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Malaysia
Situated in the
heart of Southeast Asia at one of the
world's major crossroads, Malaysia has
always been pivotal to trade routes from
Europe, the Orient , India and China.
Its warm tropical climate and abundant
natural blessing made it a welcoming
destination for immigrants as early as
5000 years ago. a land of
sun-drenched deserted beaches virgin
jungles rich in wildlife, rugged
mountain ranges, cool hill stations,
busy cities, peaceful villages, island
retreats, age old traditions and varied
culture.
Kuala Lumpur,
the capital, is a bustling cosmopolitan
city with a truly intriguing blend of
cultures, styles and architectures.
With an extensive Chinatown, fine
colonial buildings and magnificent
mosques its multi-cultural background
also influences food, music and
entertainment. Shopping malls
abound, featuring every big designer
brand or there are the trendy flea
markets offering local handicrafts,
quirky souvenirs and fabrics. At
night Chinatown transforms into a
bustling street market.
Pangkor Laut is
a privately owned island just of the
west coast of Malaysia in the Straits of
Malacca. Situated on this exotic
island is the Pangkor Laut Resort.
although the island is a total of 300
acres, only a fraction has been
developed to house the resort, the rest
is covered by lush and unspoiled two
million year old rainforest, with coves
of beautiful beaches surrounded by an
emerald sea.
Langkawi is an
island of natural beauty blessed with
lofty limestone outcrops, dense
vegetation, pristine beaches and azure
waters. This diverse setting
creates the perfect getaway.
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