Malaysia
Map (Towns)
KUALA LUMPUR
The New Gateway to
South-East Asia
Kuala Lumpur,
also known as the Garden City of Lights, is the Capital City
of Malaysia. From its centralized position which spans 243.6
sg. kilometres, this ultra-modern nerve center of Malaysia
expands outwards to embrace the world.
Discovering KL (as locals affectionately call it) is like
traveling though a time tunnel. Here, vivid traces of
history continue to influence and inspire a country set on
becoming a fully industrialized nation by the year 2020. You
will see ultra-modern skyscrapers standing magnificently
next to rows and rows of quaint old shop houses. Haute
cuisine beside hawker stalls.
To the avid shopper, KL is paradise. From world-renowned
designer labels and brands to exquisite made-in-Malaysia
items, the highly competitive environment that exists among
traders is a blessing in disguise to shoppers. While
department stores practise a fixed price policy, bargain
hunters can test their skills at smaller retail
establishments or at any one of KL’s famous night markets.
KL will enthral you. It will capture your heart and mind in
a way no other city will.
MALACCA
Historic City
Located on the west coast of Penisular Malaysia, about 147
kilometres south of Kuala Lumpur, Malacca is a state hailed
by history. Malacca spans 1,658sq.km, and is
divided into three main districts, Central Malacca, Alor
Gajah and Jasin.
Malacca boasts a legacy of history and charm only a rare few
places on Earth are bestowed with. Aptly, it was officially
declared a Historic City in 1989 by its Ruler, the Yang
Di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca The Governor of Malacca).
Visiting Malacca is a must for any tourist. Here, remnants
of the past sit unperturbed by a city that races towards the
future. A juxtaposition that is Malacca’s alone, one that is
bound to mesmerize you.
LANGKAWI
The Island of Legends
The legendary Island of Langkawi is located in Kedah,
north-west of Penisular Malaysia. Comprising a group of 104
islands, the biggest being Langkawi, it is a place for those
seeking tranquility and refuge from the hustle and bustle of
city life. So powerful is its charm on visitors that many
have returned to the island time and again. But what makes
Langkawi so alluring is the many legends that surround it.
The legend of a beautiful maiden falsely accused and
condemned. The legend of valiant warriors. The legend of
true love-between two spiritual beings. And many others
handed down from generation to generation.
Shopping is an added attraction here since the island’s port
is designated a duty-free port. Here you can pick up just
about anything- from household electrical appliances to a
grand variety of world-famous designer apparel. Perfumes to
sporting equipment. All at duty-free prices which are
significantly lower than normal retail prices. The
island is also fast expanding as one of South-East Asia’s
premier meeting and exhibition destinations. The hosting of
two successful LIMA (Langkawi International Maritime and
Aerospace) Exhibitions is a perfect example. Langkawi holds
the promise of a legendary holiday. Come experience it for
yourself.
SARAWAK
Land of
the Hornbills
Sarawak is the largest of the 13 states that make up
Malaysia. It is located on Borneo (the third largest island
in the world) and covers an area of about 124,000sq.km,
flanked by Sabah, Brunei and Kalimatan, Sarawak is separated
from Peninsular Malaysia by the South China Sea. The land is
a premier tourist destination owing to its bountiful wealth
of natural wonders. This oil-rich state is also a living
museum of 23 ethnic tribes who still observe ancient rites
and celebrations. They live in peaceful and harmonious
co-existence with one another and with the rest of the
population. Welcome to a land of endless enchantment.
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