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Penang is the oldest British settlement in Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur is situated midway along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, at the confluence of the Klang and Gombek rivers.
The city is home to a very mixed crowd of Malays, Chinese and Indians, all contributing towards making this one of the busiest, most colourful and fascinating cities in South East Asia.
www.planetgypsy.com /destinations/malaysia/cities.html   (662 words)

  
 Malaysia travel guide and travel information
Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia and covers an area of 329,750 sq km.
The region of Malaysia on the mainland is commonly referred to as either Peninsular Malaysia or West Malaysia.
East Malaysia is known for having one of the largest and most varied bird populations in the world.
www.hotelsholidays.com /travel/malaysia.php   (504 words)

  
 Cities of Malaysia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Town became a city on 1 January 1957 by a royal charter granted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, becoming the first town in the Federation of Malaya to become a city (Singapore became a city in 1951).
As the new council was not granted city status, and the city through oversight failed to appoint charter trustees to inherit the city charter, the city ceased to exist.
Malacca was declared a "historic city" prior to being granted city status in 2003.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_cities_in_Malaysia   (462 words)

  
 Malaysia Cities and Resorts
East Malaysia occupies the northern segment of the island of Borneo, and is made up of the states of Sabah and Sarawak.
Malaysia is a fascinating mix of cultures and welcoming people, with strong Malay, Chinese and Indian influences on Peninsular Malaysia to the diverse tribal culture found in East Malaysia.
The neighbouring state of Sarawak is Malaysia’s largest and one of the most colourful, blessed with untamed natural wonders, hospitable ethnic groups and an age-old culture.
www.globalvillage-travel.com /tailormade/malaysiacitiesresorts.htm   (1614 words)

  
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TSI Holidays provides tours to the famous and lesser-known cities in Malaysia that can be customized as stand-alone destination tours as well as multi-city tours in Malaysia.
This capital city of Malaysia revels in its contradictions.
The oldest British settlement areas in Malaysia, Penang Island is famous for its beaches and beach resorts.
www.tsiholidays.com /malaysia/cities-in-malaysia.html   (307 words)

  
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The US Embassy in Malaysia, together with the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs;  1-Utama, Silver Gelatin studios; and Badan Warisan Malaysia are presenting a special photographic exhibition entitled "City/Kota" at 1-Utama's Centre Court, Highstreet, from 19th to 30th June, 2004.
Similarly, when the Chicago "City" exhibit was offered to Malaysia as part of its Asia-Pacific tour, the US Embassy and Badan Warisan Malaysia, working together with Silver Gelatin studios, invited local photographers to submit their best pictures of city life in Malaysia.
While it is easy to stereotype identities of cities, there also many intriguing layers of sub-text, underwritten by each city's origins, its past, its anxieties, and the different views and voices and characters that make up urban culture today.
malaysia.usembassy.gov /CITY.htm   (332 words)

  
 Cities in Malaysia: 2005 Population Estimates
Please bear in mind that this is only an estimate of the number of people in a given city -- it may be possible to obtain actual figures from the U.N. and government sources.
Thus a city like Manila in the Philippines may have a city population of 1.6 million people (within its official city limits), but a urban area population closer to 10.5 million people.
All city population figures have been esimtated using various factors and based on data from qualified sources.
www.mongabay.com /igapo/2005_world_city_populations/Malaysia.html   (367 words)

  
 Malaysia travel guide - Wikitravel
Malaysia [1] is a country in South-East Asia, located partly on a peninsula of the Asian mainland and partly on the northern third of the island of Borneo.
West (peninsular) Malaysia shares a border with Thailand, is connected by a causeway and a bridge (the 'second link') to the island state of Singapore, and has coastlines on the South China Sea and the Straits of Malacca.
Peninsular Malaysia (Malay: Semenanjung Malaysia) occupies most of the Malayan Peninsula between Thailand and Singapore, and is also known as West Malaysia (Malaysia Barat) or the slightly archaic Malaya (Tanah Melayu).
wikitravel.org /en/Malaysia   (6694 words)

  
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It is a mix of both the ultra modern of the future and the rustic charm of the past.
And as capital city spanning almost 243.6 sq km, KL - as it is fondly known- is the nerve centre of the country with almost 2 million KLites calling it home.
Johor Bahru itself is well established as a fast developing elite city, a status contributed by its close proximity to neighbouring Singapore.
www.stayxs.com /malaysia/index.html   (620 words)

  
 Getting Around in Malaysia
Malaysia is accessible from other countries by sea, road and most commonly by air.
Malaysia has excellent transport infrastructure which assists foreign travellers to access to many parts of Malaysia either through air, road, rail, or sea linking city to city and to town.
Most of the Malaysia's cities are linked by roads which make it easier for travellers to move around by car.
www.regit.com /malaysia/goaround/goaround.htm   (418 words)

