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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, staring with Johor.
Johor


Feb 4
Kluang Eat: Fendy Burger (Stall) Beef & Chicken Burgers
Fendy Burger's beef burger with well-cooked beef patties, egg and generous sauce is delicious.
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Feb 4
Kluang See: Laman Kreatif / Kluang Street Arts (居銮壁画) @ Jalan Laman Pesona
Laman Kreatif is a lane with many artworks and several cafes offering alfresco seatings along the lane.
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Jan 31
JB Eats: Breakfast Served from 8am @ JB City Square
Have breakfast at JB City Square from 8am, access via various entrances for desired restaurants.
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Malacca


Nov 7, 2024
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.
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Nov 6, 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.
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Nov 6, 2024
Malacca Cafe: French Brown Viennoiserie Cafe @ Melaka Old Town
Nice experience to try French Brown's cromboloni and also its Caesar salad with smoked duck.
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Kuala Lumpur (Capital)


Nov 8, 2024
Pontian Buy: The Cookies Factory @ Pontian Kechil
The Cookies Factory's colourful cookies and biscottis are great gifts for festive seasons and parties.
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Nov 8, 2024
Pontian See: Nictar Pineapple Park @ Pekan Nanas
Visited Nictar Pineapple Park to learn more about pineapples and also bought some pineapple products.
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Nov 8, 2024
Johor Story 10: Trip to Pontian for Cookies, Farm Visit, Pineapple Goodies & Eats
A day trip to Pontian Kechil for cookies and a nice cafe and Pekan Nanas to visit a pineapple farm.
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Cameron Highlands


Apr 23, 2024
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.
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Apr 22, 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.
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Apr 21, 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.
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Ipoh


Jul 5, 2024
Ipoh Drink 🔞: Kiki Lalat @ Ipoh Old Town
I tried both toddy (coconut palm wine) and tuak (rice wine) at Kiki Lalat bar in Ipoh Old Town.
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May 2, 2024
Ipoh Buy: YG Homemade Biscuit (熊记手工饼) Kaya Puffs
YG's signature kaya puffs are nice and the crust seemed to disappear in the mouth.
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Apr 16, 2024
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.
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Taiping


Apr 21, 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.
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Apr 20, 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.
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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.
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Penang


Sep 19, 2024
Penang Eat: Siam Road Char Koay Teow
Two visits to Penang, dined twice at Siam Road Char Koay Teow. Its delicious char kway teow is must-eat.
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Apr 18, 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
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Apr 17, 2024
West Malaysia Day 17: Connecting the Memories of Penang
A long day in Penang going after food, popular streets, a cafe, murals, historical structure.
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Sarawak (Borneo)


Jul 18, 2024
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.
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Jul 16, 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.
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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.
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Sabah (Borneo)


Jul 8, 2024
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.
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Jul 5, 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.
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Jul 3, 2024
Sabah Eat: Soon Chuan Coffee Shop (顺泉茶室) Kuching Laksa & Tuaran Mee @ Kota Kinabalu
I tried the Kuching laksa and dry-tossed Tuaran mee at Soon Chuan and they are great tasting.
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