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PENANG ISLAND TRIP

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Europeans have been making frequent visits to South East Asia as early on as in the 15 th Century. First the Portuguese, then the Dutch and eventually the British and the French. The French went inland into Indochina whilst the British made their presence felt in Indonesia, Malaya, Burma and Singapore - strategically along shipping routes.

With regions secured (well, almost - apart from insurgence uprising by the Malays now and again), came the trading companies and along with that, changed the course of South East Asia's history.

Captain Francis Light

Captain Francis Light -first sculptured based on features of his eldest son William Light.

Francis Light was born in Suffolk, England in 1740. At age 19, he entered the Navy as a midshipman. After four years' service in various junior appointments, he went to India and became master of a ship trading between India and the Malay Peninsula. Francis Light picked up colloquial Malay and in no time made fast allies in Malaya.

On receiving an enquiry from the Madras government to look for a trading post east of India, Light on 22nd November 1771, recommended Penang as a "convenient magazine for trade". However, nothing came about on the recommendation until some 15years later under the leadership of

Sir John MacPherson, the Governor-General of India. Light recommended two stations, Junk Ceylon (modern name, Salang), where he had his own headquarters, and Penang, which he was able to offer on behalf of the young Sultan of Kedah, with whom he was friendly.

Finally, Light was able to negotiate a settlement whereby Penang was ceded to the Company for the annual payment of £1,500. Francis Light became the first superintendent and moved his partner Martina Rozells of Thai-Portuguese descent and 2 children including young William Light who later followed his father's footsteps in reputation and founded the city of Adelaide.

Penang as it was.. today

Batu Feringghi

view of Batu Feringghi from Spice Garden

In fact Penang has a history that goes way back to the days of the Malaccan Sultanate in the 14 th century. Portuguese traders from India used Penang as their replenishment centre for water, food and traded with the villagers. The main stopover point was at Batu Feringghi or Feringghi's Rock. The word Feringghi is an Indian term for Europeans. Today, Batu Feringghi remains a lure to Europeans. Beach resorts and hotels gradually replaced Fishing and Malay Villages that used to line this beautiful beachfront. Today, a walk down Batu Feringhi and one familiarity pops to mind - Pattong, Phuket. well, minus the sleaze and women sliding down pole bars. (Still a great place to go for families).

night market along the Batu Feringghi walkway

Batu Feringghi has maintained quite a bit of its charm despite the sudden influx of restaurants ranging from steak houses and Indian cuisine to seafood outlets and even a large food court selling local food at reasonable prices. In the evenings, the walkway along the main street disappears as the night market vendors take over the area. Visitors can find all sorts of handicraft work, pirated movie and music VCDs/DVDs, Von Dutch handbags and t-shirts (fake!!) and some pretty kitsch items for sale.

The good side of this is that all though the hustle and bustle is there at Batu Feringghi, it's still only found mainly along the main street. For those looking for peace and quiet, one can retreat into the comforts of their hotels, the tranquillity of their pool areas or on the beach. Once within the sanctuary, sanity restores.

Pulau Kasatu . Prince of Wales Island .. Penang . Pulau Pinang

Francis Light renamed Pulau Kasatu as Prince of Wales Island on 12th August 1786; to commemorate the birthday of the Prince of Wales, later, George IV, and the capital became George Town. However, naming the island Prince of Wales Island didn't really catch on with the inhabitants and later reverting to Penang Island. When Light landed at Cape Penaigre (now Georgetown), he found that the interior of the island was almost impenetrable, leaving no open land to establish a camp. In his diary, Light complained, 'the wood is so exceedingly hard that the tools double like a piece of lead'. Exasperated, he came up with an ingenious idea of filling a cannon with silver dollars and firing into the jungle. Then he hired onlooking natives, armed them with axes and had the jungle cleared of tough ironwood trees (Pegaga Laut) in no time!

Pulau Pangkor island

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The best part about this popular Island destination is the range of accomodation. You could choose from an A type hut on the beach to the luxurious and exclusive Pangkor Laut Resort. Whichever you may choose, sandy beaches, clear waters and refreshing breezes await all visitors to this well-known resort.
Just 90km south-west of Ipoh, this fun island getaway is laden with modern facilities and water sports activities. The eastern shores are peppered with fishing villages and many visitors come to buy their year's supply of "keropok" ( fish or prawn crackers) here.

If you want a change from watersports, hire a bike and go round the island. The road is hilly at some parts, but you will be able to explore places like the old Dutch Fort, located in Teluk Gedong or the Batu Bersurat ("Inscribed Stone") close by.

