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Best Places for Scuba Diving in Malaysia

byMalaysia Asia
-April 19, 2023

If you are a visiting diver to this part of Southeast Asia, here is a list of the best places for scuba diving in Malaysia based on each of the states.Malaysia has long been known as one of the scuba diving destinations in Southeast Asia. However, it still needs to be marketed better worldwide by attending more international dive shows worldwide.Best Places for Scuba Diving in MalaysiaThe trickiest question that most divers will ask would be what kind of scuba diving they prefer, where to dive and what facilities are available. At the end of the day, it all depends on what you want to see or experience during your diving.Some divers only want to see large fish, while others want to see macro life like nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses and other macro life. Most leisure divers enjoy diving into a beautiful dive site rich with corals and fish.The most popular places for diving in Malaysia are also very subjective, but I will list them based on individual states and popularity. Therefore, this list was created to better understand where and what is available for scuba divers planning to explore Malaysia.A map of Sabah showing the popular dive sites.1. Scuba Diving in SabahSabah is currently the number one spot for scuba diving in Malaysia. Why? Because legendary diver Jacques Cousteau made Sipadan Island world famous in the 80s. Sipadan is also known as one of the top five dive sites in the world, ranked by many dive magazines, CNN and even Lonely Planet.Sabah's dive sites are divided into two sides - East Sabah, where you will find Sipadan Island, Mabul Island, Lankayan Island, Mataking Island, Kapalai Island and many other smaller islands. The dive sites here are some of the best in the world, where you can choose leisure diving or muck diving.At Mabul Island, some dive sites are minutes from the resort, so you can imagine how easy it is here. One thing that first-time divers to Malaysia should try is staying at the Seaventures Dive Resort.This unique experience lets divers stay on the world's only diving oil rig resort. The oil rig is parked just minutes off Mabul Island too.A Sargassum Frogfish was spotted while diving on Mabul Island, Sabah.Diving Around Kota Kinabalu - West Coast Sabah is where Kota Kinabalu, the capital, is located. Around here, you can do quick dives at destinations near the city.Popular dive spots include Sapi Island, Manukan Island, Mengalum Island, Mantanani Island, and Tiga Island, the more commercial diving sites.Some divers have made their way up north to dive in Kudat. However, I would not recommend this as diving here for beginners can be cautious due to the rip curls and strong currents.The world's only oil rig dive resort, Seaventures, is located at Mabul Island, Sabah.Diving in Labuan - Labuan Island is famous for wreck diving, and the wrecks are quite far out. Advanced open-water divers and above can dive around Labuan. You must take a ferry from the Kuala Penyu area to Labuan Island or fly there.For the extreme divers, there is Layang Layang Island, which is touted to be one of the best dive sites in Malaysia, where you can spot schools of hammerhead sharks during the season from March to May.Sabah is connected via frequent flights from Kuala Lumpur and many other large cities in Malaysia. No, you cannot take a bus or train to Sabah as it is located on the island of Borneo.A school of large Puffer Fish was spotted during a dive at the Perhentian Islands.2. Scuba Diving in TerengganuLocated on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, you will find some of the most beautiful resort islands. Terengganu is a 5 to 6-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur or a one-hour flight to Kuala Terengganu.The popular islands here are the Perhentian Islands, which come in Perhentian Kecil (Small) and Perhentian Besar (Big).These are one of the most popular scuba dive destinations in Peninsular Malaysia, but they only operate from March to October. The rest of the months are the monsoon season, from November to February.A beautiful nudibranch was photographed by me during a dive on Perhentian Island.Nearby is Redang Island or Pulau Redang, one of Malaysia's best beginner diver spots. The island has a marine park, and diving here is easy and casual.Redang is also well known as a romantic island but can get crowded during the peak season with snorkelers.Another island off Terengganu is Lang Tengah Island or Pulau Lang Tengah, which is less busy but offers decent dive sites. This island is more of a laid-back type of place for divers.Tenggol Island is a smaller island further south that offers some intense diving, depending on the diver. They have simple dive sites and some really challenging ones. There is one dive resort called Tenggol Island Beach Resort which is one of the recommended centres.Dive sites at the islands of Terengganu.For luxury scuba divers, there is the Tanjong Jara Resort (TJR) on the mainland in the Dungun area, and they operate dive trips to Tenggol on request.Other smaller islands, like Gemia Island and Kapas Island, offer independent resorts and diving. You need to book directly with the resorts here.A Banded Sawblade Shrimp, or Tozeuma Shrimp, photographed while diving on Perhentian Island. 3. Scuba Diving in JohorJohor is the state bordering Singapore, and on the east coast of Johor, you will find Tioman Island, one of the very popular dive sites for locals and Singaporeans. Locals generally drive around four to five hours from Kuala Lumpur to spend a weekend scuba diving at Tioman Island, home to over 20 dive operators ranging from budget to high-end.Other islands around here include Rawa Island (Pulau Rawa), which is a private island with its own resort, Pemanggil Island (Pulau Pemanggil) and Aur Island (Pulau Aur) which are more local and not so commercial.Dive sites for Tioman Island.Other less commercialized dive spots in Johor are Aur Island and Dayan Island. Both islands are mostly visited by divers from Singapore and are not commercialized as Tioman Island.Islands closer to the mainland are Sibu Island and Tinggi Island, which has three resorts that offer scuba diving. Mostly muck diving; the best times to dive at these two islands is from March to June.Tioman and other islands here also observe the monsoon season; therefore, from mid-October to mid-February, it is off-season. Some resorts still operate during the monsoon and may offer diving.Sarawak also offers fantastic scuba diving (Photo from Sarawak Tourism Board).4. Scuba Diving in SarawakSarawak is one of Malaysia's lesser-known scuba diving destinations, but two notable spots have been popular in recent years. One in Kuching and one in the resort city of Miri, just bordering the Kingdom of Brunei.However, you should know that diving in Sarawak is less commercial than in other parts of Malaysia; therefore, it can be a little tricky. There are dive operators in Sarawak, but just a handful of them. In most cases, you need to contact the dive centres to check when the weather is good before diving here.Diving in Kuching - Most serious divers come here to explore the many historical dive wrecks in the waters of Kuching. There is also a submarine wreck, but the local dive operators do not recommend this place.I once did a dive at Satang Island, 40 minutes boat ride from Santubong; however, due to the weather, the visibility could have been better and came up sooner than expected. I was getting 2 to 3 meters of visibility, which was terrible. This was during the dive season here and in July 2017. Anyway, I plan to go back and try again.Dive sites of Kuching, Sarawak,Most of the wrecks are World War 2 Japanese wrecks, which are hundreds of meters long. So you must be an advanced open water (AOW) diver to see them.Diving in Miri - This is more commercial, and two dive operators are in Miri. Coco Dive is one of the pioneer centres that organize trips to the many dive sites around Miri.My last dive here was in May 2017, with healthy corals, reef fish, macro life and occasional large fish. I saw a lone Bumphead Parrotfish on one of my dives. Read about my recent Miri dive experience.To get to Sarawak, you must fly from Kuala Lumpur or another larger city. There are many flights a day to both Miri and Kuching.5. Scuba Diving at Langkawi IslandYes, you can dive on Langkawi Island. However, it is less popular than on the east coast or in Sabah. So, if everything else fails and you can only visit Langkawi, you can book a scuba diving package here.A few dive operators in Langkawi offer dive trips to the Pulau Payar Marine Park, which is probably the best place to dive in Langkawi. For serious divers, you can talk to the dive centre about other places to dive around Langkawi Island.Diving in Pulau Payar Marine Park - To be honest, I am yet to dive here, but from reviews and articles, it is said that visibility can go up to 20 meters from April to August. But always best to double-check with the dive operators there.Several divers I spoke to informed me that Langkawi offers decent diving, and seeing photos of Pulau Payar's dive sites, it looks pretty decent, so not all is lost.To get to Langkawi, you can fly from Kuala Lumpur, which takes only an hourTravellingel overland, you can take a bus, train, or rent a car. From the mainland, you can take the ferry across. But it is much faster to fly in and rent a car to move around.The beautiful Pulau Perak or Tukun Perak Island. Photo from www.xnuripilot.blogspot.my.6. Scuba Diving in PerakAmong these lesser-known dive spots in Malaysia, Pangkor Island, Sembilan Island, and Jarak Island are a few of them. Located off the coastal town of Lumut, Pangkor is well known as a resort island, nearest to Kuala Lumpur.Reports state that diving here is generally entry-level, and visibility is decent. Numerous resorts, guesthouses, and homestays are available on the island and the mainland.One or two dive operators also provide dive packages to these islands. One is located on Marina Island, which offers frequent dives to Sembilan Island. There are five main dive sites at Sembilan Island too.Tukun Perak diving photos. (Images were compiled by Pulau Perak Dive Expedition 2014 Video).Scuba Diving at Pulau Perak - Known also as Tukun Perak, this location is one of the very exotic dive sites of Peninsular Malaysia. The island, also known as Fairway Rock, is a sandstone rock that rises from the Straits of Malacca.However, Pulau Perak has situated around 150 km from the Island of Penang and takes about 8 hours by boat. This island is or was used as a military base, as some structures are at the top of the island. In a dive video, Giant Manta Rays were seen swimming openly in the waters here.Visibility is up to 40 meters. Other rare small crustaceans that are rare can be found here too. Tukun Perak sits off the island of Penang but is under the Perak state. Selective dive operators make only specialized dive trips to Perak Island here.Lumut is about a 3.5-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. If you are going to Pangkor Island, you must take the ferry from Lumut. You cannot just go there and try to book a dive, as pre-arrangements must be made with a dive operator.A Pipefish photographed in Mabul by me during one of my dives.7. Scuba Diving in Port DicksonYou can still dive into Port Dickson or PD if nothing else works. Let it be known that this is likely going to end up bad. Meaning visibility could be better here. There are a couple of dive sites in PD, but the best is at the Blue Lagoon area or the 12th mile of PD.Diving in PD requires some serious addiction if you are on a budget. One operator provides 2-dive packages at the Blue Lagoon in Port Dickson. Prices are around RM160 per person, including boat fees and others.I once saw a video of scuba diving in PD, and let me share it with you; the visibility was 1-2 meters. But the macro life here is pretty decent, so there is still hope if you are a macro diver.Port Dickson is only 1.5 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. Once known as the most popular beach destination in Malaysia, on weekends, PD can get really crowded with beachgoers.A nicely camouflaged Stonefish.8. Scuba Diving in MelakaProbably unheard of, but there have been people who have done scuba diving in Melaka with very low visibility. There are currently two places to dive in Melaka: Pulau Undan and Pulau Besar Melaka.One local operator is known to do dive packages which cost RM300 per person, including 3 boat dives, lunch, fees, etc. Best to bring your own equipment, or they can be rented.One of the dive schools tends to bring its open water certification students to Pulau Undan for the open water examination. Contact +6 019 4908677 for diving in Melaka or Port Dickson.The place to depart for diving in Melaka is from the village of Umbai, and it takes about two hours to drive here from Kuala Lumpur.ConclusionThe above is Malaysia's most popular scuba diving destinations and are most easily accessible, except for Pulau Perak and Layang Layang Island. You can also read my other article about scuba diving in Malaysia, as I talk about types of diving and additional information.And if you are visiting during the right time, you can also catch some of the scuba diving expos in Malaysia, which happen in the early and mid part of the year. Usually, these diving expos take place in Kuala Lumpur.Finally, I hope this list of the best places for scuba diving in Malaysia gives you a better idea of your future plans. And if you have questions, please feel free to ask me. I will do my best to help.

