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Don Mueang Airport vs KLIA2 Review

byMalaysia Asia
-January 25, 2019

As a frequent traveller all these years, I have visited more than 50 different airports ranging from really small to mega world-class airports, and it is time that I focus on airport reviews now.

This is not my first airport review, as, towards the end of this article, I will share some of my other airport reviews over the last few years.

However, in this review, I want to emphasise the current budget or low-cost terminals that have changed travel rapidly in the last decade. It will focus on the Don Mueang International Airport and KLIA2, Malaysia's budget airline airport.Review of the Don Mueang International Airport vs KLIA2

The Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2.

First and foremost, flying into Don Mueang airport requires you to be on a budget airline. For me, it was AirAsia that flew from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 or KLIA2 to the Bangkok budget terminal.

As I have been flying into Bangkok for the last 30 years, using various airlines, I would like to share how Don Mueang was quite run down after Suvarnabhumi Airport took over as Thailand's international airport.

The new terminal two of Don Muang International.

Since September 2006, all major airlines moved to the new international airport, and Don Mueang closed shortly for some renovations, only to reopen in March 2007. Since then, the former airport was known as the low-cost carrier airport in Bangkok.

If you have been flying as long as I have, you would have known how bad the condition of Don Mueang was back from 2006 to 2013. But soon, it all changed to one of the most efficient airports in the region.

Well, Thailand values tourism very much, and from 2013 to 2018, a lot of effort has been made to make this one of the easiest airports in Southeast Asia to visit.

Below is a timeline of what Airports of Thailand did and is still doing for the Don Mueang Airport;

September 2013 to May 2014 - Three billion Baht renovation for Terminal 2.
December 2015 - Completion of Terminal 2. Passenger capacity increased to 30 million a year.
December 2018 - 38 million passenger capacity achieved.
2018 to 2024 - 38 billion Baht expansion plan, including Terminal 3.

When you look at the statistics and numbers for Don Mueang Airport, it is no surprise that Thailand is going full steam ahead for the tourism arrivals, and to do so, you need a fully functional airport that can handle this.

Nok Air is one of the airlines that flies from Don Mueang.

What Airlines Fly To Don Mueang Airport?

There is no doubt that AirAsia is Don Mueang's biggest customer, with AirAsia Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia all landing there. However, many other budget carriers land here as well. They include;

AirAsia - Malaysia- Thailand- Philippines- Indonesia
Malindo Air
Nok Air
NokScoot
Scoot
JC International
Thai AirAsia X
Thai Lion Air
Tigerair Taiwan

As a hub for budget airlines, I have to say it is quite impressive to have so many different airlines landing here in Don Mueang, and if you look at KLIA2, on the one hand, you can count the number of airlines that land here.

Don Mueang International Airport, outside.

Comparison of Don Mueang Airport and KLIA2

Malaysia is home to AirAsia, and we obviously have our own budget terminal, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2, or KLIA2.

With that, I assumed that our budget terminal would also be on par or better than other countries. Malaysia Airports has been trying hard to make airports world-class over the last decade.

However, Malaysia is left far behind when you make an apple-to-apple comparison. Even though KLIA2 launched as a modern lifestyle budget terminal, everything flowed differently than how an airport system usually flows.

With that, let me share with you the simple process of what happens when you go to an airport to check in for your flight, comparing both airports.

The distance of both airports, using Google Maps.

Distance to the Airport

KLIA2 - The distance from the city centre to KLIA is a whopping 58.3 kilometres, making this one of the furthest airports in Asia, if not the furthest.

It takes about 60 minutes to drive here, and sometimes up to 90 minutes one way, depending on traffic. The only good thing is that a train gets you from KL Sentral to KLIA2 in 30 minutes. A Grab car will cost you RM65.00 one way, minus toll charges.

Don Mueang Airport - From the airport to Bangkok Central, it is only 23 kilometres and an average of 30-minute drive. Grab Car only charges around 300 to 400 Baht, or you can even take the local bus and then change to the BTS for less than that.

Conclusion - As KLIA2 is a beautiful airport without a proper system, it does not work in favour of the passengers. Don Mueang takes the prize here as the closest airport to a city.

The main drop-off area of KLIA2. Photo by www.klia2.info.

Arriving at the Airport

KLIA2 - When you arrive at the departure area, you will find multiple lanes, with cars always hogging the drop-off areas on the outmost lane. Police or authorities are hardly seen monitoring this, or often at times, they are there but not doing anything.

Plus, the closest lane to the airport entrance is permanently blocked off for VIPs, and often the second lane can also be closed, leaving only the third and outer lanes open. When this happens, there is congestion in the third lane during peak hours, which can be frustrating.
I always notice the urgency of people that get dropped off at KLIA2. Sometimes, the entire family and neighbours want to tag along, and they spend a good ten minutes saying their goodbyes at the drop-off areas.

The drop-off area at Don Mueang International Airport.

Don Mueang Airport - The main highway runs past the airport, and turning in is hassle-free. When you arrive at the terminals, there is only one main road for vehicles to drop off passengers, which is constantly monitored by airport authorities.

They are strict and no-nonsense and will chase away cars that wait there. Because of this system, there is hardly any traffic congestion here, providing a smooth traffic flow.

The terminals are also all laid out in an elongated format, so terminal one and two has their own drop-off, which is part of a continuous road. Along with both terminals, you will also find bus stops, taxi stops and the general car stop for dropping passengers off.

The great thing about this drop-off area is that people get dropped off, and the cars dropping them will move on. If they want to say long goodbyes, they will usually park at the airport parking.

Conclusion - Don Mueang wins this vote due to the simple and practical airport layout and flow. This makes it easy for travellers to manoeuvre from the drop-off to the check-in counter without much walking.

Authorities are extremely strict at the drop-off areas in Bangkok, whereas in KLIA2, they may or may not be there, and this is a loophole for locals taking advantage of the system.

One of the check-in counters at KLIA2.

Check-In Counters at the Airport

KLIA2 - Because of the lifestyle concept of having a mall and terminal linked together, Malaysia Airports makes passengers walk through the mall before reaching the departure terminal of KLIA2.

If you have been here before, you will know that you must walk at least half a kilometre inside before arriving at the departure terminal's check-in counters.

Malaysians are always late, tend to rush for their check-in, and in most cases, they are always cutting it close. This has also become a local habit for those travelling.

Honestly, this concept only works for a budget terminal, but I do not blame the airport designers for trying to be different, and in the end, it shows how passengers are always rushing to check in for their flights.

This also means that you need extra time to walk from the main door of the drop-off point, and I estimate around 10 minutes before you reach the departure hall, with a casual walk.

There is no direct drop-off to the airport's departure hall; hence, please note this flaw.

The distance from where you get dropped off and the check-in counters.

Don Mueang Airport - The minute you walk into the airport door, the check-in counters are located just meters from the main doors. All you need to do is find out which row your counter is and head straight there.

This layout is highly functional and straight to the point, with no hassles or distractions. Airports of Thailand, or AoT in short, has made it easy for passengers to check in once they arrive, which is what it should be.

Even how busy or stressed, the Thai AirAsia staff know how to maintain a pleasant smile.

The only setback I found is that some of the check-in counters can get crowded due to the airlines' popularity. But the airlines have overcome this with fast and efficient staff that keep the momentum moving to avoid jamming up the areas.

Conclusion - Again, Don Mueang Airport gets the vote due to a simple and functional system where you are already at the check-in area without walking too far after you get dropped off.

Gateway KLIA2, the main shopping mall before the airport terminal

Shops Layout at the Airport

KLIA2 - Because the KL Gateway mall is your main entry point, you can easily get distracted before checking in for your flight. Having this concept of a mall in an airport is good and bad.

The mall is spacious, but the outlets tend to be occupied by only the big names or chains. One thing for sure is that you will not find any small local brands here due to the excessively high rentals charged.

The bad side is that because most travellers are always in a rush, many just bypass the mall and head straight to the check-in areas.

When your gate is right at the end, you tend to hurry and will continue at the retail shops along the way.

How many times have you stopped to look at some of the shops, and if your gate is at the other end, you just tend to worry about reaching your gate. This results in the retail shops needing to do better.

Those retail outlets nearest to the departure terminal are doing well, as after checking in, you can then explore the mall, provided you are not rushing.

But here's the fun part - The main departure hall at KLIA2 also has some food, cafe and retail outlets, which is somewhat confusing as the airport management just wants to fill the place up with retail outlets.

How some of the restaurants and fast food shops are laid out conveniently

Don Mueang Airport - Somehow, I find the departure area very straightforward; when you first arrive, you will be greeted by the check-in area. Only after checking in will you start seeing the retail lots, which is how an airport layout should be.

