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Cloud Trinity Holidays is an inbound & outbound travel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focusing on bringing the Asian tourist to Malaysia. Established in 2010, and registered with the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia, we work hard and play real hard to meet the demands of our customers and only aim to provide maximum satisfaction. We are energetic and young team of people who loves travelling and eat absolutely everything like a pro so rest assure your trips are perfectly balance the classic and timeless with the new and cutting edge. We embrace the slogan “Travelling is an adventure book, we’ll help you to become the storyteller”

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Langjkawi 4 Days 3 Nights Tour

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Kuala Lumpur 4 Days 3 Nights Tour

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Pulau Pangkor - The Dutch Dindings

A little bit of History.

Pangkor Island used to be a Dutch Fort in the 17th Century. The Dutch used Pulau Pangkor as an outpost to control trades in the Malay Peninsula. The fort was built by the Dutch in 1670 for storage and protection of tin supplies from the sultanate of Perak. The fort was destroyed in 1690 by the Malays who were discontent with the methods used by the Dutch in obtaining minerals. It was rebuilt by the Dutch in 1743 and a force of 60 soldiers was placed to guard the fort until 1748, when the force was disbanded and the fort abandoned. The Dutch called the collection of island as The Dindings.

The Dutch Fort or Kota Belanda

Besides the Dutch, Pangkor island also drew the attention of Pirates who roams the seas around the straights of Malacca. They robbed boats and ships in the Straits of Malacca and hid themselves on the hills on the island.

On the waterfront at Teluk Gedong, 3km south of Pangkor Town, is this mammoth stone carved (Batu Bersurat – Carved Inscription ) with the symbol of the Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie; VOC) and other graffiti, including a faint depiction of a tiger stealing a kid. Supposedly, the child of a local European dignitary disappeared while playing near the rock; the Dutch liked the idea of a tiger abduction, although she was more likely nabbed by disenchanted locals.

The mainland is know as Lumur (under the district of Seri Manjung) is the Royal Naval base of Malaysia. A 30 minutes ferry rides from the Lumut Jetty get you to  Pangkor Island. The locals here are mainly involved in fishery, tourism and some in the boat building industry at Sungai Pinang Kecil

The Ferry ride to Pulau Pangkor from The Lumut Jetty is approximately 30 minutes. To get to Pualu Pangkor you need to get down on the second stip ans the first stop is a fishing vilage .

Attraction and Activities  in Pulau Pangkor.

Dutch Fort and the Tiger Rock - the only remaining piece of history from  the Dutch era. The fort is about 3km's south of Pangkor Town at Teluk Gedong.

Diving – Pulau Jarak : the best diving island in Pangkor region. The water here is crystal clear up to 20 m for 70% of the year. Located 34 km Southwest of Lumut.This tiny island (barely 8 hectares in size) rises 50m above sea level and is covered with lush vegetation, where many sea eagles nest. There is no beach on Pulau Jarak, only granite sloping down to the sandy sea bed with small patches of stony, encrusting and soft corals. The island's boulder-strewn coastline makes it virtually inaccessible, leaving Pulau Jarak's pristine wonders mostly unexplored. Its underwater enchantment includes brightly coloured cup corals, football sized Pink-mouth Murex, purple Crown-of Thorns Starfish and many other sea creatures in a multitude of colours, shapes and sizes. The lure of this island beckons divers to penetrate its natural barricades and probe into the mysterious and astounding underwater realm that Pulau Jarak has to offer.

Fishing - Pulau Sembilan the fishing haven with 13 islands to hunt for all kinds of fishes.

Hornbill feeding - Hand feeding the wild birds at 6:30PM everyday near Seagull Lodge.

Foo Lin King Temple - Taoist temple just off the main road at Sungai Pinang Besar, about 1.5 km north of Pangkor Town. The brightly colored temple is well maintained in a beautiful garden setting. Perched on the roof are animals depicting horoscope signs. There is a fish pond and a turtle pool . The temple is set against a hill backdrop. Creeping up the hill is a mini version of the Great Wall of China with impressive details.

Suspension Bridge -  A sign post on the side of the Pasir Bogak road signals the start of a short walk into the jungle to an old suspension bridge

Island Hopping – Available from most beach activity operators.

Pulau Giam – A popular snorkeling spot. The island is fronting Teluk Nipah . You can rent a canoe and paddle across or a 5 minute boat ride.

Coral Island – Similar to Giam Island. Its right beside Pulau Giam

Teluk Segadas – You can either take a  boat or 20 minutes hike there. Probably the most beautiful non private beach in Pangkor.You can camp here if you want to.

Water Activities - The usual scene of Banana Boats and Jet Ski’s . The operates can be found all around beach sides but mainly concentrated in Bogak Beach and Nipah Beach.

