Bako beckons

Pitcher plants, proboscis monkeys and patterned rocks – these and more are the star attractions of Bako.

Bako beckons Bako beckons

Pulau Ketam

A trip to quaint Pulau Ketam offers visitors an opportunity to experience the typical life of a fisherman in Malaysia.

Pulau Ketam Pulau Ketam

Zoo Negara

Many are unaware that the National Zoo of Malaysia began as a private estate.

Zoo Negara Zoo Negara

Pulau Lakei: A little treasure by the sea

Pulau Lakei near Bako National Park, Sarawak certainly offers more than meets the eye.

Pulau Lakei: A little treasure by the sea Pulau Lakei: A little treasure by the sea

Back to nature

A jungle resort that offers both adventure and relaxation in equal measure is only just a few hours away from the city. Perfect for city dwellers looking to get back to nature.

Back to nature Back to nature

STORIES

There’s a puzzling lack of tissue in Malaysia

There’s a puzzling lack of tissue in Malaysia

COMMUNITY Malaysians may not notice it, but it is all too obvious to an American that there’s an acute shortage of tissue paper in Malaysia!
Holiday with a conscience

Holiday with a conscience

BEYOND MALAYSIA One resort shows that sustainability and luxury need not be mutually exclusive.
A rocking vacation

A rocking vacation

REVIEWS There’s something for everyone in the family, at Hard Rock Hotel Penang.
Orang Minyak: Mythical monster or perverse criminal?

Orang Minyak: Mythical monster or perverse criminal?

MALAYSIANA A black-greased man, clad only in equally greasy, black underpants, creeping into a room through an open window that is the image many have of the Orang Minyak.
Win tickets to the 2012 Countdown Concert Party @ Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon

Win tickets to the 2012 Countdown Concert Party @ Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon

Fancy partying 2011 away at the most happening New Year’s Eve event?  Well, here’s your chance to win a pair of tickets to the 2012 Countdown Concert Party @ Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon.
Win passes to Sunway Lagoon’s Aladdin the Musical

Win passes to Sunway Lagoon’s Aladdin the Musical

Here’s your chance to grab yourself a couple of free passes to watch Sunway Lagoon’s latest stage production Aladdin the Musical.
Best whitewater rafting/river kayaking spot

Best whitewater rafting/river kayaking spot

ACTIVITIES With 22 rapids ranging from Grade II to IV, Sg Kampar in Perak is the popular choice for most whitewater enthusiasts.
Best self-guided hikes

Best self-guided hikes

ACTIVITIES When it comes to self-guided treks, we have to hand it to the Sarawak Forestry folks. They manage 20 national parks, including such natural gems as Bako National Park near Kuching.
Best mountain-bike trails

Best mountain-bike trails

ACTIVITIES Most fat tyre buffs give a resounding aye to Bukit Kiara, which straddles Taman Tun Dr Ismail and Sri Hartamas in Kuala Lumpur. Said to offer “the best technical riding in town” Kiara has a great combo of singletracks, switchbacks, climbs and drops.
Best mountain treks

Best mountain treks

ACTIVITIES If mountains were women, Sabah’s Mount Kinabalu would be the undisputed grande dame of Malaysia’s peaks. No matter how many times you have scaled Kinabalu, you will still be awed by the majesty of its granite massif.