Living/Visiting Malaysia

planning my trip over there for august/september, from what I have seen its an awesome country. Going to fly all over the place there.

No idea about the floods right now, hope they are over when I arrive ;)))

I went there last year. Amazing country, very diverse. Highlights of my trip were Borneo, Cameron Highlands and the Perhentian Islands.

On Borneo, we stayed near Kuching and visited several natural parks. A must if you are a nature fan. The Cameron Highlands (in the center of East-Malaysia) was a welcome cool. I absolutely loved the tea plantations there. If you like long walks, ask for the 'Machine of the Jungle' or 'Kali'. He's a 63 year old guide who knows everything about the jungle and the plantations and he will show you amazing places. The Perhentians Islands (north-east of East Malaysia) are awesome. I shouldn't be telling about this, because it should be kept quiet. It is a beautiful piece of nature that isn't destroyed yet by tourists. Don't expect big boats to take you there and nice luxuary hotels. You have to talk to locals to take you there. There are only few accomodations there, but it has an amazing atmosphere. In the evenings, people are playing beach volleyball on the beach and afterwards they gather at Long Beach for partying. Damn, I want to go there again

Oh, and I didn't have any problems with floods. I went in July/August 2006

I went about 12 years ago - so things may have changed, but I found it WAY too 'dirty'.

I have been to India and a few 3rd world countries but Malaysia was gross even by thier standardss.

In short, I didnt like it at all.

Agin, this was 12 years ago though.

i have a good friend in kuala lumpur. she says its very hot and the humidity is so high.

I wonder what places you've visited then.

thank you Pryda for all the info.. we are gonna be going in a small party of 2, just like a basic travelling with backpacks going from place to place.. no fancy hotels and stuff like that.. I appreciate the info and I am glad that you did not experienced any floods during your trip...lucky chop

I am going to be in KL for the F1 in mid April, if any one is goind during that time please ping me at jay at objectcube.com

Jay

good 4 you, I'll be there before but never mind.. will be looking for different stuff anyway.. bump 4 the others who might be there at that time as you

post some pics here

KL is a really cool city, very clean for an asian city - closer in apprearnance and feel to Hong Kong than Bangkok, there are really good bars round the Bungsaar area - with hot asian rich chics

The Perenthian islands are gorgeous, and a must. Pure white sand, blue water, good diving, turtles and giant monitor lizards - Pretty cheap too, but booze isnt that easy to get hold of.

I would avoid Penenag, historically interesting, but a bit of a dive tbh

The floods affected the South. Not a problem where you are going. Enjoy.

thank you Ben, you look like you had a good time over there once upon a time...