Wild Lives

With a little effort you can spot the below wildlife's

- Mudskippers

- Turtles

- Monkeys

- Eagles

- Hornbills

- Sea Otters

- Monitor Lizards

- Boar

- Crested Argus

HornbillsPuffer Fish or locally known as Ikan BuntalSea Urchins

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(The History Of) Kuala Lumpur - Rewind a 100 Years

Kuala Lumpur Circa 1900

Kuala Lumpur Circa 1880

Ready for some history lesson? All rights class, today's lesson is about Kuala Lumpur. Founded in 1857 at the convergence of the Gombak and Klang rivers. In English, the name literally means "muddy confluence". The settlement started when a member of the Selangor royal family, Raja Abdullah, opened up the Klang Valley for tin prospectors. 87 Chinese prospectors went up the river Klang and began prospecting in the Ampang area, which was then jungle. Despite 69 of them dying due to the pestilential conditions, a thriving tin mine was established. This naturally attracted merchants who traded basic provisions to the miners in return for some of the tin. The traders set up shop at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. The tin they discovered in Ampang attracted more miners and KL quickly became a brawling, noisy, violent boomtown, ruled over by so-called ‘secret societies’, a network of criminal gangs. 

The local sultan appointed a proxy (known as Kapitan China) to bring the unruly Chinese fortune-seekers and their secret societies into line. The successful candidate, Yap Ah Loy (Kapitan China from 1868 to ’85), took on the task with such ruthless relish that he’s now credited as the founder of KL. According to legend, Yap Ah Loy was able to keep the peace with just six policemen, such was the respect for his authority in the community.

Yap Ah Loy - The Man

Loy had only just established control when local sultans went to war over the throne of Perak and its tin mines, marking the start of the Malay Civil War. KL was swept up in the conflict and burnt to the ground in 1881. This allowed the British government representative, Frank Swettenham, to push through a radical new town plan which transferred the central government from Klang to KL. By 1886 a railway line linked KL to Klang. A year later a new city was constructed in fire-resistant brick, and in 1896 KL became the capital of the newly formed Federated Malay States. From that moment on the city developed quickly. The new capital attracted people of many different cultures and the city soon became a melting pot of Asian cultures. Special areas were erected in the city, and in every area a different culture group lived. For instance, even in that time, you had a Chinese district, and Indian district, a district in which primarily Europeans (especially the English) lived and a district in which the local 'Malay' lived.

When the Malay Civil War broke out a few years later. Local sultans were fighting for the throne of Perak, and KL, swept up in the conflict, burned to the ground. The merchants of the Straits Settlements, concerned that the war would ruin their prosperity, asked Britain to intervene. Britain was initially reluctant to get involved with internal politics, but rumors that the merchants would turn to Germany instead sparked a fear in London that Britain could lose its tin interests in Malaya. London sent in a new territorial governor, Andrew Clarke, to apprise the situation. Clarke gathered the feuding princes aboard his ship off the island of Pangkor, and convinced them to sign a document known as the Pangkor Agreement. The Agreement ended the war, established a new Sultan of Perak, and -- most significantly -- called for the presence of a British Resident "who must be asked and acted upon on all questions other than those touching Malay religion and custom." This was the beginning of a dramatically increased British involvement in Malaya, one that would eventually place Kuala Lumpur at center of history.

The British residential system quickly spread. Frank Swettenham, the Resident of Selangor, chose Kuala Lumpur as his administrative center and oversaw the rebirth of the city, ordering the construction of new buildings using brick. In 1896, Swettenham convinced the Sultans of four states to unite under the umbrella of the Federated Malay States (FMS), and Kuala Lumpur was chosen as the capital. The city became a classic center of British colonialism. Sharply uniformed officers and bureaucrats administered the FMS from beneath the distinctive copper domes of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. In the off-hours, they played cricket on the field of the Padang and sought liquid comfort in the Selangor Club, where only whites were allowed. Unsurprisingly, the club became a symbol of British imperialism and oppression and fueled the ever-growing dreams of independence. At midnight on August 30, 1957, amidst a crowd of tens of thousands, British soldiers finally lowered the Union Jack for the last time in front of the Selangor Club. Interestingly, the old British watering hole would become the meeting place of the new Malaysian elite. 

Royal Selangor Club / Then known as Spotted Dogs Club Circa 1920

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building (The Govt Offices Then) Circa 1920

With independence, KL was poised for its greatest transformation ever. One of the city's darkest days came in 1969, when civil unrest - spawned by racial tensions -- swept through the city, sparking a state of emergency that would last for two years. Bolstered by a growing economy and a sincere desire for cooperation between Malaysia's ethnic groups, the tensions subsided, and in 1974 the city was given the status of Federal Territory. The last 20 years have seen Kuala Lumpur undergo phenomenal growth, with a population explosion of almost 50 percent, not to mention development on a monumental scale. One of the world's tallest buildings, the Petronas Towers, now rise above the city of 1.4 million. If those 87 Chinese miners could have poled their way 140 years up the river of time, they probably wouldn't recognize the legacy that began where the two muddy rivers met.

