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EXCITING DISCOVERIES MADE EASY!SPECIAL INTEREST HOLIDAYS
KUCHING
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Santubong
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BeluruB
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PadawanSerian
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K. Baram
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LAUT CHINA SELATAN(SOUTH CHINA SEA)
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SELAT MELAKA
(STRAITS OF MALACCA)
THAILAND
Pulau Jarak
Pulau Talang
Pulau Perhentian
P. Batu Puteh
PulauDayangBunting
Pulau Lang Tengah Pulau Redang
Pulau Rawa
Pulau SibuPulau Aur
Pulau Aceh
Pulau Besar
Pulau Ketam
Pulau CareyPulau Sembilang
Pulau Kapas
Pulau TenggolPulau Nyirih
Pulau Rawa
Pulau Lang
Pulau Bidung Laut
Pulau Tinggi
Pulau Pangkor
Pulau Sepoi Pulau TulaiPulau Tioman
Pulau Dayang
Pulau Pemanggil
Tanjung LemanJetty
Mersing Jetty
PulauLangkawi
Kuala Kedah Jetty
KualaPerlisJetty
SINGAPORE
SUMATERA
TanahRata
Tapah
Bidor
KualaKangsar
TAMAN NEGARA
Jeli
SelamaBukit Mertajam
PULAU PINANG
Salak TinggiNilai
Rawang
Kuala LumpurInternationalAirport (KLIA)
Alor Gajah
SEMBILANNEGERI
Jasin
Segamat
Kajang
Telok Datok KualaPilah
BANDARMELAKA
Bukit Kayu Hitam
Pasir Mas Tanah Merah
Machang
Pulau Kukup
Pulau Pisang Lundu
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Butterworth
SEREMBANTampin
KUALA LUMPUR
TASIK MUDA
TASIK KENYIRTASIKBUKIT MERAH
TASIK PEDU
TASIKTEMENGOR
TASIKLABONG
TASIKCHENDEROH
Teluk Intan
Kuah JitraK. Nerang
Pokok SenaPendang
Gurun
Nibong TebalParit Buntar
Gerik
Tumpat
Bachok
SikBaling Pasir Puteh
Kg. Raja
Marang Kuala Berang
Kemaman
Chukai
BesutMerang
RantauAbang
Dungun
Taiping
Parit
Lumut
Sabak
Jerantut
KualaLipis
KluangMuar
Batu Pahat
Klang
Kuala Selangor
Rembau
Mersing
PekanK. KubuBaharuBentongTemerloh
Raub
Gua Musang
Port Dickson
Sungai Petani
Maran
Bera
Kota Tinggi
Rompin
Pontian
Kuala Krai Merang Jetty
Dungun Jetty
BatuGajah
TERENGGANU
KELANTAN
PERAK
KEDAH
PERLIS
MELAKA JOHOR
SELANGOR
PAHANG
PUTRAJAYA
JOHOR BAHRU
SHAH ALAM
IPOH
GEORGE TOWN
ALORSETAR
KOTA BHARU
KUALA TERENGGANU
KUANTAN
KANGAR
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MAP OF MALAYSIA
Pulau BalakPulau Malawali
PulauBanggi
Pulau Kanawi
Pulau Sakar
Timbun Mata
Pulau Tabawan
Pulau SipadanPulau Si Amil
Pulau LayangPulau Usukan
Pulau Mengalum
Selangau
Labis
Bekenu
Miri
Sibu
Sarikei
Betong
Belawai
Menumbok
BintuluSebauh
Tatau
Ba’ Kelalan
Long Buroi
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Kapit
Niah Beluru
Bario
Long Seridan
Long AkahLio Mato
Sri AmanP
Matu
Igan
DaroMukah
BalingianSangan Belaga
K. Baram
Lahad Datu
Kuamut
Sandakan
Beluran
Semporna
Bongawan
PaparPutatan
Kota Belud
Kudat
Pitas
Telaga
Tuaran
Ranau
Tambunan
Luasong
Tawau
Tenom
Melukut
Nabawan
Sepulut
KOTA KINABALU
SARAWAK
SABAH
BRUNEIDARUSSALAM
INDONESIA
PHILIPPINES
MAL AYSIAKuala Lumpur
SINGAPORE
BRUNEIDARUSSALAM
PHILIPPINESVIETNAM
CAMBODIA
LAOS
THAILAND
MYANMAR
South China Sea
Straits of Malacca
INDONESIA
Pulau
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LAUT SULU(SULU SEA)
LAUT SULAWESI(CELEBES SEA)
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LEGEND
State Capital
Federal Capital Expressway
Major Road
Railway Line
International Border
State Border
Major Town
Airport
Airstrip
Jetty Ferry Terminal
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Lubok Antu
Long Danga
Marudi
Limbang Lawas
LABUAN
Wallace Bay
Pulau Gaya
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Pulau Mataking
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO ENJOYMALAYSIA Malaysia is an exciting destination, a beautiful nation blessed with a fascinatingdiversity of cultures and natural wonders. Visitors come to Malaysia for a varietyof reasons. Aside from the usual sightseeing, there are those who visit thiscountry for a specific purpose. A wide spectrum of specialised tours is availablethrough tour operators and travel agents. Choose from an endless variety oftravel packages – eco-adventures, golfing, homestays, angling, weddings,
honeymoons, health and wellness, or, betterstill, create your dream holiday. Whether youare in the mood for shopping, adventure orsome serious pampering, Malaysia boastsendless holiday options and offers uniqueexperiences all year round.