Perak Cave Temple

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Among the famous cave temples are the Perak Tong and Sam Poh Tong. Perak Tong is located at Gunung Tasek and houses over 40 Buddha statues while Sam Poh Tong is located at Gunung Rapat. Sam Poh Tong’s popular attraction is the semi-circular tortoise pond where there are hundreds of tortoises (a symbol of longevity) of various sizes.
Within the Perak Tong temple are 40 Buddha statues, a main altar, and a passage that leads to the caves’ interior. Soon after, you will come to some 385 steps that will beckon to you. After climbing those stairs, you will be rewarded with a beautiful view of the countryside. Perak Tong was built in 1926 by a Buddhist priest from China.

How to get there

: Perak Tong is 6km north of Ipoh (heading towards Kuala Kangsar) and a bus ride there takes about 15 minutes. Sam Poh Tong is 5km south of Ipoh (towards Kampar) and a 20-minute bus ride.

Tourist Police

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Tourist Police
Visitors who face unforeseen problems can always seek the aid of the Malaysian Tourist Police.

You can identify an officer by his or her attire - checkered hatband, dark blue shirt and trousers and a red and blue badge (with the letter "I" for information) displayed on the breast pocket.

These officers usually patrol tourist spots and protect the attractions/monuments as well as the safety of all visitors.

Kuala Lumpur Tourist Police:

Hotline (HQ) (+603) 2149 6590
Enquiries (+603) 2149 6593

Malaysia Currency

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Currency

The local currency is called Ringgit Malaysia (RM). The currency’s RM3.80 peg against the U.S. dollar imposed on Sept 1, 1998 was lifted on July 21, 2005. One ringgit comprises 100 sen.

The currency comes in the form of both notes and coins. Ringgit banknotes are issued in the following denominations RM1, RM2, RM5, RM10, RM50 and RM100 while coins are issued in one sen, five sen, 10 sen, 20 sen, 50 sen and RM1 denominations.

Malaysian currency

Foreign currency and traveller’s cheques can be converted into Ringgit at banks or authorised moneychangers throughout the country.

Resident travellers are allowed to carry into and out of the country any amount not exceeding RM1,000 per person and also export foreign currency not exceeding the equivalent of RM10,000 per person.

Those who are carrying in excess of these - when entering or leaving the country - are required to obtain permission from the Controller of Foreign Exchange and declare in the Traveller’s Declaration Form the exact amount of Ringgit carried. Approval is usually given within one day of application.

Non-residents are allowed to bring in any amount of foreign currency (including traveller’s cheques). However, declaration in the Disembarkation Card issued by the Immigration Department is required when an amount in excess of US$2,500 is brought into the country.

Non-residents must also obtain permission and declare Ringgit exceeding RM1,000 when leaving or entering the country.

Thai Bar girls and the Nightlife of Thailand

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Welcome to Thainite, if what your looking for involves Thai bar girls and the nightlife of Thailand we've got it covered. Thai Bar Girls and the world they move in is fascinating, weird and unique and hopefully you'll find this site the same. From Reviews of the craziest bars on the planet to less than serious looks at the bargirls world it's all here.

Our resident sleaze hounds are out regularly visiting the bars of both Bangkok and Pattaya their in-depth research can be found on the site (rumors that the bar owners giving out the most free drinks get favorable reviews are so far unfounded).

As far as the famous Bangkok Massage Parlors are concerned in the interests of hygene we will be regulary visiting a few of the infamous soapy massage houses to give you the rundown on whats hot and whats not at the moment.

The Thainite Diary will be filled in by one of our most active pursuers of the Nightlife scene, the diary will be updated on a regular basis as possible allowing for whatever trouble he happens to get himself in at that moment in time. The guy who has agreed to do this has about the same reliability factor as a Thai Bar Girl so we are sure the updates will be erratic at best.

A few of our contributors have even sunk so far as to being totally assimilated into the bar girls lifestyle. These guys went the extra mile into the nightlife world and into areas and situations that the majority of westerners manage to avoid. On the rare occasions that these lost souls surface into what we would call the "Real World" their contributions to the site are as insightful as they are surreal.

So kick back, relax, and let Thainite be your guide to what is heaven for some, hell for others but a life changing experience for all- The Nightlife of Thailand.

Chinatown : Petaling Street

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must for any tourist. PETALING STREET - The heart of Kuala Lumpur's original CHINATOWN and a bustling night market serving as a bargain hunter's paradise and one of the premier shopping areas in the city with its distinctly oriental atmosphere. Petaling Street maintains much of its traditional atmosphere, particularly at night when vendors spread their wares out on the street. While it is possible to purchase anything from gems and incense to toys and t-shirts here, enjoying the night market is really a matter of just wandering about and enjoying its sights, sounds, and energy. Incredible bargains amidst a melange of signs, shops, noise and roadside food stalls open until the wee hours of the morning. My Visit: We were at Petaling street for a night market at around 7pm and surprisingly for me, the sun is still up. We were able to buy lots of Malaysian delicacies to take back home, and some souvenir items as well. I suggest you master the "art of haggling" when visiting to Chinatown since a lot of vendors tend to double even triple their price so beware. Be cautious with your belongings too since the street tends to get crowded and snatchers might just be around.