Central Market / Pasar Seni Circa 1920

Market Street/Clarke Road Bridge c. 1910J

ava Bridge (Java Street/Mountbatten Road/Jalan Tun Perak) under construction over Klang River, Kuala Lumpur Circa 1888

Kandar (pole) rojak seller at fountain (Merdeka Square) Circa 1900

Steam train at Kuala Lumpur railway station Circa 1915 

Ice water vendor, Kuala Lumpur Circa 1900

Kuala Lumpur Circa 1920

Madjid Jamek 1909

Timeline history Kuala Lumpur 

1857: 87 tin miners find rich sources of tin around the area. 

1862: Kuala Lumpur grows rapidly. New miners from over the world settle here, with many conflicts and gang wars as a result. 

1869: Yap Ah Loy becomes Chinese Kapitan of Kuala Lumpur and succeeds to establish law and order in Kuala Lumpur in just a few years. 

1880: Kuala Lumpur becomes a modern town when the British representative Frank Swettenham develops the first city plan. 

1887: Kuala Lumpur becomes the capital of the state of Selangor. 1896: The Federated Malay States is formed by uniting the Sultans of four states. Kuala Lumpur becomes capital of the Federated Malay States. 

1946: Kuala Lumpur becomes capital in the Federation of Malaya. 

1957: Malaysia celebrates its independence on August 31 after 151 years of British rule. Kuala Lumpur becomes capital of the Independent Federation of Malaya. 

1963: Kuala Lumpur becomes capital of Malaysia. 

1974: Kuala Lumpur becomes a Federal Territory (Wilayah Persekutuan) with its own administration. 1999: The federal administrative capital of Malaysia moves to Putrajaya. 

2007: Kuala Lumpur celebrates its 50th year as capital of Malaysia and Malaysia its 50th year of independence.

Sources : Farah Laida / RSMurthi / Lonely Planet / WonderfulMalaysia / Geographia

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Chini Lake - Tasik Chini : The Mystical Waters of Pahang

The lake that is full folklores  from ancient civilization to mystical creatures.The 12.5 acres which is made up of 12 lakes is only second to Lake Bera, also in Pahang. The aborigines suggest that once upon a time both of these lakes were connected.

The Jakun Home 

There were reports of occasional sightings of the monster by the locals, indigenous and even  tourist but unfortunately there is no scientific evidence of the  existence of it. .Naga Seri Gumum or the Malaysian Loch Ness Monster is believed to inhibit  this Lake. 

Now off course, it has to be guarding someone or something right? It is said that "Naga Tasik Chini ( Lake Chini Dragon) guard a sunken ancient Khmer City. The city dates back to the 5th Century  The existence of Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Lotus) A species of lotus from Lake Chini which is the same species from many ancient Asian sites such as Angkor Wat (ancient Khmer,Cambodia) goes the further excites the existence of the hidden city.The lake is filled with blooming lotus from the period of August to September. The are also some that believe that the Lotus was brought to the lake by a monk from Khmer with a group of Khmer refuges that fled the country during war. As the lake resembles Ton le Sap, they've decided to stay in Lake Chini. During the monsoonal floods, from October to January, the lotus would die but their fertilized new seeds would litter the lake bottom waiting the dry season to bloom again.

The Sacred Lotus

The land is inhibited by the aborigines of the Jakun and Semelai tribe. They still live their old traditional ways  and very much love the nature. Here's another interesting fact, the Jakun and Semelai, uses language that contains Khmer words. (Hint , Hint). Archaeological finding also traces artefacts of Khmer origins. There are even a couple of books written specifically to address the ancient civilization and the Chini Dragon and a few group of specific interest are still researching the activities in Lake Chini.

About 200 different species of birds, 138 species of flora, and 144 species of fresh water fish call this their home. The list includes  macaca, Malayan soft shell turtle, white handed gibbon and spiny terapin.

    Macaca

White Handed Gibbon

  Spiny Terapin

Lake Chini is just one of the gift of Mother Nature to Malaysia. There are many like it but Lake Chini will always be a special lake with its mystical stories. You will love being here, who know, The Naga Seri Gumum may want to bless you with is appearance 

Pictures Credits : Pahang Tourism / Ecology Asia

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6 Days, 5 nights of Paradise. Return Speedboat Transfer + Airport Transfer Starts at USD 2375 Per Couple (RM 7500). Pm/mail us for more information!

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Rantau Abang - One Of The 6 Places With a Special Gift From Mother Nature.