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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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Hybrid Format for Rainforest World Music Festival 2022

byMalaysia Asia
-April 29, 2022

After two years of absence from the on-site event experience, the Rainforest World Music Festival 2022 is returning in a unique hybrid format.The big question - What is a hybrid format? I will explain this in the easiest way possible in this article.Hybrid Format for Rainforest World Music Festival 2022Being the first world music festival to adapt to this mixed format, a lot is at stake for the event organisers. The hybrid element combines online and offline musicians and artists featured throughout the festival.Performers at the Rainforest World Music Festival.This means that those who are unable to attend, you will be able to purchase online tickets to view the RMWF2022 from the comfort of their homes or office.The 25h Anniversary of the Rainforest World Music Festival will have 60 bands and performers this year.Physical and Digital Stage at RWMF2022There will be one physical stage and one digital stage this year, which are side by side, and the format will be an interchangeable system.Physical RWMF Stage - 30 local and international performers will perform on the physical stage for three days. Out of that, 12 bands and artists will be global, while the balance will be local Sarawakian.Digital RWMF Stage - This is where the pre-recorded musicians will perform quickly, including special showcases of cultures and music. This will alternate with the primary physical stage.What the two RWMF stages will look like during the event.Online Viewing for RWMF 2022For those interested in experiencing the RWMF2022 online, there will be a special sale of viewing blocks sold by the hour.This will allow viewers to buy viewing blocks and choose who performers they would like to see performing from the comfort of their homes.Each viewing block is priced at RM25.00 per block, and viewers will be only entitled to two viewing blocks per day.Visitors attend a music workshop at the festival.Rainforest World Music Festival WorkshopsFor the RWMF workshops, there will be local and international combinations where nothing is structured and will take place in an ad hoc style.There will also be a special Sape Jam on Friday, the festival's first day. This is to be noticed as it showcases Sarawak's traditional Sape instrument.Some workshops may also be shared online under the hybrid format, so keep looking out for that.Rainforest World Music Festival Food BazaarOne of the unique experiences visitors can indulge in is the ethnic food bazaar, which highlights some of the fantastic ethnic cuisines from the Bidayuh, Iban, Kayan, and Malay groups.The regular location for this section is usually held by the Bidayuh House, but again, the site may change, but it will still be on the festival grounds.A visitor checks out some local Sarawakian handicrafts at the craft bazaar.Rainforest World Music Festival Craft Bazaar This year, the usual RWMF Craft Bazaar will occur in the cultural village's common area under the Melanau Tall House.There will also be a unique collaboration with Shopee for this RWMF2022, where several items will be available offline and online.RWMF Early Bird Ticket SalesThe Rainforest World Music Festival currently has early bird ticket sales online, where you can buy them from the RWMF website.The early bird tickets will end on 14th May; therefore, if you are confirmed to go, this would be the first thing you should get besides the accommodation and air tickets.When is RWMF 2022?Date: 17-19 JuneVenue: Sarawak Cultural Village, SantubongMore information at RWMF WebsiteConclusionThere we go, explaining what the hybrid format means and what visitors or those staying home can expect.As for me, I will be attending the festival in person, significantly when Malaysia has relaxed a lot of the SOPs for Covid19.

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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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New Tourism Attractions In Kuala Lumpur

byMalaysia Asia
-December 03, 2020

Since my last article on 12 free things to do in Kuala Lumpur, which was in 2011, there have been many other new tourist attractions that have come up over the past few years.

Therefore, here is a list of new tourism attractions in Kuala Lumpur for anyone planning to explore this part of Malaysia.

You should also know that most of these attractions can be easily visited by walking or taking the trains around KL city and most likely in 2021, things will be better in terms of tourism in Malaysia.

New Tourism Attractions in Kuala Lumpur
I am sure you have covered most popular touristic spots here for those of you who have been to Kuala Lumpur or KL as it is locally called.

But as time passes, more new tourist attractions have come up around KL, and the next time you drop by Kuala Lumpur, you can always visit some of these new places.While some may say these are not new, they are in the last few years, and there are still people who have not experienced them. Below is a list of the new tourist attractions around Kuala Lumpur;The Saloma Link Bridge against the Kuala Lumpur skyline.1. Saloma Link Bridge

This incredible bridge is only a 10-minute walk from the main KLCC area and is now the most popular tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur as of February 2020.

It is also best visited in the evenings just after sunset as the entire Saloma Link bridge is lit up with a dazzling display using LED lights.

One of the highlights is that the background from one end of the bridge shows the Petronas Twin Towers among some other skyscrapers, making a picture-perfect moment.
Saloma Link Bridge
Where: 10-minute walk from Petronas Twin Towers
Address: Jalan Saloma, off Jalan Ampang
Time To Spend: At least one to two hours
Walk: Accessible from the main KLCC area.
Drive: Ride-hailing service or taxi from anywhere in KL
Train Station: Kampung Bharu LRT StationThe River of Life at night.2. River of LifeA 7-year project by the Malaysia government was initiated to transform the Klang River into a world-class river of life since 2012.Now, the River of Life's main core area in KL is located near the Confluence of Rivers or near Masjid Jamek, where it is an amazing sight to see.In the day, it is just another area of Kuala Lumpur, but there are some interesting murals done on the sides of the buildings here plus you can also get information about the River of Life. At night, just after sunset, this place comes alive with a spectacular free river show. Visitors will gather by the main Lebuh Pasar Besar Bridge to watch the River of Life show.The River of Life seen from the Lebuh Pasar Besar Bridge in the day.The night River of Life show may not be functional due to the CMCO in Kuala Lumpur. But on any normal day, a special 30-minute show which is now world-class rated.The best time to catch this is when the sun goes down, and you can experience a spectacular light and mist show where the mist covers the rivers and best location to see this is from the Lebuh Pasar Bridge.River of LifeWhere: Behind Central Market, Confluence of Rivers or Masjid Jamek KLAddress: Jalan Lebuh Pasar BesarTime To Spend: At least one to two hours, day or nightWalk: Accessible from Old Kuala LumpurDrive: Ride-hailing service or taxi from anywhere in KLTrain Station: Masjid Jamek Station
The amazing rainbow staircase at Batu Caves, Selangor3. Rainbow Staircase Batu Caves

Since a major revamp and paint job done in August of 2018, one of Kuala Lumpur's top tourist attractions has been reborn, and this time around, they made world headlines too.

