Malaysia

Advantages: Beautiful beaches. Great shops at night great fun, forests too
Disadvantages: hot/humid/polluted

...Kuala Lumpur the capital of Malaysia is great for all tourists, in this very hot climate there are excellent hotels. There are great shops and things are very cheap, technology is pretty good too. Strange things were seen when exploring Malaysia, shops sellings testicles, yes i did say what you just read, Kangaroo testicles etc. I wont go into detail what else they were selling because you get the idea. I just said the last part to throw a huge contrast of Malaysia=let me explain, basically Malaysia is a great tourist destination because it has great sites like the worlds tallest towers - The twin towers in Kuala lumpur - I went there and trust me its very high, but for some reason they dont let you go right to the top! - and if any one was wondering yes you travel by elevator not stairs. The two towers are joined by a central...

f18nfz 21.07.2007 · Read review
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Shopping paradise in Malaysia

Advantages: Cheap and exciting
Disadvantages: none

...I have lived in Kuala Lumpur for 3 years. It is the capital of Malaysia and is also a shopping haven. There are so many shopping complexes around the city. The most popular place is the Bukit Bintang area, which has a few top shopping complexes. Things and food in Malaysia are generally cheap. But the most interesting place to shop for goods is in the Petaling Street. It is basically a street where you can find rows and rows of small shops selling all sorts of imitation goods: watches, clothes, shoes and also jewelery. The imitation watches are the best to get since some of these watches really look like the real one and they only costs around 5-10 pounds whereas the real ones cost several hundreds of pounds. The next time you visit Malaysia, make sure Petaling Street is on your itenary!...

pehchiong 11.07.2000 · Read review
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Welcome to Malaysia!!!

Advantages: lots of attractions, nice people, wonderful foods and wonderful country
Disadvantages: sometimes you may not stand the hot and humidity...

.... The height of each tower is 452 meters above street level, with 88 levels and total built up is 341,760 sq.meters (3.7 million sq. feet). Quite big isn't it. There is skybridge in between of two towers located on level 41 and 42. The floor-plate of the Tower is designed based on geometric patterns common in architecture of Islamic heritage. There is a prestigious 6 levels shopping complex near the towers called Suria KLCC where you can find almost top designs outlet in it. Central Market KL's grand old market dates back to 1936, although it may have lost a bit of its charm when refurbished in 1986, complete with air-con inside. Has a particular emphasis on local crafts and handcraft that pictured Malaysian culture. Beaches and island Well we so proud with our beaches and islands. Some said that they are "Malaysia's best-kept secret...

lyza 26.02.2006 · Read review
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Malaysia Airlines, sets the benchmark for other airlines!

Advantages: Very hospitable, great customer service, no delays, no fuss, very welcoming
Disadvantages: You won't want to leave the plane!!

...Malaysia Airlines have flown me between Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur twice a year for the last 8 years and I wouldn't fly with any other airline. Firstly, if you're flying too and from Kuala Lumpur on a regular basis, join the Enrich frequent flyer reward programme. You will soon amass points that can then used for upgrades to business class when you want a real treat. Malaysian custom is to be very polite and hospitable and its no different with Malaysia Airlines (MAS). Whether its terminal three at Heathrow or check in at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, you get a warm greeting and all the assistance you require. In my experience, nothing ever seems too much trouble for either the MAS ground or flight crews. Many years ago I mentioned that my wife and I were on honeymoon and we were pleasantly surprised on-board with a bottle...

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Some Info About Malaysia

Advantages: English is widely spoken
Disadvantages: Not Well Publicized

...would recommend: • Mount Kinabalu • Kota Kinabalu City • Sipadan Island • Sepilok Orang Utan Park • Sipadan Island • Sampoerna Town >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FEDERAL TERRITORIES OF KUALA LUMPUR >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia Capital City and I'm sure there is too many interesting place for you to visit especially the Petronas Twin Tower, Kuala Lumpur Tower, Islamic Museum, National Museum, All the shopping complexes and others. Plus the food that is delicious! Some Interesting Places That I would recommend: • Central Market • China Town • Petaling Street • Kuala Lumpur Tower • Petronas Twin Tower • All The Shopping Complexes • Bintang Walk • National Museum • Islamic Museum • Merdeka Square...

mohammadharrisjalil 04.03.2006 · Read review
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Top of the shops.............