Witness nature’s intimate encounter. Be mesmerised by the sight of sea turtles lumbering slowly up the white sandy beaches to lay eggs, especially during peak season from May to September. Rantau Abang beach in Terengganu is one of the only six places in the world where giant leatherback turtles come ashore in droves to lay eggs.

In fact, four marine turtles – the Leatherback, Green, Hawksbill, and Olive Ridley turtles have chosen Malaysia to lay their eggs. Known to swim great distances for nesting, these gentle creatures have been dwindling in numbers, with some of them on the brink of extinction.

So to be able to watch them laying eggs is truly a fascinating experience. The turtle eggs from the size of a ping pong to tennis ball has spawned a collecting frenzy, treating them like buried treasure, because of the good prices fetched in the local markets. Waiting for the right moment, female turtles try to sneak ashore without being detected, but since leatherback and green turtles weigh up to 500 and 100 kilogrammes, respectively, their chances are slim. The turtles can grow up to 2.5 metres long.

Besides Rantau Abang, other areas for turtle watching include Turtle Bay on Pangkor Island and Tanjung Jara Beach in Terengganu.  The area’s warm grainy sands and favourable beach slope make nesting easy for the lumbering creatures. 

Recommended Places to Visit:

Rantau Abang Beach. Terengganu

Tanjung Jara Beach, Terengganu

Similajau National Park

Turtle Bay, Pangkor Island

Best Time - May to Sept

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Kuala Lumpur Makes Top 10 Destination Rank by MasterCard

London has overtaken Bangkok as the top destination for international travelers on the MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index, as political unrest in the Southeast Asian city kept visitors away.

Bangkok, while retaining its leading position among Asia-Pacific cities, may draw 16.4 million international overnight visitors this year, an 11 percent decline from 2013, the index showed. London retook the top spot with an 8 percent increase in travelers to 18.7 million. Four other Asian cities -- Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Seoul -- also ranked among the top 10 destinations.

“The prominence of the South East Asian cities on the Index demonstrates the importance that trade and tourism plays in these economies,” Matthew Driver, Southeast Asia president of MasterCard Inc., said in a statement. These cities “have clearly benefited from a deliberate and ongoing investment in travel capacity and infrastructure,” he said.

Bangkok also lost its position as the top Asian city in terms of international visitor spending on the MasterCard index that ranks 132 cities on the basis of total international visitors as well as cross-border spending by them. The Thai capital may see an estimated $13.04 billion in spending this year, behind Singapore at $14.34 billion, it showed.

Bangkok has bounced back before from military coups, a tsunami, financial upheaval, floods and riots.Thailand’s net foreign direct investment inflows were about $11 billion in 2012, trailing only Indonesia and Singapore in the region. The benchmark stock gauge, which fell 10 percent in the final two months of 2013 during street protests against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, is up 16 percent this year, four times the gain for the MSCI Asia Pacific Index.

To contact the reporter on this story: Sterling Wong in Singapore at [email protected]

Reblogged from Bloomberg

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Malaysia bags Lonely Planet’s Best Family Destination Award

NEW DELHI, June 13 ― Malaysia has bagged the Best Family Destination Award at the Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2014.

India Tourism Malaysia Director, Manoharan Periasamy said Lonely Planet recommendations were the most sought after by travellers and to be chosen by their readers made the award even more prestigious. 

“It feels great to be honoured with this recognition. We have always promoted Malaysia as a destination that has something for everyone, especially families, who look for a wholesome experience to cater to the likes of every member of the family,” he said after receiving the award at a function held in Mumbai, Maharashtra recently.India Tourism Malaysia Director, Manoharan Periasamy said Lonely Planet recommendations were the most sought after by travellers and to be chosen by their readers made the award even more prestigious.

The Lonely Planet award is a significant achievement for Malaysia, a country that prides itself for being the perfect family destination.

“Be it shopping, adventure, theme parks or even golf, Malaysia is one place where the preferences of every member of the family are taken care of,” he added.

Malaysia won the Best Destination for Food & Drink (International) Award at Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2013. ― Bernama

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Top 10 Places to Visit in Malaysia for Visit Malaysia Year 2014

Top 10 Places to Visit in Malaysia for VMY2014 is a list created in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year 2014. The list is in a random order and based on the frequency of promotions done by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia and also Tourism Malaysia. As Visit Malaysia Year 2014 has been launched worldwide, there has been an increase in inquiries on where to go in Malaysia for 2014. Though there are different types of tourism genres in Malaysia, the most popular ones would be general sightseeing at popular places in the country. However, other popular genres like shopping, Ecotourism, Sports and Luxury tourism has been steadily on the rise in many of the states around Malaysia. This list gives would be travelers a basic understanding to the many types of tourism found throughout Malaysia for Visit Malaysia Year 2014.  Kota Kinabalu City in Sabah Borneo Sabah - Located on the north of Borneo Island, Sabah is one of the highlights for Visit Malaysia Year 2014 due to the multiple choices of tourism offered here. Visitors can enjoy beautiful beaches, cooling mountains to adventurous rainforest experiences in one place. for outdoor and nature lovers, there are endless choices to select and among them are scuba diving at one of the top dive sites in the world - Sipadan Island, climbing the highest mountain in Southeast Asia - Mount Kinabalu, exploring the beautiful rainforest of Danum Valley and wildlife watching along the Kinabatangan River.

