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Malaysia Background

admin — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:24:07 +0000

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 Federation of Malaya, which became independent in 1957. Malaysia was formed in 1963 when the former British colonies of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak on the northern coast of Borneo joined the Federation. The first several years of the country's history were marred by Indonesian efforts to control Malaysia, Philippine claims to Sabah, and Singapore's secession from the Federation in 1965. During the 22-year term of Prime Minister MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (1981-2003), Malaysia was successful in diversifying its economy from dependence on exports of raw materials, to expansion in manufacturing, services, and tourism.

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Talentime (2009)

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:55:44 +0000

Movie: Talentime (2009)

Director: Yasmin Ahmad
Release Date: 26 March 2009 (Malaysia)
Country: Malaysia
Genre: Drama

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Deadline (2009)

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:07:50 +0000

Movie: Deadline (2009)

"Alice, 32, a writer recovering from a psychological breakdown retreats to a remote Victorian house to convalesce and focus on finishing her screenplay in time for a fast approaching deadline. Shortly after her arrival, mysterious noises and strange happenings cause her imagination to run wild, sending her on a twisting and terrifying pursuit to find out what is behind the endless mind games. Frightened but intrigued, Alice gathers the courage to go down into the cold, dingy attic where she finds a shoe box filled with mini-dv tapes. The terrifying secret that lies within the tapes will unravel Alice's dark past. Written by Anonymous"

Director: Sean McConville
Release Date: 2009 (USA)
Run Time: Germany:89 min (European Film Market)
Country: USA , Malaysia
Genre: Drama , Thriller , Horror

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All My Failed Attempts (2009)

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:50:47 +0000

Movie: All My Failed Attempts (2009)

Director: Tan Chui Mui
Run Time: 66 min
Country: Malaysia

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Things To See & Do In Terengganu

admin — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:16:01 +0000

The city of Kuala Terengganu has a fair bit to interest tourists there are the usual night markets that are to be found in practically all Malaysian settlements. Theres also a well developed Chinatown that has some good oriental restaurants, not to mention some interesting buildings the Zainal Abidin Mosque has some interesting architecture to it. Also worthy of note within the capital of Terengganu is Princess Hill which offers some excellent vistas of the region. You can also catch an interesting cultural show at the cultural theatre.

Nearby the city, the Kompleks Museum Negeri is one of the largest in Malaysia and holds thousands of superb artefacts and exhibitions for natural beauty, the Tasik Kenyir Lake and Sekayu Falls are closeby to Terengganu. Good beaches are not difficult to find in the region Rantau Abang, Dungun and Paka are among the best.

There are also some picturesque, traditional fishing villages in the area Batu Rakit lies north of the main city and there is a good array of eateries as well as a nice beach here. Alternatively, Merang is another though not quite as eye catching to the tourist. There are a couple of small islands that are off the main coast of Terengganu most notably Pulau Lang Tengah and Pulau Perhentian, both of which can be reached by a fairly quick boat ride. Both islands offer hotels and accommodation should you wish to stay here.

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Things To See & Do In Sarawak

admin — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 03:46:56 +0000

The capital of Sarawak is the city of Kuching which by itself has a platter of attractions theres a wildlife park within the city and if youre fond of museums then Sarawak museum is the pick of the choices (though others like the Chinese History Museum and Natural Science Museum are also good places to visit.

Fort Margherita is a good historic monument located by the waterfront. There is also a thriving Sunday market within the city selling all manor of fresh produce.

Outside of the main city of Kuching, Sarawak still offers the tourist plenty of sights and activities. In particular its a goldmine of national parks and forests the most popular ones include:

Kubah National Park Gunung Mulu National Park Bako National Park Bukit Tiban National Park Batang Ai National Park Tanjung Datu National Park Niah National Park Loagan Bunut National Park Lambir Hills National Park Pulong Tau National Park Talang Satang National Park Rajang Mangroves National Park

Unless youre here for very long, its probably unlikely to be able to see them all but take your pick because most offer a wonderful selection of trekking opportunities, hikes and vistas as well as some highly interesting flora & fauna.

Away from the capital, and national parks, Which Sibu is another colourful little fishing village which has a lovely temple (Tua Pek Kong) and the unique Mist Gardens. Its similar to Kapit (another fishing village village) which is famous for the Kapit Museum, Fort Sylvia and the attractive harbour area.

Another popular region in Sarawak is the Kelabit Highlands the main town centre to see here is Bario while other places to visit in the Highlands include Bo Kelalan and the Pulong Tau National Park.

Near Sibu is another pretty little fishing village called Mukah very picturesque and well worth seeing if youre in the North East region of Sarawak while Bintulu has a pleasant port area and a scattering of sights like a Chinese temple and a few decent places to stay and eat.

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Things To See & Do In Sabah

admin — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:32:10 +0000

Theres no denying that many tourists to Sabah are drawn to the impressive Mount Kinabalu first and foremost. The main area of Kota Kinabalu is Sabahs main settlement, and not surprisingly the state capital. The city of Kota Kinabalu is fairly well developed if a tad bland there are a good range of amenities from money changers, book shops, malls and more.

