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Pulau Tioman
With coral displays, short videos and plenty of information on marine flora and fauna, this centre, north of Tekek Airport, is a worthwhile stop…
Must-see attractions in Malaysia
Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple
Melaka City
One of the first Hindu temples built in Malaysia, this temple was constructed in 1781 on a plot donated by the religiously tolerant Dutch and dedicated to…
Sarawak
The casuarina-lined beach at Similajau park HQ, strewn with driftwood but clean, is a great place to chill out. Unfortunately, the presence of crocodiles…
Penang
It's fun for all the family here, but be warned: adults report being more challenged than kids by the adventurous games and attractions at this play park,…
Johor Bahru
Step through the looking glass into this wonderland of a temple built from mirrors, glass and metal – not a single inch of the vaulted roof or wall has…
Sarawak
Although much smaller than originally envisaged, this 59,900 Ha park includes Sarawak's highest mountain, 2423m Gunung Murud, and encompasses mixed…
George Town
Dedicated to Mar Chor Poh, the patron saint of seafarers, this temple was founded in 1870 but not completed until 1895. A thorough remodelling for its…
Sabah
This pretty park offers refuge to a wide range of species (580, apparently) in three geodesic domes, and a swath of rainforest. The birds look a little…
Sarawak
This classic Chinese temple adds vibrant colour to the rather drab city centre. The serenity is somewhat marred by the sound of cock-a-doodle-doos…
Cameron Highlands
A picturesque, thoroughly refreshing stop if you're driving route 59 up to the Cameron Highlands, this cascade tumbling over granite boulders is popular…
George Town
Penang artist Chuah Thean Teng is credited with applying the age-old local craft of batik (a dye-resist process) to making works of art. Several of his…
Melaka Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary
Melaka
This is your chance to get up close and personal with more than 20 species of butterflies as well as a collection of exotic creepy-crawlies, snakes and…
Pulau Langkawi
While there are plenty of animals around (with an emphasis on exotic birds), feeding is encouraged and animals are kept in relatively poor conditions…
George Town
The oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia, St George's was constructed in 1816, with backing from the East India Company. In the grounds is a memorial…
Malaysia
For an overview of the birding scene, visit the Bird Interpretive Centre on the 2nd floor of the golf-course clubhouse, across the village square. Hours…
Sabah
On the coast just east of the centre, the Labuan International Sea Sports Complex houses a decent little museum with a good shell collection and displays…
Pulau Langkawi
A brief walk from the main road up to Teluk Datai, the falls here – the island’s tallest – are worth a look, though beware of food-stealing monkeys. The…
Kuching
Perhaps the nicest of Kuching's several statues of kucing (cats) is Gaye Porter's life-size bronze sculpture of playful felines cavorting on the lawn…
Muzium Sejarah Daerah Kuala Selangor
Malaysia
Learn about Kuala Selangor's early settlement, fishing culture and trading history at the small museum near Bukit Malawati's lighthouse. It makes for a…
Kuala Lumpur
Swap consumerism for culture at this excellent art gallery showcasing Petronas' art collection, including photography and paintings. It’s a bright, modern…
Miri
Miri's oldest Chinese temple was founded in 1913. During the weeklong celebration of Chinese New Year, virtually the whole of this area, including Jln…
Ipoh
This late-19th-century mosque, attractively painted white and sky blue, is tucked away in Ipoh's new town, on the east bank of the Kinta River.
Miri
An attractive open, landscaped park with Chinese- and Malay-style gardens and ponds that is a popular spot for walking and jogging. The complex also…
Pulau Langkawi
This complex comprises rice paddies populated by water buffalo and ducks. Call in advance to arrange a tour to learn about, and even have a hand in,…
Pulau Langkawi
On the far northwestern corner of Pulau Langkawi, the beaches at Teluk Datai are arguably some of the island’s most beautiful and secluded, but are really…
Kuantan
The east coast’s most impressive and imposing mosque presides regally over the Padang. At night it’s a magical sight with its illuminated spires and…
Melaka
This bird park, which is a short drive from Melaka Botanical Garden, allows you to view a a variety of local and international bird species and get a bird…
George Town
The Town Hall, completed in 1880, has a beautiful restored ballroom that is a regular venue for temporary exhibitions and shows. The Town Hall’s Hokkien…
Penang
About 8km south of Teluk Bahang is this 10-hectare hillside farm, which cultivates more than 250 types of tropical and subtropical fruit trees, native and…
Melaka City
This aquarium on the 2nd floor of The Shore Shopping Gallery jazzes up the usual fish-in-tanks viewing experience with 3D movies and visual effects in its…
Cameron Highlands
This dense area of tangled, moss-choked forest near Brinchang is the most atmospheric hiking destination in the highlands. A jungle boardwalk starts near…
Arulmigu Rajamariamman Devasthanam
Johor Bahru
This beautiful Hindu temple, with ornate carvings, devotional artwork and a tall, brightly painted gopuram (tower) entranceway, is the heart of JB's Hindu…
Pulau Langkawi
A landscaped ‘folklore theme park’ that stretches along the waterfront. Brightly coloured statues around the lakes illustrate several Langkawi legends,…
Ipoh
Ipoh’s courthouse was completed in 1928 by AB Hubback, the same architect who designed Ipoh’s train station and the town hall.
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
Many of the plants found on Mt Kinabalu and in Kinabalu National Park are cultivated in the Botanical Garden, north of the visitors centre. Guided tours…
Ipoh
Ipoh’s gleaming white town hall dates back to 1916 and is a popular spot for wedding-photo shoots. Visitors are often allowed to wander inside; the upper…
Kuala Lumpur
It took street artist Kenji Chai 21 days to paint the 87.1m tall mural of a Dayak woman with native flora and fauna on the side of the Red by Sirocco…
Kuala Lumpur
You might find a Hindu ceremony being performed at this small temple beneath the LRT tracks at Sentul Timur.
Sabah
Built by the Hokkien people and also known as the 'eighth' temple, this temple conducts a colourful ceremony of the ninth emperor, a deity in Chinese…
Pulau Langkawi
There are a handful of fast-food restaurants and souvenir shops at this open-air mall, where the main attraction is the SkyCab cable car at Panorama…
