It appears Malaysia may be considering following in the footsteps of Thailand and its Phuket Sandbox. At least if the comment of a Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture official of Langkawi Island to be the first tourist destination in Malaysia to reopen is to be believed. The comments about Langkawi Island came from Datuk…
If you thought Malaysia may be a welcoming country to move to once the Covid-19 crisis has ended, you may want to think otherwise. Unless, of course, you are a millionaire and have the money the soon-to-be reactivated Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program will now demand. According to Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Wan Ahmad…
The Malaysian government has announced expats, residents and other visa holders from 23 countries originally banned from entering the country will be allowed entry going forward. Those 23 countries previously on the entry ban list are the United States, Brazil, India, Russia, Peru, Columbia, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Iran, Bangladesh, United Kingdom, Saudi…
With Malaysia’s borders closed to most foreign visitors, Malaysia’s tourism rate is expected to be down 83% by the end of 2020 if the ban on foreign tourists continues. That means the country will see only 4.3 million tourist visits in 2020 as compared to the more than 26 million tourist visits last year. This…
If you are currently in Malaysia and looking for a cheap way to fly, you can’t go wrong with AirAsia — the budget airline that has just announced domestic fares as low as 39 MYR (under $10) for one-way tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Terengganu or Penang, or from Penang to Langkawi as well as…
This week, the Malaysian government announced the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) — the order that mandates strict travel restrictions — will remain in place until January 1st, 2021. That means Malaysia is closed to international tourists until the end of 2020. The announcement is somewhat of a shock to Malaysian businesses and to the…
Kuala Lumpur (known throughout Asia as KL) is a popular destination for Asians who want to spend a few days shopping. The shopping malls in KL are excellent and some of KL’s best shopping experiences and bargains are found in them. Here are my top 5 favorites for the best malls in Kuala Lumpur. 1.Suria…
Many expats considering living in south east Asia look at both Thailand and Malaysia as good places for western expats. Both countries have interesting cultures, beautiful weather and a low cost of living, but one country is better. Which one is it and why? Getting Visas for Malaysia vs Thailand – When it comes to…
Kuala Lumpur is Fun to Visit, but Some Months Are Better Than Others Living in Bangkok, Thailand, I visit Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia often. I don’t usually have the luxury of choosing when I can go as, most of the time I travel there on business. For the average tourist though, choosing the best times…
Kuala Lumpur (KL) is my second favorite city in the world behind Bangkok, Thailand, so I visit it several times a year. Kuala Lumpur is a relatively inexpensive city anyway but, if you know what you’re doing, you can see Kuala Lumpur on a budget and still have a fabulous time. If you want to…
Living in Bangkok, Thailand, I travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia several times a year. Malaysia is south of Thailand, with a land border with Thailand, stretching for hundreds of miles and major roads from Thailand going straight through Malaysia and down to Singapore. Kuala Lumpur, otherwise known as KL, is on the western side of…
I usually visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at least four to five times a year and, during these many visits, I have done some really fun things. If you too will be visiting the city soon, I recommend these 10 fun things to do in Kuala Lumpur before you do anything else. 10. Go Shopping in…
The first time I visited Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I was surprised at how many things there are to see and do for families with children. Kuala Lumpur (KL) is a big city, with the usual traffic problems, stresses and rushing, bustling people any city in the world has. So, when I realized KL is actually…
I travel so much to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I’ve seen most of what the city has to offer. So, on my last few trips, I’ve taken weekend trips outside Kuala Lumpur instead, to see what else the area has to offer. Not surprisingly, there are many places you can take weekend trips to that are…
While you can buy just about anything in Malaysia, you’re still better having these things with you when you get there I travel to Malaysia from Thailand several times a year, and during all those times I’ve visited I’ve learnt about five essential items you should pack to take with you if you want to…
How to Find and Book a Cheap Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia One of my favorite destinations is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia or, as the locals call it, KL. Just a short plane ride from Bangkok, Thailand, where I live, Kuala Lumpur is a wonderful vacation destination particularly as it has many cheap hotels. Of course,…
Which are the Best Rooftop Bars in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? One of the wonderful things about living in Asia is the huge number of rooftop bars in cities all over the continent. While I live in Bangkok, Thailand and often frequent the city’s best rooftop bars there, I also visit Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia several…
Which are the Best Korean Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? In many parts of Asia, everything Korean is incredibly popular. Korean pop music (K-pop) and soap operas, Korean fashion and, yes, Korean food. That’s why, on a trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, you may be surprised to see just how many excellent Korean restaurants the…
On one of my trips to Kuala Lumpur recently, I stayed at the Swiss Inn Hotel on Jalan Sultan and Petaling Street in the heart of Chinatown. The Swiss Inn Hotel was recommended to me by a co-worker, who had stayed there with his girlfriend a couple of months previously. So, it was with surprise…
Whenever I travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I always eat at a kopitiam. Inexpensive Chinese coffee shops, kopitiams (it means ‘coffee shop’ in a mix of Malay and Chinese) are known for their great food, good coffee and cheap prices, and they’re a wonderful place for lunch or dinner. So, when I discovered a cafe…
With satellite images coming thick and fast from various countries in the last few days in an effort to locate the missing Malaysia Airlines plane, flight MH370, Thailand has also handed over its satellite images to investigators this week. A Thai satellite photographed more than 300 objects floating in the Indian Ocean on Monday,…
While a missing Malaysia Airlines plane bound to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur has not yet been found, European news media is now reporting two of the passengers on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight were actually traveling on stolen passports. Passports that were both stolen in Thailand at different times, it seems. According to the…
If you’re looking for something a little unusual on your next trip to Malaysia, you shouldn’t miss paying a visit to the World Kite Festival in Pasir Gudang. An event where professional kite makers from more than 30 countries come to show off their designs, and an event that really is quite spectacular. This year, the…