Why Must Visit Malaysia voted as one of the Top 5

First of all, thank you very much to every one who has voted Why Must Visit Malaysia to reach Top 5 out of 600+ blogs in the AllMalaysian Blogger contest. I'm truly honoured and happy for this recognition.To take advantage of this huge traffic from AllMalaysian, I would like to offer a free link back...

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Tribute to Malaysia Series - Back to 1957

1 Day before Merdeka 1957Pen used to sign the Independent letterLetter of Independent in arabicIf you need further information on this topic, please leave in the comment. I will revert back in the same comment column. To ensure that you don't miss any valuable travel tips to Malaysia, make sure you...

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Free shuttle to Merdeka celebration

2 more days to Merdeka day, the 50th anniversary, I'm so excited now.. our jet fighters have been flying above the head these few days for rehearsal of this big event.Members of the public going for the 50th Merdeka celebrations at several locations in the city on Thursday and Friday are advised to...

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Prince Andrew to attend Merdeka celebration

I got to know that the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, will attend the 50th Merdeka bash on Friday. He is the second son of Queen Elizabeth II. He will be in Malaysia for three days from Wednesday. This is confirmed by the British High Commissioner to Malaysia Boyd Mcleary.The Prince Andrew’s visit was...

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Tribute to Malaysia Series - Still proudly standing

This is the 3rd posting on Tribute to Malaysia SeriesHistorical building around MalaysiaOther tributes in the series:Putrajaya, Administration Capital full of lights and fireworksPeople of MalaysiaIf you need further information on this topic, please leave in the comment. I will revert back in the same...

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Bird watching at Fraser hill

Fraser Hill has become very popular among bird watcher community. Every year in June, The Fraser's Hill International Bird race attracts thousand of people to this place. There some 270 species of wild birds can be found here and some are so rare. The birds that can be found here include the Mountain...

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Tibute to Malaysia Series - People of Malaysia

This is the 2nd posting on Tribute to Malaysia SeriesThe people of MalaysiaMulti Culture living together in harmonyOther tributes in the series:Putrajaya, Administration Capital full of lights and fireworksHistorical buildings around MalaysiaIf you need further information on this topic, please leave...

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Tribute to Malaysia Series

All of us, Malaysian citizens are is 'Merdeka' mood! We are going to celebrate our 50 years anniversary on 31 August 2007. Flags and our past & present Prime Ministers are everywhere, on the building, by the road side, in the newspapers, talk in the radio and TV, on cars, buses, boats, clothes,...

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New train service - Singapore to Ipoh

Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM), Malaysia nation railway company has just announced their new train service, from Singapore direct to Ipoh. It will start from Oct 1.This service will use the newly completed double track railway from Singapore to Ipoh. However, the schedule and fare are yet to be decided....

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Beyonce to perform in Malaysia

Another super star is coming to town, Beyonce. She will be performing in Kuala Lumpur on 1 November. It is one of her tour stop in South East Asia besides Thailand.The detail of venue and ticket are yet to finalise. Hey! for anyone from US and Europe, watching her perform live in Malaysia is surely...

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Learn more about Malaysia at Homestay

This is one of the excellent ways in learning and knowing the Malaysian culture. Under the program organised by our government, there are quite a number of Homestay nationwide where tourists are able to look closely how most of Malaysian live..Home stay Lonek - If you are interested in traditional village...

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50 things that are Malaysian

In conjunction with our 50 year anniversary, The Star, one of our English daily newspaper has come out with a poll on 50 things that are Malaysian. It is a good collection of items and I think it may be useful for you when visiting Malaysia. Use these items to break the ice with locals:Food Nasi lemak...

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Tips for taking the right bus in Malaysia

The worst bus crash in the history of Malaysia occurred yesterday after an express bus plunged into a 6-metre deep ravine on the North South Expressway, killing 20 of its 29 passengers. This has led me to write about this post as I feel that all tourists who are visiting Malaysia should aware about...

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Exciting events in August 2007 - around Malaysia

Mount Kinabalu International ClimbathonDates : 25 - 26 AugustPlace: SabahIt is touted as "The World's Toughest Mountain Race" which is a race ascend and descend the Mount Kinabalu. The total distance is 21km for all categories. The average climber takes two days to climb the mountain but the participants...

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Count down to our 50 Years of Nationhood

August 2007 is certainly a special and busy month for Malaysia. This is the month that Malaysia achieved its independence or "Merdeka" 50 years ago. It is certainly an achievement to remember and celebrate in big splash.. These are some interesting programs planned out for the memorable date..Launch...

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Dirt cheap fare from Malaysia airline

Lately, there are so much news on our airline.. I guess airline industry has become so competitive now a day.. well, it is good new to us as the customer, they will have to work harder to please us..Malaysia Airlines is now offering low one-way airfares to its international destinations beginning from...

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Swiss produce Swiss army knife, Malaysia produce Sarong

Sarong has become the must have travel items in every backpack now a day... It has so many use.. more than what swiss army knife can offer.. In fact, every backpacker can't leave for their trip without one, thanks to Malaysia's contribution to the travelers world...The beginning of sarong went back...

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Why Must Visit Malaysia is in Top 20

I was excited to know that Why Must Visit Malaysia has been shortlisted as the Top 20 in AllMalaysia Blog writing contest. It is such an honour for this blog after I have been blogging for the past 7 months.What is this contest all about? The AllMalaysian Bloggers Project (AMBP) is an...

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Now AirAsia won for Best Low Cost Airline in Asia award

Another award won by Malaysian airline.. Congratulation to AirAsia. They are truly a world class company. I still remember when they first started the airline 5 years ago. Tony bought AirAsia from other Malaysia company for only RM1, but the company was on heavy debt, millions of debts.. The airline...

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