For the quick traveler, the city of Kota Kinabalu offers some amazing short trips to islands with crystal clear waters of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park which is only a 15 minute boat ride from the city of KK. Day trips to snorkel or even dive is easily arranged too. Further away at Klias, there are eco tourism tours to cruise the river and do some wildlife spotting finishing with a fireflies tour. This takes only about 4-5 hours in total. If you are not up to climbing the tallest mountain in Southeast Asia, simply visit the Kinabalu Park at the foot which is only a two hour drive from KK city.The main gateway into KK is via the Kota Kinabalu International Airport which is only 15 minutes from the city. Various ethnic people in Sarawak BorneoSarawak - The Eco-tourism haven for Malaysia and the largest state which is located on the island of Borneo, this is a mecca for wildlife and nature lovers. Over 20 national parks are available here while jungle trekking is one of the popular activities. Exploring and visiting the ethnic people of Sarawak who stay in the interiors of the rainforest or highlands is another popular activity. Sarawak is also home to some world-class music festivals like the Borneo International Jazz Festival 2014 which takes place in Miri in the month of May and the World Rainforest Music Festival 2014 which takes place at the 'Living Museum' of Sarawak Cultural Village in July.

Another popular must-do is exploring Kuching city on foot. There are numerous antique and craft dealers located along the Main Street Bazaar while other place offer fantastic local Sarawakian food to try. Visit some of the old coffee shops for a cup of coffee or tea while a number of interesting museums are dotted around the main town area.The Kuching International Airport is the main gateway here while there are other smaller airports throughout the state. Overland transport can take long hours therefore if you are planning to go to Mulu, it is advised to take a flight. Langkawi's beautiful GEO ParkLangkawi Island - This is one of the recommended islands to visit in Peninsular Malaysia as the infrastructure is modern yet laid back. Located just above Penang and part of the Kedah state, Langkawi offers beautiful beaches, plenty of resorts ranging from low to high end and even luxury resorts like The Datai and The Four Seasons for all types of travelers. Apart for it being an island, there is also eco tourism adventures at the Langkawi Geo Park. Take a ride up the tallest mountain here via a cable car or self-drive yourself around the island.

Langkawi is also accessible via flights as there is an international airport there while for those coming from Penang or the mainland, there are ferry services to the island. The most popular spot in Langkawi is at Pantai Cenang or Cenang Beach which is the main area. Kuah town is the capitol but this serves as a general town area. There are no beaches around the main town area too. View of Penang Island from Bukit Bendera or Penang HillPenang - Pearl of the Orient, this bustling city with a UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town attracts all walks of life. Exploring the city on foot or bicycle is one of the main activities as there is much to see and experience here. Penang has one of the most complete heritage buildings in the entire Malaysia too. The street art is one of the main attractions while there are many small independent museums worth exploring in George Town area. A trip to Penang would not be complete if you do not try the local Penang hawker food which can be found all over the island. Chulia Street is one of the popular places for backpackers too.

While over in the Batu Feringgi area, there are beaches, parks and even theme parks available for everyone. There are numerous hotels and resorts located at Batu Feringgi while the famous Hard Rock Hotel and Cafe is also here. To get here, it is a 30 minute drive from George Town. Penang was also voted by Lonely Planet as the top destination in the world for food recently. Penang is accessible via flights and road. A flight from KL will take about 1 hour while overland, it will take 5 hours. Penang has two bridges connecting to the main land too. 

The main entrance to Jonker Street or Jonker Walk in MelakaMelaka - Another UNESCO World Heritage Site where Malaysia's colourful history began in the early 1500s. From the Portuguese, Dutch to English, each had their time for rule and this evolved into a multi-cultural crossroad  for the trading world. Now, the heritage zone houses well kept colonial buildings from hundreds of years ago including Dutch, Portuguese and British influences. Melaka is also best explored on foot so staying around the core heritage zone is a plus point. While here, don't forget to savor the local Baba and Peranakan cuisine plus the local Malacca hawker foods. Around Melaka city, there are also some beautiful heritage hotels which are mostly in the boutique style. For a full Peranakan experience, it is recommended to stay at one of these hotels. Outside the city area, there are various parks and attractions which include the crocodile, deer and butterfly farm, a mini Malaysia park and also the well known Melaka zoo. This requires you to take public transport or a taxi as it is not accessible by foot. There are no airports to Melaka.

