Merdaka Sq, KL

Peninsular Malaysia

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January 8th 2007
We left Ko Pha Ngan by ferry. That left us in Surat Thani on the mainland and from there we caught a train south and across the Malaysian border to Butterworth. The only reason to stop in Butterworth is for a train connection or to take the boat across to nearby Georgetown. There was nothing of much interest here except a very important looking tower.. see picture. We were only here for the train ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Wilayah Persekutuan » Kuala Lumpur

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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