Batu Caves is no stranger when it comes to popular tourist spots in Malaysia, and has been for the last thirty years or more.

The 272-steps that lead up to the main cave temple underwent a beautiful rainbow paint job and is now probably one of the most photographed places in Kuala Lumpur.The amazing rainbow stairs at Batu Caves.Just take a look at some of the photos here, and you will know why hoards of tourists and even locals are making their way here again.

Not only the staircase was painted, but the entire Batu Caves was also given a beautiful and colourful facelift, which includes the surrounding and even up at the cave temple.
Rainbow Staircase Batu Caves
Where: 20 to 30 minutes drive from KL City
Address: Batu Caves, Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor
Time To Spend: At least one to four hours
Walk: Not advisable to walk from KL.
Drive: Best to take a ride-hailing service from KL
Train Station: Batu Caves Station KC05 (From KL Sentral)Prankster Lane or Kwai Chai Hong in KL4. Kwai Chai Hong Petaling Street

This unique alley opened in early 2019 and is a part of Petaling street once a dead-end with really nothing much there.

Fortunately, they brought life into this alley for a local independent group by turning it into a beautiful tourist attraction that showcases street art mixed in with the local culture.

If you are in Petaling Street or Chinatown KL area, it is only a short walk from the main market street and takes you about five minutes to walk to Kwai Chai Hong or Prankster Lane.Kwai Chai Hong is one of the latest tourist attractions in KL.The access is from the back lane of Lorong Panggung, where you can access from the south end of Jalan Petaling. However, you should know that they open only from 9.00 AM till around midnight.Around the area here, you can also find some other interesting shop lots selling food and so on and it is recommended to spend an extra hour or more to explore this entire area.
Kwai Chai Hong Petaling Street
Where: Five minutes walk from the main Petaling Street
Address: Lorong Panggung, Kuala Lumpur
Time To Spend: Around 30 to 60 minutes
Walk: Anywhere from the older parts of KL.
Drive: Ride-hailing services or taxis from other parts of KL
Train Station: Pasar Seni MRT (SBK16) and Pasar Seni LRT Station (KJ14)The Exchange 106 skyscraper almost completed. Photo from APNews.5. Exchange 106 TRX Building

The latest skyscraper nicknamed TRX in the Tun Razak Exchange area is a 106-story building that is definitely one of the buildings to visit and take photographs in Kuala Lumpur.

A whopping total of 30 buildings will be built in this 70-acre massive site, including retail shopping, F&B, hotels, and commercial spaces.

Currently, the Exchange 106 Building is already opened, and people have been taking some beautiful photos, especially during sunset.

City lovers will find Exchange 106 an architectural marvel. They will possibly find the best photography angle regardless of whether it is a selfie, wefie or just a beautiful skyscraper shot.
Exchange 106 TRX
Where: Tun Razak Exchange, Jalan Tun Razak
Address: Persiaran TRX, 55188, Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Time To Spend: 30 minutes to one hour
Walk 15-minute walk from Bukit Bintang area.
Drive: Ride-hailing service or taxi from around KL
Train Station: MRT Tun Razak Exchange Station SBK20Soon to be Malaysia's tallest building is the Merdeka 118. Photo by TurnerConstruction.6. Merdeka 118 or PNB 118 Building

When this massive mega building is completed in 2021, it will be the talk of Kuala Lumpur,  Malaysia, and probably the world too.

And why? Because the PNB 118 is a 118-story, 644-meter (2,113 feet) mega skyscraper that will also be the tallest building in Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and the fourth-tallest building in the world.

Now, who wouldn't want to visit this megastructure and take photos of this place? Already, people are taking and sharing photos of this architectural marvel of Kuala Lumpur.Merdeka 118 is seen from Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur.The building is nearing its completion and is scheduled to open somewhere in 2021 with the Park Hyatt Hotel and Resorts being of the main tenants.

Of course, there will be entertainment at the top of the skyscraper, and there will also be a restaurant on the 113th floor.

A multi-level observation deck will be located from the 114th to 117th floors, becoming one of the world's highest observation decks. So, are you excited about this now?

Merdeka 118
Where: Near Merdeka Stadium around Petaling Street
Address: Cangkat Stadium, Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Time To Spend: 30 minutes to one hour
Walk 10-minute walk from Jalan Petaling.
Drive: Ride-hailing service or taxi from around KL
Train Station: Merdeka MRT Station (SBK 17)

Conclusion

My original list of 12 Free Things to do in Kuala Lumpur was made in 2011, and this is a brand new updated list done in November 2016 which is probably just the right timing for the year 2021.

Perhaps there are some other new attractions in Kuala Lumpur which have recently been introduced in the last couple of months, and if you know of them, please do share it here in the comment form.

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Nautical Tourism in Sabah

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-May 31, 2023

After many years, nautical tourism in Sabah has gotten some attention after State Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai brought this topic up in the media.Sabah is blessed with abundant waterways, which should be tapped for the recreational activities of nautical tourism.Nautical Tourism in SabahAfter a courtesy call from Sail Malaysia at the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) office in Kota Kinabalu, Joniston was positive that any event held in the state would have the potential to bring visitors to Sabah.Sabah's picturesque coastline has fantastic potential for nautical tourists to prolong their stay in the state, which can generate an economic spillover for Kota Kinabalu.Datuk Joniston Bangkua with Sail Malaysia.Joniston has also suggested that Sail Malaysia make Sabah a benchmark to organise their future sailing events and make the state a destination of choice for sailors worldwide. He said;"We should develop Sabah into a vibrant boating culture because we have received many locals and foreigners participating in recreational boating activities. Sabah's picturesque coastline, pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and stunning landscapes, combined with good marines for boat docking, provide a visually appealing sailing experience,The state's niche appeal to host sailing and boating exposition can draw boating enthusiasts and create revenue for local shops, restaurants, hotels, and other service industries.The success in hosting the events can enhance Sabah's reputation as a nautical tourism destination and also generate temporary and permanent employment opportunities for the local community,"The East Yacht Rally Passage passes through Sabah in 2023.Joniston believed the events could also spur investment in local infrastructure like marinas, piers, and boating facilities.Sail Malaysia managing director Sazli Kamal Basha mentioned that Sabah offers stunning bays on par with other well-known sailing destinations for mooring boats or yachts.According to statistics provided by Sail Malaysia, the passage to the East Yacht Rally saw 386 participants between 2008 and 2022, including 24 repeat participants.The list of rally stops in Sabah includes Kota Kinabalu, Kudat, Karakit, Pulau Silingan, Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Pulau Tambisan, Lahad Datu, Silam, Bohey Dulang, and Tawau.The East Yacht Rally participants were from Australia, Norway, New Zealand, the Netherlands, the United States, France, Sweden, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.According to statistics, the average tourist stays for a week, but those participating in the Sail Malaysia programme typically stay for two years.The route for the 2023 East Yacht Rally.ConclusionNautical Tourism has been around in Malaysia for a long time now, and in most cases, it is primarily on Langkawi Island, where the infrastructure is yacht-friendly.Sabah also has impressive facilities but has never embarked on this unique genre of tourism. Since January 2023, after Sail Malaysia's visit and presentation, Nautical Tourism in Sabah is now something that could be added to the niche tourism genre.

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Travel Bloggers List in Malaysia

byMalaysia Asia
-December 08, 2020

I hate to say it, but there is still a massive lack of travel bloggers in Malaysia, and just 10 years ago, I did a similar article but only to find that the change has been at a prolonged rate.

For 2020, I have developed a list of Malaysian Travel Bloggers to look out for. This list has no mechanics, only because they travel and blog.
Malaysia Travel Bloggers Complete List

Firstly, let me inform everyone that many industry people wrongly conceptualise the word 'Travel Blogger' in Malaysia.

This is because almost everyone started with a food and general blog and eventually branched into travel.

You will have people stating that travel and food go together as a pair, and yes, I totally agree, but it all depends on how the person manages it.

The travel bloggers list below features Malaysians and non-Malaysians who write about Malaysia or are based in Malaysia.

Some blogs may be inactive or no longer writing, but on the last checking, they still updated their blogs in 2018.

Many travel bloggers are casual bloggers, meaning they have a day job and blog as a hobby.

Some people think. Influencers are ruining travel. Source Travel Off Path.

Currently, most people are referring to the term 'Travel Influencer', which is considered social media travellers.

These are not included here as most travel influencers will only have an Instagram account, which does not count under the category travel blog.

PR Agencies, Advertising Agencies, and Internet Marketeers - If you are here to get information or contacts, let me tell you that I made this list simply based on bloggers with no complete statistics.
PR agencies should also do their homework on the many bloggers listed here.

Pulling names randomly from this list will only result in a successful or lousy campaign, as you would need to know who can reach your audience or even meet your KPI. Again, not everyone on this list has the desired reach and numbers.