The whole point of going to an airport is to check in for your flight, and then only you look for retail outlets, food or drinks. Correct me if I am wrong on this part, but it has been like that for all these years, so why change the flow? Don't you think so?

After the second phase of renovations, Don Mueang Airport was very well laid out for the passengers. After checking in to your flights, you get your boarding pass, and those who do not want to shop or eat can immediately cross over to the passport control area without any hassle.

The perfect layout for passengers as they head to the boarding gates

And if you wanted to eat or just walk around, you could do so in this elongated terminal concept. Priority outlets get closer to the check-in area, like the airport hospital, airport inquiry centre, toilets and prayer rooms.

All other general retail outlets follow after the priority ones, and you can find them at two main levels of the airport with one of the best selections of fast food and other eateries and cafes.

Conclusion - Another vote goes to Don Mueang Airport for the overall shop layout plan in the airport. Only takes a rocket scientist to figure this out if you just want to fill an airport with shops anywhere you can find a slot.

The automated passport gate for Malaysians at KLIA2

Passport Control at the Airport

KLIA2 - After you have checked in, you will walk to the domestic passport or identification check and also for the first layer of the body and bag screening. The domestic check is located at one leftmost corner of the airport.

The international passport section is smack centre of the departure terminal and is easy to notice. It is here where you will first go through the first layer of the airport police check for your boarding pass and identification. Right after this, it is straight to the immigration counter for your passport check.

The kind of sign you do not want to see when you are coming home to Malaysia

For local Malaysian, there are passport gates, which are meant to make passengers go through much faster and smoother. But often, their passport gates may need to be fixed, which can create really long lines.

Plus, it only helps when there are staff there to assist confused passengers. Many times that I have gone through these gates, there was no immigration staff stationed there. This led to many passengers' frustrations in trying to utilise the passport gates.

Non-Malaysians still need to line up at the manned counters, which usually works well. But on many occasions, I noticed a lack of immigration officers manning the counters, resulting in long lines. Do I need to elaborate more on this matter?

Asean lane at the immigration counters. Photo by www.chiangraitimes.com

Don Mueang Airport - There are two entry points to the immigration checks for passengers, which the management thought ahead for this. One issue is for foreign travellers, and another entry point is for local Thai and Asean country citizens.

This way, you break up the different travellers, making it easier for the passengers lining up to get their passports checked. At the Asean counters least two immigration officers are serving at any one time.

Towards the far right of the immigration, they have the Thai passport autogate. Other country travellers will just line up at the 'Foreign Passport' counters.

Here is what I found interesting. There are always AoT and immigration staff at the beginning of the lines, where they ask you where you are from to smoothen out the process. And yes, they speak good English too.

This way, you know which lane you are supposed to be lining up at, and it will be clear to the lines at the passport checks.

Another plus point is that they have a dedicated lane just for PRC travellers, where the staff of the officer manning those counters are Mandarin-speaking.

This all makes perfect sense as it divides the majority of China travellers and the general other country travellers. I call this thinking ahead and not making matters worse.

Conclusion - As for smooth immigration or passport flow, Don Mueang Airport again gets the vote for efficiency, courtesy, and, most of all, friendly staff assisting passengers in this part of the airport.

A security check towards Gate Q at KLIA2; is after the first check.

Security Scanning Checks at the Airport

KLIA2 - Recently, the security scanning points at our local airports have gone from bad to worst, not only at KLIA2 but even at KLIA. I'm saying this because there is no longer any professionalism involved among the airport police who man the stations.

Often, they are seen chatting away, laughing and treating it like a casual fast-food job. There have been times I notice how they harshly treat passengers, especially when they do not know about the security check procedures.

There are also times I see some of them on their smartphones. Wow, how did this behaviour become part of their jobs? They often have a very 'sempoi' or laid-back attitude, compared to ten years ago when a bit of professionalism was involved.

Don Mueang Airport - The number of times I have been in and out of Bangkok, I never once saw the airport security personnel or police joking or laughing among themselves, as they treat their job with respect and professionalism.

Yes, they do talk, but they keep it to a minimum and constantly pay attention to the passengers undergoing security checks. At most airports worldwide, certain positions require strict professionalism rather than a casual, fun job.

Conclusion - Another vote for Don Mueang Airport for their staff's professional attitude. Malaysian security personnel lack integrity and professionalism, which looks bad for our country. I hope that something gets done about this fast.

Often at times, passengers are seen rushing through the duty-free to get to their gates on time.

Duty-Free Area at the Airport

KLIA2 -  For many years, I have seen how our duty-free products have been getting worse. Correct me if I am wrong, but most passengers don't even stop at the duty-free areas anymore, and maybe just to get cigarettes or liquor, and that is all.

Have you wondered why? Simple, the duty-free selection that we carry is limited. This means the choices are different from other international airports.

For example, chocolates are one of the things that I personally avoid. Why? Because most of the chocolates have a short expiry life and are usually sold with promotions like buy two, get one free.

The duty-free at KLIA2 is conveniently located as passengers have to walk through to get their luggage, and this is at the international arrival hall. But due to the poor selection, passengers buy duty-free from the departing country rather than from KLIA2.

Well laid out duty-free section in the international departure area.

Don Mueang Airport - Their duty-free section is conveniently located just after your screening check, and the area is huge, well-lit, and inviting. Probably due to the market research on what travellers want or what is in trend.

Promoters are seen all over and ready to attend to customers, while products are world-class, with great selections, from perfumes to liquor, to local snacks, chocolates and cigarettes. This is exactly what travellers want to see when they travel.

The lively duty-free section of Don Mueang Airport

Even if I am not buying anything from duty-free, I will still detour to see what is new or available as sometimes there may be certain items on sale. Overall, the duty-free area layout is excellent for high traffic, as it is spacious and with many things to see.

Conclusion - Another vote goes to Don Mueang Airport, mainly for the wide selection, brightly lit duty-free] area and lively place with attentive staff.

At KLIA2, if your gate is J22, then good luck walking there.

Boarding Gates at the Airport

KLIA2 - This has been a joke since the airport opened up, and why have gates laid out in a one-kilometre-long row when only AirAsia seems to be utilising most of the gates.

Honestly, have you ever been given Gate J22? That is like the end of the airport, and they expect passengers to walk over 700 or 800 meters.

Gate J layout map at KLIA2. Just look at the number of gates in one area.

As for design, yes, it looks nice on paper, but for functionality's sake, it does not help at all, namely if the passengers are elderly. Moreover, you really need to find which wing your gate is located in and then find your way there.

The airport authorities may claim that they have a buggy service for the elderly and disabled, but if you have been travelling as long as me, you will know that there are no buggies available at times. Or you will have to wait over 20 minutes for one.

Don Mueang Airport - Their gating system is well-planned and highly functional for passengers, meaning that you are in the main boarding walk area after you exit the passport control. All you need to do is find your gate, which is either left or right.

An aerial view of the main departure gate system at Don Mueang Airport

Most times, when I exit the passport control and security checks, I am in the main departure area, and I just need to walk about a hundred or two hundred meters to my main gate. And once I enter that area, the gates are broken up into six or eight boarding gates.

Besides, each main gate has its own convenient shops or cafes selling coffee, soft drinks, snacks and quick bites. This is what passengers want; the best part is at affordable prices.

Conclusion - In terms of easy access and convenience, Don Mueang gets the vote, and one can stay aware of their system. Just look for your gate number, which is straightforward.

This is just one of the many photos I took at KLIA2.

Cleanliness at the Airport

KLIA2 - Airport cleanliness has always been one of my top criteria whenever I visit any airport, especially if it is a modern-style airport, and for KLIA2, when it first opened, it was very clean.

However, over the years that I have been using the airport, I noticed that many areas need to be addressed, which simply shows what the airport management is doing. It is an eyesore, and imagine the first-time visitors to Malaysia seeing the dirt and stains.

Not only KLIA2 but even KLIA, the national airport, are similar. The floors are clean, but the walls, glass and other areas seem to be overlooked. Is it because the airport management has cut back on the cleaners?

Just look at the photo above, which was taken along the walkway from the international arrival towards the main terminal building. Areas like these are visible to passing passengers, and it is a shame that no one did anything about it.

The best part is that I hardly see cleaners around; if there are, they are usually foreign contract cleaners. The contract budget was cut; hence the company only provides a limited number of cleaners.

An example, to maintain the cleanliness of an airport daily, specificuire a workforce of 50 staff to do so. Still, with certain budget cuts or just trying to save some money, there are probably only 20 workers doing the work of 50 people.

This was after I reached the baggage area of Don Mueang. It looks spotless

Don Mueang - Because Don Mueang is an old airport, the original terminal building looks old, but somehow they manage to keep it clean. But when you compare the new terminal two, it has a modern look and feel of bright white lights and is extremely clean.

