The Malaysia Traveller Blog

This website is different from many other travel websites because I will only write about places that I have personally visited and tried out myself.

That means I have to be constantly travelling around this beautiful country of Malaysia, scouring every corner for hidden travel gems.

It's a tough job but somebody has to do it!

Whatever I discover I will let you know by expanding this website. Stay informed by reading this blog for updates.

Feb 15, 2025

Dataran Ibu Pertiwi - South East Asia's Tallest Flagpole, Kuching

Dataran Ibu Pertiwi or Motherland Square contains a 99 metre flagpole proudly flying the Sarawak state flag.

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Feb 08, 2025

The Brooke Gallery @ Fort Margherita, Kuching, Malaysia

exterior of the Brooke Gallery in Kuching

The Brooke Gallery tells the story of how an English adventurer, James Brooke and his successors, the so-called White Rajahs, managed to establish, expand and maintain a kingdom in Sarawak.

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Feb 05, 2025

Shipwrecks Near Malaysia - Sunken Treasures

There are numerous shipwrecks near Malaysia, some already salvaged and others still waiting to be discovered. Here are details of some of the more famous ones.

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Feb 02, 2025

Ranee Museum, Kuching, Malaysia

the Ranee Museum in the old courthouse building

The Ranee Museum explores the fascinating life of Margaret de Windt, wife of the the second Rajah of Sarawak. Find details and review here.

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Jan 30, 2025

Sarawak Natural History Museum, Kuching, Malaysia

The Sarawak Natural History Museum in Kuching is an old-style museum with glass display cabinets filled with stuffed animals, birds, insects and shells.

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Jan 29, 2025

Pulau Rawa - Paradise Getaway In Johor

Pulau Rawa is an idyllic tropical island paradise off Malaysia's East Coast. Read my review of the accommodation, facilities and activities of the island's top hotel, Rawa Island Resort.

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Jan 27, 2025

Proclamation of Independence Memorial - Melaka

Exterior of the Proclamation of Independence Memorial in Melaka

Proclamation of Independence Memorial tells the story of Malaysia’s path to Independence. Read review, location and details here.

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Jan 27, 2025

Top Port Dickson Attractions - What To Do In Port Dickson

There is more to Port Dickson than just beaches. Here are my favourite top Port Dickson Attractions.

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Jan 09, 2025

Malaysia Events Calendar 2025 - Major Events & Festivals

See this Malaysia Events Calendar 2025 to find out what's going on in Kuala Lumpur and elsewhere in Malaysia month by month.

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Jan 06, 2025

Penang War Museum

Penang War Museum is an outdoor living war museum which vividly recounts the defence and fall of Malaya in WWII and the horrors of the Japanese occupation on civilians and imprisoned Allied servicemen. A must-see museum.

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Jan 06, 2025

Penang Tropical Spice Garden

Penang Tropical Spice Garden describes itself as Asia's Hidden Eden and their lush fragrant gardens are a great place to see a vast array of spices and other exotic plants.

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Jan 06, 2025

Penang Tropical Fruit Farm

Penang Tropical Fruit Farm boasts 250 species of fruit on their 25 acre hillside farm. Visitors can take a guided buggy tour, enjoy fruit drinks or a meal and purchase various fruit products.

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Dec 17, 2024

Malaysia-China Friendship Park, Kuching, Malaysia

Malaysia-China Friendship Park in Kuching showcases beautiful Chinese architecture, a pond, tea house and representations of Malaysian culture and history.

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Dec 13, 2024

Cat Museum in Kuching

Cat lovers will enjoy the quirky Cat Museum in Kuching which has a huge collection of all things related to our feline friends.

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Dec 11, 2024

Fairy Cave, Bau, Sarawak

the massive cavern inside Fairy Cave, Malaysia

Fairy Cave is an impressive show cave within easy reach of Kuching. For photos, details and directions read here.

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Dec 09, 2024

Wind Cave Nature Reserve, Bau, Sarawak

map showing trails inside Wind Cave, Bau, Sarawak

Wind Cave Nature Reserve provides visitors with an authentic caving experience in pitch black bat-infested tunnels. Close to Kuching. Read details here.

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Dec 08, 2024

Damai Beach, Kuching, Sarawak

Damai Beach is one of the most easily accessible public beaches in the vicinity of Kuching with the added bonus of a foodcourt at Damai Central.

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Dec 05, 2024

Semenggoh Wildlife Centre

Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is a great place for tourists to see rescued and rehabilitated orangutans in a semi-wild environment close to Kuching.

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Nov 26, 2024

Borneo Cultures Museum

Borneo Cultures Museum is one of the top museums in Malaysia, housed in a striking modern five-storey building in the heart of Kuching. Well worth a visit.

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Nov 24, 2024

Orchid Park Kuching

A visit to Orchid Park Kuching is a pleasant way to spend an hour wandering amid colourful orchid varieties, bamboo groves and bromeliads. It is walking distance from Kuching Waterfront and admission is free. Find details here.

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Mar 29, 2024

Wonderfood Museum Penang - Plastic Has Never Looked So Tasty!

Wonderfood Museum is a great place to see and photograph larger-than-life replicas of Malaysia's national obsession - food, in all its varied and delicious forms.

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Mar 29, 2024

Malaysian Vehicle Registration Plates

A quick guide to Malaysian Vehicle Registration Plates. How to tell in which State the vehicle was registered.

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Mar 28, 2024

Underwater World Langkawi - Review and 2024 Ticket Prices

Underwater World Langkawi may not be the best oceanarium in the world but is worth a visit if you are in the vicinity of Pantai Cenang, Langkawi.