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Money and Cards in Thailand

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There are alternatives to carrying cash. Thai banks honor all internationally recognized travelers' checks such as American Express and Thomas Cook. Credit cards and debit cards are a safe and convenient way to manage your funds, and provide you with certain consumer rights. Established names are best Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa will all get you cash from ATMs all over Thailand. Cards can be cancelled if stolen, and the wholesale exchange rates are better than those of checks and cash. Western Union Money Transfer has offices in many major department stores, including the Silom and Chidlom branches of Central. You can also transfer money to all major banks.

Avoid fraud. Never lose sight of your card when making a purchase, and keep it with you at all times. Card hotlines in Bangkok:

Diners Club: 02-238 3660
MasterCard: 02-260 8572
Visa: 02-256 7326 to 7
Amex: 02-273 5544

Air Travel

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When buying your ticket, ensure the status is 'OK.' If you book far ahead, phone to confirm your reservation at least 72 hours before you fly. Many airlines operate no-smoking flights; check beforehand. Get to the airport and check in two hours before the flight, as latecomers sometimes lose their seats to standby passengers. Arriving early means you can choose your seat. With window seats, you do not have people climbing over you to visit the bathroom throughout the flight. Beware of non-reclining seats in front of partitions and emergency exits. Seats behind emergency exits have more legroom.

On the plane, take a pen for Thai immigration and customs forms and some reading material. Avoid alcohol drink water. Stretch and take regular walks around the plane. During descent, clear the pressure in your ears by swallowing and yawning. At the airport, report any baggage claim problems promptly.

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Thailand Travel By Train

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An efficient rail service links northern and northeastern towns with Bangkok (terminus is Hualamphong Station). Regular western and southern routes out of Bangkok (Thon Buri) Station enable travel by train to Kanchanaburi province and to southern Thailand.
On express trains, sleepers are available in three classes: first and second class (air-conditioned), and second class (non air-conditioned, but with fans).

Advance tickets are available at all principal stations or the Bangkok Advance Booking Office.Tel.(66) 2225-0300 ext 5200-3.
Telephone number of Hualanphong Station in Bangkok,

02-2204334

TRAVEL TIPS FOR THAILAND

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Thailand is nestled between the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, bordering Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. It is exotic yet accessible, with something for every visitor. Relax on white sand beaches, hike through vast areas of tropical forest, or live it up in the humming capital of Bangkok.
There is much for you to discover in Thailand. The country offers a huge range of new experiences in sights, sounds, tastes, and outlook. But different as it may be from your home, Thailand is probably the easiest exotic country for visitors. The people are friendly, leisure activities are well organized, the food is great and you receive excellent value for money.

Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)

There is much for you to discover in Thailand. The country offers a huge range of new experiences in sights, sounds, tastes, and outlook. But different as it is from your home, a visit to Thailand is an easy journey of discovery
Newcomers to Thailand sometimes overlook the kingdom is rich geographical and cultural diversity. After all, one week in a five-star hotel in Bangkok or Phuket is unlikely to give a proper insight to a realm with so much to experience. But compared to the subtle variations found in many western countries, the people, culture and food of Thailand's regions are strikingly different.

North of Thailand

In the north, with its exquisite temples and handicrafts, the rugged, forested mountains contrast with the fertile central plains, where rice is grown in paddies that stretch to the horizon. The northeast, known locally as Isan and punished by alternate drought and flooding, has some of the finest Khmer ruins beyond Cambodia's Angkor Wat. Though less developed than Thailand's other regions, Isan offers a lot. Its food, dialect and music are easily discernible, and northeasterners possess a character all of their own. To the south are what sun seekers consider Thailand's glory: stunning beaches, lush green islands and azure seas.

Floating Market

Visitors reactions to Bangkok, Thailand bustling capital city, vary as much as everything it has to offer; some say you either love it or you hate it. Traffic, pollution, heat and noise are compensated by countless restaurants, historical and cultural treasures and exotic curiosities. Shopping facilities rival those of neighboring countries, and bargain hunting is the sole purpose of many trips to Thailand. Glitzy malls or crowded markets, the choice is yours.
Getting around the city is easy. Metered taxis are everywhere, as are tuk-tuks; three-wheeled buggies that constitute the city is unique novelty ride. Local buses offer an interesting experience, and adventurers can take motorcycle taxis. The sky train offers a limited but scenic alternative.

Snorkeling in Thailand

Lasting impressions of any trip depend largely upon a personal experience with the local people. Bangkok folk deal admirably with hectic city life, but it is in the provinces that real Thai warmth, charm and personality are found. The Thais possess an innate friendliness and are hospitable to all who pass through. To take it all in, a trip upcountry is a must for anyone wishing to see for themselves the true face of Thailand and all its treasures.

