The streets of Georgetown

Penang & Langkawi

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May 25th 2009
We can confirm that Malaysians don't begin their day as late as the average Thai, and they make far more noise in this train at least! A gaggle of bubbly, veiled women shout and laugh from 5.30am until we reluctantly rise. There's a lovely guy looking after everything including bringing us a flask of boiling water to make drinks! Border formalities at 10am are easy, although they take our temperat ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Penang » George Town

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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