You will notice that many Malaysian bloggers cleverly brand themselves as Travel and Food, Food and Travel or Travel, Lifestyle and Food blog, hoping to cover as many genres as possible.

Simply said, a travel blogger's description merely is to blog about their travel experiences when they travel. Anyway, below is the list in alphabetical order.

Travel Bloggers in action.

Travel Bloggers List in Malaysia

A

As I Travel - http://mykembara.blogspot.com
A Moment Like This - http://yvonnesam.com
Adameben - http://adameben.blogspot.com
After Crazying - http://mush4crazy.blogspot.com
Alice Tan - http://www.alice-tan.com
Alwaysmissmandy - www.alwaysmissmandy.blogspot.com
Always Travelicious! - http://alwaystravelicious.com
Amazing Journey Asia - http://pummkin.net/amazingjourney
Asean Turtle - http://aseanturtle.blogspot.com
As Suanie Sees It - www.suanie.net/
Azuan Zahdi - www.azuanzahdi.com/

B

Backpacker Busuk - http://backpackerbusuk.blogspot.com
Backpacking In Style - http://erikatoh.blogspot.com
Beauty in Darkness - http://biqque.blogspot.com
Bicycle Adventures - http://bicycle-adventures.com
Brought Up 2 Share - http://broughtup2share.com
Bubble Goes Travel - http://bubblesgoestravel.com
Budak Letrik - http://budakletrik.blogspot.com/

C

Carinn Tan - http://extraordinarinn.blogspot.com
CC Food Travel - http://ccfoodtravel.com/
Chawanna - http://blueewoke09.blogspot.fr
Chea Yee - The Kaleidoscope Adventurer - http://cheayee.blogspot.com
Cheryl Chan - http://cherylchanphotography.com
Cindy's Planet - www.cindysplanet.com/
Constance Ann - http://constance-ant.com
Cutebun - http://cutebun.blogspot.com

D

Dan on the road - http://danontheroad.wordpress.com/
Danywhere & The Wanderlust Theories - http://danywhere.com
Devi da Lil Devil - http://devidalildevil.blogspot.com
Discovering Ivanium - www.discoveringivanium.blogspot.com

E

Eatlicious食在好玩 - http://jazzlah.blogspot.com
Emila Yusuf - http://emilayusof.com
Eat Till Tummy Full - http://tummyfull.blogspot.com
E.L.F Explore Leisure Food - http://syahirbasharuddin.blogspot.com/

F

Farikica's World - http://farikicasworld.blogspot.com
Farisya Anastasyia - www.duniafarisya.com
Feeqsays - www.feeqsays.com
Faizal Fredley - http://faizalfredley.com
Five-foot Traveler - http://www.fivefeetflat.net/
Food Addictions of Cookie Monster - http://www.thanislim.com

G

Glamourous Traveller - http://glamouroustraveller.com
Globetrotter - http://lilyrianitravelholic.blogspot.com

H

Hakim Ishraf - http://itshakimishraf.blogspot.com
Hannah Pearson - www.hannahinmalaysia.co.uk
Happy Days Ahead - http://happydaysinc.blogspot.com
Happy Happy: Food, Cycling & Travel - http://tailim.blogspot.com/
HMR Hip Mom Report - http://hipmomreport.com/

I

It's all about my life - mystoriesmories.blogspot.com/

J

Janggeltrekker's Life - http://janggeltrekking2.blogspot.com/
Jardness.com - http://ignorantbrat.blogspot.com
Jarimanis Travel - http://jarimanistravel.blogspot.com/
Jeff's Travels - http://jefftravel88.blogspot.com
Jessying - www.jessying.com
jkdrooling - Malaysia Food & Travel Blog jkdrooling.blogspot.com/
Johor Kaki - http://johorkaki.blogspot.sg /The journey of Life - http://theponderofme.blogspot.comThe journey of the Little Biscuit - http://journeyofthetlittlebiscuit.blogspot.com
JQ Lee - www.jqtalks.com
Juanderful World - http://juanderfulworld.blogspot.com
Just.Yoga - http://www.yogaretnam.com/category/travel

K

Kaki Berangan : Jom Travel! - kakiberangan.blogspot.com/
Kaki Jalan - http://masmz.blogspot.com
Kaki Jalans - https://www.kakijalans.com/
Kaki Travel - kakitravelkhairuddin.blogspot.com/
KampungBoyCityGal - http://kampungboycitygal.com
Kembara GD - http://kembaragd.blogspot.com
Kisah Tatie - www.kisahtatie.com/
KYspeaks  Food, Travel, and everything in between - http://kyspeaks.com/

L

Lamyerda - http://lamyerda.com
Lenjan Destinasi - http://lenjandestinasi.blogspot.com/
Ler Travel Diary - http://lertraveldiary.blogspot.com
Life Is A Story - http://encree.blogspot.com
Little Clouds of Thought - http://littlecloudsofthought.blogspot.com/
Luvs Life Too Much To Lose Out! - http://Ellisluvslife.blogspot.com

M

Makiko Saba - http://makiko-saba.blogspot.com
Malaysia Asia - http://blog.malaysia-asia.my
Malaysia Backpackers - http://www.malaysiabackpackers.com/
Malaysia Food & Travel Blog - www.vkeong.com/
Malaysian Foodie - http://www.malaysianfoodie.com/
Miss Sunshine - http://www.sunshinekelly.com
Motormouth From Ipoh - www.j2kfm.com/
Mr Jocko - www.mrjocko.com/
My Armchair Travelogue - http://myarmchair-travelogue.blogspot.com
Mylovelybluesky 蓝天白云数格子 - http://mylovelybluesky.com
My Travellicious! - http://www.mytravellicious.com
My World - Azuan Zahdi / http://www.azuanzahdi.com
MyMap|The Map Is Not The Territory - http://zamzuriabdmalik.com
My Kembara - www.my-kembara.com
My Trips - http://j-travel.blogspot.com/

N

Nicole Kiss - http://nicolekiss.blogspot.com/
Nota Kembara - http://www.notakembara.com

O

Out of The Box, Out & About - http://farizlow.blogspot.com
Our Home Called Kuantan - www.duncaninkuantan.blogspot.com

P

Pinoy Voyager - http://www.pinoyvoyager.com
Places and Food - www.placesandfood.com
PureGlutton - gastronomy, culinary, travel and all the finer - pureglutton.com/

Q

QuaChee's Blog - www.quachee.blogspot.com

R

Ramble and Wander - www.rambleandwander.com
Rugged Mom - www.ruggedmom.com

S
Sand In My Curls - https://sandinmycurls.com
Sans - http://akasiaoccasionally.blogspot.com
Si Traveler Comel! - www.thebigsmallboy.com
Sweet Day Memories - http://may9582.blogspot.com
Syahir Basharuddin - http://syahirbasharuddin.blogspot.com

T

Tatie - http://kisahtatie.blogspot.com
That So Farah - http://www.thatsofarah.com
The Best Things In Life... - http://kairulizwan.com
The Fakawi Traveller - www.thefakawitraveller.com
The Five Foot Traveller - www.fivefeetflat.net
The (Mis)Adventures of Miss Elly - www.elly-yusof.comThe Lone Escape - https://www.theloneescape.com/
The Nomad Gourmand - www.rebeccasaw.com
The Province of Chroma - www.zaraab.wordpress.com
The Tiny Wanderer - www.tinywanderer.com
Thrift Travelers - http://thrifttravelers.blogspot.com/
Thristhan, Travel & Food - www.Thristhan.com
Travel, just.yoga - www.yogaretnam.com
Travel by Husein Rider - http://huseinrider.blogspot.com
Travel Chameleon - http://travelchameleon.net
Travel Freak - http://pinparadise.blogspot.com/
Travel & Living Journal of DT - http://dianateo-dt.blogspot.com
Travel My Way - http://timetravelafif.blogspot.com/
Travel With Me - http://muchang.blogspot.com
Traveller's Anatomy - http://travelleranatomy.blogspot.com
Travelog - http://travelog.my
Travelsukasuki - http://travelsukasuki.blogspot.com
Trawberry Gal Adventures of Life - www.pamelaybc.com
Through My Eyes - http://adamlai.com

W

Wander2Nowhere - http://wander2nowhere.com
We Said Go Travel - http://www.wesaidgotravel.com
Wonderful Malaysia - www.wonderfulmalaysia.com
World of Travels, Enviro, Photography - http://hcvv.blogspot.com

Y

YuhJiun - http://www.yuhjiun09.com

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Statistic Breakdown for the Malaysian Travel Bloggers

Most of the above are mainly Malaysia Lifestyle Bloggers covering several genres, including everything. (Yet many claims they are travel bloggers)
A number of them are mainly food, lifestyle and travel blogs.
A small portion is travel photobloggers, even though they claim they are travel but more photos than text in their articles.
Only a tiny handful of the above is pure travel bloggers who only write about travel.
While some travel bloggers above are active, many casual travel bloggers only blog once or twice a month.
Most of them are working full-time jobs, while a small percentage are students or self-employed.
Some of the above blogs are in Malay, and some blogs are in dual language, English and Malay, Chinese, and English.
You should be surprised that there are no Indian travel bloggers who write in Tamil.
Most travel bloggers are aged below 35 years of age, while a small handful is aged 35 to 50 years old.
A number of them are photographers who include their work in their travel or lifestyle blogs.

