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St Thomas’s Cathedral
Facing Padang Merdeka (Independence Sq), with its huge and ancient kapok tree , Kuching’s Anglican cathedral (1954) has a mid-20th-century look and, inside, a bright red barrel-vaulted ceiling. Enter from Jln McDougall, named after Kuching’s first Anglican bishop, who arrived here
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Galeria Perdana
Established by former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who was born in Kedah and is credited with transforming the fortunes of Langkawi by granting it duty-free status, this museum displays the sort of bizarre gifts that get passed between foreign nations and heads of state (For
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Legoland
Got kids? Opened in September 2012, Southeast Asias first Legoland offers over 70 rides and attractions, plus a waterpark that can be visited separately or as part of a package. Nearly everything is hands on, and its not just about the bricks. Expect to crawl around, pull yourself
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Niah National Park
Niah’s caves have provided groundbreaking insights into human life on Borneo way back when the island was still connected to mainland Southeast Asia. In 1958 archaeologists led by Tom Harrisson discovered the 40,000-year-old skull of an anatomically modern human, while rock paintin
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Kinta Nature Park
Bring your binoculars to spot stork-billed kingfishers, baya weavers, otters and butterfly lizards at this wildlife spot 6km south of Batu Gajah. Despite excellent birdwatching credentials, the park is yet to receive major tourist attention (or investment). Lookout points are under
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Loyang Tua Pek Kong Temple
Adorned with large wooden carvings, swirling dragons, and hundreds of colourful effigies of deities, gods and saints, this modern temple embodies the Singaporean approach to spirituality, hosting three religions – Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism – under one vast roof. Theres even a s
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Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple
A rare instance of a Burmese Buddhist temple outside Burma (now Myanmar). Theres a series of panel paintings on the life of the Buddha lining the walkways, the characters dressed in typical Burmese costume, while inside typically round-eyed, serene-faced Burmese Buddha statues star
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Monsopiad Cultural Village
Monsopiad is named after a legendary warrior and head-hunter. The highlight is the House of Skulls, which supposedly contains the ancient crania of Monsopiads unfortunate enemies, as well as artefacts illustrating native rituals from the time when the bobolian (priest) was the most
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St Mary’s Anglican Cathedral
This handsome Gothic-revival English country church was designed by government architect AC Norman and erected in 1894. It was the first brick church in Malaysia and it still maintains a small Anglican congregation. Inside is a fine pipe-organ built in 1895 by Henry Willis (though
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Singapore Flyer
Las Vegas High Roller may have since stolen its Worlds Biggest Observation Wheel title, but Singapores 165m-tall ferris wheel continues to serve up a gob-smacking panorama. On a clear day, the 30-minute ride will have you peering out over the Colonial District, CBD and Marina Bay,
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Masjid Negara
The main place of worship for KL’s Malay Muslim population is this gigantic 1960s mosque, inspired by Mecca’s Grand Mosque. Able to accommodate 15,000 worshippers, its umbrella-like blue-tile roof has 18 points symbolising the 13 states of Malaysia and the five pillars of Islam. Ri
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Sibu Heritage Centre
Housed in a gorgeously airy municipal complex built in 1960, this excellent museum explores the captivating history of Sarawak and Sibu. Panels, rich in evocative photographs, take a look at the various Chinese dialect groups and other ethnic groups, Sarawak’s communist insurgency
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Muzium Kota Kayang
Around 7km southwest of Kangar, the small but impressive Muzium Kota Kayang houses displays on local history, including Neolithic tools, royal regalia and ceramics. There are some real treasures here, and facilities are surprisingly modern, with clear English descriptions. The muse
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Boat Quay
Closest to the river mouth, this was once Singapore’s centre of commerce, and it remained an important economic area into the 1960s. By the mid-1980s, many of the shophouses were in ruins, businesses having shifted to high-tech cargo centres elsewhere on the island. Declared a cons
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National Museum
Exhibit quality varies, but overall this museum offers a rich look at Malaysian history. The best exhibits are Early History, with artefacts from neolithic and Bronze Age cultures; and the Malay Kingdoms, which highlights the rise of Islamic kingdoms in the Malay Archipelago. Outsi
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Chinese Heritage Centre
Its no must-see, but this small museum at Nanyang Technological University is worth a visit if youre seeking some off-the-radar culture. Of its three exhibitions, Chinese More or Less and From Danmaxi to Xinjiapo: Ceramic and the Chinese in Singapore are the most interesting. The f
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Cheah Kongsi
Cheah Kongsi is home to the oldest Straits Chinese clan association in Penang. Besides serving as a temple and assembly hall, this building has also been the registered headquarters of several secret societies. Each society occupied a different portion of the temple, which became a
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Universal Studios
Universal Studios is the top-drawer attraction in Resorts World. Shops, shows, restaurants, rides and roller-coasters are all neatly packaged into fantasy-world themes based on blockbuster Hollywood films. Top draws include Transformers: The Ride, a next-generation thrill ride depl
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St Andrews Cathedral
Funded by Scottish merchants and built by Indian convicts, this wedding cake of a cathedral stands in stark contrast to the glass and steel surrounding it. Completed in 1838 but torn down and rebuilt in its present form in 1862 after lightning damage, its one of Singapores finest s
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Melaka Zoo
Malaysias second-largest zoo is home to more than 200 species, from tigers and lions to less ferocious critters like capybaras, monkeys and mouse deer. The zoo takes pride in its conservation focus and most enclosures are large, though cages for some birds and smaller animals are s
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