Every now and then, I see cleaners pushing their cleaning carts, often working solo and doing their work as supposed. I tried to find fault by looking around for dirty areas along the main path that passengers use, but I was surprised that I could not find any.

Conclusion - Vote for Don Mueang Airport again, and this is probably due to the airport management's strict procedures for keeping an airport clean. Staff are all local and not seen chatting or lazing, and some might conclude that there is an oversupply of local workers.

The outdoor smoking areas on both wings of KLIA2, with a great view.

Smoking Room and Areas at the Airport

KLIA2 - This section had to be included because I am a smoker, and there are also many smoking travellers worldwide. But for KLIA2, I am quite sad that the airport management does not view this as a passenger service or facility inside the main terminal.

Outside the airport, the smoking area is found on both wings of the main terminal building, which is located outside. The area is huge and open-aired, which is also great for the view, and if it rains, you cannot utilise it.

Yes, there are only two smoking rooms inside the airport, one at the local domestic departure hall and one more at the international departure hall. However, good luck if you want to locate it, as it is hidden away from general view and with little or no signs.

The international departures smoking room at KLIA2 is in horrible condition.
They also need adequate signs to show where the smoking rooms are located, and you will have to ask someone.When you find them, just look at the condition of the smoking rooms. Dirty and unhygienic, and there is not even a monitor for the flight details.

For some reason, airports in Malaysia are the worst in terms of smoking rooms. Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand all have proper smoking rooms that are clean and with good ventilation systems.Why are we so different? If you do not want to encourage passengers to smoke, do not sell cigarettes at airports.

The smoking rooms are convenient at each main gate area in Don Mueang.

Don Mueang - The smoking rooms outside Don Mueang are clearly indicated, and with one look, you will see signs pointing to where you can smoke outside the airport. They have allocated several areas for this and have even provided chairs to sit down.

Inside the airport are smoking rooms at each gate, making it convenient for smokers to just pop in and have a cigarette before the flight. Yes, every main gate area has one smoking room. And the best part is that the airport cleaners are constantly in and out, ensuring the place is clean.

Conclusion - KLIA2 does not deserve any credit for this part as, for years, they have neglected the smoking rooms inside the airport and are one of the worst in the region.

They have it there to have it but do not upkeep the rooms. So, Don Mueang gets the vote because they care for all passengers, smokers or non-smokers.

Outside the Don Mueang International Airport.

Overall Conclusion

After writing all the above, Don Mueang International Airport is the clear winner in all the categories discussed. And as Malaysian writing this, I feel ashamed about this.

First and foremost, we are one of the emerging countries in Southeast Asia for aviation and air travel, with award-winning airports and airlines. Still, when you look beyond those, you see how we could improve in many areas.

Yes, there is so much room for improvement, but with our laid-back mentality of 'if it is not broken, don't fix it', we will fall further back, and other up-and-coming countries like Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos will overtake us.

KLIA2 only look good in terms of architecture, but for functionality, it lacks in many ways

Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport has clearly shown how efficient and traveller-friendly they are; where else, our KLIA2 is more than just a fancy lifestyle airport that is truly not passenger-friendly.

We tend to always have a vision, but only sometimes will we manage to fulfil it, and at many times, things are done half-heartedly or just plain mismanagement of everything.

When an issue arises, we are quick to point fingers at others, which is one of our worst traits in any business. If things cannot change, the local airports should be managed and operated by a private entity. If we never try, we will never know.

I only hope that our KLIA2 airport management bucks up and becomes on par with the other regional airports, or we will never move forward, especially with our backward or laid-back thinking.

Over the years, I have also done several airport reviews, including STOL airports to international airports and from Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan.

If you would like to comment on my Don Mueang Airport and KLIA2 review, please leave it in the comment form below. Again, this is a very personal review after years of being an air commuter utilising these two airports.

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Floria Putrajaya 2022

byMalaysia Asia
-August 09, 2022

Great news for horticulture fans as Floria Putrajaya 2022 is back this year after a two-year hiatus from the Covid19 pandemic. This event is also known as Floria DiRaja Putrajaya 2022.For those who have been overnight gardens or plant lovers because of the Covid19 lockdowns, this is the one show you should attend in Malaysia.Floria Putrajaya 2022This major flower and garden exhibition is now known as Royal Floria 2022 and is a yearly event in the heart of Putrajaya that is held for almost a week, with the theme - Floria Hebat, or Fantastic Floria.The official flower for this year's festival is the internationally and locally loved Orchid, which visitors will see all over the event.One of the floral displays by DBKL.It also takes place during the week of Merdeka or Malaysia Independence Week, which falls at the end of August. This year's Royal Floria 2022 is from 29 August to 4 September.As I have been a plant and garden lover for over 30 years, this horticulture event is something I never miss yearly.This entire event revolves around flowers, plants and gardens, so if you are a fan, this event is worth exploring.The official poster.Flower lovers can expect favourites such as Bonsai, Bromeliad, Chrysanthemum, Hibiscus, Heliconia, Rose, Bougainvillea, Begonia, and Lilies.And if you are also new to this, meaning you only started plants and gardens since Covid 19, you may want to read this article about the complete guide to Royal Floria Putrajaya.The last Royal Floria 2019 saw over 1,000,000 people attending, and the event featured 61 showcase garden lots with 43 international participants from 23 countries.For this year's Floria DiRaja Putrajaya 2022, the organisers expect a minimum of 500,000 visitors. There will also be over 400,000 flowers and plants on display, which includes 10,000 orchids.One of the mesmerising flower creations at the last Royal Floria.International Participants for Royal Floria 2022This year, the organisers will receive international participation from Singapore, China, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Germany and New Zealand.They will showcase some of their creations in special air-conditioned tents with unique and exciting floral designs.Unique Areas Not to Miss at Floria 2022There are several exciting and specially created areas using flowers that visitors should not miss, and they include;Red Karoemt or Sky Walk Gemerlapan FloriaClock MeadowWall of OrchidsGlow in the Dark ParkFloral PavilionVIP Orchid ShowVisitors take photos with some of the flower displays.Contest for Royal Floria 2022As always, there will be numerous contests taking place throughout the event, and those interested may check out some of the contests below;Terrarium ContestOrchid ContestInternational ContestPhotography ContestSocial Media ContestFor the latest up-to-date information, I recommend you follow the Royal Floria Facebook Page, which is now very active in updating information.Visitors take photos at night.Quick FAQWhen is Floria Putrajaya 2022? Floria Putrajaya is happening from 29 August to 4 September.Where is Floria Putrajaya? The flower and horticulture show takes place at Presint 4 of Putrajaya.How to Go to Floria Putrajaya? The best way is to self-drive here and use Waze or Google Maps to search for Anjung  Floria.Tickets for Royal Floria 2022MyKad Adult - RM15.00MyKad Child (7-12) - RM5.00MyKad Child (Under 6) / OKU - FreeNon-MalaysiansAdult - RM100.00Child (7-12) / Senior Above 60 - RM50.00Child (Under 6) / OKU - RM30.00Additional InformationFor the record, I also run a hobbyist Malaysia Plants website and blog, focusing mainly on some of the rare jungle ferns and plants. But it could be more active than I would like it to be.The Penang Floral Festival started in 2015, but I never did explore this northern horticulture event.An orchid vendor at the Floria Bazaar.Past Floria Putrajaya EventsBelow is a breakdown of the past events that have taken place in Putrajaya, each with the theme of flowers.Royal Floria Putrajaya 2021 - Cancelled because of Covid 19Royal Floria Putrajaya 2020 - Cancelled because of Covid 19Royal Floria Putrajaya 2019 - Mother of All Gardens, Orchids, and BonsaiRoyal Putrajaya Floria 2018 - 10 Wonders of Floria, every theme flower from the last 9 yearsRoyal Putrajaya Floria 2017 - There was no event this yearRoyal Putrajaya Floria 2016 - Chrysanthemum ThemeRoyal Putrajaya Floria 2015 - Lily ThemeFloria Putrajaya 2014 - Begonia ThemeFloria Putrajaya 2013 - Orchid Theme (Orkid)Putrajaya Floria 2012 - Flower Paper Theme (Bunga Kertas)Putrajaya Floria 2011 - Rose Theme Floria Putrajaya 2010 - Heliconia ThemeFloria Putrajaya 2009 - Orchid Theme (Orkid)Floria Putrajaya 2008 - There was no event for this yearFloria Putrajaya Flower and Garden Exhibition 2007 - Hibiscus ThemeConclusionI honestly cannot wait for Floria Putrajaya 2022 because I've been yearning to see what has been cooked up for the last two years of the Covid19 pandemic.Many plants and garden lovers like me have also been waiting for this event to happen, and it will likely be a full house when it does open to the public for a week.