  
 Malaysia brings high-tech benefits to rural areas - ITNews - theage.com.au
Malaysia will create several new "cyber-cities" to expand its rapidly growing Internet technology industry and spread the benefit to all Malaysians, the government has announced.
Selected cities and areas outside Cyberjaya would be wired up during the project's second phase, with rural clinics and hospitals being able to use the 'tele-health' programme, Abdullah said.
Malaysia currently generates over 40,000 ICT and computer engineering graduates every year, he added.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2004/07/08/1089000285647.html?oneclick=true   (669 words)

  
 Malaysia Tours,Malaysia Honeymoon Tours,Package Tours for Malaysia,Tours in Malaysia
Tour Kota Kinabalu, the bustling capital city of Sabah, or retreat to Kinabalu Park, a paradise for naturalists, botanists, bird watchers, mountaineers or just about anyone who wants to be close to nature.
Located on the west coast of Penisular Malaysia, about 147 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur, Malacca is a state hailed by history.
Aptly, it was officially declared a Historic City in 1989 by its Ruler, the Yang Di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca The Governor of Malacca).
malaysia.tourism-asia.net /malaysia-tours.html   (1042 words)

  
 About Malaysia - Malaysia Travel Information Guide
Malaysia is a land of fascinating sights and attractions.
The older part of the city is fairly compact and has many historical attractions tucked into the nooks and crannies of its narrow streets.
Golf in Malaysia - Malaysia is truly unique as a golfing destination, the diversity of its courses is unrivalled in the world.
www.about-malaysia.com /index.htm   (799 words)

  
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Penang- the 'Pearl of the Orient’, also called as Pulau Pinang, is one of the most beautiful and the most popular tourist destination in Malaysia.
Sarawak, the largest state of Malaysia, is located on the north-western shore of the island of Borneo.
The largest island in an archipelago of 64 volcanic islands lying in the South China Se waters, ea, just off the east coast of Malaysia, Tioman has soft white beaches, aqua blue emerald green peaks and iridescent coral reefs.
www.planetgypsy.com /destinations/malaysia/cities1.html   (567 words)

  
 WEST-MALAYSIA.COM :: Cities in West Malaysia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
However, as a result of local government reorganisations in 1976, the City Council of George Town was merged with the Penang Rural District Council to form the Municipal Council of Penang Island.
Although the city status of Georgetown was never officially revoked, it is now questionable whether George Town exists as a corporate entity, let alone as a city.
The issue of city status has lain dormant since 1976, but in recent years local resentment has grown as relatively insignificant towns such as Alor Setar have been designated cities.
west-malaysia.com /cities.html   (402 words)

  
 Langkawi, Langkawi Malaysia, Malaysia Langkawi, Langkawi city, City of Langkawi, Langkawi in Malaysia, Langkawi City in ...
Langkawi, Langkawi Malaysia, Malaysia Langkawi, Langkawi city, City of Langkawi, Langkawi in Malaysia, Langkawi City in Malaysia, Cities in Malaysia.
--> Situated near the northwestern coast of peninsular Malaysia, Langkawi is a cluster of 104 islands in the Andaman Sea.
However, it is Langkawi's natural beauty that is a top draw for tourists who don't hesitate to come back and revel in its splendor again and again.
www.tsiholidays.com /malaysia/langkawi.html   (323 words)

  
 Bestotel Hotel
The Hotel is conveniently located on the north side of Kuala Lumpur's City center - across the road from the new Sentul West Luxury Apartments and a park.
The chic cafe in Bangsar, the bustling China town, the city's exciting discotheques and the tranquil Lake Titiwangsa are all within a 15 Km radius of Bestotel.
Buses, taxis and the electric train connect the hotel to all parts of the city, as well as to other cities in Malaysia.
www.bestotel.com   (115 words)

  
 Malaysia Travel Guide for backpackers
Malaysia is a country with a fascinating blend of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures and customs, health, wealth and stress-free travel.
The rain in November through to January generally washes out any chance of enjoying the beaches on the east coast of the Malaysian Peninsula, for the rest of the year the country is sunny, hot and humid.
In May/June the Colours of Malaysia Festival is held in various towns, when all forms of performing arts celebrate the mixture of cultures in the country.
www.thebackpacker.net /travelguides/malaysia/index.htm   (518 words)

  
 WWF Malaysia - Features - Endangered Spaces   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Main Range, or known locally as Banjaran Titiwangsa, is the largest remaining continuous forest tract in Peninsular Malaysia.
The slopes of the Main Range are also the most important water catchment areas for Peninsular Malaysia.
The highlands are also home to over 25% of all plants species found in Malaysia.
www.wwfmalaysia.org /features/spaces/mainrange.htm   (646 words)

  
 Stayfinder.com - Malaysia - Cities & Places
Nonetheless, it is still very much a Malay city with fewer Chinese and Indians than other west coast cities.
Located in the heart of Alor Setar, this tower is a prominent and modern landmark that signifies the rapid development in the state of Kedah.
Officially opened in 1912, this state Mosque is an architectural landmark as it is one of the largest and grandest mosques in Malaysia.
www.stayfinder.com /travelguide/malaysia/cities_and_places/default.asp   (172 words)

