Malaysia – The Cultural Melting Pot of Asia

Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country, located between Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. As one of the biggest tourist attractions in Southeast Asia, hundreds of thousands of tourists have visited this beautiful country. The rich heritage, cultural history, beautiful historical landmarks and mesmerizing local lifestyle have attracted people from all over the world and is ranked 19th on the Global Peace Index in 2023. Visit the temples, mosques, skyscrapers, local markets and street food to taste what Malaysia is truly about. For more information about Malaysia, please visit the following website: https://www.malaysia.travel/

Famous landmarks not to miss when in Malaysia.

PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS

A pair of skyscraper office buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that are among the world’s tallest buildings. The Twin Towers, built to house the headquarters of Petronas, the national petroleum company of Malaysia, were designed by the Argentine-born American architect Cesar Pelli; they were completed in 1998.

BATU CAVES

A pair of skyscraper office buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that are among the world’s tallest buildings. The Twin Towers, built to house the headquarters of Petronas, the national petroleum company of Malaysia, were designed by the Argentine-born American architect Cesar Pelli; they were completed in 1998.

SKYBRIDGE LANGKAWI

Measuring at 125m in length, the structure ranks among the world’s longest curve suspension bridge and constructing it was not an easy feat as the solutions had to factor the following critical elements; structural balancing from a single point (top of the pylon), optimal weight management and load distribution, pre-fabrication of bridge and on site installation.

A'FAMOSA

The structure known as A'Famosa, translating to “The Famous” in Portuguese, is situated in Malacca and was constructed by the Portuguese Empire in 1511. It stands as one of the oldest surviving remains of European architectural influence in Southeast Asia.

SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING

Late-19th century building located along Jalan Raja in front of Dataran Merdeka and the Royal Selangor Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The building originally housed the offices of the British colonial administration, and was known simply as Government Offices in its early years. In 1974, it was renamed after Sultan Abdul Samad, the reigning sultan of Selangor at the time when construction began.

CAMERON HIGHLANDS

Located in Pahang, this is one of Malaysia's most popular tourist destinations, a collection of peaceful townships perched 1500 meters high on a nest of serene mountains. Cooling resorts, tea plantations and strawberry farms sprawl lazily across lush valleys and meandering hillslopes, the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday.

A foodies guide to delicious cuisines

NASI LEMAK

Nasi lemak is a dish originating in Malay cuisine that consists of fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf. It is commonly found in Malaysia, where it is considered as the national dish.

INDIAN BANANA LEAF RICE

A popular South Indian way of serving rice, banana leaf rice is a popular lunch option across Malaysia. The multiple components of rice, curry, assorted vegetables, rasam and side dishes make for a satisfying meal packed with spicy and sour flavours.

MEE GORENG MAMAK

Mee Goreng is a popular street food that can be found all over Malaysia. This Malaysian Fried Noodles is cooked in an extremely hot wok (usually placed outdoors), and has the most fabulous sticky spicy sour sweet savory sauce.

CURRY MEE

Curry mee is a Maritime Southeast Asian spicy noodle soup garnished with various toppings. In Malaysia and its Southeast Region, it is sometimes called curry laksa. Numerous variants of the dish, including preparations with a drier or thicker gravy

ROTI CANAI

Roti canai or roti prata, also known as roti chanai, roti chennai and roti cane, is an Indian flatbread dish found in several countries in Southeast Asia. It is usually served with dal or other types of curry, but can also be cooked in a range of sweet or savoury variations made with a variety of ingredients such as meat, eggs, or cheese.

AIS KACANG

Ais kacang, literally meaning "bean ice", also commonly known as ABC, is a Malaysian dessert which is common in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. Traditionally, an ice shaving machine is used to churn out the shaved ice used in the dessert, originally hand cranked but now more often motorised.