Sipadan Island

Pulau Sipadan - The jewel in the crown of diving in Malaysia and with good reason. Sipadan is a tiny oceanic island less than an hour from the mainland where nutrient-rich currents bring food which brings fish, which brings bigger fish in the marine food chain, which brings more and more fish, sharks and turtles.

The dive sites are peppered around the island and none is more than a short speedboat ride away from the nearby dive resorts. And although they are all different they all offer one thing: lots to see!

Heeren Street and Jonker Street Malacca

Jonker Street is also known as Jalan Hang Jebat. This street used to be an affluent street during the Dutch colonial period. Today, Jonker Street is a very popular street in Melacca for its antiques. Visitors can see rows of antique shops holding a variety of antique pieces. These beautiful authentic artifacts and relics attract many antique hunters and collectors from all over the world. Some to the antique shops have collections of antiques which date back as far as 300 years, each with its own history and mystery.

Buildings along Jonker Street feature its unique building architectures design with elaborated carvings on the walls and pillars. These intricate adornments reflect the rich heritage and culture of the Babas, whom were called the Straits Chinese (or locally Peranakan) community. Their culture is derived from Traditional Chinese with Malay influence. They belong to their own unique community and Malacca is the original birthplace of this clan. These buildings along Jonker Street are of almost a century old and most of them are utilized as restaurants and antique shops.

Batu Caves

This giant caves were first discovered in 1878 by the American William Hornaday. Today the caves are the main tourist attraction. You have to climb 272 steps to reach the main cave which is called The Cathedral or Temple Cave. This cave is 180 meters long and 100 metres high. This enormous chamber has some openings in the vaulted ceilings, and the day light creates a magic feeling. At the bottom of the Light Cave is a Hindu temple. On our way up to the cave, and inside the cave, you will find statues depicting Hindu mythology. 

Merdeka Square - The Birthplace of Malaysia

At midnight on 31 August 1957 became Malysia independent nation. A flag was hoisted on the giant 100 metres (328 ft) flagpole on Merdeka Square - an 8.2 hectare area of great historical interest. Merdeka is Malay for independence, and the flag ceremony signified the independence of the country from British rule. Originally, this area was the focal point of colonial Kuala Lumpur - it was called the Parade Ground, for here the British military parades took place. Today Merdeka Square is still used as the venue for parades and other important national events.

Petronas Twin Towers

One of the most impressive pieces of architecture in the world is the magnificent 452 metres high Petronas Twin Towers, that are linked by a walk-bridge at the 41st floor. 
Built in 1998, tt is ranked (2009) to be the world’s third tallest building. It has 88 floors an dis 452m/1,483 ft high. The towers were designed by Cesar Pelli and have an Islamic influence, that gives both a futuristic and historical feeling. Some people mean that the towers in a way is a post-modern version inspired by another architectural masterpiece, Gaudi's cathedral Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

The Twin Towers are the most prominent address in the Golden Triangle Area, which is the business district in down town Kuala Lumpur. Here you find Petronas Oil Company, Micorsoft Malaysia and many regional corporate headquarters. But it is also a cultural hub with the symphony orchestra Dewan Philharmonik Petronas and the leading
fine art gallery in Malaysia, Galeri Petronas.

On several levels beneath the towers, you will also find a first class, large shopping complex, with Japan's leading department store Isetan among others stores.

The Petronas Twin Towers is a great tourist attraction but the tickets to enter the walk-bridge on the 41st  floor are distributed every day on a limited limited basis, so we recommend you to go there early in the morning.

Address: Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Ticket Booth is located in Tower 2 at the Concourse Level.

King´s Palace (Istana Negara)

Surrounded by a beautiful park, green lawns and ponds the King´s Palace, Istana Negara, is the official residence of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, a Malay title usually translated as "Supreme Head”. You can watch the Palace from outside the main gate where the Royal Guards,  dressed in white Malay as well as red British inspired uniforms, are guarding the main gate on horse and on foot.

The Kingdom of Malaysia consists of 9 sultanates (Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Sembilan and Terengganu) and 4 non monarchic states (Malacca, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak). The “Yang Di-Pertuan Agong” or Paramount Ruler is elected among the sultans every five years, which means that there are 45 years until a sultan can be elected for the second time. The king in Malaysia is the head of the state. Together with the Prime Minister, the King  appoints the cabinet from among the members of Parliament, as well as the nominal head of the military and all three branches of government. 

Since December 2006 Chief of State is Paramount Ruler Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin.