Saturday, December 12, 2009

So, why Malaysia?

This is my first entry, so I hope this will make a good kickstart. I have few reasons on why you should spend few days/weeks or even months in Malaysia.

DIVERSITY
Malaysia has a lot to offer because of its diversity. A number of races and religions have made Malaysia home for hundreds of unique places, culture, architecture and almost every month festives which related races and religion celeberated. They are Malay (generally Muslim), Chinese, Indians and a dozens of indigenous ethnic groups accross the country.

COST
A typical budget traveller who stay in the backpacker ghetto in China Town needs USD 15 for hostel, USD 5 for meals, and few dollars for beer. It is generally equal to Thailand, much cheaper than Singapore, more expensive than Cambodia and Laos. However, everything in island is relatively higher than any place in the mainland.

GEOGRAPHICALLY
Two parts of Malaysia; Peninsular and Borneo. Northern part of Malaysia is Thailand, and you can see Singapore if you are in the southern tips of Peninsular Malaysia. In Borneo, Malaysia's adjacents are Kalimantan of Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam. Malaysia has modern city, namely Key Ell as they said (remember Twin Tower), islands; beaches; national parks and historical city. In terms of transportation, a good highway, homegrown budget airlines AirAsia and Firefly; and reliable ferry to most of the islands have given Malaysia more points if compared to neighbouring countries.

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