A cruise ship made out of Lego at Legoland Malaysia in JohorJohor - One of the new players in aggressive tourism as in the last few years, a number of tourist attractions have come up in Johor making this state one of the must-visit places in Malaysia. International attractions like Legoland Malaysia, Hello Kitty Town and the Red Box Entertainment Center of Puteri Harbor are a must if you are visiting with kids. There is also the Johor Premium Outlet or JPO which caters to shopping tourism and offers loads of discounts for all kinds of items here. Other notable places in Johor include Desaru, a coastal beach area which stretches for miles and also some Ecotourism activities at the local national parks here.Otherwise, Johor Baru is also the main gateway into Singapore with two causeways - one in the city of JB and one over at Senai. Johor has one airport at Senai while the main highway passes through the state.

Petronas Twin Towers at the back of Suria KLCC in Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur - The capitol of Malaysia and a young city since 1957 which boasts of the tallest twin towers in the world, famous shopping areas like the BBKLCC area, Chinatown or Petaling Street and a massive lake gardens. Museums, aquariums and art galleries dot various areas of Kuala Lumpur namely in Bukit Bintang, Chinatown and also Japan Ampang. Most tourist would always make a stop here in KL to experience what this multi-cultural city offers. For the city lover, there are numerous heritage buildings and museums around town while the most photographed place in Malaysia, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is a must-visit place near the confluence of the rivers where Kuala Lumpur was born. For nightlife, head over to Changkat Bukit Bintang and also Jalan P.Ramlee where all kinds of restaurants, bars, clubs and cafes are located. Kuala Lumpur also serves as the main hub for trains and buses throughout the country. This is at Puduraya Bus Terminal, KL Sentral and Duta Bus Terminal. The main airport, KLIA and LCCT is located about 1 hour from KL.

A resort hidden in the lush greenery at Perhentian IslandPerhentian Island - Located about 45 minutes from the coast of Terengganu state, this is one of the most visited islands in Malaysia. Perhentian is divided into two main islands, Perhentian Besar (Big) and Perhentian Kecil (Small) which caters to all types of travelers. For the more active traveler, Perhentian Kecil is recommended while there are many types of resorts, hotels and guesthouses available here. Snorkeling and scuba diving in the crystal clear waters spotting turtles and sharks are among the highlights here. Some of the resorts are also child-friendly like Bubbles Dive Resort on Perhentian Besar where you can bring toddlers of all ages. The resort owners have kids living there therefore they openly accept traveling parents with infants. Other resorts include long-stay types, luxurious types and also budget resorts. Quite a number of dive schools are available on both islands for those wanting to take their scuba diving licenses. Perhentian is only accessible via boats from the main land. There are no flights to the island. The off season is from October till March where it rains here during the monsoon season.

Royal Belum Rainforest - Image from WWF Ma;aysiaRoyal Belum State Park - This is the newly crowned Ecotourism center for Malaysia in 2014 by the tourism minister of Malaysia at ITB Berlin 2014. This massive protected national park is home to many interesting flora and fauna found in Malaysia. Trekking, hiking, wildlife spotting are the main highlights at the Royal Belum Rainforest located in the state of Perak which borders Pahang. Royal Belum State Park is recommended for those who love nature and the outdoors and is one of the latest eco tourism attractions in Malaysia. As the country has many national parks, this is the latest to be officially opened to the public. To get to Belum, one needs to engage a tour company. The Batu Caves in Selangor, one of the most popular tourist spotsSelangor - The richest state in Malaysia where those entering the country will set foot here at the KLIA, LCCT or SkyPark Terminal Airports. Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory is actually in the middle of Selangor therefore there are many places like the Batu Caves, Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) and many of the theme parks and water parks. Selangor boasts of outdoors, food and shopping with a number of popular shopping malls like One Utama and The Curve.

Other places in Selangor include Klang, a royal heritage town, Kuala Selangor for the fireflies watching and also Sepang Gold Coast for the beach and outdoors. Again, Selangor is best known for their theme parks, hiking and shopping malls.

Visit Malaysia Year 2014 is a country wide event where every individual state will have something for the traveler. TheVMY2014 will also continue to Malaysia Year of Festival 2015 where all the festivals and cultures will be celebrated throughout the year. 

This Article is reblogged from MalaysiaAsia . The original Creator is David Jr

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11 Greatest Burger Bakar in Kuala Lumpur

Pay tribute to the ultimate Malaysian street food by getting down and dirty with some of the best burger stalls in town

By Yap Pik Kuan

Before the gourmet burger wave ever hit our shores, there was good old-fashioned cheap roadside burgers. Operating out of mobile vans, these stalls served up a greasy and messy mix of buttered buns, grilled patties, and sticky sauces that is quintessentially Malaysian.