  
 Malaysia Adventure Travel - Malaysia Travel Guide
I'm in awe of the cultural mysteries and exotic beauty of the city's old mosques and temples.
Malaysia offers something for everyone -- history, culture, adventure, romance, mystery, nature, and relaxation -- without the glaring buzz of an overdeveloped tourism industry.
I've crept down alleys, wandered the streets of cities and towns, combed beaches, and trekked jungles to seek out the most exciting things that Singapore and Malaysia have to offer.
away.com /destination-overview/Malaysia-156-travel-guide.html   (742 words)

  
 Malaysia
Malaysia consists of 13 states and the two federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Labuan.
Malaysia has a complex federal political system, with extensive local power still in the hands of nine hereditary sultans, who elect the head of state (entitled HM the Yang di-Pertuan Agong) every five years from among their number.
Entering Malaysia by rental car is not difficult from either Thailand or Singapore, and the North-South highway makes travel along the west coast quite convenient (10-12 hours from Singapore to the Thai border).
www.gettingaway.com /directory/asia/malaysia/main.htm   (3210 words)

  
 Beginner's Guide to Malaysia
Malaysia Activities and Attractions: What are a few of the Activities that are available in the country of Malaysia?
Malaysia Activities and Attractions: What are a few of the Attractions that are available in the country of Malaysia?
Malaysia Major Cities and Regions: What are the activities that can be done in the Major Cities of Malaysia?
beginnersguide.com /malaysia   (460 words)

  
 Malaysia Vacations - Asia Vacations : Pleasant Holidays
In Malaysia, a richly woven tapestry of Malay, Chinese and Indian traditions, cuisines and handicrafts unfolds on a backdrop of tropical beauty and stunning diversity.
Malaysia's fast-growing capital, Kuala Lumpur, is a bustling metropolis that seems to reinvent itself regularly, with high-rise hotels, air-conditioned shopping malls, and colorful ethnic areas like Chinatown and Little India.
From enchanting islands to unspoiled forests; from quaint fishing villages to busting cities, Malaysia offers the best of Southeast Asia in one fascinating nation.
www.pleasantholidays.com /PleasantHolidaysWeb/Asia-Malaysia-Overview   (158 words)

  
 Malaysia and Singapore - Cities photos
Cities photos of these two contrasted countries, from the luxuous buildings of Singapore to the precarious houses of Melaka...
The city of Singapore looks like an European one : buildings, shopping centers, high density of population...
The underground and the streets are incredibly clean...I think it'a a city where anybody would like to live in.
www.photos-voyages.com /malaisie/houses.htm   (198 words)

  
 The Majestic Station Hotel Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
IPOH, the capital city is home to the miners who made a fortune during the hey days of tin in the world market.
It was once a small "kampung" (village) with dilapidated buildings, that has grown to become one of the largest cities in Malaysia.
Built in the mid 1800's She has stood against the test of time, elements and the changing faces of the city.
www.malaysia-hotels.net /hotels/themajestic/index.htm   (154 words)

  
 Getting to Johor Bahru - Malaysia - Asia for Visitors
This means the city is quite easy to get to, even though most people are just passing through.
The national carrier, Malaysia Air System, flies between several cities in Malaysia and Johor Bahru.
There are some excellent services around Malaysia that offer a level of comfort that can even out-do first class air flight.
asiaforvisitors.com /malaysia/peninsula/jb/jb_gethere.html   (791 words)

  
 Malaysia - Popular Places - Cities -
Kuala Lumpur (KL as the locals call it) is the capital of Malaysia.
JB, in short, was established in 1855 by the late Sultan Abu Bakar and now serves as the administrative and commercial center of the state.
Ipoh City is the home to many a miner who made a fortune during the heydays of tin.
www.marimari.com /content/malaysia/popular_places/cities/main.html   (183 words)

  
 Johor Bahru (Peninsular West Coast, Malaysia) | Frommers.com
Johor Bahru, the capital of the state of Johor, is at the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula, where Malaysia's north-south highway comes to its southern terminus.
The Malaysia Tourism Board office in Johor Bahru is at the Johor Tourist Information Centre (JOTIC), centrally located on Jalan Ayer Molek, on the second floor (tel.
Buses to and from other parts of Malaysia are based at the Larkin Bus Terminal off Jalan Garuda in the northern part of the city.
www.frommers.com /destinations/johorbahru   (270 words)

  
 Study in Malaysia: Malaysian International Study Abroad Programs
Semester at Sea, administered by the Institute for Shipboard Education and academically sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh, is a global studies program that takes 600 students around the world each fall, spring and summer semester.
Study Abroad Program 2007: Discover Malaysia Join the MSA Atlanta Council's 6th annual Study Abroad Program.
The International Islamic University of Malaysia is a melting pot of 20,000 students from over 97 countries.
www.studyabroaddirectory.com /Malaysia.cfm   (245 words)

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