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Background: During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Federation of Malaya, which became independent in 1957. Malaysia was formed in 1963 when the former British colonies of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak on the northern coast of Borneo joined the Federation. The first several years of the country's history were marred by Indonesian efforts to control Malaysia, Philippine claims to Sabah, and Singapore's secession from the Federation in 1965.

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By Benc777
July 11th 2009

Cameron Highlands, Malaysia Asia » Malaysia » Perak » Ipoh

Me shooting a blow pipe.

Hi all, We got the bus from Kuala Lumpor into the Cameron highlands. The trip took us about 5 hours and we had to change buses on the way as I dont think the first bus we were on would have made it up the hills. The Cameron highlands is a mountainous area in the centre of the Malaysian peninsula. It's much cooler up here, around 20 degrees C and is such a relief to the 30+ degrees C everywhere else! We stayed in the Cameron highlands for 3 days. Theres a lot to do and see there. Me, Steve, our [View Full Entry]

By lmh
May 26th 2009

Cameron Highlands and Beyond Asia » Malaysia » Perak » Ipoh

Bridge at Putra Jaya

We left Georgetown at 6am and spent the next 4 and half hours winding our way up into the Cameron Highlands. We were both feeling a little car sick by the time we arrived at Tanah Rata and were wandering whether we had chosen our destination wisely as it wasn't anything like we imagined it would be. The highlands were renowned as a vegetable, strawberry and tea growing area, as well as a popular tourist destination. We had passed dozens of vegetable farms which were really ugly as the plants were all covered with white plastic roofs so the 'green' hills [View Full Entry]

By Bim Bam Boom
December 11th 2008

Lawrence's Wedding! Asia » Malaysia » Perak » Ipoh

Yes, I am happy

Hey, where's your tie? I asked Lawrence when I arrived at his wedding reception. He blurted something but I think he was too preoccupied with thousands of thoughts in his mind to care. As usual, Lawrence, being the most handsome friend I have need not do much and yet still look good! The bride, Lai Fun was spectacular in her wedding gown. Ah..... 'Thin Sang Yat Tui'. Haha.... The wedding went on smoothly. Met a number of people whom I have not met for quite sometime. There's Molly, as pretty as ever. Adrian, Vincent, Ben, Victor and more. Oh yeah, met [View Full Entry]

By fishwanda
December 1st 2008

Finally in Malaysia! Asia » Malaysia » Perak » Ipoh

Aquarium in Vancouver

Phew... That was a long flight. We started from Calgary at 6:30 am on Friday and got to Ipoh Malaysia at 9pm on Sunday. We are happy that all the bags arrived with us. All family is waiting for us at the parents' house. The first thing we do is go and get some food. Inga is happy to get Ikan Baka. Ikan Baka is a grilled fish with spices. Stingray. David gets his curry noodle soup and we all share chicken sate. Inga decides (again) that she could live in Malaysia just for food. We sleep through the night and [View Full Entry]

By PeteB
November 20th 2008

Onto Malaysia Asia » Malaysia » Perak » Ipoh

Our ferry from Koh Samui was at last a proper car ferry. No more sea sick passengers as we previously had on the smaller ferries. We soon arrived back on mainland Thailand and were taken to the bus station in Surrathani (possibly spelt wrong). We decided to go to Hat Yai as it was a fair way south, and we've hardly moved geographically over the last 2 weeks and also we were told it has good transport links to the Malaysian border. The bus journey wasn't one of the best. We were only in a mini-bus and first of all we [View Full Entry]

By Bim Bam Boom
September 10th 2008

"Eat Till You Drop' Perak Trip. Asia » Malaysia » Perak » Ipoh

Coconut for everyone

Malaysian food is famous, especially due to its variety as well as the taste. In one word, simple irresistible. My brother in law, Chee Wei was studying feverishly for his Master in Engineering and his final exam ended on 29th August 2008. They decided to follow me and Mei Yun on a 'eat till you drop' trip to Perak. Perak in English is known as Silver. While we do not produce silver but the food Perak has to offer is well beyond even a Gold Medal. What did we have over a period of 2 days? Well, for food, let us [View Full Entry]

By T and A
August 19th 2008

Ipoh, Taiping. Penang & Langkawi Asia » Malaysia » Perak » Ipoh

Buddha in Ipoh Cave

The overnight bus is an hour a late…and that’s the good bit because the Air con is broken, and is freezing cold for the next 6 hours. The driver drove like a maniac - we get about 1 hour sleep between us and arrive in Ipoh at 5.30am….Nothing is open until 10am. Great. For breakfast we find dosa, an upside down coffee and kick-a-poo juice. We leave our packs at the hotel and find a taxi driver. The first and only stop is the Hong San Lok Caves which was a place of worship and exercise. Big buddha’s were in the [View Full Entry]

By JTandJo
June 22nd 2008

In Malaysia now Asia » Malaysia » Perak » Ipoh

We have made it to Malaysia after a somewhat gruelling 12 hour journey from Railay Beach (pronounced in a long rolling, strangely Jamaican sounding accent) to Georgetown, in Penang; not nearly as long a journey as the travel time would indicate! Thai minibus transits are maybe not as efficient as you would hope. We started to notice that things were changing as we got towards the border. Suddenly you start to see women in head scarves and adverts for Halal food giving away the fact that you are heading towards a muslim country. At the same time we were desparately trying [View Full Entry]

By JTandJo
June 22nd 2008

Photos Asia » Malaysia » Perak » Ipoh

CIMG3117

These are all photos of when we walked up to the viewpoint on Ko Phi Phi to see the sun set (bit cloudy but nice view all the same!). There seem to be several pictures of ladies bottoms, might have to have words with John about that!!! [View Full Entry]

By one day at a time
May 30th 2008

A Slow Day in Ipoh Asia » Malaysia » Perak » Ipoh

The Breakfast Lounge

I arrived at the train station just in time for departure. They changed the platform very last minute with a mumbling announcement one cannot quite make out what it's about. I asked the conductor and was able to get on the right train. I always have the fear of getting on the wrong train and find out hours later that I'm in a place far far away from where I want to be. The late night trip was slightly draining. The train moved in complete pitch darkness. I couldn't make out what we have pass by. Every once awhile, we came [View Full Entry]

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