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byMalaysia Asia
-October 15, 2021

This list of islands to visit in Sabah is compiled by David Hogan Jr of Malaysia Asia for anyone interested to visit and see some of them.As The Land Below The Wind is famous for diving and recreational activities, several islands here cater to all sorts of activities, including scuba diving, snorkelling, water sports, or even bird watching.Islands to Visit in SabahSabah has an astounding number of islands off its coastlines in its eastern and western regions, totalling 394 islands. The state also has the largest number of islands in Malaysia.

Clear waters, sun-drenched beaches and un-spoilt tranquillity are some of the main attractions of Sabah’s islands. Among them, the incredible underwater and marine life are absolutely stunning.Surrounded by one of the richest underwater ecosystems globally, Sabah is one of the premier destinations to experience and view marine life.

There are many rare and endangered sea creatures such as the green and hawksbill turtles, napoleon wrasse, giant clams, and countless species of sharks and schools of thousands of barracuda and jacks.Sabah is known for its reef’s larger inhabitants and as a ‘muck diving’ paradise with such rarities as the mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, mandarin fish, harlequin ghost pipefish, seahorses, ribbon eels, plus many types of weird and wonderful frogfish and nudibranchs. East Coast Islands of Sabah

Sipadan IslandPulau Sipadan is hands-down probably the most well-known island in Sabah and worldwide due to the stunning natural beauty of the underwater world here.The island is also known as one of the top five best diving spots in the world and the winner of many tourism and diving awards over the last couple of decades.There are special permits required to visit the island, which attracts mainly scuba divers due to the impressive 3000+ species of fish and corals found here. It is now slowly gaining interest for bird watching as well.

Mabul IslandPulau Mabul Island has been known to many as the gateway to Sipadan and a scuba divers haven due to the incredible underwater life. The beauty of this island is that it is shared among the local Bajau people who inhabit part of the island, while scuba divers have the choice of budget or general accommodation here.Due to the rich marine ecosystem and multiple dive sites, many beginner divers come from 15-25 meters deep and close to Mabul.

Lankayan IslandProbably one of the most beautiful islands in terms of landscape, Pulau Lankayan Island is often called a paradise escape due to only one luxurious resort available here.The resort offers all sea-facing villas, while a restaurant is set on stilts connected by a stilted walkway from the island, giving it the Maldives feel.A two-hour boat ride from Sandakan gets you here, and mainly scuba divers who want some privacy will head here apart from those wanting a private escape or even a local honeymoon.

Kapalai IslandOften called the Maldives of Malaysia, Pulau Kapalai Island is probably the most photographed island since it is a massive sandbank hidden between Sipadan and Mabul. The entire resort is built on stilts and resembles an over-water resort, just as in the Maldives. This resort is so popular that you may need to pre-book your trip here.The rich marine life around the Ligitan Reefs also attracts scuba divers worldwide, while it is not common to see divers from Mabul come here.

Mataking IslandAnother stunning island hidden away from commercial tourism is Pulau Mataking Island, less than an hour boat ride from Semporna.This island also boasts one resort that caters mainly to honeymooners, privacy seekers and upscale scuba divers.There are over 30 dive sites located around both Mataking Besar and Kecil (Big and Small), while the star attraction is a post box mounted on a sunken wreck that is just 25 meters deep.

Pom Pom Island Pulau Pom Pom also boasts of just one main resort that offers a variety of accommodations, attracting various types of island-seekers.The location is also near Mataking Island and is less than an hour boat ride from Semporna town and attracts mainly scuba divers who want a diving experience away from Mabul.The Pom Pom Island Resort offers beautiful water bungalows, beach-front chalets and, of course, the standard garden view chalets that also cater to guests seeking privacy and even honeymooners.

Selingan Island or Turtle IslandQuite a well-known island for visitors who want to experience watching turtles come ashore to lay eggs under strict supervision.Turtles to spot here are the Green and Hawksbill Turtles, while there is an educational centre where videos are other information is available.Pulau Selingan Island is also a recognised sea turtle conservation park located about an hour from the city of Sandakan on the east coast of Sabah.Most visitors book an overnight trip to experience the turtles and spend the rest of the day on the unspoiled beaches before returning to Sandakan.

Islands Near Kota Kinabalu

Gaya IslandOne of the largest islands in Sabah is no other than Gaya Island, which occupies over 15 square kilometres and is just a 15-minute boat ride from Kota Kinabalu city.
Pulau Gaya Island is also part of the Tunku Abdul Rahman or TAR Marine Park that also houses several large water villages, two five-star resorts and a unique zipline that goes from island to island.The luxurious resorts are Gayana Eco Resort, home to the Marine Ecology Research Centre, Bunga Raya Island Resort on the north-east part of the island and Gaya Island Resort by YTL Hotels.

Manukan IslandAmong the most popular islands in Sabah is no other than Pulau Manukan Island that is just 15 minutes boat ride from Kota Kinabalu city and is part of the TAR Marine Park.Offering crystal clear waters, the shade-fringed island houses a stylish resort, restaurants, and a swimming pool nestled in the island’s beautiful rainforest.Day-trippers are the most prominent visitors as they come from the city to spend half-day snorkelling, sunbathing and just enjoying the natural island life. Read my Manukan Island complete guide.

Mamutik IslandOne of the smaller islands of the TAR Marine Park is Pulau Mamutik Island, which only covers six hectares. The island offers mainly sunbathing, snorkelling and some scuba diving for day trips.
There is no accommodation available, but you can apply for a permit to camp overnight there in rare cases. Mamutik is also about 15 minutes boat ride from Kota Kinabalu city.

Sapi IslandAnother small island that makes part of the TAR Marine Park is highly popular among day-trippers and scuba divers.The island is so tiny that it only measures 0.1 square kilometres, with no lodging facilities available here. Most visitors come here to get away from the crowds on the other islands, but this place can also get busy on weekends and peak seasons.Pulau Sapi has some excellent beaches and coral life, which is more attractive than the other islands. You can also read my review on Sapi Island I did several years back.

Sulug IslandKnown as the least visited island of the marine park here, Pulau Sulug Island is small and rocky with amazing underwater reefs and marine life.The island totals around 20 acres and is very popular among visitors who want privacy or a less crowded beach. There are no facilities available on this beautiful island which is also part of the TAR Marine Park.Sepanggar IslandPulau Sepanggar Island is probably one of the new additions to tourism as they have been recently promoted as one of the island destinations of Sabah.To get here, it is only a 10-minute boat ride from Jesselton Pier in Kota Kinabalu city, and there is one resort available on the island. Other jetties include the UMS Jetty and the Kampung Gentisan Jetty.Island lovers will find a perfect balance of nature and beach combined into one destination with flor and fauna dominating the place.Visitors can visit for a day trip and do sea-walks, parasailing, scuba diving, banana boat rides or just laze around the white sand beaches.

Mantanani IslandThe beautiful island is located about two hours away from Kota Kinabalu and is extremely popular with foreign tourists to Sabah.Pulau Mantanai Island is located near Kota Belud, which is also your main gateway to the island and part of a three-island group here.A couple of resorts are available while day-trippers from Kota Kinabalu are regularly seen on some famous beaches. Scuba divers are also aplenty due to the crystal clear waters and rich marine life.Dugongs or Sea Cows once populated the island but are rare nowadays. Mantanani Island is also one of the popular dive locations of Sabah, with 16 dive sites, including three wrecks.Usukan IslandOne of the very local islands near Kota Belud town is Pulau Usukan Island, which has one solo resort hidden away behind the island.This island is not well-known to tourists, but this place can be one of the new getaways from the city with more promotions. Activities include snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing and regular beach activities.Pulau Usukan tends to attract a lot of local Sabahans who come here for quick escapes, picnics, and some quality family time.

Layang Layang IslandProbably one of the least visited islands in Sabah due to the logistics, Pulau Layang Layang Island is a divers paradise that sits 300 kilometres from Kota Kinabalu.The only way to get to Layang Layan Island is via a private flight from KK City, and only scuba divers are regular visitors to this unique island. There is also only one resort on the island.The island stretches 7.5 kilometres long and is only two kilometres wide and is a well-known diving destination to see the incredible hammerhead sharks.

Tiga IslandPulau Tiga Island is world-famous because it was featured in the first season of ‘Survivor’, the TV series shot in 2000.The island attracts visitors for the natural wildlife, including numerous birds, reptiles and insects. There are also two resorts available on the island, which is located at Kimanis Bay.Many also come here for the unique volcano mud bath apart from the quiet sunbathing, snorkelling, and scuba diving. Some birdwatchers come here to spot certain species of water birds.