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Travel Tip s for Malaysia

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TRAVEL TIPS FOR MALAYSIA

Once you have overcome your jet-lag fatigue, step into the real heart of Malaysia--the citizens of the country. You would be pleasantly surprised at the warmth of Malaysians. For deeply entrenched within each of the different races is the engaging charm and traditional hospitality for which Malaysia is renowned.

Malaysians enjoy meeting people from other lands. So, do go right ahead and strike up a conversation. After all, the whole point of travelling is to know other cultures.

When greeting a Muslim, offer your right hand then bring it towards you, fingertips lightly touching your heart. This is the traditional Salam or 'greeting of acceptance'. Hindus greet with a Namaste (in Hindi) or Vanakam (Tamil). Both palms are brought together as in prayer at mid-chest level. With a Chinese, you may shake hands. If you are really unsure about all the different forms of greetings, just smile and nod your head slightly when introduced.

Entry Formalities
Passport/Travel Documents
Visitors to Malaysia must be in possession of valid passport/travel documents with a minimum validity of six months beyond the period of intended stay. In the case of a national passport not recognised by the Malaysian Government, the holder must be in possession of a document in lieu of passport obtainable at the nearest Malaysian Mission abroad. The national passport must also ensure his re-entry into the country of his citizenship.

· Every visitor to Malaysia has to fill in a Disembarkation Card (IMM. 26). The card has to be handed over to the Immigration Officer on arrival together with the national passport or other internationally recognized travel document endorsed for travel into Malaysia. A passport/travel document is also necessary for travel between Sabah and Sarawak.

· Visitor passes issued for entry into Peninsular Malaysia are not valid for entry into Sarawak. Fresh visit passes must be obtained on arrival at the point of entry in Sarawak. However, subject to conditions stipulated, visit passes issued by the Immigration Authorities in Sabah and Sarawak are valid for any part of Malaysia.

Visa Requirements:
Commonwealth Citizens (except Bangladesh/India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka), British Protected Persons or Citizens of the Republic of Ireland and Citizens of Switzerland, Netherlands, San Marino and Liechtenstein do not need a visa to enter Malaysia.

Citizens of Albania, Austria, Algeria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Republic of Slovakia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Japan, South Korea, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Italy, United States of America, Bahrin, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, North Yemen, Oman, Saudi Arabia,Qatar United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Tunisia do not require a visa for a Social and Business visit not exceeding three months.

Nationals of ASEAN Countries do not require a visa for a Social and Business visit not exceeding one month.

Citizens of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria, South Yemen do not require visa for a Social and Business visit not exceeding 14 days.

Citizens of Bulgaria, Romania and Russia do not require a visa for a Social and Business visit not exceeding one week.

Nationals of the Republic of China, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cuba, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, North Korea, Nepal, Myanmar, Taiwan, Vietnam and all Certificate of Identity (CI) holders must obtain a visa before entering Malaysia.

Citizens of nations other than those stated above (except Serbia Montenegro and Israel) are allowed to enter Malaysia for a Social and Business visit not exceeding one month without having a Visa.
A visitor intending to visit any part of Malaysia is required to be in possession of only one visa to travel direct from one part of the nation to another.

Visas are issued by Malaysian Diplomatic Missions abroad or British Consulates which act for Malaysia in countries where no diplomatic representation of Malaysia is established. All visitors to Malaysia should inquire at the nearest Malaysian DiplomaticMission for the latest entry procedures and requirements.

Tourist Police
Lost your way? Need help? Look for a tourist police officer. Tourist police officers are recognized by their checkered hat bands, dark blue shirts and trousers, and the letter "I" (for information) on a red and blue badge on their breast pocket.

Public Holidays
With its multi-ethnic population, it is not surprising that almost every month sees a different festival. Some of these are declared as Public Holidays. As festivals vary from year to year, it is best to check the dates with the nearest Tourism Malaysia Office before you plan your trip.

School Holidays
There are five term breaks in the year for schools throughout Malaysia. The term breaks vary slightly from state to state. However, they fall roughly during the later part of the months of January (1 week), March (2 week), May (3 weeks), August (1 week), October (4 weeks).

Water
It is generally safe to drink water straight from the tap. Bottled mineral water, however, is easily available in shops and supermarkets.

Electrical Supply
Electric supply is on a 240-volt 50-cycle system.

Newspapers
English Language newspapers are available i.e. The New Straits Times, The Star, Business Times, Malay Mail, Daily Express, Sabah Daily News and Sarawak Tribune. International newspapers can be obtained at most bookshops and newsstands. Several dailies in other languages include Utusan Melayu, Berita Harian, Nanyang Siang Pan, Sin Chew Wit Poh and Tamil Nesan. There are also weeklies, such as the Leader and Straits Shipper.

Radio
Radio services are in Bahasa Melayu, English, Chinese, and Tamil.

