Must-see attractions in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei

  • State Library

    Malaysia

    Once the offices of the colonial administration, the neoclassical (1912) State Library, west of the Lake Gardens, is Seremban’s most imposing colonial…

  • St Michael’s Institution

    Ipoh

    A fine example of colonial architecture, this school, on the padang’s northern flank, was founded by the Catholic La Salle brothers in 1912. Not open to…

  • Cavenagh Bridge

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Built in 1869, this suspension bridge links the north and south banks of the Singapore River. Don't bring your horses or cattle as they will not be…

  • Masjid India Muslim

    Ipoh

    Built in the Mughal style in 1908 for the local Indian population, this mosque has an attractive, lacey, green-and-white design. Only Muslims are allowed…

  • Raffles Place

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Raffles Place is a small patch of green in the heart of downtown Singapore's financial district, completely swamped by office workers during weekday lunch…

  • Church of the Visitation

    Malaysia

    An attractive neo-Gothic church, founded in 1848, is the heart of Roman Catholic life in Seremban.

  • Sri Tehndayuthapany Swamy

    Cameron Highlands

    Located just south of Brinchang is this colourful Hindu place of worship, festooned with Tamil Nadu–style sculptures. It's just north of the golf course.

  • City Hall

    George Town

    Built in 1903, this Edwardian baroque building facing the Padang houses the Penang Island City Council.

  • Malaysia Fountain

    Sandakan

    The fountain commemorates the independence of Sabah on 16 September 1963 with the departure of the last Governor of British North Borneo.

  • Hock Soon Temple

    Johor

    This century-old, but much updated,Taoist temple is dedicated to Tua Pek Kong, the god of prosperity, and serves as a useful landmark.

  • Football Pitch

    Kuantan

    Watch football matches here. There are more goal posts and playing fields on the Padang.

  • Sibu Gateway

    Sarawak

    This paved and grassy area acts as the symbolic 'gateway' to the city, with illuminated fountains, gardens and two swan statues.

  • Council Negeri Monument

    Sarawak

    Commemorates Sarawak's first legislative-assembly meeting of Brooke officials and local chieftains held in 1867 in Bintulu.

  • Kok Lim Strawberry Farm

    Cameron Highlands

    Just north of Brinchang, this standard strawberry-picking farm charges RM30 for 500g of berries plucked by your own hands.

  • Masjid Daerah Taiping

    Taiping

    With its prominent gold domes, this mosque is an arresting feature of central Taiping's skyline. Only Muslims may enter.

  • Goethe-Institut Malaysia

    Kuala Lumpur

    KL branch of worldwide German cultural centre. Check online for details of free events including movie screenings.

  • New Supreme Court

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Singapore's New Supreme Court is a sci-fi statement co-designed by Sir Norman Foster's firm Foster + Partners.

  • Swan Monument

    Sarawak

    A statue of the emblem of Sibu: the swan, an ancient Chinese symbol of good fortune and health.

  • Telaga Harbour Park

    Pulau Langkawi

    Telaga Harbour Park is a yachting marina and shopping complex surrounded by nature.

  • Masjid Al-Hana

    Pulau Langkawi

    Pulau Langkawi's largest place of worship sits near the water in Kuah.

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