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Mount Keriang Recreational Park

“This is an ideal spot for trekkers and campers to flex their muscles while enjoying the view.” Located 10km from Alor Setar, the park is a good area for jungle trekking and camping. Gua Keriang, a cave located nearby is … Continue reading

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Mengkuang Dam

“The Mengkuang Dam, the biggest dam in Penang, has a storage capacity of 23,639 million litres of water.” The Mengkuang Dam, the biggest dam in Penang, has a storage capacity of 23,639 million litres of water. Mengkuang Dam not only … Continue reading

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FIREFLY TO START FLYING ON 1.11.11

Tourism Melaka is doing our first survey on the tourism products and services in Melaka. Please take some time to participate in this survey. You can be rewarded with a Day tour from Kuala Lumpur to Melaka by Tourism Melaka. … Continue reading

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Perak Museum

“The country’s oldest museum, built in 1883, has displays on zoology, pre-history, economy and ethnology and is located along Jalan Museum in Taiping town.” Located along Jalan Museum, the Perak Museum was built in 1883. The country’s oldest museum has … Continue reading

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Kota Lukut

“Firstly, there are two glaring mistakes in the article on Kuala Lukut. 1) Raja Busu and his family were obviously NOT killed in 1934 – it was in September 1834. And it was not a clash with local Chinese secret … Continue reading

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Ulu Muda Eco Park

“It remains one of the few places left where Tapirs are often sighted. If you want an alternative to Taman Negara, Ulu Muda is well worth exploring.” A remote and isolated forest in the far northern region of the peninsula. An … Continue reading

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Tampin Recreational Park

“Home to several species of fowls and birds, the Tampin Recreational Park also houses longtailed monkeys, porcupines, swans, peacocks and ducks.” It is refreshing to find green and shady trees in the middle of Tampin town. Home to several species … Continue reading

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RARE CRAB RETURNS TO MELAKA

Tuesday September 27, 2011 Rare crab re-appears in MalaccaBy R.S.N. MURALI murali@thestar.com.my MALACCA: The re-appearance of a rare species of crab along the shores here has caused a stir among the people, especially Christians, due to a cross-like mark on … Continue reading

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LOSS AND FOUND BUT SOLD OFF

Wednesday September 21, 2011 Ancient treasure found – and soldBy R.S.N. MURALI murali@thestar.com.my MALACCA: Agents of scrap metal dealers have been selling old Portuguese coins, bullets and religious amulets that were unearthed during a recent landslip along the banks of … Continue reading

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Redang Island

” Pulau Redang is one of Terengganu’s most popular tourist destinations. The reefs of the Redang archipelago are home to over 55 genera of corals and 100 species of fish.” From a sleepy fishing village, Pulau Redang (Redang Island) has … Continue reading

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