Television
There are 4 television stations with TV 1 and TV 2 being government networks while the other two are privately run.

Health Services
In the event you need medical care, there are private clinics in most towns. It is a good idea to take out a medical insurance before you travel as Malaysia does not have reciprocal health service agreements with other nations. For over-the-counter prescriptions, there are pharmacies and 'Chinese medical halls'.

Health Regulations
No vaccination is required for cholera and smallpox.

Climate
With a temperature that fluctuates little throughout the year, travel in Malaysia is a pleasure. Average temperature is between 21 C and 32 C. Humidity is high. Rain tends to occur between November to February on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, on western Sarawak, and north-eastern Sabah. On the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia the rainy season is April to May and October to November. Click here for the current four-day weather forecast in Kuala Lumpur.

Clothing
As Malaysia's climate is sunny almost year round, light clothing is ideal. It is advisable for ladies, when entering mosques and temples, to wear long sleeves and loose pants or long skirts.

Time
Malaysia is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 16 hours ahead of United States Pacific Standard Time.

Etiquette
To avoid "cultural offenses," here are some tips:
Remove shoes when entering homes and places of worship.
Dress neatly in a suitable attire which covers arms and legs when visiting places of worship.
Handle food with your right hand.
Do not point your foot at someone.
When giving or receiving money gifts to/from a Malaysian, do so with your right hand.

Food in Kuala Lumpur & Petaling Jaya

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Food Stalls and Outlets - Non Halal Eateries , Halal Eateries
Restaurants - Western

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. It is very much like any other city. Overcrowded with high-rise blocks, traffic congestions, shopping malls, entertainment spots, Kuala Lumpur has them all. What's great about KL remains in the less glorified attractions like the pasar malam (night markets), the mamak stalls (Malaysian's version of side walk cafes), the alleys and the makcik selling kuihs (pastries) and nasi lemak.

When you descend upon KL, the one thing you must not miss out on is the FOOD. Make time to dine and devour. Skip the shopping or the sight seeing if you have to. When in Malaysia, get yourself involved in our favourite pastime : Malaysians love to eat and we eat ALL the time.
Here's the opener : There is simply a lot to choose from. Try these for starters…..

Jalan Alor - Formerly known as the Red light district of KL. The area has since undergone a number of facelifts, and the hosts now cater more to delight the gastronomical passions of its patrons. The stalls are parked all along the street. It is quite an overwhelming experience for the first timers, who may have some difficulty on deciding where to eat. How to get there - Across the road from Bukit Bintang Plaza. Turn in at corner of KFC. Opening hours : from about 6.00pm to wee hours of the morning.

Uptown Damansara - A more municipalised version of Jalan Alor. The 'stalls' are assigned and numbered in concrete shoplots. The place lacks the liberated charm of Jalan Alor, but there are plenty of scrumptious choices to amuse your senses. Malay, Chinese, Indian, Fusion, they have it all. Here, Tony's Fried Kueh Teow is the favourite.

How to get there -Take the Damansara Highway and follow signs to Damansara Utama. Or bus no 21A or 21C from Kota Raya. Opens : all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Petaling Street - Here is where you will find some truly fantastic Chinese food. Tourists, start with the menu. The pictures on the menu will give you a good indication of what your meal will look like. Other than the invitation to tropical al-fresco dining, your hosts may also impress you with their good selection of beer. The Hokkien Noodles at the corner of Hong Leong Bank is quite popular judging from the long queues of people waiting to place their order. Don't be disheartened. It is really worth the wait.

Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman - Coliseum. This is one of those places where when the colonials left, it is like they never did. Dark, dank and smokey,white tableclothes yellowed with time. Even some of the waiters are as old as the hills. Perfect! What an ambience to soak yourself in and enjoy your steak and mushroom. Or hang out at the bar, and get yourself informed on the latest gossip in town. There are never short of exciting characters to chat with at the Coliseum. Click here for a more comprehensive article on Kuala Lumpur's colonial days.

The list of what and where to EAT is endless, widen your gastronomical tentacles by clicking to these websites.http://www.klue.com.my/

We have compiled our own list of where to go in KL if you're looking for something in particular or if you've run out of places to go and would just like to try out some for the pure joy of doing what Malaysian's do best….. rating food!
article contributor: http://www.supertravelmate.com/. 3rd March 2008

Non - Halal Eateries in KL & PJ
Grilled Chicken Wings Wanton Noodles Pork Ball Noodles(Yoke Yuen Fun ) , Popiah Prawn Noodle Soup (Mee Yoke) Pan Mee (Meen Fun Kueh) Beef Ball Noodle (Ngau Yoke Meen) Hailam Noodle Hainanese Chicken Rice Fish Ball Noodle Soup Cantonese Fried Noodles Bak Kut Teh Laksa Lemak Yong Tow Foo Yau Char Kwai Penang Fried Kway Teow Congee(Porridge) Chee Cheong Fun Hokkien Fried Noodles Seafood Roasted Duck Rice Beef Brisket Noodle Soup (Ngau Lam Meen) Fish Head Noodle Soup

Grilled Chicken Wings
Wong Ah Wah Chicken Wings

This is located at Jalan Alor and has made a really big name for themselves as the best grilled chicken wings in town. The Hong Kong and Taiwanese tourists love this place. They have expanded the operations to cater for seafood enthusiasts by adding deliciously prepared seafood dishes to their list.

