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Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Around 25km north of Sandakan, and covering some 40 sq km of the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, this inspiring world-famous centre welcomes orphaned and injured orangutans for rehabilitation before returning them to forest life. There are currently between 60 to 80 living here. The
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Titiwangsa Lake Gardens
For a postcard-perfect view of the city skyline, head to Lake Titiwangsa and the relaxing treed park that surrounds it. If you’re feeling energetic, hire a row boat, go for a jog, play some tennis, or explore the nearby neighbourhood of handsome bungalows. The park is a favourite s
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Sri Mahamariamman Temple
This lively Hindu temple – the oldest in Malaysia and rumoured to be the richest – was founded in 1873. Mariamman is the South Indian mother goddess, also known as Parvati. Her shrine is at the back of the complex. On the left sits a shrine to the elephant-headed Ganesh, and on the
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Islamic Arts Museum
This outstanding museum is home to one of best collections of Islamic decorative arts in the world. Aside from the quality of the exhibits, which include fabulous textiles, carpets, jewellery and calligraphy-inscribed pottery, the building itself is a stunner, with beautifully deco
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SEA Aquarium
Youll be gawking at over 800 species of aquatic creatures at Singapores impressive, sprawling aquarium. The state-of-the-art complex recreates 49 aquatic habitats found between Southeast Asia, Australia and Africa. The Open Ocean habitat is especially spectacular, its 36m-long, 8.3
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Chinatown Heritage Centre
Delve into Chinatowns gritty, cacophonous backstory at the recently revamped Chinatown Heritage Centre. Occupying several levels of a converted shophouse, its interactive exhibitions shed light on numerous historical chapters, from the treacherous journey of Singapores early Chines
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KL Forest Eco Park
Dont miss traversing the lofty, newly constructed canopy walkway set in this thick lowland dipterocarp forest covering 9.37 hectares in the heart of the city. The oldest protected jungle in Malaysia (gazetted in 1906), the park is commonly known as Bukit Nanas (Pineapple Hill), and
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Merdeka Square
The huge open square where Malaysian independence was declared in 1957 is ringed by heritage buildings, such as the magnificent Sultan Abdul Samad Building and St Marys Anglican Cathederal , both designed by AC Norman. Theres also an enormous flagpole and fluttering Malaysian flag.
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Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
Touring this traditional Baba-Nonya (Peranakan) townhouse transports you to a time when women peered at guests through elaborate partitions, and every social situation had its specific location within the house. The captivating museum is arranged to look like a typical 19th-century
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Villa Sentosa
Malay village Kampung Morten is nestled right within central Melaka. The highlight of exploring the area, with its merry bridge and homes shaded by palm trees, is a visit to this living museum within a 1920s kampung house. Visitors (or rather, guests) are welcomed by a member of th
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KL Bird Park
This fabulous 21-hectare aviary houses some 3000 birds comprising 200 species of (mostly) Asian birds. The park is divided into four sections: in the first two, birds fly freely beneath an enormous canopy. Section three features the native hornbills (so-called because of their enor
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ILHAM
KLs latest public art gallery provides an excellent reason to admire close up the slick 60-storey ILHAM Tower designed by Foster + Partners. With a mission to showcase modern and contemporary Malaysian art, ILHAM kicked off in style in August 2015 with a blockbuster show of works b
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Tropical Spice Garden
Between Teluk Bahang and Batu Ferringhi is the Tropical Spice Garden, an oasis of tropical, fragrant fecundity of more than 500 species of flora, with an emphasis on edible herbs and spices.To get here by bus, take any Teluk Bahang-bound bus (RM4) and let the driver know that you w
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Menara Kuala Lumpur
Although the Petronas Towers are taller, the 421m Menara KL, rising from the crest of Bukit Nanas, offers the best city views. Surrounded by a pocket of primary rainforest, this lofty spire is the worlds fourth-highest telecommunications tower. The bulb at the top (its shape inspir
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National Museum of Singapore
Imaginative and immersive, Singapores rebooted National Museum is good enough to warrant two visits. At once cutting-edge and classical, the space ditches staid exhibits for lively multimedia galleries that bring Singapores jam-packed biography to vivid life. Its a colourful, intim
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Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery
This former royal palace, also known as Istana Kota and Istana Hulu, is a showy mash-up of Renaissance, neoclassical and Moorish styles. Completed in 1903, its marbled hallways now host exhibitions honouring the life of the 34th sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah: see his sunglasse
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Masjid Jamek
Gracefully designed in Mughal style by British architect AB Hubback, this onion-domed mosque is situated at the confluence of the Gombak and Klang rivers. At the time of research the surroundings were being relandscaped as part of the River of Life project and the original steps do
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Peranakan Museum
This is the best spot to explore the rich heritage of the Peranakans (Straits Chinese descendants). Thematic galleries cover various aspects of Peranakan culture, from the traditional 12-day wedding ceremony to crafts, spirituality and feasting. Look out for intricately detailed ce
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Khoo Kongsi
The Khoo are a successful clan, and their eponymous clanhouse is the most impressive one in George Town.Guided tours begin at the stone carvings that dance across the entrance hall and pavilions, many of which symbolise or are meant to attract good luck and wealth. The interior is
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Pinang Peranakan Mansion
This ostentatious, mint green structure is among the most stunning restored residences in George Town. A self-guided tour reveals that every door, wall and archway is carved and often painted in gold leaf; the grand rooms are furnished with majestic wood furniture with intricate mo
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