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Mar 28, 2024

UMNO Museum, Melaka

UMNO Museum is more likely to appeal to the followers of Malaysian politics than to the general public or tourists. See ticket price and location here.

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Mar 28, 2024

Tree Top Walk Sungai Sedim, Kulim, Kedah

Tree Top Walk Sungai Sedim is the world’s longest rainforest canopy walk located in an unspoilt corner of Malaysia. See photos and details here.

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Mar 27, 2024

Top Putrajaya Attractions - 21 Best Things To Do In Putrajaya

Putrajaya might not be the most exciting city on earth but it sure is pretty. Want to know what to see there? Here is my list of 21 top Putrajaya attractions.

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Mar 26, 2024

Top Melaka Attractions - Here are my recommendations.

What are the top Melaka attractions? This small state has the historic city of Malacca, museums, theme parks, outdoor activities, and so much more.

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Mar 26, 2024

Top Malaysian Beaches - 10 Best Beaches in Malaysia

Top Malaysian Beaches. I have written about 84 beaches and islands on this website but which ones are my favourites? Here are my Top Ten.

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Mar 25, 2024

Top 10 Day Trips Outside of KL for Kids

Looking for somewhere outside of Kuala Lumpur to take the kids for the day? Here are my Top 10 Day Trips.

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Mar 25, 2024

Berjaya Times Square Theme Park - Indoor Theme Park in Kuala Lumpur

Times Square Theme Park has the scariest roller coaster in Malaysia and other cool rides for teenagers, adults and kids. Details and 2024 prices here.

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Mar 25, 2024

Time Tunnel Cameron Highlands - Museum in Brinchang

Time Tunnel Cameron Highlands contains a fascinating collection of memorabilia from Malaysia’s past. See my review.

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Mar 24, 2024

Templer Park - Hike to Waterfall

Take this hike to the waterfall at Templer Park for a true jungle experience within easy reach of Kuala Lumpur. See location map, video, photos and details here.

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Mar 23, 2024

Telaga Tujuh Serendah - An Unusual Attraction in Selangor

The spillways at Telaga Tujuh Serendah look more like plugholes than wells.

Telaga Tujuh Serendah or Perigi Tujuh (Seven Wells in English) is a small dam with 7 spillways and sink holes. Now cleaned up, it is worth a visit.

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Mar 23, 2024

Tasik Cermin - Visit Ipoh’s Idyllic Lake While You still Can

Tasik Cermin (Mirror Lake) is a stunning hidden lake surrounded by limestone karst towers. You need to walk through a quarry and a tunnel to reach it.

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Mar 20, 2024

Taman Tugu Forest Trail - New Public Green Space in Kuala Lumpur

Visit Taman Tugu Forest Trail for an invigorating and educational family hike amid lush jungle vegetation in the heart of the city.

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Mar 20, 2024

Tadom Hill Resort - Selangor, Malaysia

At Tadom Hill Resort you can drift on a bamboo raft, leap from a diving platform or fly a zipline over a scenic lake. Go for the day or stay overnight.

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Mar 17, 2024

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park - 2025 Ticket Prices

A visit to Sunway Lagoon Theme Park is one of the favourite things to do in Malaysia for kids and it is among the top Selangor attractions. Read my review here.

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Mar 17, 2024

Sungai Tekala Recreational Forest

Sungai Tekala is a popular place near KL to enjoy bathing in a clear, cool river with cascades amid pristine rain forest. Video, map and details here.

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Mar 15, 2024

Skytrex Melaka - Extreme Adventure Fun In A Natural Environment

At Skytrex Melaka the adventurous can enjoy fun and challenging obstacle courses in rainforest surroundings with international safety standards.

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Mar 14, 2024

Shuttle Tebrau - Rail Link Between JB Sentral & Woodlands

Shuttle Tebrau is a quick train link across the Causeway from Malaysia to Singapore. Convenient in theory but there are snags. 2025 Timetable and details here.

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Mar 14, 2024

The Shore Sky Tower, Melaka

The Shore Sky Tower is the tallest observatory deck in Melaka and provides panoramic views of the historic city. Read 2025 details and ticket prices here.

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Mar 14, 2024

The Shore Oceanarium, Melaka - 2025 Ticket Prices

The Shore Oceanarium is an indoor attraction in Melaka with live turtles, sharks, colourful fish and much more. Read details here.

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Mar 13, 2024

Seen Hock Yeen Confucius Temple, Chemor, Perak

Seen Hock Yeen Temple is a popular temple for devotees of Confucius hoping for good health, a good marriage partner or to dispel problems and pray for children's scholastic success.

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Mar 13, 2024

Sapi Island, Sabah, Malaysia - 2024 Boat Prices

Sapi Island is a popular place to swim, snorkel and relax just 20 minutes boat ride from Kota Kinabalu. Giant lizards too!

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Mar 12, 2024

Royal Selangor Pewter - Visitor Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Tour the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre to see how pewter is made. Even try it yourself in their School of Hard Knocks before shopping for exquisite pewterware.

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Mar 12, 2024

Royal Museum Seri Menanti

Royal Museum Seri Menanti is housed in an old wooden palace and is well worth a visit. Read my review with photos, opening hours and location details.

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Mar 12, 2024

Royal Malaysian Police Museum, Kuala Lumpur

The Royal Malaysian Police Museum contains a fascinating collection of artefacts and exhibits detailing the role and history of the RMP from its inception up to the present day.

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