PASAR TAMU & PASAR UTAMA Situated in Bintulu, Pasar Tamu & Pasar Utama are two markets located near each other along the riverfront offer a range of local produce and local hawker food favourites. The cone-shaped roofs symbolize the traditional Melanau headgear, the terendak. SATOK WEEKEND MARKET Located at Medan Niaga Sato in Kuching, Satok Market is a must visit place for weekend visitors and the best time to go is Saturday night or early Sunday morning. This beautiful market is renowned for the native ladies who set up shop here selling fruit and vegetables, handicrafts, forest produce (including delicious wild honey), pets of all descriptions, orchid plants, live fish, and a whole range of local snacks and delicacies.

BEADS The indigenous people of Sarawak has been associated with beadwork for adornment as well as for ceremonial purposes. The variety of beads, the materials from which they are made, their colours and the values attributed, all make up an interesting conversation and discussion. Today, beads are used as gifts and garlands for different functions and events. MAIN BAZAAR & CARPENTER STREET The oldest street in Kuching, Main Bazaar consists of some wellestablished outlets include Native Arts, Nelson’s Gallery, Rainforest, Sarawak House, Atelier Gallery and Arts of Asia, all offering quality antiques and handicrafts at reasonable prices. Parallel to Main Bazaar, Jalan Carpenter has a similar selection of small traders and coffee shops, as well as food stalls and two small Chinese temples. A souvenir hunter and gastronome’s haven, Jalan Padungan is virtually an extension of the Main Bazaar due to its proximity. Among the most popular items on the shopping list include Pua Kumbu Textile, Bamboo Mats, Sarawak pottery and Sarawak pepper.

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LOCAL CUISINE SARAWAK LAKSA is vermicelli rice noodles cooked in shrimp-based soup made from sambal belacan, sour tamarind, garlic, galangal, lemongrass and thickened with coconut milk. The dish is served with bean sprouts, prawns, omelet strips and shredded chicken as well as a spoon of thick spicy sambal paste. KOLO MEE consists of yellow egg noodles tossed in a light sauce before it is served with slices of barbecued pork (char siew), chicken cutlets or minced meat. The dish usually comes in two flavours either plain or seasoned with red sauce.

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UMAI A Melanau dish, umai is made from thin slivers of fresh fish combined with thinly-sliced onions, chilli, salt and juice from calamansi lime or assam fruit. It is usually served with roasted sago pearls (sago starch mixed with coconut milk) which are then rolled into balls and cooked instead of rice or sometimes prepared with cooked prawns. MANOK PANSOH is an Iban dish where cube chicken meats, lemongrass and tapioca leaves are stuffed into bamboo before it is cooked over an open fire. This cooking method seals in the flavour, which results in juicy and tender chicken with gravy perfumed by lemongrass and bamboo. MANOK KACANGMA is a Chinese dish where chicken cooked with a kacangmabased broth. Rice wine may also be added for a more delicate taste. MIDIN is a crispy wild jungle fern which can be served as kerabu or stir-fried with garlic and/or belacan with chilli. Anchovies and salted fish may also be added into the dish. SARAWAK LAYER CAKE has unique patterns of interlaced of tasty layers and variety of flavours. It is in multiple layer and must have at least two colours. Pay a visit to two Malay Village, namely Kampung Boyan and Kampung Gersik that famous for their Sarawak Layer Cake by local boat.

DABAI is a hard seasonal fruit with black skin and yellow flesh. Soak it in warm salt water for 10 to 15 minutes and you will get a soft datelike snack. The seed can be eaten too!

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AIRPORT

Kuching International Airport Bintulu Airport Limbang Airport Miri Airport Mulu Airport Sibu Airport

MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE

Columbia Asia Hospital Miri Hospital Bintulu Hospital Miri Hospital Rajah Charles Brooke Memorial Hospital Sentosa Hospital Sibu Hospital Umum Kuching Kuching Specialist Hospital Normah Medical Specialist Centre

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

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Royal Customs Department Polis Contingent Headquarters Bintulu Police Headquarters Kota Samarahan Police Headquarters Kuching Police Headquarters Miri Police Headquarters Padawan Police Headquarters Sibu Police Headquarters

TOURISM ENQUIRIES

Tourist Information Centre Sarawak Tourism Board Kuching Visitors’ Information Centre Miri Visitors’ Information Centre Sibu Visitors’ Information Centre Sarawak Tourism Federation National Park and wildlife Booking Office (Kuching) National Park and wildlife Booking Office (Miri)

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Accessibility GETTING HERE • By Air - Sarawak has direct air links with several other countries as well as frequent flights to Kuching from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Penang Miri, Bintulu and Sibu. • By Road - There are regular ferry services connect Sarawak to Labuan and Brunei Darussalam. GETTING AROUND Internally, Sarawak is well serviced by a network of air, road and river transportation to all corner of the state. There are a number of smaller airports and airstrips in Sarawak, situated in Miri, Bintulu and Sibu. The TransBorneo highway connects Kuching to all major cities in Sarawak. Express Boats provides services from Kuching to Sibu and it departs daily at 8.30am. Hiring a sampan, locally known as Tambangs, is a great way to have great views of the city, get in close to the villages and get some good photos of river life.

