| Mij Gnow | | | | and stroll along the beaches of Batu Ferringi. |
| Located in South East Asia, bordering Thailand in | | | | Sipadan Island |
| the north and Singapore in the south, Malaysia | | | | Located on the north-eastern part of Borneo |
| achieved its independence from British rule on the | | | | Island, Sipadan is one of the world's best dive |
| 31st of August 1957. With a population of | | | | spots. White sandy beaches borders this 12ha |
| approximately 23.5 million (58% Malays, 24% | | | | island. The island was formed from a undersea |
| Chinese, 8% Indians and 10% others), Malaysia is | | | | volcano and is raised 650meters from the sea |
| rich in differing cultures and traditions. The | | | | floor. Sipadan is famous for its reef wall, rare reef |
| uniqueness of Malaysia is that all these differing | | | | creatures and the regular appearance of sea |
| religions live alongside each other in harmony and | | | | turtles. If you are a diver, this is one place that |
| peace. | | | | you would not want to miss. |
| | | | East Coast Islands |
| Having said that, I will now point out to you the | | | | On the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, an |
| essential visits that you should take part in order | | | | abundance of idyllic white sandy beaches. To |
| to make your trip whole (in no particular order): | | | | escape the hustle and bustle of the city, hop over |
| Petronas Twin Towers | | | | to the east coast, put on a sarong, grab yourself |
| Towering at a height of 452 metres (1483 feet), | | | | a coconut, relax and enjoy the pounding of the |
| the Petronas Twin Towers is the highest twin | | | | waves. Out in the sea, islands such as Perhentian, |
| towers in the world. Built to 88 storeys and | | | | Tioman and Redang are famous for their dive |
| 32000 windows, the towers are connected via a | | | | spots and family getaway. |
| skybridge. You must book your time to access | | | | Cameron Highlands |
| the skybridge for an excellent birds-eye view of | | | | This 1800 meters above sea level region is a |
| the Kuala Lumpur city. The towers were featured | | | | popular getaway from the tropical heat for |
| in the movie Entrapment starring Sean Connery | | | | Malaysians and tourist alike. Cameron Highlands |
| and Caterine Zeta Jones. When visiting the | | | | was discovered by a British surveyor named |
| towers, take a stroll at the KLCC park (20 | | | | William Cameron in 1885. This highlands resembles |
| hectares or 50 acres) located adjacent to the | | | | England as old English inns, chalets and bungalows |
| towers and indulge yourself in shopping at the | | | | still exists today. Attraction in Cameron Highlands |
| Suria KLCC located inside the towers. | | | | includes mountain and jungle hikings, tea |
| Pulau Pinang (Penang Island) | | | | plantations, fruits and vegetable farms, flower |
| Affectionately known as Pearl of the Orient, | | | | nurseries and its people. Cameron Highlands has |
| Penang is famous for its natural beauty and | | | | two golf courses if you are game. |
| exotic heritage. Located at the northern part of | | | | Proboscis Monkeys |
| Malaysia, Penang, a bustling island, has a large | | | | Living exclusively in Borneo island, proboscis |
| variety of culture, people and food within the 285 | | | | monkeys have the largest nose amongst all |
| square kilometres enclave. So diversed, you will | | | | primates. Reaching up to 17.5cm long, the reason |
| be able to find churches, Chinese temples, Indian | | | | for the elongated nose is unknown. Another |
| temples and Muslim mosques all within a five | | | | distinctive feature of this unique creature is its pot |
| minutes walk. Colonial buildings still exist and are | | | | belly. The proboscis monkey is an endangered |
| constantly being restored to its former glory. | | | | species and is listed under the IUCN Red List. |
| When you are at the Pearl of the Orient, you | | | | Visiting these creatures in its natural habitat is well |
| must sample the hawker food found at | | | | worth the journey. |
| abundance, take a ferry ride (especially at night) | | | | |