The stats above are based on visiting the sites, meeting most of them, and monitoring their trends over the last five years.
The results are not calculated, but judging from the style and delivery, the conclusion is closely assumed.

That's me going scuba diving at Lankayan Island in Sabah, Borneo.

Conclusion

You can also view my earlier list of travel bloggers in Malaysia, which was done in 2011, and some of them are still active today.

And if you are a Malaysian travel blogger not listed here, please leave your name and travel blog URL in the comment form, and I will update the list when possible.

If you are a foreigner living here, you can also submit your name to Malaysia's complete Travel Bloggers List.

However, please note that I will update this list whenever possible, and it is a process that takes time. So you can post in the comment form below.

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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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Dream Forest Langkawi

byMalaysia Asia
-March 13, 2023

Dream Forest Langkawi is a new tourism attraction opening on 1 May at the foot of Gunung Raya mountain.This new tourism attraction in Langkawi Island is set to be placed on a world-class level, which is part of an integrated project comprising a Dream Forest Immersive Park and Dream Forest Book Village.Dream Forest LangkawiThe Dream Forest Langkawi is also built at around 20 million ringgit (US$4.5 million). The project is also conceptualised and developed by Enfiniti Group and led by Malaysian Tiara Jacquelina.Tiara Jacquelina (centre) during a press conference.The tourism attraction will feature a multi-sensory, immersive evening walk through a 1.2km trail in Langkawi's lush rainforest, where local stories and legends of the island come alive through the soundscape, illuminations and projection mapping on the trees and the ground. Some spaces are also interactive.During the day, visitors can enjoy nature walks, and at night, the forest transforms into a 6.39-hectare-wide natural theatrical space.When the sun goes down, the forest comes alive.... and the tales of Tasik Dayang Bunting, Merong Mahawangsa and the Giants of Langkawi turn into interactive adventures for visitors of all ages.Tiara Jacquelina during the press conference event.Tiara Jacquelina mentioned the following at a press conference;"The project was four years in the making. It started in 2019 as a very different project, designed to be experienced as separate stories told through various mediums of technology in individual pavilions.This was part of a plan to revitalise and reinvigorate the beautiful, former Kampung Buku of Langkawi. We even had plans for a spectacular nightly performance in an outdoor theatre.By 2020, it was very clear that the tourism industry and attractions like the one we created needed to adapt to a new normal with Industrial Revolution 4.0. The world was changing; the way people travelled and consumed entertainment was changing.”Before you visit the Dream Forest, you must know the following;The venue is dark and has many rough pathways. Wear comfortable shoes such as sneakers.To avoid mosquito bites, wear long sleeves and long pants to avoid skin exposure, and use insect repellent.The park is enormous. Give yourself enough time to explore.Dream Forest Book Village - Phase 2The second phase will be known as Dream Forest Book Village, which will house an events space, F&B and retail outlets, and picnic spots.There will also be regularly curated cultural-based pocket performances of music, dance and poetry readings around the gardens or at the 120-seat amphitheatre.The map to the attraction.Dream Forest LangkawiOpening: 1 May 2023Hours: 5.00/7.00 PM to 12.00 AMClosed: Every WednesdayLocation: Taman Rekrasi Lubuk Semilang, 07000 Kuah, KedahFor more information, please visit the official Dream Forest Langkawi websiteTickets for Dream Forest LangkawiMalaysians – RM68 adults, RM48 kids, RM28 senior citizensNon Residentials – RM98 adults, RM68 kids, RM38 senior citizensLangkawi residents – RM38 adults, RM28 kids, RM 28 senior citizens*Please note that the prices are based on a press release announcement in February 2023.ConclusionThe project's first phase is called Dream Forest Immersive Park and is set to open in May at the foot of Gunung Raya mountain.For those wanting to know more, you can also read Tiara Jaqueline's interview about Dream Forest Langkawi with Business Today, done in February 2023.

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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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Kuching Night Photography with Huawei P50

byMalaysia Asia
-June 22, 2022

I have practically enjoyed smartphone photography since I focused on it in the last 10 years, and this time, in June 2022, I tried some Kuching night photography with the Huawei P50.I only really understood a little about smartphone artificial intelligence (AI) as it is a well-kept secret for the manufacturer, and you only read and hear what they tell you. So, here is my review of the Huawei P50 with some night photography in Kuching, Sarawak.Kuching Night Photography with Huawei P50Overall, I am a brand new Huawei user, as I have never tried it before, plus a number of my friends have been using it for several years now and have been raving about it.Therefore, I took the initiative to try something different and brought the Huawei P50 to Sarawak in June as I attended the 25th Anniversary of the Rainforest World Music Festival 2022 here.I will also share photos taken with the P50 during the music festival, which was held for three days at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong.But, before that, I arrived a few days earlier in Kuching to test out the P50 around some of Kuching's impressive landmarks in the city area.One of the well-known landmarks is the Darul Hana Bridge and the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri) or DUN building across the Sarawak River. Both are lit up nightly, making them perfect candidates for night photography.Another highlight here is the dancing fountain which goes on several times nightly, if I am correct, around 2-3 times a night. This show is quite interesting to catch and photograph.Huawei P50 uses Leica lenses, 50 MP f/1.8, 13 MP Ultra-wide f/2.2 and 12 MP Telephoto f/3.4.Night Photography with Huawei P50First of all, what is Dual-Matrix? When the camera hardware takes advantage of the impressive image processing engine, the integration of the camera hardware with the HUAWEI XD Optics results in brighter high-resolution images, shots with more light taken in, and cleaner with more details.Next, most photos are taken in a 4:3 or fullscreen aspect ratio on the P50, as you can choose which mode you prefer. If you wanted a slightly wider angle, put it in a 4:3 aspect ratio.All the photos here are not edited at all. They are just resized for web use and auto-compressed by the blog for easy loading. Overall, you should see the photos as-is and not manipulated or heavily edited.I am not a huge fan of Lightroom and other photo-enhancing software because a famous photographer once told me that the less you edit a photo, the more a true photographer you are.It's all in the composition, settings and timing, which results in photographs that do not require editing. It shows the photographer's confidence, whether it is a DSLR, Mirrorless or even a smartphone camera.You can judge my night photography in Kuching taken with the Huawei P50. Again, this is not the Huawei P50 Pro but the flagship Huawei P50.Darul Hana Bridge at the curved section. Photographed in 4:3 and night mode handheld 4 secs.DUN and Darul Hana Bridge were photographed in full screen and night mode on the P50.One of the old trees at the Waterfront. Photographed in 4:3 with night mode.DUN Building across the Sarawak River in Kuching. Night Mode, 4:3 crop.Kuching Floating Mosque by the Sarawak River. Photographed from Darul Hana Bridge.A view of the Kuching Waterfront from the Darul Hana Bridge in Kuching. 4:3 crop, night mode.General InformationSmartphone: Huawei P50Location: Darul Hana Bridge, Kuching, SarawakDate: 16th June 2022For more info, visit Huawei MalaysiaFor your added information, this is the first significant phone series to be launched by Huawei's own EMUI 12, the company's branded mobile operating system.This cleverly pairs Huawei's typically well-specced cameras and hardware, including Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 888 processor in some models.ConclusionOverall, if you continuously take photos, the P50 tends to get hot in the top portion of the smartphone. But sometimes, the moment requires you to snap away, which is normal for me.The Huawei P50's size is sleek and a little smaller than my previous smartphone; hence storing it in my pocket was easy and was not too bulky.I am still testing the unit and will do another article in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoyed the pictures from my Kuching night photography with Huawei P50.