Islands Near Kudat

Banggi Island
At the north of Sabah, near the town of Kudat, you will find Pulau Banggi Island, which is home to local villagers and fishermen. This island is also the largest in Malaysia, Betruit Island, Langkawi Island and Penang Island. One of the unique things about Banggi Island i that you can find the elusive Bonggi Tribe that live deep inside the island. They are still a very reserved community that tends to keep to themselves.

ConclusionThis article was created for anyone who wishes to explore Sabah’s beautiful islands spread over North Borneo.For more information, you can also contact Sabah Tourism, as they are in contact with many resort operators.
Among all the islands to visit in Sabah, I have personally gone to 80% of them over the last decade. While some can be a little difficult to access, most are easy to get to. If you like this article, please share this with your friends and safe travels, everyone.

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After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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Pantai Suri Floating Market in Kelantan

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-April 08, 2021

 I am sure many of you know that there is a Pantai Suri Floating Market in Kelantan? Yes, even I did not know until someone highlighted this attraction to me recently.And to top things off, this is the first-ever Malaysian floating market to take after the Klonghae floating market in Hat Yai, which was conceptualised and opened in 2016.Pantai Suri Floating Market in KelantanWell, I am yet to visit this interesting hidden gem in Kelantan, but judging from what I have seen in photos and videos, this place looks like an exact replicate of the Klonghae floating market Hatyai.Why? Because the entire concept is similar and over in Hatyai, it is the Thai-Muslims that run the show while over here, it is the Kelantanese who are running it.The specially built signboard at the floating market area.The wooden boats are similar where they come and dock side-by-side by the river bank to sell their food and drinks.The only setback I have seen is that the sellers are much more matured here in Pantai Suri Floating Market than a much younger group in Klonghae.This place is also called by other names such as Pulau Suri Floating Market, Kelantan Floating Market or Pasar Terapung Pantai Suri in Malay.Food vendors at the floating market.What Can You Buy from the Pantai Suri Floating Market?Well, it is very localised; therefore, you can expect a lot of Kelantanese delicacies ranging from desserts to snacks to even full meals like rice and noodles.Expect what you generally see at a local Kelantanese night market or pasar malam, just that the items are all sold from a vendor in a boat.The gimmick is that these vendors sell their food from boats, and when you pay, they extend a stick with a container to collect the money from you.The location of the floating market in Kelantan.Where is the Kelantan Floating Market?This market's location is towards the mouth of the Kelantan River, where it goes out to the South China Sea.From Kota Bharu City, the floating market is about 11.2km and a 20-minute drive to the jetty where you need to take a local boat to the floating market.The boat ride also takes about 15 minutes but depending on the boats' frequency and usually on weekends, there is more boat available.A Google Map showing where the Kelantan Floating Market isHow to go to Pantai Suri Floating Market in Kelantan?Okay, this may be a little tricky, but it is not as easy as one thinks. First of all, there are no roads that lead here and only rivers.So, there are many rivers and small estuaries located around this part of Kelantan, which you may need to ask locals for directions if you are not from here.The easiest way to get here is to take the local boat services offered by the jetties around the kampungs. From Jeti Kuala Besar Masseroja Village - It will take about 15 minutes one-way to the floating market, and this is the easiest from Kota Bharu. The boat ticket price is RM2.00 per person.From Jeti Kok Majid - It will take around 40 minutes one-way to the floating market, and this is from the other side of the Kelantan River opposite Kota Bharu. The boat ticket price is RM5.00 per person.A customer buys drinks from a boat vendor.Renting a Private BoatThis is something that large families or those wanting some privacy will do, as many offer a full boat rental.The price varies among the locals, but you should just be careful that the boat you rent is a properly licenced boat operator and not some teenager who wants to make a quick buck.And you should also ask if the boat comes with safety equipment like life jackets and so on.Another New Floating Market in KelantanApparently, there is another floating market that opened up in recent years, and it is called the Pasar Tani Terapung Pengakalan Datu by Sungai Peng Datu.This one seems to be much closer to Kota Bharu than the Pantai Suri floating market. There is also another one called Tumpat Floating Market which I plan to visit one of these days.Pantai Suri Floating Market (Pasar Terapung Pantai Suri)Time: 8.30 AM to 4.00 PMDay Open: Saturday OnlyEntrance Fee: RM1.00 Adults, Free for KidsNotes: Because of Covid19, the market may not be in operation. Best to double check before going.Suri Floating Market, photo by Lubur.com.my.ConclusionSince the Covid-19 has kind of crippled the world tourism travels, each country has been stepping up on their own local domestic campaigns.This is also a great time to start exploring your own country, and over here in Malaysia, there is so much to discover that all you need to do is explore.I have been saying this for years since I started promoting Malaysia, my home, to foreigners and locals, and you can easily see from my articles how many beautiful places there are.If you are thinking about going somewhere different, I would recommend taking a self-drive trip towards the east coast and northeast of Malaysia.It is here that you will come across some of the little hidden gems like this Pantai Suri floating market in Kelantan, among many others.

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Blogging since 2007, but writing online since 1997. I belong to the 1st generation of worldwide bloggers, which is of course old-school.

Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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-December 29, 2021

One of the fun things that I did during the Covid19 pandemic was a Kuala Lumpur Photowalk, where I explored Petaling Street, the surrounding old KL areas and the River of Life.Usually, I would carry my Nikon DSLR or FijiFilm Mirrorless camera around. Still, I explored with my Samsung Galaxy smartphone since the Covid 19 lockdowns in Kuala Lumpur or KL City.Update: Since 2023, I have stopped conducting photowalks in KL due to my work schedule in Borneo and other parts of Southeast Asia.Kuala Lumpur PhotowalkCreative art at one of the back lanes of Chinatown KL.The photo walk I do in KL is simple and easygoing, whereas I prefer a casual take-your-time concept. This way, I don't pressure myself.My objective is straightforward: I try to discover my backyard and learn about smartphone photography and its capabilities.My favourite place to do the KL photo walk is Petaling Street or the KL Chinatown area and its immediate surroundings. Below are a series of photos that are taken during my KL photowalks.Kuala Lumpur offers some exciting street art murals or 'Graffiti'.Kwai Chai Lane is one of the well-known photography areas in old Kuala Lumpur.Merdeka 118, the 2nd tallest building in the world, and in Kuala Lumpur.Some of the creative shop displays around the old KL area. I looked up and saw this creative painting on top of a shophouse.One of the old photo studios on Petaling Street.Old and new.Glass display at one of the shops.ConclusionThe Kuala Lumpur Photowalk is conducted by David Hogan Jr, who has been doing photo walks all over Malaysia. If you are interested in future photo walks, please let me know through my Facebook Profile.I will also announce on my Instagram account if I am conducting any photo walks in Malaysia; therefore, you can follow me there if you are active on IG.The first KL Photowalk will be conducted on the 2nd of January 2022 to welcome the new year and explore the older part of Kuala Lumpur.This is also to kick-start a new interest in smartphone photography in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as technology has improved recently.

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After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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Top Hospitals in Kuching for Medical Tourism

