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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 B Seezy
June 21st 2009

Malaysian Japan Super Gt » Selangor

Picture 002

Well been a long time since i blogged and this is only the second one, fingers crossed theres more to come. So this weekend the Japanese Super Gt is in town. Not much of a travel it seems since Sepang is only like 30 minutes away from Subang Jaya. Anyways I felt the necessity to blog. So the big race trun out to be something else, a bunch of japanese dudes in their own league. This was kinda last minute though as I was a replacement to somebody. Manage to get my hands on those VIP passes where we access the [View Full Entry]

By Oak
May 18th 2009

Visnun vieraana Asia » Malaysia » Selangor » Batu Caves

Batu Caves

Aamu alkoi tänään varhain, ehkä jopa liian varhain, koska tokaisin Petralle: "Ei pysty, 20minuuttia lisää." ja niinpä myöhäistimme aikataulua hiukan. Eilisiltana juttelin respassa mahdollisista reiteistä Batu luolille ja saimmekin erittäin yksinkertaisen reitin, jolla pääsimme myös koeajamaan KL:n metron. Ennen luolaretkeä piti kuitenkin syödä aamiainen ja sen tarjosi tänä aamuna starbucks. Kahvi ja kana-sipulipiiras teki tehtävänsä ja vesiostosten jälkeen suuntasimme metrolle. KL:n metro oli sekin varsin toimiva ja edullinen:. matka päätepysäkille oli jotakin vaille 50cnt/hlö. Saimme resp [View Full Entry]

By Charlotte Pence
May 14th 2009

Cheap Drink Spots in Kuala Lumpur » Selangor

At Werner's

While everyone knows the food in Malaysia is excellent—and cheap—finding good deals on drinks is another issue. Our first night we did sniff out a couple of great spots. We were staying in the Golden Triangle at Guest House Eight (little overpriced, but nice: air con, hot water, Wonder Bread for breakfast, free wi-fi with your own computers). The next time we go back we’ll stay on the same street but at some place else. Anyway, we wandered down one street nearby (I'm forgetting the name) which is filled with tons of restaurants and bars—and here is what we totally loved [View Full Entry]

By Mark OMF
February 20th 2009

This time » Selangor

They came back. I'd wondered, after last week. And they brought their friends. In the end I ran out of handouts. Through the first hour they listened and took notes. When the discussion started, they were ready, and debated thoughtfully but with a certain passion. Some of them are experienced pastors in their sixties and seventies; some are senior business people, one being the partner in an international law firm. Others are trainee pastors just starting out; one is a librarian. All of them seemed engaged and interested in the topic. It's unusual for a lecture group to grow, one of [View Full Entry]

By mharleyuk
February 20th 2009

Colours, Smells and Noise » Selangor

Kuala Lumpur: Chinese New Year

So Vietnam won the poll, for those of you that didn't spot my brief note at the bottom of the last entry. I've got a visa and have a flight booked as well, so I'll tell you all about it in another couple of weeks. But first... Kuala Lumpur Dad was stationed in Singapore when he was in the Navy in the late 50's. He'll have had Chinese food for the first time, watched dragon-dances at New Year and been amazed at all the red lanterns, silks and gold embroidery around. In the days before cheap air travel allowed us [View Full Entry]

Chinese New Year lanterns in Bukit Bintang

By Stephanie and Paul RTW
February 12th 2009

yes, hello handbag miss? » Selangor

Petronas Towers at Night

We arrived in kuala lumpur at 5.20am and nothing seemed open except mcdonalds! we had to wait in the train station until the trains started running so we had some pancakes and coffee at McD's. When we got to our hostel we had booked online we discovered they had messed up our booking and had thought we were arriving the day before and when we hadn't turned up they gave our room away. After hassling the guy to sort it out, he was determined that he had until 1pm to do so but we weren't happy to wait until then not [View Full Entry]

By Jaenski
February 9th 2009

Thaipusam - Indian Festival in KL Asia » Malaysia » Selangor » Batu Caves

Das Tor zu den Batu Caves

Ihr Lieben, Hier ein kleiner kultureller Einblick in die verrueckten Malaysischen Festivitaeten, zu welchen das Thaipusam, das hinduistische Fest der indischen Tamilen zur Gottesverehrung zaehlt, was fuer mich eines der faszinierensten Spektakel war, die ich je erlebt habe... Schauplatz des ganzen sind die “Batu Caves” (Uebersetzung = Felsenhoehlen) etwas ausserhalb von Kuala Lumpur. Unterhalb der Hoehlen steht eine riiiiiesssige Goldstatue von Gott Murugan mit seinem Speer, dem „Vel“, in der Hand (siehe Foto). Neben dieser Statue fuehren fast 300 steile Stufen zu den [View Full Entry]

die goldene Statue von dem Hindu Gott Murugan

By Mat24
February 8th 2009

Kuala Lumpur » Selangor

First Step (Heathrow Airport)

Arrived in KL after the longest flight ever in my life... We left Heathrow London Airport at 2pm English time and arrived after 1 stop in UAE at about 6.30am the following morning after 16 long hours... I was really pleased to be back on the ground but i felt really tired after the long journey and the heat hits you as you walk out the air conditioned airport. I got a surprise when i saw the Pertronas Towers...they are so big... stunning as well. We checked into the Green Hut Hostel with 3 other travellers we met on the plane, [View Full Entry]

By Mark OMF
January 9th 2009

Driving » Selangor

(Transcript from a recorded file) I'm cruising down the expressway, outside lane, driving on the North-South Highway up to KL. It's dark; warm air from the velvet night spills into the car through the open window beside me. Outside it's cooled down since sunset an hour ago, now maybe 25, 26 degrees; the air con is on low, keeping the edge off the warmth with a trickle of cool air. Traffic is light, easy to navigate. My ipod is plugged into the car stereo, pouring out the right sounds, a bit of Coldplay, then some Duran Duran, a bit of jazz [View Full Entry]

By Mark OMF
January 8th 2009

First contact Asia » Malaysia » Selangor » Klang

KL twin towers

Hello my friends, Tonight I walked through a city which seems to have left the 21st century behind. Kuala Lumpur by day is a beautiful place, with sweeping roads, palm trees and majestic buildings; but by night, it takes on an awe-inspiring appearance. In my limited travels perhaps only New York could come close, but even that... I won't try and describe it, the central area with the twin towers (pictured) and KL Tower. Suffice it to say it was hard not to stand and stare at the place. Much of this is new, from the last 15-20 years. The Mission [View Full Entry]

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