DISCOVER MALAYSIA

Topsy-turvy house in Sabah

DISCOVER MALAYSIA A Sabahan has forked out half a million ringgit to build Malaysia’s first upside down house to send out an environmental message.

By allMalaysia · February 2, 2012 · 0 Comment

Gambus

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The gambus or Arabian oud is a stringed instrument with a body shaped like a pear (sliced lengthwise) and a neck bent just below the tuning pegs.

By Michael A. Fredericks · January 23, 2012 · 0 Comment

Famous Hainanese cuisine

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The food specialties on Hainan island are different from the Hainanese cuisine we get here.

By allMalaysia · January 21, 2012 · 0 Comment

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Judging by the popularity of the Malaysian night market or pasar malam, it’s safe to say that this form of trading is here to stay despite the surge of shopping malls in the country.

By Susan Tam · January 17, 2012 · 0 Comment

Get your T-shirt from a vending machine

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Apart from soft drinks and snacks, you can now get T-shirts from your neighbourhood vending machine.

By allMalaysia · January 16, 2012 · 0 Comment

Going back in time at the Tin Valley

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Ever wondered how tin mining activities were like in the olden days? To satisfy your curiosity, simply head down to the Lost World Tin Valley

By allMalaysia · January 13, 2012 · 0 Comment

Datun Julud

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The Datun Julud or hornbill dance is an Orang Ulu traditional women’s dance that is popular among the Kenyah tribe of Sarawak.

By Michael A. Fredericks · January 13, 2012 · 0 Comment

The making of a dragon

DISCOVER MALAYSIA A lion head craftsman and his team took up the challenge of making the largest dragon structure in the country; the result is a sight to behold.

By allMalaysia · January 12, 2012 · 0 Comment

Kompang

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The kompang is arguably the most popular Malay traditional instrument, for it is widely used for all sorts of social occasions

By Michael A. Fredericks · January 11, 2012 · 0 Comment

Ipoh

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Ipoh’s appeal lies in its famous food, amazing limestone formations and colonial architecture, but many are unaware of its rich history of rapid modernisation driven by the tin mining industry.

By Susan Tam · January 9, 2012 · 0 Comment