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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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Jom Cuti Cuti Malaysia 2023 Roadshow

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-February 14, 2023

After almost three years of the Covid-19 pandemic, Tourism Malaysia has brought back the Jom Cuti Cuti Malaysia 2023 campaign, which starts this 24, 25 & 26 February.This popular domestic tourism campaign falls under the main Cuti Cuti Malaysia, which has been well-received over the last decade by everyone and brought to you by the Domestic and Events Division of Tourism Malaysia.Jom Cuti Cuti Malaysia 2023This time, the Jom has been added to the main roadshow (Jerayawara) that will move around Malaysia to different cities, promoting unique local tourism products.Visitors to the roadshow will be treated to various programs, product information, exhibitions and even a contest and daily lucky draws where you can win vouchers and gifts from participating vendors.'The highlight of this roadshow is for consumers to get to know the many different tourism products and destinations from all over Malaysia.And Tourism Malaysia Domestic & Events Division has carefully selected the roadshow vendors for each destination. Check the list below for where the JCCM2023 roadshows will be held at.Program for Jom Cuti Cuti Malaysia 2023 at The Curve Shopping Centre24 February (Friday) - Day 110.00 am : Pameran dan jualan Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia bermula11.00 am : Pengenalan produk-produk pelancongan12.00 pm : Persembahan kebudayaan dan cabutan bertuah/ kuiz pelancongan1.30 pm : Laluan Azan Zohor2.30 pm : Pengenalan produk-produk pelancongan4.45 pm : Laluan Azan Asar5.00 pm : Pengenalan produk-produk pelancongan5.20 pm : Persembahan kebudayaan dan cabutan bertuah6.00 pm : Demonstrasi Teh Tarik7.30 pm : Laluan Azan Maghrib8.30 pm : Persembahan kebudayaan dan cabutan bertuah/kuiz pelancongan8.40 pm : Laluan Azan Isya’9.00 pm : Pengenalan produk-produk pelancongan10.00 pm : Pameran ditutupThe official launch program for the Saturday event at The Curve in Mutiara Damansara.25 February (Saturday) - Day 210.00 am : Pameran dan jualan Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia bermula dan Pengenalan produk-produk pelancongan10.30 am : Ketibaan hadirin dan media11.25 am : Ketibaan YBhg. Dato’ Hj Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Ketua Pengarah, Tourism Malaysia11.30 am : Ketibaan YB Tuan Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan, Timbalan Menteri Pelancongan, Seni & Budaya11.35 am : Persembahan ‘Overture’11.40 am : Ucapan oleh YB Tuan Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan, Timbalan Menteri Pelancongan, Seni & Budaya11.55 am : Perasmian Jerayawara ‘Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia (JCCM) 2023’ dan ‘Pakej Khas Penginapan Staycation #isninkhamisjak bagi Sabah & Labuan’12.00 pm : Penyampaian Cenderamata12.10 pm : Sesi Bergambar12.15 pm : Sesi Lawatan Tapak12.45 pm : Persembahan Kebudayaan1.10 pm : Sidang Media1.20 pm : Jamuan Ringan1.30 pm : Laluan Azan Zohor2.30 pm : Demonstrasi Masakan oleh Dato’ Chef Ismail3.30 pm : Pengenalan produk-produk pelancongan dan cabutan bertuah4.45 pm : Laluan Azan Asar5.00 pm : Pengenalan produk-produk pelancongan5.20 pm : Persembahan kebudayaan dan cabutan bertuah6.00 pm : Demonstrasi Teh Tarik7.30 pm : Laluan Azan Maghrib8.30 pm : Persembahan kebudayaan dan cabutan bertuah/kuiz pelancongan8.40 pm : Laluan Azan Isya’9.00 pm : Pengenalan produk-produk pelancongan10.00 pm : Pameran ditutup26 February (Sunday) - Day 310.00 am : Pameran dan jualan Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia bermula11.00 am : Pengenalan produk-produk pelancongan12.00 pm : Persembahan kebudayaan dan cabutan bertuah/kuiz pelancongan12.30 pm : Cabutan bertuah/kuiz pelancongan1.30 pm : Laluan Azan Zohor2.30 pm : Demonstrasi Masakan oleh Dato’ Chef Ismail3.30 pm : Pengenalan produk-produk pelancongan4.45 pm : Laluan Azan Asar5.00 pm : Pengenalan produk-produk pelancongan5.20 pm : Persembahan kebudayaan dan cabutan bertuah/kuiz pelancongan6.00 pm : Demonstrasi Teh Tarik7.30 pm : Laluan Azan Maghrib8.30 pm : Persembahan kebudayaan dan cabutan bertuah/kuiz pelancongan8.40 pm : Laluan Azan Isya’9.00 pm : Pengenalan produk-produk pelancongan10.00 pm : Pameran ditutupVisitors at the Tourism Malaysia domestic booth during one of the recent travel fairs.Jom Cuti Cuti Malaysia Roadshow 2023There will be several locations around Malaysia where this event will be held. To kick off, the first location is at the famous Curve Shopping Mall in Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya.Anyone out of the Klang Valley can see where the nearest JCCM2023 Roadshow will be in the following months.Below are the locations for the Jom Cuti Cuti Malaysia Campaign;24-26 Feb 2023 - The Curve, Mutiara Damansara, Selangor26-28 Mei 2023 - AEON Mall Nilai, Negeri Sembilan9-11 Jun 2023 - 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya, Selangor14-16 July 2023 - AEON Mall Kinta City, Perak25-27 Ogos 2023 - AEON Mall Shah Alam, Selangor29 Sept-1 Oct 2023 - Sunway Carnival Penang27-29 Aug 2023 - Sunway Pyramid, Selangor10-12 Nov 2023 - AEON Mall Bandaraya MelakaA random photo of a travel agent explaining tour packages to a customer.ConclusionPlease visit this Jom Cuti Cuti Malaysia Jerayawara 2023 at Curve Shopping Center for anyone considering travelling locally around Malaysia. And visit the official Tourism Malaysia website for additional info.One of the packages to note is the IsninKhamisJak Staycation Promotion for Sabah and Labuan, as several deals are for weekday travellers.By being there physically, you will better understand what is available in the different states or destinations around Malaysia, as a lot has changed since the pandemic.Several new tourism products opened three years ago, while a lot of the domestic packages are even more worthwhile, with more being offered.

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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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Rainforest World Music Festival 2023

byMalaysia Asia
-January 16, 2023

Are you ready for Rainforest World Music Festival 2023? Because this year is going to be bigger and better than the last.RWMF2023, called in short, will take place at the same venue at the Sarawak Cultural Village, one hour from Kuching and from 23-25 June.Rainforest World Music Festival 2023And, if you did not know, this is also the 26th year that the RWMF is taking place, and as always, visitors will be treated to a spectacular show like no other concert or festival.The unique and fascinating Miring Ceremony was performed to officiate the RWMF.The Rainforest World Music Festival is truly one of the most unique music festivals in the world and is held here in Sarawak, Malaysia Borneo.While the dates have been announced since 2022, this article reminds everyone that you should start making travel and accommodation arrangements now.June is just around the corner, and at the snap of your finger, it will be time to start preparing for RWMF2023.The great Alena Murang played at the last RWMF2022.Why Start Preparing for RWMF 2023?Every year, I encounter friends and acquaintances that always say they want to visit the festival but never book in advance, and usually, they will be reminded by me, and it is too late then.This time, I'm coming out with the article early in the year to remind you to start making travel arrangements for the Rainforest World Music Festival 2023.As the dates for the event are locked, you can start looking at flights to Kuching, and you should know by now that if you book in advance, you tend to get lower prices.And not only that, there is a new Malaysian airline in the market called MyAirline that flies from KL to Kuching, and they should have some great promotional prices now.And, of course, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air and Firefly Airline fly to Kuching from Kuala Lumpur and several other cities.Some international airlines also fly into Kuching, one of which is Scoot from Singapore. The Sarawak government is also working on bringing in more international flights.For RWMF 2023, you can expect a crowd like the last year.What to do at the Rainforest World Music Festival?While the entire RWMF revolves around ethnic-fusion music and a diverse cultural experience, some may wonder what else can be done here.Not to worry, I have created an article on things to do at the Rainforest World Music Festival, so you can better understand how to plan your trip there.Rainforest World Music Festival 2023Date: 23 - 25 June 2023Venue: Sarawak Cultural Village, SantubongTickets: RWMF Main WebsiteYou can also see some of my photos of the Rainforest World Music Festival 2022, which I took using a Huawei P50 smartphone.The unique crown at the recent RWMF 2022.How to go to RWMF2023?This is for first-timers attending or planning to attend RWMF2023 in Sarawak; please note that the venue is about an hour's drive from the capital city of Kuching.I have come up with this article on how to go to the Rainforest World Music Festival. It covers overland transportation from Kuching to Santubong and even flights into Kuching, Sarawak.A beautifully designed promo for RWMF.Conclusion to Rainforest World Music Festival 2023That's all for now; in the coming months, I will update this article with more information on the Rainforest World Music Festival 2023 as it is gradually shared.And again, for those who want to visit this one-of-a-kind festival, start making early inquiries or bookings for your flights and hotels. You should know that the closer you get to the festival, the higher the chances of rooms being sold out or flights getting expensive.

