MALAYSIA
Beautiful unspoilt beaches, dense virgin rainforests,
vibrant modern
cities that still retain a flavour of their colonial
past all combine
to make Malaysia a delightful destination. Cultures
have been
meeting and mixing in Malaysia since the very beginning
of its
history. More than 1,500 years ago a Malay kingdom in
the
Bujang Valley welcomed traders from China and India,
and
with the arrival of gold and silks came Buddhism and
Hinduism. A thousand years later, Arab traders
arrived in Malacca and brought with them
the principles and practices of Islam.
By the time the Portuguese
arrived in Malaysia, the
empire that they
encountered
was more cosmopolitan
than their own.
Explore Kuala Lumpur
or KL with its stunning
modern architecture;
discover the historic
trading port of Malacca
and colonial
Penang.
Relax in the Cameron
Highlands or for
escapists the islands of Langkawi or Pangkor Laut set
in the Andaman Sea offer some the finest beach resorts
in Asia. The island of Borneo is just a short flight
away from Kuala Lumpur; here the states of Sabah and
Sarawak, so rich in flora and fauna, will delight even
the most seasoned traveller. Sabah is the home of the
endangered Orang Utan and Mount Kinabalu one of the
highest mountains in South East Asia. Explore Sarawak
travelling by native longboat snaking through lush tropical
rain forest to tribal villages and enjoy the hospitality
of the Iban people. There really is so much to see,
explore and enjoy in Malaysia.
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