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Eco-Adventure Endowed with a wealth of natural wonders,Malaysia’s lush rainforests and rugged terrainsmake it one of the best places for eco-adventure. National parks are aplenty, eachendowed with an incredible diversity of floraand fauna as well as impressive naturallandscapes, providing the perfect platform for avariety of eco-adventure pursuits.
Malaysia’s nature reserves have hiking trails,perfect for jungle-trekking. The country’s riverscater for both river cruising and white-waterrafting activities, with varying grades of difficulty.There are also plenty of rocky crags and wallsto satisfy rock-climbers. Those craving for moreextreme adventure can scale up thechallenging peaks of Gunung Kinabalu, GunungTahan and Gunung Mulu.
The country’s rough, undulating terrains alsoprovide the perfect platforms for 4WDexpeditions and mountain biking. With theabundance of impressive and intriguinglimestone caves, caving or spelunking isbecoming an increasingly popular activity inMalaysia. Malaysia’s lush tropical rainforests andlocation on the Australasian cross-migratorypaths also provide great opportunities for birdwatching.
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Sarawak has the largest number of nationalparks in Malaysia, which includes Gunung MuluNational Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Taman Negara, Malaysia’s premier park, is thecountry’s largest national park and one of theworld’s oldest rainforests.
Events and Festivals Malaysia plays host to a number ofworld-class events throughout the year.Highly-acclaimed international eventssuch as the Formula One Grand Prix,Moto GP, International Dragon BoatFestival, Langkawi International Maritie &Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) and LeTour de Langkawi place Malaysia on theworld map.
Religious events such as Hari RayaAidilfitri, Chinese New Year, Deepavaliand Christmas are hugely celebratednationwide, with the long-standingtradition of open houses adding to thefestive cheer. Thaipusam is another huge-
scale religious event that garners a lot ofattention every year. Thousands ofdevotees and curious onlookers wouldthrong Batu Caves on this day, with acolourful procession of devotees bearingkavadi all the way up to Temple Cave ina vibrant display of unwavering faith anddevotion.
Other cultural festivals such asGawaiDayak Festival – a major harvestfestival celebrated by the indigenouspeople of Sabah and Sarawak –Mooncake Festival and Tadau Kaamatanare equally lively and much anticipated.
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Witness some of the world’s biggestmotorsporting events at the SepangInternational Circuit, such as the Formula OneGrand Prix and Moto GP.
HomestayMalaysian homestays offer an opportunity for visitors to stayat a kampung, or a traditional Malay village. Wake up to thesound of birds and cockerels, and have a pleasant day withyour friendly host family. Savour local food and participate inthe delightful activities that have been lined up – plucktropical fruits from an orchard or try your hand at playing atraditional musical instrument. Unlike an ordinary holiday, thehomestay programme whisks visitors off to an oasis oftranquility and rustic charm.
Given the varied locations and settings, everyhomestay village presents a different and enjoyableexperience. There is always something to do or learnin a homestay village. The simplicity of the kampungfolk, along with the engaging pastimes that are foundhere, will create a unique and memorable vacation.Experience genuine Malaysian warmth and let thehomespun hospitalitywork its charm!
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Each homestay offers a different experience.Learn how to tap the rubber tree or maketraditional delicacies.
Spa Malaysia is fast emerging as one of theworld’s top spa destinations. Rejuvenateyour body and calm your mind withtreatments as diverse as Malaysia’s cultures.Consisting primarily of ancient Malay, Indianand Chinese healing rituals, the treatmentsare a mixture of therapeutic, rejuvenatingand relaxing therapies. The country’s lushtropical rainforests are excellent sources ofnatural remedies, with thousands of plantspecies containing a myriad of beneficial andmedicinal properties. These botanicalwonders are used as main ingredients invarious alternative treatments and therapies.
Malaysia’s stunning tropical landscapesprovide an ideal backdrop for a total holisticexperience. Spa resorts with a view areaplenty, set amidst lush tropical greenery oron a beach overlooking the ocean, makingspa sessions a truly sensational affair. Manyof these spas are also winners of variousinternational awards for the quality of theirtreatments, ingredients and environment.With home-grown raw materials, age-oldknowledge and local expertise, Malaysia’sspas offer visitors a taste of ancient Asiantraditions and practices.