Wanton Noodles

Koon Kee Wanton Noodles
This old establishment is a little more than a hole in the wall, on Petaling Street itself. The waiters are a little grumpy and you may have to repeat your order a couple of times but it's worth the hassle. One of those few remaining old coffee shops in the vicinity. Closed in the evenings.

Toong Kwoon Chye

Another great place for wanton noodles with barbequed roast pork. Been around for years and is now run by 3rd generation of the family. Also serves up pretty good Herbal Duck Drumstick Noodle soup and yin yang toast. Open 7.30am - 7.30pm
Located: At Jalan Bintang, across the road from Century Hotel on Jalan Bukit Bintang.

Pork Ball Noodles(Yoke Yuen Fun ) , Popiah

Weng Heng Coffee Shop

Serves the best pork ball noodles in town. And not to mention one of the best places to go for a piping hot plate of Penang Kway Teow. If that's not enough, the popiah is superb too! However you'll have to order this dish from the old man who runs his little stall just outside of the shop. It gets really crowded during lunch hour so go early.
Located: On Jalan Imbi, opposite the Honda Showroom and round the corner from Sakura Restaurant

Prawn Noodle Soup (Mee Yoke)

Lai Fong Coffee Shop
Another one of those old coffee shops with lots of individual stalls selling all sorts of food. One particular one that sells the Prawn Noodle Soup still remains one of the best choices in town, if you're looking for Prawn Noodle Soup. Closed in the evenings.
Located: Jalan Cheng Lock, on the crossroads with Jalan Petaling across from the Jukebox shoe shop

Pan Mee (Meen Fun Kueh)

Restoran Kin Kin
This family used to operate under a huge tree nearby but due to developments in the area, they have relocated to a shoplot. A very different style of preparation, one can have it in soup or dry. The dry pan mee topped with egg and is absolutely deeeeelicious!
Lunchtime is packed and the crowd is generally made up of accountants. (The big accounting firms are within the vicinity). You'll see what we mean when you get there. Open from 8am to 4pm.
Located: Jalan Sultan Salahuddin Lorong 2

Adik-Beradik Chua

At the end of a row of prewar terrace houses is this coffee shop selling delicious fish ball noodle soup and pan mee. The chicken rice is quite popular there too and they sell the ever popular White Coffee here! Closed evenings
Located: on Tengkat Tong Shin

Beef Ball Noodle (Ngau Yoke Meen)

Soong Kee Restaurant
Try the beef ball with 'loh shi fun' either dry or with soup. It's the best, nothing like it!Open from Dusk till dawn
Located: Jalan Tun H.S.Lee, just down the road from Metrojaya at Jalan Silang.

Ngau Kee
This stall sits on a five foot walkway and opens in the evenings till late. The beef ball noodles are good here but hygiene can be improved.(a lot!)
Located: Tengkat Tong Shin, just at the bend opposite Corona Inn.

Hailam Noodle
Yut Kee Coffee Shop
Great place to go for some hailam noodles(pic). The place has been passed on from one generation to the other so the secret of superb cooking is still very much alive within the family. Closed on Mondays and in the evenings. Also famous for their Lum Meen , Hainanese Chicken Chop(pic) and Roti Babi
Located: Jalan Dang Wangi, on the corner just opposite the Wilayah Complex

Hainanese Chicken Rice
Sin Seng Nam Coffee Shop
Noted for its hainanese chicken rice and Chicken Chop. This place has been serving up hainanese dishes for dozens of years and still going strong. If you're in town, try this place. Closed evenings.
Located: just to the side of Bangkok Bank close to the central market in town

Nam Heong Chicken Rice
Most reputable shop serving hainanese chicken rice is the one in chinatown. There are now franchised shops all over town but we still return to this one for a good meal of chicken rice and beef brisket soup!
Located: Opposite Furama Hotel and down the road from Swiss-Inn Hotel on Jalan Sultan

Fish Ball Noodle Soup
Adik-Beradik Chua
At the end of a row of prewar terrace houses is this coffee shop selling delicious fish ball noodle soup and pan mee. The chicken rice is quite popular there too and they sell the ever popular White Coffee here! Closed evenings
Located: on Tengkat Tong Shin

Cantonese Fried Noodles
The Cantonese Fried Noodles behind the lanes - called Tai Shi Tow
This is the best kept secret in KL…the Cantonese Fried Noodles and Hainanese Chicken rice stall. The sang har meen standard has dropped quite a bit however... not worth the RM79 we paid for a plate for 4!
Location: On Jalan Silang but closer to the Jalan Tun H.S. Lee junction. If turning into Jalan Silang from Jln Tun H.S.Lee, the alleyway will be on your right. The first lane after the turning. Go thru this alleyway which is also cluttered with stalls selling chinese food, carry on until you get to the end of the alleyway and it's smack there. The lane is directly across the street from Restoran Choon Tian and right beside Hon Ming Textile.