Usually found in the late evenings to the early mornings, these street burgers make for an indulgent snack when food cravings come knocking in the middle of the night. Here are our top 10 picks of some of the juiciest and sloppiest burger bakars around!

Sempoi Burger @ Taman Desa

Shunning the more established brand of burger patties, this stall uses Oblong burger patties, which they claim to be thicker and juicier than the usual cutlet of choice. Their oblong lamb burger was bursting with flavour, with only a hint of gameyness. The meat was grilled with a dash of worcestershire sauce and dunked in brown sauce before being thrown together with a generous amount of mayonnaise and chilli sauce, giving a great big ‘wow’ factor to every messy bite. For Ramadan, the stall will only be selling roti john which we’ve never tried, but we’re pretty sure the awesome factor will come pretty close.

Dripping with juices and sauces Price: Below RM10 Sempoi Burger | Address: On the corner of Danau Business Centre, Jalan 2/109f, Taman Danau Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur | Tel: [phone] | Opening hours: 5.00pm – 12.00am | GPS coordinates: 3.098259, 101.686353 | Pork-free

Jackson’s @ SS14

Jackson’s is less of a burger stall than it is an institution, having been in business for almost forty years and run by the same Chinese couple flipping patties today. It’s one of the few (if not only) roadside burger places that open in the day, catering to the lunch crowd. Their menu is simple: chicken, beef, fish and hot dogs, topped with crispy buttered buns. For those in the know, their crab burgers are excellent but best call to order as they run out quick.

Juicy homemade patties on the grill Price: Below RM5

Jackson’s Burger | Address: Along Jalan 14/29, Section 14, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor | Tel: [phone] | Opening hours: 11.30 am – 4.30pm, off days not fixed | GPS coordinates: 3.105012, 101.632042 | Pork-free

Burger Bakar Abang Burn @ Ampang

Importing his burger-making skills from Australia, Abang Burn makes his burgers using homemade patties and douses them in a secret steak sauce mix (a testament to the owner’s fondness for steak). Known for their speedy service, the burgers are prepared fresh, patties still oozing sweet meat juice. Considered a rival to Burger Bakar Kaw Kaw, Abang Burn has since expanded his stall in Dagang Avenue, Ampang to 19 branches across the Klang Valley and beyond.

Price: Starts at RM10

Burger Bakar Abang Burn | Address: Dagang Avenue Food Court, Jalan B/3A, Taman Dagang, 68000 Ampang, Kuala Lumpur | Opening hours: 5.00 p.m. – 12.30 a.m. daily| GPS coordinates: 3.149188, 101.754119 | Pork-free

Yazid Burger @ Shah Alam

Found in the corner of a food court, Yazid isn’t your typical roadside burger stall. In fact, what they offer may not be the sloppy joes you’re used to. They sell only one type of burger but in three larger-than-life sizes; starting at 250g, middling at 500g and going way off the top at a whopping 1kg. You may dismiss it as gimmicky at first (heck, even we did!), but the burgers are good. Made with homemade buns and patties (it’s hard to get it processed in monster sizes), a healthy dose of black pepper sauce and cheese complemented the tender beef and sweet bread.

500g goes for RM20

Cut it like a cake! Price: Starts at RM10

Yazid Burger | Address: Lot 4 Medan Selera Anjung, Jalan Tungsten 7/23, Seksyen 7, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor | Tel: [phone] & 019-6888709 | Opening hours: Daily 4.00pm – 11.00pm | GPS coordinates: 3.076441, 101.496058 | Halal

A&Z Burger @ Sea Park

Located outside a 7-Eleven (as they usually are), A&Z Burger serves traditional Ramly burgers. The little van is almost always crowded with patrons looking for a fuss-free snack. Grab a drink from the convenience store or the stall itself and seat yourself while your burger is grilling away. A stone’s throw away from Nasi Lemak Bumbung and myBurgerLab, those who are still hungry can head over to A&Z Burger to top up on the calories!

Less is more – the basic chicken burger Price: Below RM10

A&Z Burger | Address: Along Jalan 21/12, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor | Tel: [phone] & 012-3100154 | Opening hours: Mon – Sat 7.00pm – 2.00am ,closed on Sun | GPS coordinates: 3.109067, 101.623493 | Pork-free

The Burger Shop @ SS15 Subang

For all intents and purposes, the mobile van known as The Burger Shop is your regular ol’ Ramly stall. While they have the usual burger bakar menu (which they do very well), venture further down the menu and you’ll start seeing things like pita, nuggets, fishballs and even a foldover. A standout would be their mushroom burger – filled with generous helpings of mushrooms and sauce. Reasonably priced, we can see why The Burger Shop is so popular with its mix of classic burgers and novel creations.

