The Merdeka 118 tower in Kuala Lumpur is, at 678.9m (2,227ft), the world’s second-tallest building in the world, after Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. At that…
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Discovering the delights of Ipoh
Ipoh is the capital of the state of Perak, Malaysia, roughly a 2.5 hour drive north of Kuala Lumpur. Over the years, Ipoh has…
Sabah: a nature lover’s paradise
Sabah, one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo (map), is blessed with superb white sandy beaches, coral islands and large tracts…
George Town: a fusion of cultures and architectural elegance
George Town, the capital of Penang, is one of my favourite cities to visit in Malaysia. I’ve been there many times and the city…
A stroll around Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur
Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur is a historic part of the city and has always been a vibrant district for as long as I can…
Malaysian chic at The Ruma Hotel
The Ruma Hotel and Residences is a five-star hotel located in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) district. A stone’s throw from the city’s…
Sunset cocktails at Vertigo
It always amazes me every time I visit Kuala Lumpur, which is at least once a year, how much the skyline has changed yet…
A home by the sea in Langkawi
Langkawi is an archipelago consisting of 99 islands situated in northern Malaysia near the border with Thailand. Also known as the islands of legends,…
Nostalgic street art in George Town
George Town is the capital of the state of Penang in northern Malaysia and is one of the country’s main tourist draws. With its…
