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Perhentian Islands

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May 9th 2008
The Perhentian Islands sit off the northeast coast of Malaysia and consist of the originally named Big and Small Islands. A seriously quick speed boat took us to latter (also known as Kecil), the agonising journey smashing us into wave after buttock-shattering wave. Fortunately the island was an idyllic place to unwind and soak our sore limbs, with coral reefs to snorkel and dive, warm shallow wat ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Penang

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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