Travel in Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia located partly on a peninsular of the Asian mainland and partly on the northern third of the island of Borneo.

Malaysia is a multicultural society. While Malays make up a 52% majority, there are also 27% Chinese, 9% Indian and a miscellaneous grouping of 13.5% "others", such as the Portuguese clan in Melaka and 12% of indigenous peoples (Orang Asli). There is hence also a profusion of faiths and religions, with Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Sikhism and even shamanism on the map.

LANGKAWI ISLANDS

The islands are a part of the state of Kedah which is adjacent to the Thai border on 15 Jul 2008. Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah consented to the change of name to Langkawi Permata Kedah in conjunction with his Golden Jubliee Celebration.

sunrise






under waterworld

TIOMAN ISLANDS

is a small island, 39 km long and 12 km wide, located off the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. Tioman is in Pahang witihin the Mersing Marine Park which contains less commerical islands such as Sibu Island.





southern mountain of Tioman




Coast Guard boards Tioman ferry for safety check


Trek from Tekek to Juara. Stairs facilitate the way up

Fraser hill

Fraser's Hill is named after Louis James Fraser, a Scotsman who prospected for gold in Australia but eventually struck tin here instead in the 1890s. Employing Chinese miners to do the hard work for him and earning his keep by operating mule trains down the mountain, Fraser set up opium and gambling dens to increase his profits, which may have had something to do with his subsequent mysterious disappearance.




Royal Fraser's Hill Golf Club



clock tower and post office