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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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Nasi Daging Bakar in Langkawi

byMalaysia Asia
-November 28, 2020

Since I started visiting Langkawi in 2019 and more frequently, I have also started to explore the local Malay food scene, which can be found all around the island.After trying numerous local Malay cooking styles, here is a review for the famous Nasi Daging Bakar in Langkawi, which is found at Padang Matsirat near the airport.Before I continue, Nasi Daging Bakar's direct translation is Burnt Beef Rice, but it is not burnt and more of a Grilled Beef Rice. Honestly, if you are not a beef eater, then just bypass this article.Nasi Daging Bakar in LangkawiThe Median Niaga Padang Mat Sirat, photo from Google Earth.For me, this dish was something that I never expected to try as it was not on my food radar, but after coming to Langkawi for three times in 2019, I did manage to make some local friends here.One of them actually recommended that I try the Nasi Daging Bakar, which is well known among the locals.Finding this place was also a challenge as the directions I got were very local and straightforward with simple landmarks.Thanks to Waze and our rented car, we manage to locate the main area before narrowing it down to the Medan Niaga.What the Medan Niaga looks like on the inside.And we sort of arrived here at about 11.00 AM, trying to avoid the lunch crowd too. Cause you know how busy some of these places can be when it is peak lunch hour.After parking the car (for free), we casually strolled in to look for the stall that served the Nasi Daging Bakar and just, so you know, there is no huge banner with lights indicating this.The stall sells a lot of other dishes as well.Stall by stall we inspected until we encountered the hero of the day, which is co-shared with several other local Malay dishes like Nasi Kukus, Nasi Ayam and Bihun Sup.Without hesitation, I placed Nasi Daging Bakar's order with the gentleman operating the flat pan grill station.The grilled beef pieces prepared by the chefClose-up of the Daging Bakar being grilled.I just casually ordered a plate without any special requests, just the way others would order. Then my better half went for the next stall to order some Malay Nasi Campur (Mix Rice) as she does not take beef.My Nasi Daging Bakar was served within five minutes, and it sure looked fascinating considering how the presented it like a chicken rice platter.A small saucer with a kind of sambal accompanied the main dish and just, so you know, Malay sambal chilli, and I do not get along well, so I had to ask my better half to test it for me.She took a small spoon and said that it was not as spicy as it looked; hence, only I gathered the courage to try some with the Daging Bakar. The impressive presentation of the Nasi Daging BakarHow Did It Taste?My honest opinion is that it actually tasted good, considering that it has been forever since I had beef with rice. Since I turned 40 years old, I kind of stopped my red meats if you should know.The portion was quite generous, considering there was more beef than rice per spoonful. The soup was not a beef-based soup but the standard Nasi Ayam (Chicken Rice) soup.I actually liked how they balance the beef fat pieces with the lean meats in one portioning, therefore if you love beef fat, please let them know when you order.The beef fat and lean meat served together in one portion.There was no out-of-this-world taste but a more grilled beef with a slight burnt cooked taste, which is perfect for most people.If you love your meats cooked a special way, you should also inform them how you want them, for example, medium-rare or well done. To me, I just ate what was served.The rice was the typical yellow butter rice used for the Malay chicken rice or Nasi Ayam, so two of the components are actually borrowed from the Nasi Ayam.So, it came to my conclusion that you really need to love beef to eat this dish as it is a heavenly mixture of the beef fat and tender meat grilled and served with rice.The location of Nasi Daging Bakar at Padang Matsirat near the airport.Where is Nasi Daging Bakar in Langkawi?There are apparently a few nasi dating bakar found around Langkawi, and the one I visited is located at Padang Matsirat near the Langkawi Airport.From Langkawi Airport, it is only a four-minute drive there, or you can always take a ride-hailing service to and from.When you get inside Padang Matsirat, you need to keep driving along Jalan Lapangn Terbang (114) until you see the Medan Niaga Padang Mat Sirat on your left.It is an old-school type food court round and with stalls around it and tables in the centre. Once you locate this food court, just turn in before or after an there is parking available.When I'm in Langkawi, I will stay at the Tanjung Rhu Resort as my main work revolves around this part of the island.Because of the resort's privacy and peacefulness, I just rent a car to move around the island and avoid highly popular areas like Pantai Cenang or Kuah.Wide-angle shot of the Nasi Daging Bakar at Padang Matsirat.ConclusionIf you are up for more local food around the island, check out my review on the most famous Nasi Campur Kak Yan Restoran in Langkawi.Well, I used to be a huge beef eater in my younger days, and when I was provided with this opportunity to have grilled beef with rice, it was like good old memories coming back to me.Honestly, you have nothing to lose if you are in Langkawi as this is one local Malay dish that would surely make you remember your trip here.Next time you visit here, take some time to go and try the Nasi Daging Bakar in Langkawi near the airport. One thing I did was I went to the airport two hours earlier, so I could try this.

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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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Melaka Photo Walk with Galaxy Z Flip3

byMalaysia Asia
-December 26, 2021

In October of 2021, I did a quick Melaka Photo Walk with my Galaxy Z Flip3, only around the main Jonker area.Usually, I would try my best to avoid this part of Melaka due to the large crowds; since it was in mid-October and the government had just opened up interstate travel, few people were around.Melaka Photo Walk with Galaxy Z Flip3One of the beautiful shophouses around Jonker Walk in Melaka.So, armed with my Galaxy Z Flip3, I took an afternoon walk around the central part of Jonker Street to photograph some of the colourful buildings and scenes around here.This is part of my Malaysia Photo Walk Project, where I will do various smartphone photowalks around Malaysia to introduce causal street photography using today's smartphones.Below are random photos taken with my Galaxy Z Flip3 around Jonker Walk;Orangutan House at Jonker Street.Quirky toys are being sold along Jonker Walk in Melaka.Colourful murals are painted on the side of shophouses.Peranakan Place Cafe in Melaka.One of the old shops selling traditional clogs.An exciting temple facade.Melaka Photo Walk DetailsThis special smartphone photo walk in Melaka will be introduced in 2022 and conducted by me - David Hogan Jr. It will be a morning session starting around 8.00 AM and finishing around 12.00 Noon.There is no fee, but you must travel the day before and spend a night in Melaka. Or you can leave K.L at 5.30AM to reach Melaka city by 7.30AM and be back in K.L after lunch.Anyone interested in joining the Melaka Photo Walk and getting more info can contact me here or through my Malaysia Asia Facebook profile.I will organise this photo walk for those genuinely interested in exploring their smartphone photography, but you can still bring your mirrorless and DSLR cameras if you like.Update Jan 2023: I stopped the Melaka Photowalk in 2023 due to my hectic work schedules in Borneo and Southeast Asia, plus my birdwatching activities are also growing.ConclusionMelaka is also a UNESCO City and home to some unique structures like the Christ Church, built in 1753 and painted copperish red.For art lovers, there are numerous works of street art and murals, galleries and even graffiti, while Melaka is also known to be one of the places to see Street Art in Malaysia.The photos above were taken with my Galaxy Z Flip3 and minimally edited for cropping, contrast, and saturation. I do not depend on software like Lightroom to enhance or change the colours and overall feel.Samsung's artificial intelligence (A.I.) is advanced, as it can detect the scene to compensate for the overall look and field of the image.Anyway, the objective of my Melaka photo walk with Galaxy Z Flip3 was to test out the capabilities of the flip phone camera. To my surprise, it turned out exceptionally well.

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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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Sunway Serene Photography Contest

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-March 30, 2022

For all photography enthusiasts, Sunway Group in Malaysia is organising a Sunway Serene photography contest that will last for two months.This photography contest is titled 'My Serene Moments' and focuses on the natural element and is based on the actual location of Sunway Serene in Petaling Jaya.Sunway Serene Photography ContestI will get straight to the point and highlight the photography contest, how to participate, and the prizes.The contest allows participants to capture their best shots depicting community moments where you and nature come together at Sunway Serene.Sunway Serene is a fresh new living experience in the heart of Petaling Jaya; enjoy high-rise living and be comforted by refreshing views of a serene lakefront and breathtaking golf course views.The cash prizes.Prizes for the Sunway Serene Photography Contest1st Prize: RM2500 x12nd Prize: RM1500 x13rd Prize: RM1000 x1Merit prizes worth RM250 x10Consolation prizes worth RM125 x 20Sunway Serene Photography Contest PeriodThe photography contest will last two months, starting on 25 March 2022 and ending on 25 May 2022.Sunway Serene Photography Contest Submission Closing DateAll photos must be submitted by 25 May 2022 (Wednesday)Participation rules.How to Join the Sunway Serene Photography ContestThose interested in participating should visit the official Sunway Serene Photography Contest website. There, you can find all the details, the terms and conditions, etc.ConclusionSunway Serene Sdn Bhd organised the Sunway Serene Photography Contest and co-organised by Persatuan Fotografi Selangor dan Kuala Lumpur (PFSKL').Again, this contest is open to all individuals who reside in Malaysia, and please visit the official website to learn more about this photography contest 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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Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park - All You Need To Know

