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Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru
Founded in the late 1880s, this is Kampung Barus principal mosque; it has recently been expanded and sports a handsome gateway decorated with eye-catching tiles in traditional Islamic patterns. Entry is permitted outside of prayer times and as long as you are respectfully attired.
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Zoo Negara
Laid out over 62 hectares around a central lake, Zoo Negara, 13km northeast of KL, is home to a wide variety of native wildlife, including tigers and animals from other parts of Asia and Africa. One of the most popular new exhibits is the giant pandas. Although some of the enclosur
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St Michaels & All Angels Church
As if airlifted from Englands home counties, this pretty stone church sits like a relic of colonial times and monument to Christian worship, on a hillside high above Sandakan. Its construction reportedly involved prisoner labourers dragging huge stones across the Bornean jungle. Th
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Kota Kuala Kedah
The fort, completed in 1780, is opposite Kuala Kedah town on the far bank of Sungai Kedah, a 10-minute taxi ride from the ferry terminal. The castle was once used as a base by the Portuguese in Melaka and was later a bastion of Malay independence against the Siamese until finally f
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Painted Cave
After passing through Gan Kira, you emerge into the forest and another section of boardwalk before arriving at the Painted Cave, famed for its ancient drawings, in red hematite, depicting jungle animals, human figures and the souls of the dead being taken to the afterlife by boat.
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Lebuh Armenia
Although this street is named for Penangs Armenian population (such as the famous Sarkies who established the Eastern & Oriental Hotel), theres no evidence that any Armenians actually ever lived here. In the early 1800s the street was known as Malay Lane from a kampung settleme
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Kuan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple
Awash with the frenetic click of chien tung (Chinese fortune sticks), this is one of Singapores busiest (and according to devotees, luckiest) temples. Its dedicated to the goddess of mercy, Kuan Yin (Guanyin), a much-loved bestower of good fortune. Flower sellers and fortune teller
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Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman
This glorious wooden stilt-house was built in stages between 1910 and the 1930s and later moved to the grounds of Badan Warisan Malaysia . You can wander around outside tour times (and since its built with ventilation in mind, you can easily look in). Check out the stunning handcar
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Kompleks Muzium Negeri Terengganu
Comprised of interconnected buildings on 26 hectares of land, around 6km west of Kuala Terengganu, exhibits range from the historically interesting (a Jawi – traditional Malay text – inscription that essentially dates the arrival of Islam to the nation) to the mildly bizarre (a wil
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Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Temple
The original shrine for Lord Vinayagar (the remover of obstacles) in Brickfields was a squatter shack on Jln Sultan Abdul Samad. Such was the humble start of many temples in this immigrant community. Its still rather simple (plans at the back show a much larger one in the works) bu
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Fort Margherita
Built by Charles Brooke in 1879 and named after his wife, Ranee Margaret, this hilltop fortress long protected Kuching against surprise attack by pirates. It did so exclusively as a remarkably successful deterrent: troops stationed here never fired a shot in anger. To get there fro
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Pa’ Umor Megaliths
From Bario it’s a 1½-hour walk to Pa’ Umor, and another 15 minutes to Arur Bilit Farm, home to Batu Narit , an impressive stone carving featuring a human in a spread-eagled position among its designs.Take the log bridge across the small river to reach Batu Ipak . According to legen
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Petroleum Museum
The Petroleum Museum sits atop Canada Hill , a low ridge 2km southeast of the town centre that was the site of Malaysia’s first oil well, the Grand Old Lady , drilled in 1910. Appropriately, the old derrick stands right outside the museum whose interactive exhibits, some designed f
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Pantai Cenang
The busiest and most developed beach is the 2km-long strip of sand at Pantai Cenang. The beach is gorgeous: white sand, teal water and green palms. There are water sports on hand and the water is good for swimming, but beware of jellyfish and speeding jet skis ripping past. There a
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Tua Pek Kong Temple
Be sure to have a look at Tua Pek Kong, the temple on the red wedding-layer-cake structure on Jln Padungan at the end of Main Bazaar. Its the most popular temple in town for local Chinese residents.
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Underwater World
With an imposing frontage that makes it something of a landmark on the main Cenang strip, this aquarium features 500 different species of marine and freshwater creatures as well as Rockhopper penguins. Some exhibits (especially the rainforest walk) are well executed, while others s
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Butterfly Farm
If youve got some time before or after taking a bath (if youre staying the night, for instance), you might like to sample some of Poring Hot Springs other attractions. The butterfly farm above the baths is nice, with lots of flowers and several species of butterflies, including the
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Thian Hock Keng Temple
Surprisingly, Chinatown’s oldest and most important Hokkien temple is often a haven of tranquility. Built between 1839 and 1842, it’s a beautiful place, and once the favourite landing point of Chinese sailors, before land reclamation pushed the sea far down the road. Typically, the
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National Monument
This impressive monument commemorates the defeat of the communists in 1950 and provides fine views across the park and city. The giant militaristic bronze sculpture was created in 1966 by Felix de Weldon, the artist behind the Iwo Jima monument in Washington, DC, and is framed beau
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Museum of Islamic Civilisation
This museum consists of six galleries devoted to Muslim culture and Malaysian history. The five domes represent the holy Five Pillars of Islam. Its in need of a facelift and an update, but can fill up an hour or two of a slow afternoon.To get to the museum, 2km south of the city, c
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