Jonker Street, Melaka

Melaka and Kuala Lumpur - A Tale of Two Cities

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March 8th 2014
Our morning transfer from Singapore to Malaysia got off to an unexpected and slightly disconcerting start. The coach station wasn’t in the most salubrious part of town and the dust and diesel fumes mixed with the searing heat to create a choking, clawing combination. We were quietly waiting with our bags for the bus to arrive, casually observing a tiny, frail old Chinese lady. She looked like ... 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