byMalaysia Asia
-March 05, 2021

After a long eight-year wait, the all-new Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park is set to finally open its doors to the public somewhere in Q2 or Q3 in 2021.Theme park fans should be pretty excited as it has been a roller coaster ride for Resorts World since the news broke many years ago that the first 20th Century Fox World Theme Park was to open here in Malaysia.The deal with 20th Century Fox fell apart several years ago, and Resorts World proceeded to finish the renovations to the new theme park and call it Genting SkyWorlds.Genting SkyWorlds Theme ParkNot all is lost as much of the 20th Century Fox attractions and rides will still be featured at Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park as this was agreed upon by the two parties.Resorts World Genting or RWG has also maintained that even with the current Covid19 pandemic that has crippled tourism, they intend to proceed with the grand opening this year.What the new Genting theme park looks like currently.Overall, RWG had invested over US$800 million (RM3.2 billion) into the theme park since the beginning, when it was initially known as the 20th Century Fox World theme park.According to RWG’s head of theme parks, Gregory Pearn said the park will also include rides that will be the first of its kind in the world and that details on these attractions will be unveiled closer to the official opening date.One of the things to look out for is express queuing as Genting SkyWorlds has partnered with Alibaba to utilise virtual queue technology so guests can pre-book their spot on rides and attractions.For now, the opening of the new Genting theme park will focus mainly on the local market for at least six months to one year before targeting foreign visitors.Once the Movement Control Order, the MCO, CMCO or RMCO, is lifted and interstate travel is allowed, promotions will heavily focus on local markets.And once the Malaysian government reopens the borders for tourism, the theme park is expected to have visitors from neighbouring countries such as Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong and China.Genting SkyWorlds will also incorporate 20th Century Fox’s brands and intellectual properties through a strategic collaboration between Genting Malaysia and 20th Century Fox.If you did not know what happened, you could read this article on why Genting and 20th Century Fox World cancelled their agreement.Genting SkyWorlds Attractions and AreasA quick overview of the new Genting SkyWorlds theme park.As you will know, there is an outdoor and indoor area for the massive theme park, and in total, the total area will boast a whopping 26 acres of space.There will also be 26 rides and attractions, ranging from thrilling roller coasters to exciting water rides.Rides and Attractions at Genting SkyWorlds Theme ParkGenting SkyWorlds will offer nine movie and adventure-inspired worlds, which are;Eagle MountainCentral ParkLiberty LaneRobots Rivet TownAndromeda BaseIce AgeStudio PlazaEpicRioBecause of the previous collaboration with 20th Century Fox World, Genting SkyWorlds will feature rides and attractions around films and franchises from 20th Century Studios. These incredible rides include Ice Age, Night at the Museum, and Planet of the Apes. How Big is Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park?In total, the entire theme park will span over 10.5 hectares (26 Acres) that feature 26 rides and attractions, making this one of the largest ever theme parks in Southeast Asia.Genting SkyWorlds will also be an outdoor park with attractions and rides all located around the resort vicinity and will be hard to miss if you are taking the cable car here.When is Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park Opening?From recent press releases, the new Genting theme park is set to open by the second quarter of 2021. Well, that is the target set bt there has not been an exact date set.Due to the Covid19 pandemic, I would be too sure if they actually open by June, but I expect some delays in the official opening as it could stretch to Q3 or even Q4.The photo shows what it looked like on my last visit in late 2018.How Much Are the Tickets to Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park?At the moment, there have not been any official announcements about ticket prices for the new theme park. It was stated in a recent media release that Genting SkyWorlds will reveal more about its star attractions and other details, such as ticket prices, in the coming months of 2021.Where is Genting SkyWorlds?The new Genting Theme Park is located at Genting Highlands in the state of Pahang, Malaysia. It is also about an hours drive from the capital city of Kuala Lumpur.Genting SkyWorlds is located at approximately 1865 metres (6118 feet) above sea level and is the highest theme park and resort in Southeast Asia.How to go to Genting SkyWorlds? There are several ways that visitors can use to get to Resorts World Genting and the most popular being self-driving or riding up the highlands.Various bus services from all over the country head to Genting, and you can check with the famous bus terminals in your city.From Kuala Lumpur, there are also taxi services or ride-hailing options for this. I would instead recommend you take a bus to the Awana Skyway cable car station.And one last option is by renting a car and self-driving up to the main resort or to the cable car station, where you can then take the Awana Skyway cable car for a scenic journey.The official Genting SkyWorlds theme park logo.ConclusionFor anyone eagerly waiting for the new Genting theme park to open, your wait is almost over as they will be opening somewhere in 2021.I have been a long-time fan of theme parks ever since experiencing Genting Highlands in the 1980s and Six Flags and Disneyland in California in the 1990s.In my years of exploring the planet, I have visited all the Disneylands in the world except for the new Shanghai Disneyland. This alone tells you how huge a fan I am.Finally, I hope that this article on all you need to know about the Genting SkyWorlds theme park gives you a better understanding of what to expect.

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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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Rainforest World Music Festival 2022 Review

byMalaysia Asia
-April 12, 2023

After attending several Rainforest World Music Festivals, this world-class event was cancelled for 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It was brought back in 2022 for its 25th anniversary.And attending the RWMF2022 was such a joy as it brought the people out, and festivalgoers went all out to have the time of their lives since the lockdowns.Rainforest World Music Festival 2022 ReviewArriving in Kuching several days earlier, I took the opportunity to explore this laid-back city, seeking to indulge in some of my old favourite food joints.The magnificent Darul Hana Bridge in Kuching should be visited if you stay in the city.And, of course, also to discover new ones introduced by local friends here. And that was quite an eye-opener for me as it's been two and a half years since I last visited here.The first thing on my mind was the famous Sarawak Kolo Mee, found all over the city. And not forgetting, Kuching is also home to some fantastic Foochow food like the Kompia.A nice bowl of Kolo Mee in Kuching. (Not Halal)Traditional Foochow Kompia, also Not Halal.After trying out various local noodles and ethnic foods, the next stop was checking in at the Damai Beach Resort, just opposite the Sarawak Cultural Village, also known as Kampung Budaya Sarawak.The journey takes about 70-80 minutes one way through a picturesque drive through the many peat swamps and local villages (kampungs) towards Damai Beach in Santubong.As I checked in just after lunch on the first day of the Rainforest World Music Festival 2022 (RWMF2022), I quickly went to the festival grounds to see if any distinguished changes had occurred.With luck, nothing has changed since the last RWMF 2019, as the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) still looks as beautiful as ever, remaining the main venue for this world-class event.The main stage area is still at the exact location; the only difference is that the Tree Stage or the second smaller stage was not there.It was a hybrid event, the first time this was done in the history of 25 years, where people worldwide can buy online viewing blocks to catch the festival from the comfort of their homes.This was mainly created because many needed help to travel or were reluctant. This allowed the organisers to contact them via an online viewing experience.The Damai Beach Resort hill view units.Arriving on the 1st day at RWMF 2022, the locals pleasantly greeted me.A group of Sarawakian Sape performers before going on stage.The hybrid format also saw an in-between interval pre-recording of various musicians worldwide performing a song. About two to three different musicians were being shown back to back.For some strange reason, this did not work well with the crowd as many found it to be a downer, namely after a live performance show. Hopefully, the organisers will do away with this concept for RWMF 2023.There were musicians from 20 countries performing live with several Malaysians, namely from Sarawak, Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia, played throughout the three-day festival.The massive crowd during RWMF 2022.Mathew Ngau entertains the crowd from an off-stage area.Alena Murang performs one of her best shows at RWMF.The crowd's favourite was no other than Sarawakian local band At Adau.Jerry Kamit impresses at the RWMF 2022.Massive crowds were seen on all three days during the festival.As always, there would be a crowd favourite, and this time around, it was no other than the local Sarawakian band At Adau, who played an incredible show.Alena Murang, the Sape Queen, was equally impressive as she graced the festival with her fantastic performance.On a personal note, she would have been better if she had performed at the indoor theatre due to her beautiful vocals and soothing music.The man himself - Randy Raine-Reusch, performing on stage at RWMF 2022.The highlight was something I did not expect, and it was one performance where Randy Raine-Reusch, the guy that created the Rainforest World Music Festival, performed on stage. This was totally out of this world, as the creator of the RWMF was right there on stage! Wow, this was a rush for me and many others as it brought back memories of the early days.The crowd was a surprise as it was almost a full house on the festival's second day, with over 5000 people showing up. Around 12,000 people attended the three days of the festival, which was very impressive.This surprised the organisers as the number of people showing up was lower than expected. But in all, it was a fantastic turnout, despite borders opening up and Malaysia going towards the endemic stage for Covid19.RWMF 2023Date: 23, 24 & 25 JuneTime: 9.00 AM to midnightVenue: Sarawak Cultural Village, SantubongTickets: RWMF WebsiteJust to add on, the RWMF 2020 was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic that crippled travel worldwide, shutting events and even locking down people.One of the Orang Ulu dancers performs a traditional dance.A visitor taking a quick social media video of Jerry Kamik performing.Outside the festival, beautiful Sarawakian sunsets are almost guaranteed at Damai Beach.ConclusionIf you want to find out what happened the year before, it was an online experience called Rainforest World Music Festival 2021 - Virtual Event.I hope my Rainforest World Music Festival 2022 review has been enlightening and that you will plan to attend this year's festival, which takes place in June.The Rainforest World Music Festival 2023 promises to be bigger and better than last year, and we look forward to any exciting surprises this year. See you there!

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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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