Batu Manikar Beach

Labuan Chimney Museum Labuan Bird Park

Pohon Batu Beach

Pancur Hitam Beach

Kampung Batu Manikar

Kampung Layang- Layangan

Layang-Layangan Beach

Kilan Agricultural Park

Homestay Kampung Bukit Kuda

Surrender Point & Peace Park Homestay Kampung Sungai Labu

Labuan Spots Complex Labuan Airport

Sungai Labu Beach

Homestay Kampung Patau-Patau II

Sungai Miri Beach

Labuan Golf Country Club

Botanical Garden

World War Memorial II

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Financial Park Complex Labuan Marine Museum

Labuan International Ferry Terminal Bebuloh Water Village

Blue Water Wreck

Labuan Museum

Labuan Square

Patau-Patau Water Village

Pulau Daat

Pulau Papan

Pulau Burung

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Pulau Kuraman

Cement Wreck American Wreck

Labuan Marine Park Australian Wreck

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Pearl of Borneo Labuan is an exciting leisure holiday spot which comprises one main island and six smaller islands with attractive dive sites, water villagers, historical attractions and duty free shopping.

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LABUAN SQUARE Situated at the centre of Labuan town, Labuan Square is a popular venue for some of the Labuan's major events and performances. Its central focus Image Credit - www.labuantourism.my is an open-air raised stage with flags of Labuan and thirteen other Malaysian states flutter in a row atop tall flagpoles which is beautifully landscaped with a variety of shrubs, fountains and waterfalls. At one end of the square is the town's football field where the other end is a replica of the Chimney, 3 Labuanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous landmark.

LABUAN INTERNATIONAL SEA SPORTS COMPLEX Located at the waterfront area along Jalan Tanjung Purun, the Labuan International Sea Sports Complex is a world-class water sports center with modern infrastructure and facilities which expected to host more international sea sports events and championships. The complex is designed with three prominent structures connected to a main viewing plaza where each of these imposing towers is an integral part of a large modern water sports complex and houses a specific activity. The architecture offers a dramatic expression of nature, tradition and modern functionality. Besides, the complex also houses a marine biology museum, offices, restaurant and food stalls.

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EVENT LABUAN INTERNATIONAL SEA CHALLENGE 22nd - 23rd & 29th - 30th APRIL 2017 This annual event is one of the biggest in Labuan and offers various activities and watersports of international standard such as inter-island swimming competition, round the island kayak paddling for 50 km, tug of war and others.

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LABUAN BOTANICAL GARDENS About 5 minutes’ drive from Labuan town, the Botanical Garden is a well-trimmed recreational park with old trees and beautiful landscaping. It was previously the grounds of the Government Houses locally known as “Bumbung 12”. It was built in 1852, the house was a long and low structure with an interesting roof design. Within the garden lie two graveyards that are believed to be the oldest on the island. One of them dates back to 1847, and is the final resting place of Commander James A. Gordan of HMS Wolf. The other grave is that of Sergeant Adam C. Sutherland of the Royal Marines.

LABUAN BIRD PARK Located near the Chimney at Tanjung Kubong, Labuan Bird Park is home to more than 580 species of Borneo birds that can be found in Borneo’s diverse habitats from mangroves along the coast to forest in the mountains. The park has a unique structure which is made up of three large dome-shaped cages connected via four tunnels allowing the birds to roam free in their natural surroundings. LABUAN MARINE MUSEUM Located in a shape of semi-circle fronting the sea with an open gallery, Labuan Marine Museum is set up to preserve the precious marine heritage of Labuan and aims to provide information and knowledge of the island's rich marine life. The two-storey museum is divided into 16 galleries and it starts from general information on marine life in Labuan waters, Labuan’s advantages as a marine kingdom or marine paradise followed by expositions on the marine life’s habitats (swampy habitat, seashore habitat, coral reef habitat and sea/ocean habitat), fishing activities and lastly research results and publications related to Labuan fishing activities. Exhibition items will cover live specimens and preserved species of fish, sea corals, snails and moluscs, reptiles and zoo planktons, sea plants, artifacts from shipwrecks, sea research through the aquarium method, touch-pool, video wall, graphics, models, posters and charts. Visitors also can touch and feel starfish, sea cucumbers and king crabs in shallow waters.

