Pangkor is situated off the west coast of Malaysia, between Kuala Lumpur and Penang and only seven km across from Lumut. It is a small island being only 8 sq km but it has interesting history, having been a major tin producer in the 19th century. The island has some of the best beaches on this side of the Malay Peninsula and these are situated on the west coast. The east coast mainly consists of fishing villages. Photo by: mike’sworld

Fishing, boatbuilding and allied industries employ the majority of the population, with cuttlefish and anchovy being the most common type of catch – their early morning landing at Pangkor town is a bustling, colourful sight. The island is one of the Malaysia’s largest dry fish suppliers and in addition it is credited with the invention of ‘Fish Satay’. Photo by: keshiki

The main beaches are at Teluk Nipah, Pasir Bogak and Teluk Belanga, whilst at Teluk Ketapang (Turtle Bay) if you are lucky, you might spot an increasingly rare giant leatherback turtles, with lay their eggs there from May to July. Jungle trekking in the interiors offers the opportunity to explore many rare orchids and butterflies – there is a four hour trail that crosses the island. For the less energetic, it is possible to follow the road around the island in a day. Photo by: Frank Mertens

There is a two-day Hindu festival of Thaipusam, which take place between February and early March. It starts on the west coast beach of Pasir Bogak and culminates at the Pathirakaliaman Temple on the east coast and is well worth, if you can come. Photo by: mike’sworld

When to go: Year-round. Population: 25,000. Getting there: Fly from Kuala Lumpur or ferries from the mainland and Lumut. Photo by:

This small archipelago is situated just 20 km off northeastern Malaysian peninsula, made up of two inhabited islands, Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil divided by a fast flowing channel, and a few uninhabited islets. The name in Malay language means ‘stopping point‘, also British translation had them signed on maps as ‘Station Islands‘. Mostly populated by fishermen in the past, tourism is now the islands maintenance. Photo by: ABO Jr

These days the islands are preserved by the government, due to the coral reefs – some of the best on the east coast and the fine sandy beaches plus crystal clear turquoise water. The three main beaches on the west coast of Perhentian Besar are separated by rocky outcrops. Perhentian Kecil has prime resorts at Long Beach and Coral Bay. Photo by: raguqx

Apart from the village of Pasir Hantu on Kecil, where medical and police aid may be sought, the only island buildings are resorts. There is no mains electricity or main telephone network connection and the water is from local wells. The wearing of revealing clothing and the consumption of  alcohol are not encouraged and the only available means of transport, other than walking is boat. There is a dense tropical jungle with no roads and few footpaths. However, walkers may spot flying foxes, macaques and monitor lizards. Photo by: yungyaw

When to go: March to mid- November. Population: 1,100. How to get there: Boats from two fishing villages on the northern Terenggam coast. You should know: Accommodation on the island is limited, advanced booking is strongly advised. Photo by: a r t e n p h o t o c r a f t

There are nine islands in the Redang Archipelago, which is close to Merang on the coast of Terengganu State. Pulau Redang is popular with Malaysian tourists and those from further afield, and much of the east coast is now taken up with tourist development – even the forest has been cleared to make way for a golf course. Kampung Air (Water Village) was built by the government in 1976 to rehouse the fishing families displaced by hotel building. Like the old village, it is built on stilts over the water and it houses around 1,200 people. Most of the east coast is now lined with up-market resorts. Photo by: gotcha!

The coral reefs around Redang and its satellite islands make up one of the Malaysia’s marine parks, whose management involves the protection of sensitive ecosystems from the impact of rapid human activity. Photo by: B?n

Tourists are required to pay a conservation fee on arrival. Jet-skiing and water-skiing are banned to protect the coral, and the only fishing allowed in the park area is by the residents, but Redang offers exceptional diving and snorkeling. Outside the monsoon season,diving visibility is at least 20 m though corals and fish can be clearly seen a few meters from the beach. The reefs, composed of corals of a variety of colours and formations, teem with  an extraordinary diversity of marine life, including angelfish, reef shark, squid, lionfish, butterflyfish and bathfish. Most diving sites lie off the eastern shore, but it’s also possible to snorkel off the southern coast and around the small islets. Photo by: Nasey

When to go: March to October. Population: 2,500 (2006 estimate). How to get there: Flights from Kuala Lampur or Singapore of ferries from Merang. You should know: Learning to dive – Redang offers diving courses as well as dives for the experienced. The festival of Candat Sotong in April involves using hand-held lines to catch squid. Photo by: ariff budiman

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Sipadan is a tiny oceanic island located east of Borneo, Malaysia. It is renowned as one of the top dive spots in the world. More than 3,000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species have been classified in its marine ecosystem. Sipadan is rated as the best diving destination in the world not without good reason. In the calm clean waters you are likely to see hammerhead sharks, millions of technicolored reef fish, sea turtles, manta rays and other big pelagics.

Penang International Floral Festival is very famous festival held in an island in Malaysia. This International Floral Festival in Penang is situated in the Penang Botanic Gardens, in one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. This festival is formed each year to display the floral collections through competitions and exhibitions. If you visit special exhibitions and workshops, you shall also get the scope to learn about the new and sophisticated methods which are used by the gardeners to grow these exotic flowers.

The Penang International Floral Festival will amaze you with its collection of flowers varying in color, size, fragrance and breed. Guests will be carried to the wonderland of beauty and aroma, rather the organizers utilize this opportunity to uphold the contribution of international participants bringing in their unique products.

The Botanical Gardens in Penang boast an array of incredibly rare flora. Besides their precious collection of trees, there are hundreds of species that are unique to the country, normally hidden away in its forests and highlands. As well as you will be surprised to know that it was the British regime that got Charles Curtis in 1884 to design a botanical garden at the base of Penang Hill.

Penang  is a state in Malaysia, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. Penang is the second smallest state in Malaysia after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite.

 

This sky bridge spans around the gorge on Palau Langkawi, which is the largest island in the Langkawi archipelago, Malaysia. It’s suspended at 687 m above sea level, offering magnificent views of the Andaman Sea and Thailand’s Tarutao Island. The view from the bridge is really breathtaking – its curves provide different perspectives of the landscapes. The Sky Bridge is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world that delivers quite a pump of adrenaline.  

 

This unique cable-stayed bridge is suspended by only one support column. This 95-yard column held up by 8 load-balancing cables. The curved pedestrian bridge spans 125 m across a spectacular chasm. The bridge is 136 yards long and 2 yards wide. The 1.8 m-wide Sky Bridge had two 3.6 m-wide triangular platforms that provided a spectacular viewing area for visitors.  And remember when in the front of the bridge, you are standing 687 m above sea level…

BOH Visitor Center is located in Malaysia, overlooking an amazing landscape. The land under it is tea plantations and factory. The center will provide visitors to view and appreciate the landscape. The building also house the existing tea shop and improve visitors facilities.

 

The approach view of the 145m long and 9m in width building reveals the large cantilever of the balcony overlooking the valley. A very large tree has been preserved and it now anchors the building to its surrounding natural landscape.

 

The terrace holds seating for those staying outdoors. This is linked to the F+B area partially enclosed by sliding glass panels allowing maximum views and natural ventilation on warmer days.

The shape of the building and its location is a direct response to the site with cut outs in the structure to avoid cutting down existing trees or demolition of other important site features. A new car park area for the visitor has been allowed for at the back accessible by drive below the “bridge” segment of the new building.