Soo Kee Mee Stall
Another place that sells Cantonese Fried Noodles, Paper wrapped chicken, and seafood dishes. A favourite is the fried sliced beef and ginger kway teow dish ( Ngau yoke hor) Gets really crowded during lunch and dinner hours so either go before or after the rush hours. The Japanese and Korean expats simply love this place. Opens till early morning hours every day. Closed Mondays.
Location: Jalan Khoo Teik Ee, just off Jalan Imbi.

Bak Kut Teh
Sem Kim Coffee Shop
This Bak Kut Teh place that's been around for a long,long time and serves great 'yau fan' or fried onion rice with your choice of pork cuts. Opens till the wee hours of the morning from 5.30pm.
Location: Shoplots facing the Tan Chong Motors showroom, on Jalan Ipoh
The Old Stall Klang
This Bak Kut Teh place has been around for generations and cooks up authentic bak kut teh - the staple diet of the Klang Chinese community. It opens from 5.30am and closes about 11.00am - the early bird catches the worm! This place serves the typical strong chinese tea used to chase down a filling, rich breakfast. My dad's thumbs up anytime.
Location: At Lorong Station 1, Klang. As you enter Klang coming from KL, cross the bridge towards Port Klang. Immediately across the bridge as you get to a traffic light junction, take a left and left again and then a right as this is a one way street. Follow this road which shaped in an ellipitical loop which will more or less take to just about where you started but a little further down the road. From here, left and then right into Lorong Station 1. It's the corner shop of a row of old shoplots, right next to a carpark area.

Laksa Lemak
The stall with a blue tin roof
This place serves the best Hakka Laksa Lemak with cockles in town! Open only at night and closed Wednesdays. The wantan and sui kow with its simple preparations, bring back memories of how purity tastes. The ABC or air batu campur is like what we used to have at the canteens in school years ago. Just lots of shaved ice, syrup, evaporated milk, corn and red beans. That's all we need, right?!
Location: Taman U Lek, Cheras at Lorong Durian

Yong Tow Foo
Cozy Corner
Right next to the stall with a blue roof top. This place is a really popular place for Yong Tow Foo and is especially busy on weekends. It's open during the day only.
Location: Taman U Lek, Cheras at Lorong Durian

The mobile stalls at Imbi Corner
The car park area here is transformed everynight into an eatery made up of a couple-a-dozen or so mobile(as some will call it: Hawker stalls) stalls. The yong tau foo stall here is one of the best so give it a try. Be sure to turn up early though, the YTF is so popular that it sometimes run out by 8.30pm. However, There are plenty of other things to eat here if you have picky food partners.
Location: At the carpark in front of the Honda Kar Showroom in Jalan Imbi corner, facing the

Weng Heng Coffee Shop.
Restoran Orchard View Yong Tow Foo
Good yong tow foo place, Orchard View is now located in a corner shoplot just outside of the congested Ampang viilage area. Try the cheong fun, it's good.
Location: It's moved location to shoplots near the Spectrum Complex/Supermarket in the Ampang village area.

Yau Char Kwai
Stall at the corner
This mobile stall is open during the day and fries some great yau char kwai and all the dough sweets that comes with that. Open late afternoons only.
Location: At Jalan Alor, just in front of the Restoran Dragon View
Penang Fried Kway Teow

Weng Heng Coffee Shop
Serves the best pork ball noodles in town. And not to mention one of the best places to go for a piping hot plate of Penang Kway Teow. If that's not enough, the popiah is superb too! However you'll have to order this dish from the old man who runs his little stall just outside of the shop (He sets up his stall at around 1pm). It gets really crowded during lunch hour so go early.
Located: On Jalan Imbi, opposite the Honda Showroom and round the corner from Sakura Restaurant

The shack on Jalan Chan Sow Lin
The fried kway teow here is served on banana leaf laced plate. The flavour of a well heated wok and strong fire is one of the key ingredients here as the chef, a lone lady fries up for her patient customers. Be prepared to wait. Open daily from 1.30pm - 6.00pm except on occasional Mondays.
Location: Jalan Chan Sow Lin facing the junction of Jalan 3.
Congee(Porridge)

