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Buddhist Maha Vihara
Founded in 1894 by Sinhalese settlers, this is one of KLs major Theravada Buddhist temples. Its a particular hive of activity around Wesak Day, the Buddhas birthday, when a massive parade with multiple floats starts from here before winding round the city. Meditation classes take p
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Puh Toh Tze Buddhist Temple
This impressive temple features a stone staircase-pavilion flanked by 10 Chinese deities leading up to a main temple complex dominated by Kwan Yin, Goddess of Mercy. A Chinese-style reclining Buddha rests inside. The temple is on a small hill west of the main highway junction north
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Penang Gelugpa Buddhist Association
This Buddhist temple next to Loo Pun Hong isnt particularly impressive compared with Penangs other religious buildings. But it is unique for being the major representative structure of the Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) school of Buddhism. The Yellow Hats are a Tibetan order, and as such the
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Little India Fountain
A focal point of the revamp of Jln Sambanthan as KLs official Little India, this eye-catching fountain is billed as the tallest in the country. Symbolic elements in the fountains design include elephants, swans, lotuses and seven different colours. Flanking the fountain are two abs
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Loke Mansion
Rescued from the brink of dereliction by the law firm Cheang & Ariff, Loke Mansion was once the home of self-made tin tycoon Loke Yew. The Japanese high command also set up base here in 1942. After years of neglect, the mansion has been beautifully restored; access to the inter
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Jln India
Once Kuching’s main shopping area for imported textiles, brassware and household goods, pedestrianised Jln India – essentially the western continuation of Jln Carpenter – remains an exuberant commercial thoroughfare. The shops along the eastern section are mostly Chinese-owned; tho
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Istana Iskandariah
The official residence of the sultan of Perak is arguably the most attractive royal palace in Malaysia. Completed in 1933, this two-floor riverside palace is an intriguing mix of Arab and art-deco architectural styles; if you could combine the hotels in Miami’s South Beach with a m
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Galeri Diraja Sultan Abdul Aziz
This grand whitewashed 1909 colonial-era building houses a mildly interesting royal gallery devoted to the history of the Selangor Sultanate (dating back to 1766). Inside there’s a wide array of royal regalia, gifts and artefacts, including replicas of the crown jewels.Heading stra
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Balai Nobat
Built in 1906, this is a striking octagonal tower topped by an onion-shaped dome. It’s the repository of the nobat (royal orchestra), principally composed of percussion instruments; the drums in this orchestra are said to have been a gift from the sultan of Melaka in the 15th centu
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Singapore City Gallery
See into Singapores future at this interactive city-planning exhibition, which provides compelling insight into the governments resolute policies of land reclamation, high-rise housing and meticulous urban planning. The highlight is an 11m-by-11m scale model of the central city, wh
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Children Little Museum
This delightful personal collection of retro toys showcases how kids in Singapore once lived without games consoles. Can you imagine? Wonderfully enthusiastic owner Terry Chua will take you on a private tour of the museum, bringing to life the toys on show with tales of how he and
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Muslim Cemetery
Tucked away off Jln Ampang behind Hotel Maya, and split from Kampung Baru by a highway, is one of KLs oldest Muslim burial grounds. Its shaded by giant banyans and raintrees planted in the early 20th century. The famous film director, actor and singer P Ramlee, two of his former wi
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Labuan Museum
This museum on Jln Dewan takes a glossy, if slightly superficial, look at the islands history and culture, from colonial days, through WWII, to the establishment of Labuan as an independent federal territory. The most interesting displays are those on the different ethnic groups he
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Masjid Kampung Hulu
This is the oldest functioning mosque in Malaysia and was, surprisingly, commissioned by the Dutch in 1728. The mosque is made up of predominantly Javanese architecture with a multi-tiered roof in place of the standard dome; at the time of construction, domes and minarets had not y
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Kinabatangan the Orangutan Conservation Project (KOCP)
Inside Sukau village, this conservation camp run in partnership with a French NGO, is dedicated to studying and protecting the orangutan. They also establish environmental-education programs, reforestation initiatives and an elephant-conservation project in the Sukau-Bilit area. It
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Luagan Lalak Recreation Park
If youre craving peace and serenity this is the place to find it: wooden walkways extend across alluvial freshwater swamp with tufts of greenery dotted like islands in mirror-like water. Its a beautiful spot for picnicking, birdwatching or meditating.Following Jln Labi down from th
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Istana Jahar
Kota Bharu’s best museum, both in terms of exhibits and structure. It’s housed in a beautiful chocolate-brown building that dates back to 1887, easily one of the most attractive traditional buildings in the city. The interior displays focus on Kelatanese ritual and crafts, from det
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Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
Dedicated to Vishnu, this temple dates from 1855, but the striking, 20m-tall gopuram (tower) is a S$300,000 1966 add-on. Inside is a statue of Vishnu, his sidekicks Lakshmi and Andal, and his bird-mount Garuda. The temple is the starting point for a colourful, wince-inducing street
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WWII Memorial (Labuan War Cemetery)
A dignified expanse of lawn with row upon row of headstones dedicated to the nearly 4000 Commonwealth servicemen, mostly Australian and British, who lost their lives in Borneo during WWII. The cemetery is near the golf course, about 2km east of town along Jln OKK Abdullah. A Peace
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Penang Museum
Penangs state-run museum includes exhibits on the history, customs and traditions of the island’s various ethnic groups, with photos, videos, documents, costumes, furniture and other well-labelled, engaging displays. Upstairs is the history gallery, with a collection of early 19th-
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