byMalaysia Asia
-August 16, 2022

This is a list of the top hospitals in Kuching for medical tourism, done in 2022 after the Covid19 pandemic.This list will share some basic information for anyone interested in medical tourism in Kuching, and you can click on the individual private hospitals for more info.Top Hospitals in Kuching for Medical TourismAs Kuching is considered relatively new in medical or health tourism, the main market is none other than Indonesia, namely the cities of Kalimantan.Private facilities have opened up over the last 10 years in Kuching, where some of Malaysia’s top hospitals have branches in Sarawak.Below are the top hospitals for medical tourism in Kuching in no order;KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital.KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital - Also known as the Kuching Specialist Hospital, it is the 12th hospital under the flagship of KPJ Healthcare Bhd, the largest healthcare group in Malaysia and the South East Asia Region.Specialities at KPJ Kuching include:Accident & EmergencyAnaesthesia & Critical careCardiology (including Pediatric)Cardiothoracic SurgeryDental (Retorative & Endodontic)Ear, Nose & ThroatDermatology & AllergyEndocrinologyGastroenterologyGeneral, Laparoscopic, Colorectal & Hepatobiliary SurgeryGynaecologyOncologyInfectious DiseasesInternal MedicineNephrologyNeurologyNeurosurgeryNuclear Medicine & CTOrthopaedic, Spine & Arthroplasty SurgeryPaediatricsPathologyPlastic Surgery & Reconstructive SurgeryPsychiatryRadiology & Diagnostic ImagingRespiratory MedicineSleep DisordersSports Medicine & SurgeryUrology & Men’s HealthVascular & Endovascular SurgeryKPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital InformationAddress: Lot 18807, Block 11 Muara Tebas Land District, Jalan Stutong, 93350 KuchingPhone: 082-365 777Website: KPJ KuchingTimberland Medical Centre in Kuching.Timberland Medical Centre - TMC is a private hospital that has been in operation since 1994 and is one of the oldest private hospitals in Kuching, with over 20 medical specialities.Specialities at Timberland Medical Centre include:Accident & EmergencyAnaesthesia & Critical careCardiologyEar, Nose & ThroatDermatologyEndocrinologyGastroenterologyGeneral, Laparoscopic, Colorectal & Hepatobiliary SurgeryGeriatricsHaematologyInternal MedicineNephrologyNeurologyNeurosurgeryNuclear Medicine & MRI/CTObstetrics & GynaecologyOncologyOphthalmologyPaediatrics; PathologyPlastic & Reconstructive SurgeryPsychiatry, Radiology & Diagnostic ImagingRespiratory MedicineRheumatologySports Medicine & SurgeryUrology & Men’s HealthTimberland Medical Centre InformationAddress: 5164-5165, Block 16 KLCD 2 1/2 Mile, Rock Road, Taman Timberland, 93250 KuchingPhone: 082-234 466Website: Timberland Medical CentreBorneo Medical Centre in Kuching.Borneo Medical Centre - This private hospital is an 80-bed, tertiary-level private medical centre. It is equipped with modern medical technology and a talented and dynamic team of healthcare professionals, all dedicated to the continued well-being of the people.Specialities at Borneo Medical Centre include:Accident & EmergencyAnaesthesia & Critical care & ThroatDermatologyEndocrinologyGastroenterologyGeneral, Laparoscopic, Colorectal & Hepatobiliary SurgeryHaematologyInternal MedicineNuclear Medicine & PET/CTObstetrics & GynaecologyOncologyOphthalmology & Lasik SurgeryOrthopaedic, Spine & Arthroplasty SurgeryPaediatricsPlastic SurgeryPsychiatryRadiologyRespiratory MedicineRheumatologyUrology & Men’s HealthVascular & Endovascular SurgeryBorneo Medical Centre InformationAddress: Lot 10992, Section 64 KTLD, Jalan, Tun Jugah, 93350 KuchingPhone: 082-507 333Website: Borneo Medical CentreNormah Medical Centre in Kuching.Normah Medical Specialist Centre - Normah created history to be the first private hospital established in Sarawak. It was officially opened on 11 August 1988 and is a not-for-profit hospital. In June 2003, Normah opened its first Information Centre in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is the first Information Centre set up by Normah outside Sarawak.Specialities at Normah Medical Specialist Centre include:Accident & EmergencyAnaesthesia & Critical careCardiologyCardiothoracic SurgeryDentalEar, Nose & ThroatGastroenterologyGeneral, Laparoscopic, Colorectal & Hepatobiliary SurgeryHaematologyInternal MedicineNephrologyNeurologyOccupational HealthObstetrics & GynaecologyOncologyOphthalmologyOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryOrthopaedic, Spine & Arthroplasty SurgeryPathologyPsychiatry, Radiology & Diagnostic ImagingRespiratory MedicineRheumatologyUrology & Men’s HealthNormah Medical Specialist Centre InformationAddress: Lot 937, Section 30 KTLD, Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman Yaakub, Petra Jaya, 93050 KuchingPhone: 082-440 055Website: Normah Medical CentreKuching is one of the leading cities for medical tourism in Borneo.ConclusionI have been writing about tourism for the last 15 years and have also covered some articles on medical tourism in Malaysia. One of my recent articles covers the top hospitals in Kota Kinabalu for medical tourism.In the last five years, health tourism in Sarawak has grown exponentially, with more Indonesians visiting from Kalimantan, due mainly to the flight connectivity into Kuching and Miri.I hope this article about the Top Hospitals in Kuching for Medical Tourism provides relative information as done in 2022, making it up-to-date and relevant, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Best Places To See Wildlife in Malaysia

byMalaysia Asia
-September 17, 2021

Here is a list of the best places to see wildlife in Malaysia for nature, outdoor and adventure lovers in no particular order.All of the places listed here have also been visited by me; hence this article is based on a first-hand experience and not written by writers who sit in an office researching content.

Malaysia is a tropical country located just above Singapore and below Thailand and is often overlooked by many travellers.

The country is also divided into Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysia Borneo, where Sabah and Sarawak are located.

However, with this article, my mission is to highlight some of the more unique tourism experiences you can find here off the general tourist radar.

Best Places To See Wildlife in Malaysia

To see Malaysia's wildlife, you need to travel out of Kuala Lumpur to other states around the country, some on the peninsular and other places at Malaysia Borneo.

I will only be highlighting those places that are pretty much guaranteed to spot wildlife and how you can get there. The list of places to spot wildlife in Malaysia are;A female Great Argus at Taman Negara National Park.1. Pahang (Peninsular Malaysia)

In the state of Pahang, which is about four to five hours from Kuala Lumpur, you will find the Taman Negara National Park, which is the oldest national park in Malaysia.Taman Negara Known as one of the oldest rainforests globally, Taman Negara is also the country's first national park and possibly the best in Peninsular Malaysia.As Taman Negara is massive, only one luxurious resort is located in the national park, the Mutiara Taman Negara Resort I visited in 2018.Taman Negara National Park offers many activities, including visiting an original 'Orang Asli' village upriver and a beautiful canopy treetop walk. Wildlife watching includes birds in the day and a unique night walk to spot nocturnal animals, insects, etc. It is also recommended to spend at least two nights minimum here to experience this place.The Maya Houseboat at Tasik Kenyir Lake.Kenyir LakeOnce a popular location to see some wildlife in the 90s, this place has been going through some up's and down's because the only resort here, Lake Kenyir Resort, has been undergoing renovations for a few years now and has yet to be reopened.Since back then, most people that visit Kenyir tend to go there fishing or live on houseboats. I would recommend waiting for the resort to reopen before coming here to explore Tasik Kenyir Lake for those who have plans.Most of the wildlife activities here are bird watching and the occasional mammal spotting around the massive manmade lake. Kuala Gandah Elephant SanctuaryA beautiful rehabilitation for the Malaysian elephants has seen a massive tourism boom in the last 10 years. Kuala Gandah is an experience fit for just about anyone.In recent years, van loads of tourists have been flocking here to experience seeing, feeding, riding and bathing the elephants that have been rehabilitated.Around Kuala Gandah, a private zoo and deer farm is also open to visitors. The area around here is also known as a bird-watching location.Belum offers just one rainforest resort for nature lovers.2. Perak (Peninsular Malaysia)

Perak is one of the larger states in Peninsular Malaysia and is neighbouring the state of Selangor. There are a few places for wildlife watching but are more on the commercial side.

Orangutan Island at Bukit Merah Laketown

A very localised theme park and resort, Bukit Merah has been around for quite a while now. However, they have one unique attraction: Orangutan Island, about 10 minutes boat ride from the main park area.

This remarkable conservation in the peninsular is managed by the Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation, which was blossomed from an idea by YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed many years ago.The entire island serves as a rehabilitation and sanctuary for orangutans on the Peninsular, and just to add on, orangutans are not native to the peninsular.A Clouded Leopard photographed by a camera trap at Belum Rainforest.Belum Rainforest

This is one of the oldest rainforests in Malaysia next to Taman Negara and offers a resort built within the rainforest.Belum boasts of the only place in Malaysia where you can spot all 10 species of hornbills. However, one needs to spend a few days to achieve this, and with a lot of trekking and hiking.This rainforest is also not overcrowded and is a little more peaceful compared to other popular destinations. Most that visit here is either bird watchers, photographers or nature lovers seeking an escape.Sarawak is filled with wildlife locations that are spread throughout the state.3. Sarawak (Borneo Malaysia)

Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia, and by comparison, it is almost as big as the entire peninsular Malaysia.

This means that Sarawak is massive and perhaps 30% developed, leaving much of the land untouched. Yes, there are oil palm plantations, but overall, many rainforests are available throughout the state.

Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Center

Semenggoh is probably the best place to see the Orangutans in their natural habitat and is only about an hours drive from Kuching, Sarawak's capital city.It is managed by the state forestry department and is open daily for visitors. Natural trails make the entire experience worthwhile, and it is not guaranteed that the orangutans may be there in full force.The best is to book a tour from any travel agents in Kuching to know the best times to visit Semenggoh to see the orangutans.A Beared Pig is seen at the Bako National Park in Sarawak.Bako National Park

Located two hours from Kuching, Bako National Park is a wonderland for nature lovers. The national park is also situated by the sea, making this a very unique place to explore.