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The country’s lush tropical rainforests are excellent sourcesof natural remedies. These botanical wonders are used asmain ingredients in Malaysian spa treatments and therapies.
Theme ParksFor the young and the young-at-heart, Malaysia’s themeparks and waterparks promise hours of fun andexcitement. Set in different locations – on a highland, withina shopping mall, in a cultural village, within a hot spring areaor in the middle of the city – each offers its own specialattractions that make a theme park visit a fantastic andmemorable experience.
Since the theme parks are located in different parts ofMalaysia, a visit to the theme park is also an excellentopportunity to see the natural beauty of the country andthe many tourist attractions nearby.
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Bukit Merah Laketown Resort’s Orang Utan Islandis the only orang utan sanctuary in PeninsularMalaysia, while A’Famosa Resort’s boasts the onlyanimal safari in Malaysia.
Diving Being at the epicentre of the world’srichest underwater environment, Malaysiais blessed with an abundance of marineparks, each with excellent visibility and athriving underwater ecosystem. Some ofthe region’s best dive sites are locatedhere, particularly in the waters ofTerengganu and Sabah.
In Malaysia, the avid diver will find afascinating variety of underwaterattractions available nowhere else in theworld. Pulau Redang offers vast coralgardens of unimaginable variety. PulauTioman, acclaimed as one of the world’smost beautiful islands, has excellent wrecksand reefs to explore by boat or from
shore. Pulau Perhentian, with its sapphirewaters, soft white sand, and trendylifestyle, offers endless varieties of fish of allcolours and sizes.
Pulau Sipadan, located right in the heart ofthe Indo-Pacific basin – the world’s richestmarine habitat – is rated as one of theworld’s top dive sites with amazing sightsof turtles, reef sharks and a 680-metredeep drop-off. Nearby Mabul attracts keennaturalists and photographers with itswealth of macro life. In Miri, discover athriving new destination that unveils reefswith a breathtaking marine life. The LabuanMarine Park is famous for its wreck sites,including two from the World War II.
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Langkawi’s Pulau Payar Marine Park has the country’sfirst and only underwater observation chamber.
ShoppingWhen it comes to shopping, Malaysia isregarded as a paradise by some. Whether yourpreference is high-end or budget, you’re likely tofind whatever your heart desires here.Sprawling shopping complexes and lifestylemalls with everything under one roof can befound in the major cities, especially KualaLumpur. Areas such as Bukit Bintang, KLCC andBangsar are well-known shopping districtsoffering everything from designer labels tocomputer peripherals. These malls do not onlyoffer floors of retail therapy, but also a host ofdining and entertainment options from bowlingarena to cinema.
Duty-free shopping is available in the islands ofTioman, Langkawi and Labuan as well as along theThailand-Malaysia border and in the airports. Thoselooking for traditional handicrafts and ethnic souvenirscan find them in craft centres around the country.Local day and night markets – such as Chinatown andPasar Seni (Central Market) in Kuala Lumpur, and PasarPayang in Terengganu – are great places to find somefabulous bargains.
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Watch out for the 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival,the 1Malaysia GP Sale and the 1Malaysia YearEnd Sale (M-YES) for fantastic bargains.
GolfingWith over 200 golf courses, Malaysia is truly a paradise for golfers. Spread over undulatingterrain and verdant greenery, the country’s golf courses are a sight to behold. For anunforgettable experience, tee off with the South China Sea in the background, or enjoy therewarding ambience of the cool highlands. Malaysia boasts numerous golf courses ofinternational standards. World-renowned golf course designers such as RobertTrent Jones Jr., Jack Niclaus, Ross Watson and GregNorman have added their personal touch to thefairways in Malaysia.
SailingMalaysia is one of the leading sailingdestinations in the region, offering sailingenthusiasts well-equipped marinas andyacht clubs. The country’s unique naturalenvironment provides a colourful backdropfor exciting sailing holidays. All marinas andyacht clubs offer a venue for those with anadventurous spirit to join with like-mindedmariners in facing the challenges presented
by the elements. Being surrounded bywater means that yachters and boaters cango sightseeing around Malaysia’s manycoastal attractions.
Langkawi is a great place to start a sailingholiday as the waters of the Andaman Seaare superb, the sailing infrastructure isexcellent and it is a resort island withabundant attractions. Alternatively, there aremany East Coast islands where safeanchorages are assured and along thebusier West Coast the main ports of callinclude Port Dickson, Port Klang, Lumut,Penang and Langkawi. East Malaysia offersmore adventurous sailing with excellentmarina facilities at Kota Kinabalu’s SuteraHarbour.
