First time visitors to Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur can’t help but notice how the Petronas Twin Towers dominates the skyline not just in terms of its size but its unique architecture.
As we approached the city on our bus from Penang in the north, the towers were impressive.
If by day, the towers don’t seem imposing [...]
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Kek Lok Si Temple sits on the foothills above the town of Air Itam (black water in Malay).
I shouldn’t have expected dramatic changes to this Penang landmark.
Typical of religious places of worship in Malaysia, they derive their funding based solely on donations.
Unlike mosques which seem to sprout all over, there are no funds from the [...]
This post was originally published late last year but I’m republishing it because my earlier blog crashed.
It’s been slightly over a year since Rapid Penang bus service made it’s debut–July 31st 2007.
During its first 3 days of service, passengers rode for free.
That was serendipitous for me. I was home in Penang for a visit.
Since I wanted [...]
Kota Kinabalu in local Chinese dialect means “City of the Chinese Widow.”
Located in the northwest coast of the world’s 3rd largest island, Borneo, Kota Kinabalu or “KK” as it is known to locals, is clearly different from state capitals in West Malaysia.
Visitors and locals alike can be seen strolling along the waterfront in KK enjoying [...]
Continue reading about Kota Kinabalu, Sabah–don’t change in a hurry please
