Kuching
On the roundabout, the Cat Column features four cats around the bottom and four hibiscus flowers near the top – the latter are just below the cat-adorned…
Must-see attractions in Malaysia
Kota Bharu
The original wooden mosque built here in 1867 was replaced by the current masonry and concrete structure in 1922. It can accommodate over 2000 worshippers…
Semporna
Dominating the waterfront with its elegant golden cupola and soaring minarets, this sky-blue mosque is probably the best-looking thing in Semporna,…
Malaysia
It's impossible to miss the colourful gateway to Sri Kanthasamy temple in central Kuala Pilah. It's a layer-cake of statues, lotus designs and Malaysian…
Kuching
The landscaped Museum Garden stretches south from the hill, leading past flowers and fountains to a white-and-gold column called the Heroes’ Monument.
Malaysia
The longest bridge in Putrajaya, at 435m, Putra Bridge's latticework and minaret-style pillars mimic the design of the Khaju Bridge in Esfahan, Iran.
Jonker Walk World Heritage Park
Melaka City
Take a break from Chinatown's bustle in this tiny park dominated by the vastly exaggerated muscleman statue of Dr Gan Boon Leong, the founding father of…
George Town
Housed in Dewan Sri Pinang, the island’s first multipurpose hall, this small and rather tired gallery includes a permanent collection of contemporary…
Church of Mary Immaculate Conception
Sarawak
Completed in 2002, this Catholic church sits on a hilltop overlooking Kapit. The building has a three-tiered roof and is supported by 12 pillars…
Kuching
Kuching’s oldest building, the Bishop's House was constructed – in 1849, with admirable solidness – by a German shipwright.
Malaysia
Handsome Masjid Jamek was built in the early 20th century in the Malaccan style with a tiered pyramidal roof and a lighthouse-like minaret.
Kuching
Built in 1968, Kuching Mosque was the state mosque until a larger one was built in 1990 at Petra Jaya. The mosque's gold domes are particularly beautiful…
Melaka City
This mausoleum off Jonker St pays homage to famous warrior Hang Kasturi, even though there is no historical evidence that this is actually his final…
Masjid A R Rahman Pulau Perhentian
Pulau Perhentian
This attractive mosque, built over the water, makes an impression as you arrive at the island's main village. If you go inside, you should be respectfully…
Malaysia
About 4km northwest of the town centre, along Jln Air Terjun, is Jeriau Waterfall, where you can swim. It’s a 20-minute climb from the road to reach the…
Queen Victoria Memorial Clocktower
George Town
The scallop-topped clocktower at the northern end of Lr Pantai was erected in 1902 by local millionaire Cheah Chen Eok to mark Queen Victoria's diamond…
Melaka City
A central landmark, this mid-19th-century neo-Gothic building was once the largest church built by the MEP (Paris Foreign Missionary) in the Malay…
Kuching
Built as a church in 1969 and granted cathedral status in 1976, this Roman Catholic cathedral is notable for its impressive belian (ironwood) roof.
Malaysia
A vast arc of polished steel, this futuristic cable-stayed bridge joins Presint 2 and 8. It offers a marvellous vantage point towards Putra Mosque.
George Town
On the southern side of the Padang is this neoclassical building dating back to the 19th century.
Kota Kinabalu
The Central Market is a bustling spot for people watching, with locals going about their daily business as they shop for fresh produce.
George Town
Some of the Penang Museum's temporary exhibitions can be seen here at their main offices in the buildings of a former hospital.
Kuching
An imposing white building with gilded domes, this is one of three Sikh temples in Sarawak (the others are in Sibu and Miri).
Bellevue Ginger Garden & Aviary
Penang
Located in front of the only hotel on Penang Hill, this small garden and aviary is stocked with a handful of exotic birds.
Sarawak
A beach with showers, lockers and places to eat. Situated across the parking lot from Sarawak Cultural Village.
Penang
Within the Fisheries Research Institute, this small aquarium houses 25 tanks filled with colourful fish.
Kuching
The sculpture consists of sinister-looking metal cats that glare down at you with menacing hollow eyes.
Kuala Terengganu
This landmark bridge was under construction at the time of research. It's due to be completed in 2019.
Sri Srinivasagar Kaliamman Hindu Temple
Kuching
This usually peaceful temple comes alive with the chanting of traditional Hindu songs on Friday.
Kuching
Commemorates those who died defending Sarawak in various military conflicts, including WWII.
Kuala Lumpur
A vast convention and exhibition centre built in 1984 where concerts are occasionally held.
Kuching
A number of the gravestones here – there are just a few dozen – go back to the 1840s.
George Town
This commercial-feeling museum offers a rather breezy overview of the state's history.
George Town
Captain Francis Light first built a wooden fort here in 1786, establishing the free port where trade would, he hoped, be lured from Britain’s Dutch rivals…
Kota Kinabalu
Sabah's State Mosque is a perfect example of contemporary Malay Muslim architecture: all modernist facade and geometric angles. The building is south of…