With Malaysia’s fair and balmy weather all yearround, it is easy to pick up the clubs and head to thegreens without wondering if the weather would bekind. Both serious golfers and amateurs can play inthe same flight, as the local golf courses are designedwith multiple tees. The clubhouses offer modernamenities and fine dining facilities. Endowed withundulating fairways, beautiful scenery and a host ofnatural attractions, Malaysia offers a memorablegolfing vacation for all.
There are more than 200 golf coursesavailable throughout Malaysia.
The country’s unique natural environment provides acolourful backdrop for exciting sailing holidays.
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Culinary DelightsOne interesting way to explore Malaysia isthrough its food. Known the world over for itsabundance of culinary delights, Malaysia is theultimate gastronomic paradise. Its multiculturalsocial landscape gives rise to an irresistiblearray of cuisine in a smorgasbord of cookingstyles, from time-tested recipes passed downthrough generations to fusion versions thatgive an interesting twist to traditional dishes.
Eating out is certainly a gastronomic adventure, as the food here ranges from aromatic Malaydishes, delectable Chinese delicacies, to spicy Indian fare. Malaysia offers some of Asia’s finestcuisine, given the wide variety of cooking styles and cultural influences. In major cities with acosmopolitan lifestyle such as Kuala Lumpur, visitors will find many restaurants servinginternational fare.
The passion for food has made Malaysia one of the best destinations for a culinaryadventure. With each state in Malaysia boasting its own specialty fare, there are new tastes tosavour and delightful surprises to be discovered in almost every part of the country.
AnglingEndowed with a wide variety of fish species,Malaysia offers a prime tropical paradise thatpresents the angler with an opportunity todiscover one of the world’s top game fishingdestinations. The rivers and lakes, surroundedby primeval tropical rainforest, provide abreathtaking backdrop to angling. Thesepristine rainforest waterways, although morelimited in the number of species extant, cannevertheless test an angler’s skills to the limit.There are many existing species to be foundin Malaysian waters, often not in the recordbook, while quite a number of species are
not even identifiable. The sheer fact of being able to catch fish intheir natural habitat on nature’s own termsmeans that your angling dreams couldbecome a reality in Malaysia. Coupled withthe potential of world record catches, anexcellent climate and a wealth of diversecultures, Malaysia provides an angling venue‘par excellence’ and the chance to possiblyhave new species named after you.
Malaysia offers some of Asia’s finest cuisine, given the widevariety of cooking styles and cultural influences.
The coasts of Sabah and Sarawak are home to some of thecountry’s finest bluewater species, while the island of Labuanis located close to the prime fishing areas.
Welcome Selamat datang
Good morning Selamat pagi
Good night Selamat malam
Thank you Terima kasih
You are welcome Sama sama
Goodbye Selamat jalan
How are you? Apa khabar?
Khabar baik
I’m sorry Minta maaf
Rice Nasi
Vegetables Sayur
Meat Daging
Fish Ikan
Beach Pantai
Sea Laut
Mountain Gunung
Hill Bukit
Cave Gua
Lake Tasik
Road Jalan
Tips For Tourists
Local Information
Saying it in Malay
Bus Bas
Taxi Teksi
Train Keretapi / Tren
Flight Kapal terbang
Please Sila / Tolong
Help Tolong
Caution Awas
Entrance Masuk
Exit Keluar
Restroom Tandas
Shoes must always be removed when entering homes or places of worship such as mosques and temples. Most mosques provide robes and scarves for ladies. Taking photographs at places of worship is usually permitted but it’s best to ask for permission first.
While visiting a homestay village, please be respectful of local customs and traditions.
When sitting on the floor, men sit cross-legged while women normally sit with their legs tucked to the side.
When pointing, it is preferable to use the thumb with the four fingers folded under, rather than the forefinger.
To give or receive something, try to use the right hand.
Always ask for permission before taking photographs when you are in someone’s home.
The country’s large Muslim population does not consume liquor or alcoholic beverages.
The weather is generally warm with occasional torrential showers. Cotton clothes, rubber shoes and sun hats are the best.
Be respectful when you are at public ceremonies.
When taking a taxi, it is always best to determine the rate beforehand.
National parks are protected areas and visitors are advised to take note of the strict laws that govern these areas. Take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints. A national park conservation fee will be imposed upon entry.
The sea can be rough during the monsoon season between October and February. Visitors are advised to practice caution while at the beach, especially if there are children. Established beach resorts continue to operate during this season but smaller chalets on the islands may be closed.
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LabuanLabuanTel: 087-423 445
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SELANGORLow Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT)SelangorTel: 03-8775 2518
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)SelangorTel: 03-8776 5647
TERENGGANU Kuala BesutBesut, TerengganuTel: 09-697 3166
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