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LONGEST SUNSET VIEW UNITED NATION BEACH The 9km beach stretch from Batu Manikar Beach to Sungai Miri Beach, also known as United Nation Beach (UNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;08 beach) won the 2nd COBSEA Clean Beach Award 2008 for its clean and beautiful surrounding which is the constant efforts of local authority. The beach fringed with casuarinas and coconut trees and it is a great place to view sunset. In 2015, UN Beach was listed in 101BestBeaches.com as one of the best beaches in Asia.

PANCUR HITAM BEACH A popular spot to relax, Pancur Hitam Beach oozes with tropical charm with shady trees and golden sands. There were a plenty of food stalls for the sunset viewers to spend their time while waiting for the sun to disappear from the horizon.

LAYANG-LAYANGAN BEACH Layang-Layangan Beach is where the House of Culture and Arts is located. Most of the cultural activities will be held at the mini auditorium inside the building. Along the beach and surrounding area, visitors may visit the Peace Park, Surrender Point or enjoy some beach activities with family and friends. There are also food stalls served Labuanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous satay, grilled chicken wings and many other local delights.

ISLAND & MARINE PARK PAPAN ISLAND Papan Island has beautiful landscape with an old colonial lighthouse which was used in 1895. Today, the island is under the jurisdiction of Labuan Corporation (Perbadanan Labuan) and has become a favourite weekend getaway and campsite for the locals and tourists who desires serenity and natures. It is equipped with facilities such as chalets, campsites, sports grounds, a surau, a BBQ area, volleyball and sepak takraw courts. Adventurous can enjoy jungle trekking in this island too. LABUAN MARINE PARK Situated 2km off the southern part of Labuan, Labuan Marine Park covers 10 square km of pristine water and three islands, namely Pulau Kuraman, Pulau Rusukan Kecil and Pulau Rusukan Besar. The park is surrounded by colourful coral reefs and marine life making it a diving and snorkelling haven for visitors.

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SENSATIONAL DIVE SITE World War II and post war shipwrecks make Labuan consists of four popular wreck sites, namely the American Wreck, Australian Wreck, Cement Wreck and Blue Water Wreck. BLUE WATER WRECK The Blue Water Wreck (Mabini Padre) is a large Philippines fishing trawler, which caught fire and sank in 1981 with no loss of lives. Named after the crystal clear blue waters she resides upon, the wreck does not suffer much from inshore murk as it benefits from being the furthest from the coast. On a good day, a 40-metre visibility is possible. The completely intact vessel with masts lies on its side and is further enhanced by an abundance of marine life giving wreck divers an interesting experience. • Deepest point: 35m • Shallowest point: 24m AMERICAN WRECK The American Wreck has a rich and tragic history, giving divers with a sense of sadness at the devastation caused by the mine which literally blasted the US Navy mine sweeper out of the water and broke it in half on 8 June 1945. The journey back in time is complete with the sightings of bullet clips, depth chargers, wire bottles and canon artefacts still left intact at this tangled mass of a shipwreck. • Deepest point: 28m • Shallowest point: 23m

CEMENT WRECK The Cement Wreck is the shallowest out of the four wrecks of Labuan, with its super structure rising to 19m and the way it sits makes it the easiest to pass through and great for wreck diving training for beginners. Offering stunning underwater views with its top half covered by a coral garden and being home a wide variety of colourful marine creatures, the Cement Wreck also give rare whale shark sightings to lucky divers. It received its peculiar name because it sank while transporting cement to Brunei for the construction of the Sultan's new palace. • Deepest point: 33m • Shallowest point: 10m AUSTRALIAN WRECK The Australian Wreck provides a very atmospheric dive with a combination of the less than 10-metre visibility, rich coral growth, the skeletal remains of the ship, her tragic end and reputation to be haunted. Built in 1890, it is a Dutch cargo and passenger steamer originally, it was scuttled by the Dutch during WWII to prevent the Japanese from using it. Fleeing Borneo towards Manila, she hit a mine and sunk 23km southwest of Labuan in 1944. 339 people lost their lives including many female prisoners (comfort women) as the Japanese took to the life boats. • Deepest point: 38m • Shallowest point: 24m

HOMESTAY MALAYSIA’S ONLY WATER VILLAGE PATAU-PATAU II WATER VILLAGE HOMESTAY Established in the 1930’s, Kampung Air Patau-Patau 2 was rebuilt by the resilient villagers from scratch once the World War II was over. The water village’s architecture and concept dates back to their ancestors in Brunei and the colourful wooden houses connected by sturdy boardwalks are busy with the villagers’ daily activities. Kampung Air Patau-Patau 2 can be reached by road or by water taxies (longboats), which are available daily from 6am to 6pm at the market jetty. Visitors are feted to a sit-on-the-floor feast of "ambuyat", a traditional Brunei-Malay meal of sago (Palm starch) eaten with steamed fresh crabs, paha-paha (green vegetables) and a variety of delicious local fares. "Kausar, an aromatic fruit punch is served to accentuate the flavour of the meal. Would you like to have a complete unique experience such as living in a traditional stilted wooden house and being surrounded by water everywhere? Join the homestay program available here. • Sungai Labu Homestay • Bukit Kuda Homestay

