Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur to Penang

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January 30th 2007
So... After overnighting on the train from Singapore, we arrived in Kuala Lumpur reasonably fresh and ready. Took a taxi from the train station to the highly recommended Number Eight hostel. Really nice boutique style hostel in a decent central location. What more could you ask for? Went on a mission to the central market area and Merdeka Square, which is a preened procession/ festival ar ... read more

Asia » Malaysia

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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