Che Sui Khor Moral Uplifting Society
Kota Kinabalu
About four minutes' drive northeast of KK, this complex has an 11-storey pagoda that shimmers in orange and green. The society espouses believing in the…
Must-see attractions in Malaysia
Pulau Langkawi
Established by prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who was born in Kedah and is credited with transforming the fortunes of Langkawi by granting it duty…
Cameron Highlands
The highlands' reputation for fresh air and greenery has inspired entrepreneurial locals to found myriad plant-themed attractions. One is this ornamental…
Malaysia
The nine pillars of this 1960s-built state mosque represent the nine original states of Negeri Sembilan. It's worth a look for its peaked roof, which…
Malaysia
This was the Selangor sultan’s palace before the capital was moved to Shah Alam. You can’t enter, but the park opposite offers a decent view.
Malaysia
If you happen to be in the neighbourhood, this street-art project in a narrow alley provides a welcome splash of colour with its evolving murals of urban…
Pulau Langkawi
While there are plenty of animals around (with an emphasis on exotic birds), feeding is encouraged and animals are kept in relatively poor conditions…
Ipoh
This late-19th-century mosque, attractively painted white and sky blue, is tucked away in Ipoh's new town, on the east bank of the Kinta River.
Pulau Langkawi
A landscaped ‘folklore theme park’ that stretches along the waterfront. Brightly coloured statues around the lakes illustrate several Langkawi legends,…
Pulau Langkawi
There are a handful of fast-food restaurants and souvenir shops at this open-air mall, where the main attraction is the SkyCab cable car at Panorama…
Malaysia
Once the offices of the colonial administration, the neoclassical (1912) State Library, west of the Lake Gardens, is Seremban’s most imposing colonial…
Ipoh
A fine example of colonial architecture, this school, on the padang’s northern flank, was founded by the Catholic La Salle brothers in 1912. Not open to…
Ipoh
Built in the Mughal style in 1908 for the local Indian population, this mosque has an attractive, lacey, green-and-white design. Only Muslims are allowed…
Malaysia
An attractive neo-Gothic church, founded in 1848, is the heart of Roman Catholic life in Seremban.
Cameron Highlands
Located just south of Brinchang is this colourful Hindu place of worship, festooned with Tamil Nadu–style sculptures. It's just north of the golf course.
George Town
Built in 1903, this Edwardian baroque building facing the Padang houses the Penang Island City Council.
Sandakan
The fountain commemorates the independence of Sabah on 16 September 1963 with the departure of the last Governor of British North Borneo.
Johor
This century-old, but much updated,Taoist temple is dedicated to Tua Pek Kong, the god of prosperity, and serves as a useful landmark.
Sarawak
This paved and grassy area acts as the symbolic 'gateway' to the city, with illuminated fountains, gardens and two swan statues.
Kuantan
Watch football matches here. There are more goal posts and playing fields on the Padang.
Sarawak
Commemorates Sarawak's first legislative-assembly meeting of Brooke officials and local chieftains held in 1867 in Bintulu.
Cameron Highlands
Just north of Brinchang, this standard strawberry-picking farm charges RM30 for 500g of berries plucked by your own hands.
Taiping
With its prominent gold domes, this mosque is an arresting feature of central Taiping's skyline. Only Muslims may enter.
Malaysia
A handsome 1912 mansion that was once home to British Resident Captain Murray.
Kuala Lumpur
KL branch of worldwide German cultural centre. Check online for details of free events including movie screenings.
Sarawak
A statue of the emblem of Sibu: the swan, an ancient Chinese symbol of good fortune and health.
Pulau Langkawi
Telaga Harbour Park is a yachting marina and shopping complex surrounded by nature.
Johor
While you're waiting for your ferry, you can admire this ornate Hindu temple.
