Must-see attractions in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei

  • Gurdwara Sahib Kuching

    Kuching

    An imposing white building with gilded domes, this is one of three Sikh temples in Sarawak (the others are in Sibu and Miri).

  • Bellevue Ginger Garden & Aviary

    Penang

    Located in front of the only hotel on Penang Hill, this small garden and aviary is stocked with a handful of exotic birds.

  • Damai Central Beach

    Sarawak

    A beach with showers, lockers and places to eat. Situated across the parking lot from Sarawak Cultural Village.

  • Siloso Beach

    Sentosa Island

    The most popular of Sentosa's three beaches is jam-packed with beach activities, eateries and bars.

  • Akuarium Tunku Abdul Rahman

    Penang

    Within the Fisheries Research Institute, this small aquarium houses 25 tanks filled with colourful fish.

  • Robo-Cats

    Kuching

    The sculpture consists of sinister-looking metal cats that glare down at you with menacing hollow eyes.

  • Sultan Mahmud Bridge

    Kuala Terengganu

    This landmark bridge was under construction at the time of research. It's due to be completed in 2019.

  • Lim Bo Seng Memorial

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This 3.6m-high pagoda was built in tribute to Major-General Lim Bo Seng, a Singaporean WWII hero.

  • Heroes' Monument

    Kuching

    Commemorates those who died defending Sarawak in various military conflicts, including WWII.

  • Large Reclining Figure

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Seemingly rising out of the water, this is one of artist Henry Moore's largest commissions.

  • Putra World Trade Centre

    Kuala Lumpur

    A vast convention and exhibition centre built in 1984 where concerts are occasionally held.

  • Old Anglican Cemetery

    Kuching

    A number of the gravestones here – there are just a few dozen – go back to the 1840s.

  • Penang State Gallery

    George Town

    This commercial-feeling museum offers a rather breezy overview of the state's history.

  • Six Brushstrokes

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Swing by to check out these six aluminium sculptures by pop artist Roy Lichtenstein.

  • Harmony Arch

    Kuching

    An ornate arch that marks the official entrance to Kuching's Chinatown district.

  • Bird

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    A voluptuous bronze sculpture by Colombian figurative artist Fernando Botero.

  • Cat Fountain

    Kuching

    An assemblage of polychrome cats who pose and preen amid the passing cars.

  • Seeds

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This large granite sculpture is by Singaporean sculpture Han Sai Por.

  • Between Sea & Sky

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Abstract sculpture by Belgian sculptor Olivier Strebelle.

  • Homage to Newton

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This open-torso bronze is the work of Salvador Dalí.

  • Rex Cinema

    Sarawak

    Gloriously faded art deco architecture.

  • (GERMANY OUT) Statue Franicis Light, Fort Cornwallis, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia  (Photo by Schöning/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

    Fort Cornwallis

    George Town

    Captain Francis Light first built a wooden fort here in 1786, establishing the free port where trade would, he hoped, be lured from Britain’s Dutch rivals…

  • Stilt village and State Mosque in Kota Kinabalu, Asia's fastest growing city and capital of Sabah, northern tip of Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

    State Mosque

    Kota Kinabalu

    Sabah's State Mosque is a perfect example of contemporary Malay Muslim architecture: all modernist facade and geometric angles. The building is south of…

  • Parliament House

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Often referred to as 'new Parliament', the building is situated behind the Old Parliament House. It was opened in 1999 and proceedings are open to the…

  • Che Sui Khor Moral Uplifting Society

    Kota Kinabalu

    About four minutes' drive northeast of KK, this complex has an 11-storey pagoda that shimmers in orange and green. The society espouses believing in the…

  • Galeria Perdana

    Pulau Langkawi

    Established by prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who was born in Kedah and is credited with transforming the fortunes of Langkawi by granting it duty…

  • Cactus Valley

    Cameron Highlands

    The highlands' reputation for fresh air and greenery has inspired entrepreneurial locals to found myriad plant-themed attractions. One is this ornamental…

  • Masjid Negeri Sembilan

    Malaysia

    The nine pillars of this 1960s-built state mosque represent the nine original states of Negeri Sembilan. It's worth a look for its peaked roof, which…

  • Padang

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This grassy field is home to the Singapore Cricket Club and Singapore Recreation Club. During WWII, the invading Japanese herded the European community…

  • Istana Alam Shah

    Malaysia

    This was the Selangor sultan’s palace before the capital was moved to Shah Alam. You can’t enter, but the park opposite offers a decent view.

  • Capitol Theatre

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    After years of neglect, the art deco Capitol Theatre was freshly restored in 2015 and is once again taking centre stage. Built in 1929 and locally dubbed …

  • Laman Seni 7

    Malaysia

    If you happen to be in the neighbourhood, this street-art project in a narrow alley provides a welcome splash of colour with its evolving murals of urban…

  • Langkawi Wildlife Park

    Pulau Langkawi

    While there are plenty of animals around (with an emphasis on exotic birds), feeding is encouraged and animals are kept in relatively poor conditions…

  • Masjid Panglima Kinta

    Ipoh

    This late-19th-century mosque, attractively painted white and sky blue, is tucked away in Ipoh's new town, on the east bank of the Kinta River.

  • Istana Entrance Gateway

    Singapore

    The heavily guarded gates to Istana, home of Singapore's president. Changing of Guards Ceremony, a throwback to the colonial British era, happens here…

  • Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman

    Pulau Langkawi

    A landscaped ‘folklore theme park’ that stretches along the waterfront. Brightly coloured statues around the lakes illustrate several Langkawi legends,…

  • Oriental Village

    Pulau Langkawi

    There are a handful of fast-food restaurants and souvenir shops at this open-air mall, where the main attraction is the SkyCab cable car at Panorama…

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