National Mosque

Australasia 2006 - Phase III - Peninsular Malaysia

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June 30th 2006
As soon as we crossed the border between Singapore and Malaysia, we could feel a lot of the difference between these countries. From the urban setting of Singapore to the rural parts of Malaysia, I felt a lot more at ease with the simplicity here. I am a simple person. The vegetation during the trip reminded me a lot of home in Brasil. We arrived at the bus station in Melaka around 9pm. Took a ca ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Melaka » Melaka City

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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 Fe... ... read more