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LABUAN MUSEUM Set up in a two-storey pre-war colonial building, the Labuan Museum is a one-stop centre with information on anything and everything related to Labuan and Malaysia from the pre-historical era till today. The lower-storey showcases historical theme which consists of the six-stage transition period beginning from the pre-historic era and the Brunei Sultanage through the declaration of Labuan as a Federal Territory and an International Offshore Financial Center (IOFC). The upper-storey exhibits cultural theme with socio-cultural aspects and socio-economy of the local society through six galleries each representing the Bruneian Malays, Kadayan, Cina, Kadazan-dusun, Indians and Sikh. Among the important points are people migration history, prominent individuals as well as the theme and cultural artifacts through the concept of harmony in a multi-racial society. Outside the Labuan Museum is the History Square, where the four Flame of the Forest trees stand on all four corners of the square, which were planted by the Chinese, Malay, Indian and European communities in 1953 to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. LABUAN WORLD WAR II

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THE CHIMNEY Situated on a rise at Tanjung Kubong, the 106 feet high red brick stack, known to locals as The Chimney, believed to be linked to the Labuanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coal mining era (1847-1912). The Chimney was made from more than 23,000 pieces of red bricks imported from England and the bricks layering and works are typical of British style. The Chimney was long thought to be nothing more than a ventilation shaft. However, recent findings revealed that there were no traces of smokes or burning to suggest its use as a chimney as popularly believed. Careful digging has revealed at least 12 layers of bricks beneath the surface. The structure sits firmly on a large tract of limestone rock containing rich kaolin or porcelain clay, which provided the strong foundation. The Chimney is still very much a mystery until today. Labuan tourism icon, the Chimney has been awarded the International Green Apple Awards for Environmental Best Practice "and" Sustainable Development in 2013 in the category of historic building architecture.

PEACE PARK The Peace Park is dominated by the memorial mound which is surrounded by landscaped gardens and pavilions, serves as a memorial and renunciation of the horrors of World War II. SURRENDER POINT Located next to the Peace Park, Surrender Point marks the spot where Japanese Army surrendered to Australian to the Australian 9th Division on September9, 1945 following the end of Japanese Occupation and marking the end of World War Ii in Borneo. A bronze plaque placed on a slab of granite commemorates the historical event.

Accessibility GETTING HERE By Air - Daily direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Miri to Labuan Island Route Kuala Lumpur – Labuan Kota Kinabalu – Labuan Miri – Labuan

MEMORIAL PARK Located at Jalan Tanjung Batu, Labuan World War II Memorial Park is the final resting place for 3,908 war heroes from Australia, Britain, India, New Zealand as well as Malaysia which was officiated by the Australian government in June 1953. This memorial consists of colonnade forming a forecourt inside wrought iron gates of the main entrance to the cemetery. Facing the entrance, pillars with bronze panels of which engraved the names of those whom is honoured with dedicatory inscriptions.

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Malaysia Airport Berhad (Labuan Airport): 6087-41 6007 | www.malaysiaairports.com.my By Sea - Daily high speed air-conditioned from Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei. Route Kota Kinabalu – Labuan Brunei – Labuan Limbang – Labuan Lawas – Labuan

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By Road - Bus and taxi are readily available to take you anywhere around Labuan. Car rental services are also easily available.

REMEMBRANCE DAY 12th NOVEMBER 2017 On the nearest Sunday to 11th of November every year, a service to mark Remembrance Day is held here and is attended by locals and foreign visitors. This World War Memories was constructed and is maintained by Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The lawn are beautifully kept so that visitors can appreciate the peace and tranquility of the place as they seek to understand the senselessness of the deaths of so many brave young men.

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SHOPPING DUTY FREE SHOPPING Duty free goods such as imported textiles, liquors, chocolates and cigars are much sought-after in Labuan. Most of the stores around the island sell imported goods. Go to Jalan OKK Awang Besar and Financial Park, you will be spoiled for choices. For fresh seafood, just go to the wet market and during weekend, Labuan Walk is filled with stalls offering great bargains for handicrafts, local delicacies, agricultural produce and many more.

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LABUAN CENTRAL MARKET Located at the downtown Labuan, Labuan Central Market offer varieties of shops selling textiles, clothes, pearls, handicrafts and many more. Enjoy your shopping experience with ease and comfort inside the air conditioned building. ( See Advertisement Inside Back Cover & Page 288 )

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