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Introducing Malaysia

Malaysia’s reputation as a benign country makes some people think that it’s going to be boring. It’s true, pushy touts are rare, natural disasters only seem to happen across the border and the multi-ethnic population gets along well. What to do without the hassles? Why not stroll around Penang where wafts of Chinese incense mingle with sour durian while Bollywood tunes blast from an Indian shop. Next head to the Cameron Highlands where you can visit tea plantations in the cool air; or, on the Seribuat Archipelago, off the east coast of Johor, snorkel through coral gardens and lounge on a mind-poppingly perfect beach. Put on your leech-proof boots to track elephants in Taman Negara, and how about delving into the depths of Sarawak and Sabah on mythical Borneo where you can see wild orang-utans and climb massive Mt Kinabalu? Unexciting? We think not.

Last updated: Mar 24, 2009

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    8 July 2009 3:43AM

    The trial of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on sodomy charges is delayed as his main defence lawyer falls ill.

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  2. Malaysia frees up share ownership

    30 June 2009 7:46AM

    The Malaysian government further eases restrictions on ownership of listed firms, having liberalised them earlier this year.

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  3. Indonesia acts in maid abuse row

    25 June 2009 12:08PM

    Indonesia says it will temporarily stop sending domestic workers to Malaysia, in a long-running row over work conditions.

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