Bird lovers may be interested in the Kota Kinabalu Bird Sanctuary which has a huge species of bird life to see. Other than that, the city is home to the Sabah Museum, a huge set of exhibits displaying the history and culture of Sabah from hundreds of years ago to the modern era can be found here. Also worth a wander to is Signal Hill which offers supreme vistas over the city.

Sabah also has an impressive range of National Parks including:

Kinabalu Crocker Range National Park Tawau Hills Turtle Islands National Park Tun Sakaran Marine Park Pulau Tiga National Park Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park The best known of these is Kinabalu and this is the one you should head to if you can only do but one of these.

Other towns that are worth a visit are Tambunan (where Sensuron Waterfalls are situated). Another lacethats a little more indicative of a standard Malaysian town is Keningau. There are also many other small towns in Sabah such as Tuaran, Kota Belud, Kudat and Kuala Penyu to name a few.

Towards the east, Sandakan is quite a nice place to stop off for a nice seaside stroll it also has a rich variety of sights such as the Sandakan Memorial Park and Puu Jih Shih Temple.

Also in the east is the very remote Maliu Basin region its a great place to take a hike in natural surroundings (at the Maliau Basin Conservation Area).

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Things To See & Do In Pahang

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:12:26 +0000

Pulau Tioman is a small island off the mainland of Pahang tourists flock here in big numbers and Tioman has some very good places to stay and eat. Pekan (mainland) has a number of places to visit and see the Sungai Pahang is one of the longest bridges in Malaysia, and Pekan has some nice architecture and buildings Museum Sultan Au Bakar, Sultan Abdullah Mosque and Istana Mangga are a few examples of the rich variety of old world buildings to be discovered.

Nature lovers can see the Turtle Sanctuary in Cherating, and nearby Tasik Chini is a series of lakes which legend has it is home to a giant serpent.

The national park of Taman Negara is well worth exploring if you have the time. You can see numerous exotic wildlife such as elephants, lizards, tigers and much more.

In Kuala Lipis, there are a smattering of sights such as the Tianhou Temple, a bustling little night market and the impressive district offices which have a very grandeur design. Nearby, the Kenong Rimba State Park is set amidst thick forest and affords visitors a chance to see any variety of wildlife.

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Things To See & Do In Melaka

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:59:07 +0000

All said and done, Melaka is a pretty small town which makes exploration by foot inherently possible. Theres quite a few things to take in, and most are reasonably close to one another.

The river (Sungai Melaka) segregates the new and old (colonial) regions of Melaka its on the eastern side that you can take in particularly interesting architecture and sights such as St Pauls Church and the ancient town square.

Its in the town square that youll find Stadthuys (an old duych style building that has the distinction of being one of the oldest European design structures in Malaysia.) Nearby, you can also find a cluster of museums including the Democratic Government Museum, The History & Ethnography Museum and the Literature Museum. Away from the square, there are even more offerings for museum lovers, including the Maritime & Naval Museum as well as Cheng Ho Cultural Museum.

Also near the square are the ruins of St Pauls Church which offers some fine vistas over Melaka. Another church worth a visit is St Peters which is almost 300 years old (and still used).

The imposing Sultanate Palace is also a good place to visit in the town the building is over 500 years old, as is the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple inside Chinatown.

Outside of Melaka, there are one or two attractions worthy of a visit most interesting of these is Tanjung Bidara which is a very nice beach, and the best in Melaka (there are a couple of resorts along here too, in case you fancy staying here).

Also outside of the city of Melaka, there is Ajor Gajah which is a tiny but fetching little village housing the Museum Of Culture & Tradition its also well worth a stroll through this charming little place.

Otherwise, theres Pulau Besar, an independent island thats a short boat trip away from Melaka or Ayer Keroh which is home to Melaka Zoo and Hutan Rekresai (a park).

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Things To See & Do In Kelantan

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:02:49 +0000

The main city of Kota Bharu is the main city in Kelantan, with an airport and the usual offerings of banks, eateries, night markets and shopping centres that you would expect to find in most Malaysian cities. There are also one or two good places for museum lovers to visit Bank Kerapu, Istana Jahar and Museum Islam are among the more popular offerings.

You can see cultural shows at the buzzing Gelanggang Seni too. Shopaholics are well catered for the central market is the place to find fresh produce but shopping for tourists who are after souvenirs are best found at Bazaar Buluh Kubu or KB Mall.

Outside of Kota Bharu, you can visit the Masjid Kampung Laut, which happens to be an ancient mosque that dates back to the 17th century. The Jelawang Jungle Park is also quite a stunning natural place to visit there are some intriguing attractions within from mystical caves to lush waterfalls all set amidst a jungle backdrop.

While Kelantan is not especially known for its beaches there are a couple of very nice ones most tourists head toward Pantai Irama, Pantai Cahaya Bulan or Pantai Seri Tujuh.

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