At Bako, you can find Proboscis monkeys, Bornean bearded pigs, snakes, many birds, and other tropical wildlife. There are park accommodations, a restaurant and many trails to explore.It is also recommended to book a tour from Kuching city as they include everything that makes it easy to experience Bako National Park in Sarawak.A view of the Mulu National Park in Sarawak.Mulu National ParkOne of the UNESCO Heritage Sites of Malaysia, Mulu, is a perfect escape for the outdoor lover. The national park is massive, and one needs to spend a minimum of two to three days to experience this place.The beauty of the Gunung Mulu National Park is that you can spot wildlife while exploring caves and rivers and see the unique nomadic Penan culture that resides around the national park area.Mulu offers luxurious and budget accommodation and requires a flight from Kuching, Kota Kinabalu or Miri.The incredible multiple-tier canopy treetop walk at Danum Valley in Sabah.4. Sabah (Borneo Malaysia)This part of North Borneo is probably the most active place for Malaysia's wildlife for many reasons.Among the areas, Sandakan is the best place to see wildlife in Malaysia. The city is central and located on the east coast, making it accessible to many sanctuaries.

Danum ValleyDanum is one of the best locations for Malaysia's wildlife and probably the most luxurious accommodations with world-class guides.This conservation centre is not for the budget seeker and caters to those who want a top-notch wildlife experience while visiting Malaysia.Some years back, I agreed that the amount of wildlife I spotted here is probably the most at one location. One of the attractions here is the fantastic Danum Valley canopy walk.A Slow Loris is seen climbing up a tree at Maliau Basin.Maliau BasinKnown as the Lost World of Sabah, this massive basin stretches for 588 square kilometres, home to numerous wildlife ranging from primates to rare jungle cats to unique birds.Maliau Basin Conservation Area, as it is known, is also not a touristy destination and only appeals to the hardcore nature lover, trekker and wildlife photographer or watcher.Most of the time, beginners or intermediate level nature lovers will stay at the main conservation centre area while advanced levels will do the few day treks to the many base camps in Maliau.At one of the base camps, which takes three days to trek to, you will find the unique seven-tier Maliau waterfalls.The beautiful nature resort at Tabin Wildlife Reserve in Sabah.Tabin Wildlife ReserveAnother excellent wildlife destination in Sabah is Tabin Wildlife Reserve, which is larger than the island of Singapore.I enjoyed five nights here, only to be thrilled that I saw the Borneo Pygmy Elephant among the many other wildlife like Leopard Cats, rare birds, and unique frogs.There is only one central accommodation: the main resort and the professional service level is surreal, from the housekeepers to the guides.One of the wildlife lodges at the Kinabatangan RiverKinabatangan RiverKnown as the mother of all rivers in Sabah, the mighty Kinabatangan River is home to many wildlife, including crocodiles, primates, reptiles, birds, and the endemic Pygmy Elephants.For anyone wanting a surreal wildlife experience in Malaysia, the Kinabatangan River is hands-down the best place to do this, and you will need to spend a minimum of at least two nights here.From Sandakan, it takes a couple hours to drive before you hop on a boat to the many riverside lodges and resorts along the Kinabatangan River.A male Orangutan photographed at Deramakor Forest Reserve in Sabah.Deramakot Forest ReserveThis is the only place that has not been visited by me yet, and because of Covid19, I missed my chance to do so in 2020. But not all is lost as this will be my next destination once we can travel.Demarakot is relatively a new destination, having only opened up to the public in 2012. The forest reserve only started to get noticed in 2018/2019 with the help of social media.This unique place is now known as Malaysia's best place to see wildlife in its natural environment. Clouded Leopard is one of the star attractions here, while bird watching is also one of the top activities.The entrance to Sepilok.SepilokKnown as an Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre for decades and attracting wildlife and nature lovers from all over the world, including England's Prince Charles. Even Star Trek Discovery's Michelle Yeoh visited Sepilok in 2018, just to name a few celebrities who paid this place a visit.However, Sepilok is also home to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) and the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), great for nature and wildlife lovers.If you are in Sandakan, I would highly recommend visiting these places if you do not have the luxury of spending too much time here.5. Commercial Wildlife PlacesThe Lok Kawi Wildlife Park in Sabah.This is the commercial part for those who do not have enough time when visiting Malaysia, and zoo's are probably one of your best options to see the local wildlife.While many do not support zoos' entire idea, some still believe that they provide a safe place for the animals, away from poachers and modernisation.Below are Malaysia's best zoo's that are located throughout the country;Zoo Negara - Malaysia's national zoo and the largest. It is located about a 20-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur city and is top-rated.Taiping Zoo - Probably the best zoo in the northern region that offers a fantastic night safari experience with a good collection of wildlife.Melaka Zoo - Catering the southern region, the Melaka Zoo has been around for a long time, and they have a decent collection of wildlife here.Langkawi Wildlife Park - On the island of Langkawi and catering mainly to high traffic tourists, this wildlife park is decent with an essential wildlife collection.Lok Kawi Wildlife Park - Located in the Penampang area of greater Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, this is probably the best zoo in Borneo Island.Some of the wildlife resorts are simply breathtaking and beautiful.What I use to capture my photographsI am a DSLR person, and over the years, with smartphone technology improving, I have slowly resorted to using my smartphone for general photography.As of Sept 2021, I'm currently using a Galaxy Z Flip3 5G smartphone for my general and landscape photos, which I find is quite good considering the technology changes.However, I still refer back to my Nikon DSLR and my trusty Tamron 150-600mm telephoto lens for my wildlife shots. I guess this will eventually change to a mirrorless camera and a much smaller lens in the coming months.For spotting wildlife, I still use my Omicron Binoculars 8x42, which is perfect and lightweight.ConclusionThis article was specially created for anyone who wants to visit Malaysia and experience the unique and natural wildlife places spread all over the country.Again, all of the places mentioned above have been personally visited by me over the last ten years, and I am still going to some of them for my bird watching in Malaysia.If you enjoyed this article on the best places to see wildlife in Malaysia, please share it with your friends or on your social media platforms.And if you have questions or feedback, I would love to hear them from you. Be safe and happy wildlife watching!

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Blogging since 2007, but writing online since 1997. I belong to the 1st generation of worldwide bloggers, which is of course old-school.

Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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RWMF Shuttle Bus Information

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-May 09, 2023

Every year, the Rainforest World Music Festival takes place in Santubong, Sarawak, and many people want to know the RWMF Shuttle Bus Information as it is the easiest way to go to the festival.Previously, several companies were handling this, but in recent years, Red Bus from Kuching has been awarded the contract to ferry people to and from the event.RWMF Shuttle Bus InformationThis year, the RWMF 2023 shuttle bus information is similar to the last event. The service starts at 9.00 AM, ends at 1.00 AM, and is operated by BusAsia, a local bus company in Kuching.Those staying in Kuching can catch the shuttle bus, which is on an hourly schedule to Santubong. There are two pick-up locations in the city area, which are accessible from several hotels here.The RWMF shuttle bus stop at Santubong.Again, this shuttle service is free for Rainforest World Music Festival ticket holders and for those without tickets, There are two main pick-up locations in Kuching which are;The Hills Shopping MallPlaza MerdekaWhile the departure point from the RWMF event area is outside the entrance of the Sarawak Cultural Village at Damai Central Parking Area. This is also the main drop-off and pick-up at Damai Central. There are no other stops once you go inside, so please refer to the photo below, as it indicates the pick-up and departure times.RWMF Shuttle Service is free for ticket holders.Shuttle Van Service from Santubong Junction to Sarawak Cultural VillageFor those planning to drive, take a grab or a taxi, you must stop and park at the Santubong junction and take the shuttle van service.If you have a special permit or pass, only then the police and security will allow you in. Otherwise, they will direct you to the side road to park and take the shuttle.There is a fee for the shuttle service, and you can buy tickets from a makeshift canopy tent at the junction of Santubong.The shuttle van service from the junction to the festival entrance.Why take the Shuttle Bus to the RWMF event? Because it is the easiest way to travel from Kuching to Santubong without hassle. The shuttle buses directly access the festival area and stop in front of the RWMF.You can also read further on how to go to the Rainforest World Music Festival, which details the many ways of going to Santubong.A close-up view of the shuttle bus counter outside the festival venue at Damai Central.ConclusionIf you still need to get your tickets, please get the RWMF early bird tickets on sale currently. For first-timers coming to the Rainforest World Music Festival and staying in Kuching city, this is the best way to travel to the festival.The RWMF shuttle bus information provided here will make your travels to and from the event much more accessible. Also, have a great festival for everyone attending.

