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Victoria Memorial Clock Tower
Opposite the southeastern corner of Fort Cornwallis is the Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, a gleaming white tower topped by a Moorish dome. Donated by a local Chinese millionaire to honour Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897, it stands 18m (60ft) tall – one foot for each year o
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Birch Memorial Clock Tower
The clock tower, with its 6ft 6in bell, was erected in 1909 in memory of James WW Birch, Perak’s first British Resident. Birch was murdered in 1875 at Pasir Salak by local Malay chiefs. The friezes on the clock tower are meant to illustrate the growth of civilisation, featuring fig
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Sri Mariamman Temple
Sri Mariamman was built in 1883 and is George Town’s oldest Hindu house of worship. For local south Indians, the temple fulfils the purpose of a Chinese clanhouse; it’s a reminder of the motherland and the community bonds forged within the diaspora. It is a typically south Indian t
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State Assembly Building
On the southern side of the padang is the neoclassical State Assembly building, and northwest along Lebuh Light is the equally impressive Supreme Court . In front of the court is a statue of James Richardson Logan, a British lawyer who earned his reputation, and much popularity, fo
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Suffolk House
This impressive Georgian-style mansion is built on the site of the original residence of Francis Light, founder of the colony and native of Suffolk, England. Situated on the banks of the Air Itam river, 6.5km west of George Town’s centre, it’s a grand square building with sweeping
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Istana Kenangan
Also known as the Palace of Memories, Istana Kenangan is made entirely of wood and woven bamboo, without the use of a single nail. Built in 1926, it served as temporary royal quarters until the nearby Istana Iskandariah, the current residence of the sultan of Perak, was completed.
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Bird
Danum Valley is very popular with bird-watchers from around the world, who come here to bag a whole variety of Southeast Asian rainforest species, including the great argus pheasant, crested fireback pheasant, several species of hornbill, blue-headed pitta and Borneo bristlehead, a
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Masjid Kampung Kling
This Chinatown mosque dates to 1748. The 19th-century rebuild you see today mingles a number of styles. Its multi-tiered meru roof (a stacked form similar to that seen in Balinese Hindu architecture) owes its inspiration to Hindu temples, the Moorish watchtower minaret is typical o
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Pa’ Lungan Megaliths
The trail from Bario to Pa Lungan is walkable without a guide. About halfway along youll see Batu Arit , a large stone featuring bird carvings and humanoid figures with heart-shaped faces.At Pa’ Lungan is Batu Ritung , a 2m stone table (probably a burial site, although no one is su
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Forestry Research Institute of Malaysia
Birdsong and wall-to-wall greenery replaces the drone of traffic and air-conditioning at the Forestry Research Institute of Malaysia. About 16km northwest of KL, and covering nearly 600 hectares, the institute was established in 1929 to research the sustainable management of malays
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Muzium Padi
Muzium Padi is all about Kedah’s main crop: rice. It’s located about 10km northwest of the city, amid, appropriately enough, green rice paddies. The complex, which resembles stacked brass flying saucers, is supposed to emulate the gunny sacks used by rice farmers. Inside…well, if y
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Annah Rais Longhouse
Although this Bidayuh longhouse village has been on the tourist circuit for decades, it’s still a good place to get a sense of what a longhouse is and what longhouse life is like.The 500 residents of Annah Rais are as keen as the rest of us to enjoy the comforts of modern life – th
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Pasir Ris Park
Stretching along a couple of kilometres of the northeast coast, a short walk from Pasir Ris MRT station, this peaceful, 71-hectare waterside park has no shortage of family-friendly activities. Rent a bike or in-line skates to get around, or hoof it and explore the 6-hectare mangrov
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Malay Heritage Centre
The Kampong Glam area is the historic seat of Malay royalty, resident here before the arrival of Raffles, and the istana (palace) on this site was built for the last sultan of Singapore, Ali Iskander Shah, between 1836 and 1843. Its now a museum, its recently revamped galleries exp
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Pulau Ketam
This charming fishing village built on stilts sits over the mudflats. There’s little to do here other than snap pictures and enjoy a Chinese seafood lunch at one of several restaurants but most find this good enough.Ferries depart from the ferry terminal across the street from Pela
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Night Safari
At Night Safari, electric trams glide past over 130 species, including tigers and elephants, with more docile creatures often passing within inches of the trams. Walking trails lead to enclosures inaccessible by tram, though sighting the animals can be a little hit-and-miss. (In tr
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Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
Dominating this temple is a 15m-tall, 300-tonne Buddha. Keeping him company is an eclectic cast of deities, including Kuan Yin (Guanyin), the Chinese goddess of mercy and, interestingly, the Hindu deities Brahma and Ganesh. The yellow tigers flanking the entrance symbolise protecti
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Pantai Pasir Tengkorak
This beautiful, secluded public beach, with its soft white sand, clear water, shady trees and jungle backdrop, is popular with locals on weekends; during the week it can be almost empty. The car park and entrance to the beach is on the 161 road, between Langkawi Crocodile Farm and
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Pinnacle@Duxton
For killer city views at a bargain S$5, head to the 50th-floor rooftop of Pinnacle@Duxton, the worlds largest public housing complex. Skybridges connecting the seven towers provide a 360-degree sweep of city, port and sea. Although a makeshift ticket booth was operating on our last
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Pulau Selirong Recreational Park
At the northern tip of Temburong District lies this 25-sq-km mangrove-forested island reachable only by boat (45 minutes from BSB). Intrepid Tours runs half-day guided trips for around B$80 to B$100 per person depending on group size. Two kilometres of elevated walkways lead throug
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