Advantages: see above
Disadvantages: see above

...Advantages: Loads of stuff available, good prices Disadvantages: can get busy at christmas time so much so people abandon their shopping I am a huge Asda fan, it's where I do most of my shopping and I know where everything is which makes it easier when dragging 3 kiddies along with you! In my local Asda we have a photo centre, cafe, George, electricals, homewear, toys, bakery, pizzaria, rottisary (chicken place lol), fresh meats counter and all the usual foody aisles plus we have a petrol station, cash machines and bus stop. It's the largest shopping store we have although we do have a Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Co-Op, Farm Foods and Iceland. I have never had a bad experience with Asda and the stock is usually replenished quite quickly! They have such a huge range that I know I can do my weekly shop and more there. Everything...

jadiep890 26.10.2009 · Read review
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Want to to get know about Malaysia, Visit Melaka

Advantages: cheap, nice historical places
Disadvantages: difficult to getting around, most people speaks malay and chinese, poor public transport

...Do you like history or you are a historian? If the answer is Yes, then You should go to visit Melaka. Many people said that "visit Melaka, then you have already visited a whole Malaysia country." Melaka is well know as the city of heritage and history in Malaysia. It is located on the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia facing the Straits of Malacca. To get there, you need to take an airplane to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and you can charter a cab to take you to Melaka. It might takes 3 hours before you can arrive at Melaka. If you are departing from Singapore, you can took coach and you need 4 hours to arrive in Melaka. PLACE TO STAY IN MELAKA Finding accommodation and spending a night in Malacca is a simple matter of choice and budget. For those people who prefers to stay in the city, there are a lot of choice for you. If...

lely84 16.09.2009 · Read review
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Malaysia - A good Country to Visit

Advantages: Tropical climate. Multi cultural Good food.
Disadvantages: Humidity.Traffic Jams in the Cities.

...Malaysia is a very good country to visit. It is comparatively cheap with the rinngit pegged to the US dollar at the rate of US$1:RM3.80. You can find budget hotels at around 15 pounds per night, 2/3 star hotels at about 20 pounds and if you look for special offers you can even stay in de luxe hotels for around 50 pounds per night.That is not bad is it ? Eating out can be very inexpensive - if you patronise the local hawker stalls you could get dinner for around a pound, and even a good meal in a air conditioned restaurant need not set you back more than three or four pounds.I have eaten marvellous dim sum buffet style in a hotel-The Mint-for less than 5 pounds. Another great feature of Malaysia is that it is a multi cultural nation with Malays/Indonesians, Chinese, Indians, and the indigenous peoples of the Peninsular...

ashford 09.08.2000 (22.05.2001) · Read review
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Malaysia Airlines - Going beyond expectations

Advantages: First class service, good entertainment system, excellent airplane,
Disadvantages: May be a little expensive

...I'm a regular traveller on Malaysian airlines, travelling with them in excess of 5 times a year. Well, I'm originally from Malaysia and each time I go back for a holiday, Malaysia Airlines is ALWAYS the airlines that i'll take. I've never considered any other airlines, really, and you may all wonder why? I must say, Malaysia Airlines certainly do provide one of the best services so far in my experience (though the only other airlines I've used before are Jet Air, Singapore Airlines and British Airways.) ****History**** Malaysia Airlines started as Malayan Airways Limited (MAL) on Oct 12 1937, then only flying between Penang (in Malaysia) and Singapore. On April 2, 1947, the first fare paying passengers boarded an MAL Airspeed Consul plane in Singapore that was bound for Kuala Lumpur. Within three months, MAL broke the borders...

droniee 23.11.2005 · Read review
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Street restuarants in Malaysia

Advantages: Inexpensive, tasty, widely available through the day & night
Disadvantages: the stalls get crowded

...Incredibly tasty and inexpensive food,at most hours of the day and night,can be obtained almost anywhere in Malaysia.The place to get these cheap eats is in the street restaurant industry- dining at a cart,a spartan,old style coffee shop (cafe tiam) or streetside hawker stall is an experience not to be missed. The very best stalls will be just as well patronised and busy as any of the growing number of yuppie restaurants or Seattle style coffee houses in town. What dishes will you find in Malaysia's street restaurants.? The short answer is almost anything. Head for Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur and you will be able to savour many varieties of Cantonese cuisine.Some stalls are renowned for their "dim sum"-small bits of meat,yam,or seafood wrapped in pastry and then steamed.Others are famous for Chicken Rice in which the steamed or roast...

ashford 28.07.2000 (21.04.2001) · Read review
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