7 hours it took! Not 5 like advertised, but 7! Apparently Malaysian bus drivers are known to drive very fast, but this one was way too slow! Anyways, we were dropped off near Puduraya Bus Terminal near Chinatown with the idea that we'd check in to Backpackers Travellers Inn but were disappointed when all the more decent rooms were taken. We headed to another one with the same result and started wondering if we were ever going to find anywhere to stay once again! Lo and behold we came across the Hotel Petaling in the heart of Chinatown and found a bargain (we think!). 58RM for a double with hot water, aircon, TV and a phone, yes a phone! Happy with it and trying to erase memories of the flea pit in Alor Setar we paid
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