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REVIEWS Rooftop bars are fast becoming a popular attraction for Malaysian restaurants and bars, offering breathtaking views and cool night spots for locals and travellers alike.

MALAYSIANA A time for family reunions, the lion dance, firecrackers, mahjong, mandarin oranges and giving/receiving ang pow, the Lunar New Year – or Chinese New Year (CNY), as it is more commonly known in Malaysia – highlights some of the most fascinating aspects of Chinese tradition and rituals.

COMMUNITY Ecoteer.com links vacationers with volunteer projects.

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.

ACTIVITIES Here’s one dining scene with a difference.

REVIEWS There’s something for everyone in the family, at Hard Rock Hotel Penang.

REVIEWS Beng Naki Kumi, which is Kristang for “join us for a meal’, is what Chef Melba will say to you if you get the chance to say hello. The eponymous restaurant Simply Mel’s, just under three months old, is a family effort that features the manifestation of a proud Malaccan-Portuguese heritage – food.

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The hidden realm of Ulu Muda astounds a group of nature-lovers.

DISCOVER MALAYSIA North Borneo Railway, the oldest running steam train in Sabah provides a memorable ride.