For Ramadan, the store will be closing an hour earlier at 3.00am in the interest of observing the fast.

Price: Below RM10

The Burger Shop | Address: Jalan SS15/8A, Subang Jaya | Tel: [phone] | Opening hours: Daily 7.00pm – 4.00am, closed on Sun | GPS coordinates: 3.074738, 101.58847 | Pork-free

Burger Bakar Kaw Kaw @ Taman Mayang

At Burger Bakar Kaw Kaw, you get to choose how high your burger gets by adding more and more patties (while your friends egg you on in the background, ‘How high can you go?’) Often thought of as the original burger bakar, their customisable burgers can be found in eight branches all over the Klang Valley. While they are known for their succulent beef patty, their juicy and crispy deep fried chicken patty is also one to look out for.

Have the best of both worlds with the burger kahwin (RM14) Price: Starts at RM10

Burger Bakar Kaw Kaw | Address: Jalan SS 26/9, Taman Mayang Jaya, 47301, PJ Selangor | Tel: [phone] & 012-6276547 | Opening hours: Daily 6.00pm – 2.00am | GPS coordinates: 3.116067, 101.603967 | Pork-free

Burger Bobby Simpang Tiga @ Lembah Keramat

Bobby used to run his burger business right out of his own home but has recently shifted to a proper shop not too far away. The store can now accommodate more customers hungry to try good ol’ Ramly burgers and his many inventive variations (he even has one named after blogger Bangsar Babe). But the stall’s pièce de résistance has to be his tiesto (lamb) burger, a street take on the commercial ‘prosperity’ burger. A buttered bun sitting atop a mess of juicy patties, egg, lettuce and onions drenched in sauce, this hefty sandwich will be sure to satisfy.

A hot mess Price: Starts at RM3.50 (basic single patty burger)

Burger Bobby Simpang 3 | Address: No.8A Gerai IKS, Jalan AU2B, Taman Keramat, 54200 Kuala Lumpur | Tel: [phone] | Opening hours: Daily 6.00pm – 2.00am | GPS coordinates: 3.174588, 101.745711 | Halal

Big Bite Patty’z Burger BAKARRRR @ Desa Sri Hartamas

The offerings here are simple; beef, chicken, mushroom and a mix. But that just means they make their burgers really well, right? A definite Yes! With homemade patties seasoned with more than ten spices, the burgers are bursting with flavour and juices (s-s-spicy). Especially popular are their beef burgers, made on a charcoal-fuelled grill.

Price: Starts at RM6.90

Big Bite Patty’z Burger BAKARRRR | Address: Jalan 23/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur | Tel: [phone] | Opening hours: Daily 5.30pm – 1.00am, closed on Tue | GPS coordinates: 3.16327, 101.651019 | Pork-free

OM Burger @ Ampang Jaya

Known as the greasiest and messiest burger around Ampang, Om Burger is not for the weak of heart. Watching the proprietors prepare your burger is already enough to make you feel like your cholesterol levels are rising and arteries clogging. Serving the usual suspects (chicken/daging special cheese and the like), the patties are fried in a pool of margarine before being further drenched in a mix of cheese, mayonnaise and chili sauce. It makes for sloppy eating as you try to hold it all together as you chomp down – perfect comfort food for those down days.

Oozing out of the buns Price: Below RM10

OM Burger | Address: Lorong Kolam Air Lama 1, 68000 Ampang Jaya, Selangor (in front of 7-Eleven) | Opening hours: 8.00pm till late | GPS coordinates: 3.160708, 101.758518 | Halal

Bob Republic @ Bandar Menjalara

Wander into gourmet burger territory with Bob Republic’s latest branch in Menjalara. Run by friendly chaps, the stall offers a different kind of burger bakar experience with some Tex-Mex influences. With creative names like ‘V-tec,’ ‘Geisha,’ and ‘Republic Tower,’ their burgers are made with thick and tender homemade patties. Their showpiece would have to be ‘lovehatelove,’ a single patty beef burger topped with nachos and salsa between charcoal buns. While it could have done with a little more sauce, the nachos added texture and depth to the overall taste.

A good nachos to meat ratio – lovehatelove Other offerings such as their killer ribs (RM18) and fajita wraps (RM10) were also excellent.

Bob Republic’s killer ribs – grilled with a sweet sauce and served with crispy nachos and salsa In the coming Ramadan month, the stall will be opening about an hour later than usual at 8.00pm. Price: Starts at RM8 Bob Republic | Address: Restoran Spicy Kitchen, No. 66 Jalan 3/62, Bandar Menjalara, 52100 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur | Tel: [phone] | Opening hours: 7.00pm – 1.00am, off day still undecided | GPS coordinates: 3.195521, 101.624565 | Pork-free Reblogged from HungryGoWhere

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