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Explore Malaysia
Malaysia (马来西亚), the nearest country to Singapore, consists of both Peninsula Malaysia (West Malaysia) and Borneo Malaysia (East Malaysia). West Malaysia is easily accessible from Singapore via land, sea and air, whereas Borneo Malaysia is accessible only by air. While West Malaysia attracts many Singaporeans to Johor (mainly Johor Bahru), Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang, the states of Sarawak and Sabah on Borneo are less visited and waiting to be discovered.
The list of states and cities that I have visited (below) is sorted according to their distances from Singapore, starting with Johor.
Johor


JB Buy: Xyn He Biscuits & Confectionery (鑫河特产专卖店) @ Taman Century — TEMP. CLOSED
Xyn He sells Hokchew biscuits and milk cakes as its signature products. It bakes Cantonese wife cakes too.
Mar 5


Muar Eat: Sam Kee Kopitiam (山记咖啡) @ Taman Sri Tanjung
Sam Kee's wholemeal bread, buns and "Roti One M" are nice to go with their special coffee. Mee siam too.
Dec 19, 2025


JB Buy: B.O.D 包栈.包点专卖店 Handmade Buns & Dim Sum
B.O.D's fresh handmade buns are nice and flavourful. Other buns and dim sums are available too.
Dec 14, 2025
Malacca


SG-Johor Bus: Singapore to Muar (柔佛.麻坡) via Larkin Sentral
Learn how to get to Larkin Sentral from Singapore and onwards to Muar by local buses.
Apr 16, 2025


Malacca Eat: LōuKót Cafe Nasi Briyani @ Melaka Old Town
LōuKót's chicken biryani has well-balanced flavours and is delicious. The mango lassi is nice too.
Nov 7, 2024


Malacca Eat: Wild Coriander Cafe Nyonya Cuisine @ Melaka Old Town
Wild Coriander's delicious lamb shank and prawn-pineapple curry have become my favourites.
Nov 6, 2024
Kuala Lumpur (Capital)


KL See: Kwai Chai Hong (鬼仔巷) @ KL Chinatown
Kwai Chai Hong is a little sightseeing spot when visiting Chinatown of Kuala Lumpur.
Jul 27, 2024


KL Cafe: Leaf & Co. Cafe @ KL Chinatown
I tried couple of coffees at Leaf & Co. Cafe and also their chicken satays. Will be back for more.
Jul 27, 2024


KL Eat: Soong Kee Beef Noodles (颂记牛肉粉) @ KL Chinatown
Soong Kee's beef noodle is probably the best ever in Malaysia. The steamed chicken is must-try too.
Jul 25, 2024
Cameron Highlands


West Malaysia Day 23: Butt-Splitting Rides from Cameron Highlands to Malacca
Tried two cafes in Cameron Highlands before heading to Malacca and ate lamb rice at Andalus Kitchen.
Apr 23, 2024


West Malaysia Day 22: Tea Plantation & Waterfalls in Cameron Highlands
Trekked to Cameron Valley, Parit Falls and Robinson Falls near Tanah Rata. Found a cafe for local food.
Apr 22, 2024


West Malaysia Day 21: No Bookings from Taiping to Cameron Highlands
From Taiping, I made my way to Ipoh Amanjaya Terminal and took a 2.5 hours bus to Tanah Rata.
Apr 21, 2024
Ipoh


West Malaysia Day 16: Journey from Ipoh to Penang
After half-day in Ipoh, I took train to Butterworth, followed by ferry to Penang Island and had a feast.
Apr 16, 2024


West Malaysia Day 15: Stuffing Myself Silly in Ipoh
I extended day in Ipoh just to eat more food. Apart from local food, I went for some desserts too.
Apr 15, 2024


West Malaysia Day 14: Traditional Local Eats in Ipoh
A day of local food, traditional pastries and snacks and revisiting some street arts of Ipoh.
Apr 14, 2024
Taiping


West Malaysia Day 21: No Bookings from Taiping to Cameron Highlands
From Taiping, I made my way to Ipoh Amanjaya Terminal and took a 2.5 hours bus to Tanah Rata.
Apr 21, 2024


West Malaysia Day 20: Kakak Coffee & Lake Gardens of Taiping
Had special barley-coffee at Kakak, a stroll in Taiping Lake Gardens and dine at hottest hawker centre.
Apr 20, 2024


West Malaysia Day 19: Reminiscing the Old Tastes of Taiping
Back to the coffee shops I had visited before to reminisce the old tastes. And Antong Coffee Mill too.
Apr 20, 2024
Penang


Penang Eat: Super Star Koay Teow Soup (天皇卤味 / 天皇粿条汤) @ Kimberley Street
Super Star's black soup koay teow with charcoal-braised chicken whole leg makes a delicious meal.
Oct 25, 2025


Penang Eat: Siam Road Char Koay Teow @ Jalan Siam
Two visits to Penang, dined twice at Siam Road Char Koay Teow. Its delicious char kway teow is must-eat.
Sep 19, 2024


West Malaysia Day 18: Finding Peace in Taiping
Found a cafe with roasted coffee beans before leaving Penang and stayed at a kid-friendly hotel in Taiping
Apr 18, 2024
Sarawak (Borneo)


Sarawak Eats: List of Local Food & Specialties to Eat @ Kuching
If you like to try local food when travelling, look for these 16 Sarawak specialties in Kuching.
Jul 18, 2024


Kuching Eats: Lau Ya Keng Foodcourt (阳春台茶室) @ Kuching Old Street
I tried the Sarawak laksa special and tomato crispy mee at two stalls in Lau Ya Keng Foodcourt.
Jul 16, 2024


Kuching Cafe: Moon & Sun Coffee Batik Cake @ Kuching Old Street
Moon & Sun Coffee is a great cafe to go for "Indulgence Batik" cake with a nice dirty chai latte.
Jul 16, 2024
Sabah (Borneo)


Sabah Eat: Little Sulap Cafe Sabahan Food & Sago Worms @ Kota Kinabalu
Little Sulap is the place to experience Sabah culture with local food, rice wine and wriggling sago worms.
Oct 26, 2025


Sandakan Eat: Hap Shing Coffee Shop (合盛咖啡室) Toasts & Coto Makassar
Hap Shing is a great choice for traditional toasts and coto Makassar with varying styles.
Jul 8, 2024


Sandakan Eat: Good Taste Bak Kut Teh (好味肉骨茶) Seafood Bak Kut Teh
Having seafood bak kut teh at Good Taste gives me some unique taste experiences unlike any before.
Jul 5, 2024
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