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Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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Huawei Mate 50 Pro Review in Malaysia

byMalaysia Asia
-November 01, 2022

This is a Huawei Mate 50 Pro review in Malaysia based on the actual usage of the new flagship smartphone to be launched in early November 2022.I was one of the lucky people to get the test unit, and I took it to Sandakan in Sabah to test out the capabilities of the smartphone.Huawei Mate 50 Pro Review MalaysiaI started using the Huawei Mate 50 Pro on the 14th of October, where I explored Kuala Lumpur first, and then I headed to Sandakan in Sabah to further test the smartphone.My primary mission was to attend the unique Borneo Bird Festival, which takes place at Sepilok's Rainforest Discovery Centre or RDC, just outside Sandakan.A typical morning scene at the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sabah.Therefore, I took the opportunity to explore Sandakan city first before heading to the RDC and exploring the beautiful rainforest of the Sepilok-Kabali Forest Reserve.And just to add, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is currently the talk of the town among smartphone photographers due to the new technology incorporated with the camera system.But I won't bore you with the technical aspects of the smartphone. I will get straight to the basics and show you the photos to let you decide how amazing the results are.I use the 'Orange' colour Huawei Mate 50 Pro for my smartphone photography.Again, my style of taking smartphone photography is straightforward as I do not use the 'Pro Mode' on the smartphone.I prefer to use the normal mode, which most people will use, and as you already know, most people are not professional photographers. So, this review is based on the ordinary person's usage.The photos I share below are also all not edited at all. I just resized them to fit for web use, also showing you that I did not manipulate the photos in any way.All photos are randomly arranged with descriptions in the captions below; enjoy.The Sandakan Harbour Mall was photographed in wide-angle mode on the Mate 50 Pro during the day.Wide angle mode at night on the Mate 50Pro, without night mode, and the results are amazing.Testing the natural bokeh on the Huawei Mate 50 Pro at a local temple in Sandakan.Super Macro of a local Sandakan noodle dish.3-4 cm super macro shots of the beautiful Lantern Bugs at the RDC in Sepilok, Sabah.The steel skywalk at the RDC in Sepilok, taken on the wide angle mode of the Mate 50 Pro.While photographing St Michael's Church in Sandakan, a beautiful halo appeared around the sun.Mulan, a 12-year-old Orangutan, poses about 3 metres from me. I took this with the normal mode.I couldn't help but test the aperture more on the orangutan and the security staff.Photographed with the Super Macro Mode on the Mate 50 Pro.I'm a huge local street foodie, so here's a close-up of the famous UFO tarts in Sandakan, Sabah.A 2.5cm close macro shot of a rather odd-looking lilac-coloured flower at the RDC in Sabah.This is a very rare find for me, a Tree Crab that lives in dead stumps of trees in the rainforest.The photos I took above with normal, wide or super macro modes. You can visit the official website for the full specifications of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro.You can also check my other Malaysia smartphone reviews I have been doing over the years; they are all non-complicated and easy to understand.I will also be doing a Huawei Mate 50 Pro camera zoom test review where I shoot the same image in multiple focal lengths of the camera system.A dedicated Huawei Mate 50 Pro super macro review was also done in mid-October 2022 to showcase the capabilities of the smartphone camera system.The Orange coloured Mate 50 Pro after my unboxing session.ConclusionOverall, I am very impressed with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) of the Mate 50 Pro as it has improved so much from other brands. To me, the most important in smartphone photography is the realistic colours of the photos.Some brands tend to overdo it on the compensation, which is when computational photography gets unrealistic. Huawei has learned that, and they now have a nice balance in the final results of photos.I am still testing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro for everyday use, but I still need to do more macro and night photography with interesting conditions.Fear not, as I will be back to share more articles about my findings, and I hope you enjoyed my Huawei Mate 50 Pro review in Malaysia.

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Blogging since 2007, but writing online since 1997. I belong to the 1st generation of worldwide bloggers, which is of course old-school.

Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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Miri in Photos with the Huawei P50

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-July 11, 2022

Miri is located in the northern part of Sarawak and is often overlooked by many people; hence here is an article about Miri in photos with the Huawei P50 smartphone.I visited this coastal resort city in mid of June to attend the Borneo Jazz Festival 2022, which took place at Coco Cabana, located at Marina Bay, just by the town.Miri in Photos with the Huawei P50While the jazz festival takes place yearly in this beautiful bay area at night, I took the opportunity to explore the city and its surroundings with my Huawei P50, hoping to capture moments that will be remembered.The Grand Old Lady, Miri's 1st oil well, is restored and placed at Canada Hill.I often use a smartphone for my travel photography; this has been a habit since 10 years ago when I began to explore the world of smartphones. While some may know, many need help understanding how tedious smartphones were back then.Nowadays, technology has caught up so fast that smartphones will soon replace cameras, as point-and-shoot cameras are slowly becoming obsolete.For your additional information, this article is created based on an everyday user experience; therefore, you will only see a little technical jargon, like f-stop, 1/800, f2.8 and so on.I like to keep my reviews and articles user-friendly so everyone can enjoy reading them and seeing the photography results. There are already a ton of technical reviews out there.While exploring Miri, I travel with my mirrorless and Huawei P50 and below are random photos taken throughout my weekend exploring this beautiful city.For the Huawei P50 photos featured here, I resized them and mildly edited them for web viewing. The images here are all taken with the ultra-wide camera.The Borneo Jazz Festival 2022 inside Coco Cabana, Miri.Some beautiful photography angles at one of the temples in Miri.A local Mirian sells many types of fried noodles at Pasar Malam Saberkas.The myriad colours of drinks are being sold at Saberkas Night Market.The Lian Hua San Ching Tien Temple in Miri.Front view of the Lian Hua San Ching Tien Temple.The beautiful Hai Long Si Temple.Miri city view from Canada Hill.The Miri Esplanade area.Inside Miri Handicraft Market.Looking up inside a temple.Inside the Saberkas Night Market.A famous street art painting in Miri.Miris offers some beautiful temple photography.One of the scenes was at a local fish seller at Emart in Miri.They call this place 'Rumah Asap' or Smoke House in Miri.During my Miri Photowalk, I stopped at the Miri Esplanade for this photo.I also did another article in Kuching in early June and featured the Rainforest World Music Festival 2022 in photos with the Huawei P50.You can visit the main Huawei Malaysia website for more information about this flagship smartphone.ConclusionMiri is one of the unvisited cities often overlooked by tourists, local and foreign. However, I will visit here for a few days whenever I can. I've come here numerous times in the last 10 years, most of the time visiting national parks and nature reserves, Once in a way, I will come here to do birdwatching at Kuala Baram Wetlands or just to explore the laid-back lifestyle of Miri City.On several occasions, I have done transit stopovers en route to places like Bario and Ba'kelalan in the highlands of Sarawak.On my next adventure, I can do more smartphone photography with the Huawei P50 Pro. Finally, I hope you enjoyed this particular series of Miri photos with the Huawei P50 smartphone.

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Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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Tanjung Rhu Resort MCO 2.0 Promotions

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-February 06, 2021

 If you are hunting for some vacation deals for after the second lockdown in Malaysia, you can check out the Tanjung Rhu Resort MCO 2.0 promotions valid till the end of July 2021.Tanjung Rhu Resort is one of the most active resorts in Langkawi where they have been aggressively offering all kinds of offers and promotions since the first MCO 1.0 in Malaysia.Tanjung Rhu Resort MCO 2.0 PromotionsThis time around, the Langkawi resort has come up with an irresistible offer under the Buy Now Enjoy Later Stay Vouchers on sale until the end of February.The current promotion by Tanjung Rhu Resort in Langkawi.This Buy Now Enjoy Later Stay Vouchers start as low as RM200 per room night and for two persons and is valid for designated suites. Not only that, but guests will also enjoy a 20% discount on food and beverage at the resort and also a 20% discount at the resort's signature Mandara Spa.Buy Now Stay Later Promotion at Tanjung Rhu ResortThe main area at the Tanjung Rhu Resort in Langkawi.This February 2021 promotion from Tanjung Rhu Resort will be available until the end of February 2021 and guests can plan their stay until the end of July 2021.While the offer is valid for two persons, you can simply contact the resort to make your booking for your desired dates. Just make sure that it is way after the MCO 2.0 and that you can travel cross-borders.If there is another MCO 3.0 or cross-border restriction issued by the state or government of Malaysia, you can contact the resort to reschedule your suite booking.For more information or booking, you can visit the official Tanjung Rhu Resort website and book or inquire through them.The February till July promotion by Tanjung Rhu Resort in Langkawi.ConclusionWith an entire year of Covid19, causing so much stress and problems in Malaysia and around the world, many feel frustrated and need to get away to release some of that stress.What more than a nice beach escape with your loved one, and here in beautiful Langkawi Island. The MCO 2.0 promotions are quite attractive considering how much the five-star resorts previously charged.

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Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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