Penang
About 8km south of Teluk Bahang is this 10-hectare hillside farm, which cultivates more than 250 types of tropical and subtropical fruit trees, native and…
Must-see attractions in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Cameron Highlands
This dense area of tangled, moss-choked forest near Brinchang is the most atmospheric hiking destination in the highlands. A jungle boardwalk starts near…
Singapore
Lined with stunningly renovated 1920s shophouses, Lorong 24A is an alley worth strolling down. Keep an ear out for the sound of chanting, as many have…
Sands SkyPark Observation Deck
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Marina Bay Sands' cantilevered observation deck offers a sweeping, bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks, including Gardens by the Bay and the ever…
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
Many of the plants found on Mt Kinabalu and in Kinabalu National Park are cultivated in the Botanical Garden, north of the visitors centre. Guided tours…
Kuala Lumpur
It took street artist Kenji Chai 21 days to paint the 87.1m tall mural of a Dayak woman with native flora and fauna on the side of the Red by Sirocco…
Johor
Look out for this terrific black and white mural of two sisters on the side of a building by the roundabout as Jln Arab meeets Jln Bakri. The 12m-high…
Masjid Jamek Sultan Ibrahim Muar
Johor
This incredible light-blue- and white-painted, blue-roofed, overblown Victorian fantasy was completed in 1927 at a cost of RM10,000; it's a magnificent…
Kuala Terengganu
This handsomely painted Chinatown shophouse originally belonging to the Teck Soon trading company is now an interesting museum focusing on the history of…
Johor
Red-roofed and painted light blue and white, this imposing and grand copy of the Istana Besar (Grand Palace) in Johor Bahru today houses the Muar Land…
Kota Kinabalu
On Sundays a lively Chinese street fair takes over a section of Jln Gaya. It's vividly chaotic, with stalls cheek by jowl hawking batik sarongs, puppies…
George Town
This beautifully decorated and maintained Clanhouse, belonging to the Penang Teochew Association, dates back to 1870. It features informative displays on…
Kota Kinabalu
The first 'green' building in Sabah has outdoor sculpture displays and hosts contemporary art exhibitions by the likes of Francis Cheong and Awang Fadilah…
Pulau Tioman
This lovely, deserted bay can be discovered on the hike to Salang. If doing the hike to Salang from ABC, cross the bridge to follow the power cables.
Kota Bharu
This handicraft market, a touristy affair opposite Istana Batu, has a one-room museum with displays of woodcarving, batik-making and other crafts.
Kota Bharu
Next to the tourist information centre, this is the official state museum. The exhibits on Kelantan’s history and culture are interesting, but the…
Sarawak
In the gazebo-like administrative building, the centre is a good introduction to Matang and its residents. Most of the display panels provide information…
Sarawak
Park authorities actively discourage swimming here because of the presence of crocodiles. In the distance (to the west) you can see the wild east coast of…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
Come nightfall thousands of fireflies dance among the mangroves, flashing in synchronisation. This synchronisation is unusual and believed to be…
Sarawak
Offers an old-fashioned introduction to the park’s seven distinct ecosystems and an exposition on the codependent relationship between nepenthes (pitcher…
Pulau Perhentian
This secluded beach at the south of the island can be reached by a steep and rugged track (around 800m, 20 minutes) from Teluk Dalam.
Sabah
Packed with aromas and produce from all over the region, this is where locals come to haggle and barter every Saturday evening. It's especially photogenic…
Kuching
Although bathed in controversy over its funding and contracting, this garish addition to the Kuching waterfront is certainly a head turner – when it's…
Pulau Tioman
The beach here is fairly built up, but the surroundings have an appealing kampung (village) atmosphere. A good spot for meeting local fishermen.
Kuching
Tua Pek Kong, atop the red wedding-cake structure on Jln Padungan at the end of Main Bazaar, is the most popular temple in town for Chinese residents.
George Town
The Catholic Church of the Assumption was founded in 1786, not long after the foundation of Penang, but the present building was constructed in 1861.
Sarawak
A pleasant and easygoing 45-minute trail negotiates a meandering route through this riverside nature reserve near the town's regional museum.
George Town
Perhaps the most appealing clan jetty, with a new row of wooden homes and businesses owned by members of one extended family.
Sarawak
In this labelled garden, near park HQ on the Main Trail, you'll find examples of the 98 species of palm growing in the park.
Pulau Tioman
This delightful white-sand beach can be reached on the hike towards Salang from ABC.
Kuala Terengganu
This Chinatown alleyway is covered with attractive mosaics and metal plaques about Kuala Terengganu's endangered turtles.
George Town
A family collection of puppets, costumes and traditional instruments form the basis of this charming specialist museum.
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Cape of Good Hope is a spacious gallery showcasing local Singaporean artists, both established and up-and-coming.
Sungai Bantang Recreational Forest
Johor
Accessed from Bekok, this green zone is known for its waterfalls and waterways. There are some camp sites.
Kuala Terengganu
A compact display of interesting B&W photos telling the story of Kuala Terengganu's Chinatown history.
Johor
Set up by the British, construction on this lovely white, colonnaded high school was completed in 1915.
Kuala Terengganu
The public art on this Chinatown alley commemorates local Chinese community leaders and famous Malays.
Johor
This pleasant riverside park is well worth a stroll for views of sunset, or early in the morning.
Sabah
This large island is known for its 12 beautiful caves, one of which you can explore.
Sarawak
Built in 1889, the Hock Leong Tieng temple is one of the oldest buildings in Kapit.
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