Pudu Back Lane
A Pudu back lane is transformed in the evenings into a food street selling all sorts of chinese street food as we call it. The chinese custard is pretty good here and the Congee stall is one of those must haves with locals.
Location: Off Jalan Pudu, at Jalan Sayur

Fong Wah Teow Chew Porridge
This road is famous for its Teow Chew cuisine, and none more enticing than a bowl of piping hot porridge (this is also known as broth in western countries) and all types of preserved vegetables, curry, briskets and other dishes that you can pick and choose at the counters to your liking. The shops here are open most of the day and right through the early hours of the morning.
Location: Changkat Thambi Dollah

Chee Cheong Fun
Kim Lian Kee
This is the traditional chee cheong fun without the fuss of fish balls and yong tau foos - just straight forward chee cheong fun with sesame seeds sprinkled sparingly and flavoured with sweet and spicy sauces. Open only in the day. Night time turns into a hokkien mee stall.
Location: At the junction of Petaling Street and Jalan Hang Lekir. If you're unsure, it's the corner stall facing the ever popular Longan drink stall. In the evenings, another batch of chefs take over the premis serving customers the ever popular hokkien noodles at this place called Kim Lian Kee
Hokkien Fried Noodles

Kim Lian Kee
This is the one of the family's favorite dinner venues. Been around forever and still as good according to my father, who has been a regular customer since the 50's - long before petaling street became a tourists' haunt. Nights only.
Location: At the junction of Petaling Street and Jalan Hang Lekir. If you're unsure, it's the corner stall facing the ever popular Longan drink stall.

Weng Heng Coffee Shop
Another place which serves hokkien noodles and cantonese noodles. The hokkien noodles here is sprinkled with fried pork fat (chu yau char) . Open nights only too!
Located: On Jalan Imbi, opposite the Honda Showroom and round the corner from Sakura

Restaurant
Seafood
Mei Keng Fatt Seafood Restaurant
Everyone's favorite! Well, almost everyone's except those extremely allergic to it. Not cheap but the food is good. Try the pepper crabs or the sweet and sour crabs, and the steamed prawns. Fresh!Fresh!Fresh!! Expatriate haunt…
Opens daily: 11.30am-2.30pm; 4.00pm-1.00am
Location:No.1, Lorong Awan 6,Kuala Ampang.(In Ulu Klang area)

Fatty Crab
Of course, this is indeed the most famous seafood place in town. They even have chairs lining the walls for customers to sit while in wait for a table. That's how crowded it can be. The original Fatty Crab restaurant was located at States Theatre in P.J., then moved on to SS2 and finally relocated to Taman Mayang. What's great here? The sweet, sour and spicy sauced crabs that goes well with toy soldiers (toast) or is it the other way round?
Location: Taman Megah. Can't miss it.

Roasted Duck Rice
Siew Ngap Fei
This shop has been passed down to the younger generation but the fine touches of granddad's is still in the taste. If you have a penchant for high fat value….this is it. It's delicious and you'd want more but perhaps conscience may pull you back on getting seconds!.
Location: Jalan Landak off Pasar Road. . It's not difficult to find

Beef Brisket Noodle Soup (Ngau Lam Meen)
The Beef Brisket noodle stall
This husband and wife team has been selling their delicious beef brisket noodles for quite some time now and has a steady stream of customers every night. Just at the corner of a little lane off Petaling Street, their set up has only a couple of tables or so but well worth the wait.
Location: Petaling Street, close to the Jalan Sultan end of the street , where many beer and food restaurants have emerged. At night only.

Lai Fong Coffee Shop
Another one of those old coffee shops with lots of individual stalls selling all sorts of food. One particular one that sells the Beef brisket noodle Soup still remains one of the best choices in town. Closed evenings.
Located: Jalan Cheng Lock, on the crossroads with Jalan Petaling across from the Jukebox shoe shop

Fish Head Noodle Soup
Adai Village Fish Head
This is one of the best places in town for a big, bowl of fish head noodle soup. For about RM7, this must be one of the most satisfying noodle dishes around. Can get pretty busy during lunch so be prepared to wait a bit. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Location: Jalan Landak off Pasar Road. Round the corner from Pudu Plaza.

Wonderful Thailand

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Thailand's capital city is a fantastic place to visit. It is the travel hub for the whole Southeast Asian region. Most people come back and forth if they visit the different regions of Thailand, for example Chiang mai, Koh Samui or Phuket or Trang. Its bad reputation for long traffic jams and pollution is no longer justified. At the end of 2000, the new BTS Sky Train went into service and new roads have been built. To get around there is also now the MRT metro (underground railway), which serves a number of locations in the centre of the city.

Tuk Tuk is an other way of transportation (taxi), it is an open air ride, however the polution is very high and the weather is very hot and humid it is not recommented to ride with it. It will be a noisy ride also inhale all gas from cars in front of you.. In comparison to other mega-cities, Bangkok is also a very safe city and has one of the lowest crime rates in the world.

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