The cloistered Sin Sze Si Ya temple in Kuala Lumpur is a sanctuary in the heart of the city, known for its rich history and unique traditions. Its concealed location and beautiful architecture make it a hidden gem for locals and tourists to discover. The temple reflects the diverse and vibrant cultural fabric of Malaysia.
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Tranquility: Tioman Island
One misty monsoon morning… #tranquility #serenity #misty #mountains #tioman #island #pahang #malaysia #malaysiatrulyasiahttps://www.instagram.com/p/C1r-hm4pvqd/?igsh=MXRyanVmdGNlZ3BqMA==
Food Trail: Gua Musang, Kelantan
Gua Musang is the first point of entry into the state of Kelantan for travellers heading to the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia via Kuala Lipis in Pahang. It’s a picturesque route along the hilly rainforest of the Titiwangsa range which is dotted with limestone caves and formations. The name of the town literally translates…
Throwback: Sg Sedili Kecil River Ride
River ride through mangrove forests in the southern Malaysian state of Johor.
Mom’s Day Staycation Ideas
Give your mother that much-needed getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city sometime this month. Tourism Selangor recommends 6 spots suitable for the whole family to come together and celebrate the matriarchs of their family on Mother’s Day or anytime this month. Villa Sajuri in Kuala Selangor A Moroccan-themed villa, near Remis Beach…
The Blue Mansion, Penang (Video Tour)
The Cheong Fatt Tze mansion in George Town, Penang Island is truly an attention seeker – with its colourful porcelain shard work and brilliant indigo blue walls, which earned it the moniker – the ‘Blue Mansion’. Featured in prestigious travel magazines, TV series, popular movies like ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and even on London buses, this…
A Blessed Eid!
Wishing all Muslims a Blessed Eid and Selamat Hari Raya Maaf Zahir Batin to my fellow Malaysians!
Food Trail: Penang Esplanade
In high demand always: Hameed Pata Mee Goreng, Penang Esplanade.
Food Wars and Cultural Listings: How a Small Island State Pulled the Rug from Under Its Larger Neighbours
My first article for the year in the Vibes.com 😊 Unesco listings: A means of cultural appropriation? https://www.thevibes.com/articles/culture/13632/unesco-listings-a-means-for-cultural-appropriation
Flying Retro ✈️
My paternal uncle bought a house in SS14 Subang Jaya in the 1980s. At that time this neighbourhood was the Hounslow of Malaysia – and a hub for airport and airline staff. It’s proximity to then Subang International Airport meant that planes would be flying over your house every hour or less. That put off…
Breaking The Pattern
Sign of the times – boxes and lines on the beautiful tiles of the late 19th century Cheong Fatt Tze (Blue) Mansion. The beautiful geometric patterns of the tiles imported from Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England have been marked with black tape to remind visitors to maintain social distancing as they visit the popular Heritage house,…
‘Mandi Embun’ (Forest Bathing)
Experience the traditional healing properties of forest bathing also known as ‘mandi embun’ by the Malays and ‘shinronyoku’ by the Japanese
Maria Dass the World 