Most Sought After Tourist Destinations in Malaysia

 Malaysia is a booming tourist destination in Asia attracting tourists from across the world for its international standards of amenities and grandeur. Malaysia tourist attractions offer a great diversity of tourist destinations. The top ten Malaysia Tourist attractions comprise of the high profile city of Kuala Lumpur, Lankawi, Malacca, Penang, several beaches, national parks and many more. In Malaysia a tourist will surely be bestowed with great hospitality of the friendly natives. While touring Malaysia one should not miss out the great experience of visiting Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia and other tourist destinations like Melacca, Georgetown etc. The ten most sought after tourist destinations in Malaysia has the name of Kuala Lumpur that tops the list.

Kuala Lumpur:

Gifted with rich heritage coupled with modernism, Kuala Lumpur is the only global city of Malaysia. This colorful city is located at the confluence of rivers Sungai Klang and Sungai Gombak and that is how it is supposed to have got its name.

Malacca:

Situated at the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Malacca is rich in culture and heritage. A tourist will find an unique mix of the Malay culture with the Chinese culture here at Malacca. This is because of the huge infestation of the Chinese businessmen in this region of Malaysia.

Penang:

Penang is another popular Malaysia tourist attraction which presents an unique blend of eastern and western culture. The tourists like it because of the culinary delights that Penang offers which varies from Indian to Malay cuisines. One can see ancient Chinese architecture standing beside British style edifices portraying the blend of Asian as well as British culture in Penang.

Sabah:

Sabah is another top attraction in Malaysia that amazes the tourists with the presence of both island and beach. Nature lover's paradise Sabah will excite them with the picturesque beaches of Sipadan Island and the awe inspiring beauty of the peak of Mount Kinabalu.. A tourist can trek to the peak of the Mount Kinabalu and enjoy the breathtaking view from the peak. Sabah is also home to Kinabalu Park which is one of the United Nation's World Heritage Sites.

Langkawi:

One of the major attractions in Malaysia is Langkawi. The tropical rain forest of Langkawi is one of the major attractions for the foreign tourists. The natural reserves of the rain forests with its variety of flora and fauna continue to attract tourists from across the world.

Perlis:

Famous for its serene beauty, Perlis is the smallest state of Malaysia. Paddy fields, rural beauty make the place look even more picturesque.

Sarawak:

Sarawak is popularly known as the land of White Rajahs and is the largest state of Malaysia. Tourists who have a inclination towards adventure, cultural diversity and nature should must visit Sarawak.

Terengganu:

Terrengganu is the center of Malaysian cultural heritage. The place attracts the tourists for the famous "Ulek Mayang" dance that it boasts. Small villages, beaches and islands add to the beauty of Terrengganu.

Nageri Sembilian:

Nageri Sembilian is a federation of nine states and is located on the Southwest corner of Malaysian Penninsula. It continues to be one of the major Malaysian attractions because of the natural beauty that it boasts.

Kelantan:

Rustic fishing villages and serene beaches add to the attractions of Kelantan which attracts tourists from everywhere.

Visit Malaysia, the gastronomical paradise that attracts tourists from across the world for it natural beauty, colorful festivals, happening nightlife, international shopping experience, skyscrapers and first world infrastructure.

Best 10 Place Shopping Destinations in Malaysia

If one would ask someone which is the best place to go shopping, Malaysia would definitely be on top of the list. Malaysia is one of the best shopping places in the world and everyone will definitely have fun shopping here.

Listed are the ten best places to shop around Malaysia:

1. 1 Utama Shopping center - located at Bandar Utama, which the locals called 1U. It is one of the best shopping malls in Malaysia where one can see the best finds. There are so much to see here like wardrobes, furniture, home wares and a lot more. There are also places around the mall where one can enjoy various activities like bowling and fitness centers. One can also find the best variety of delicious foods in 1U shopping center.

2. The Mid Valley Mega mall - located in Kuala Lumpur that is a mega complex with office buildings and hotels. There are lots to find here with such as local and international goods. One will always find the things he need and even the interesting things he never would expect to find.

3. Suria KLCC - located Kuala Lumpur, at the foot of the very famous Petronas twin towers. One may not only get to find the latest and most interesting finds, but also to see one of the most beautiful and tallest buildings. There is also a park outside the Suria KLCC where is an ideal place to rest after a whole day of shopping.

4. Sunway Pyramid - located in Bandar Sunway. This shopping center is famous for its unique Egyptian theme. You probably know this as the place in Malaysia with a big replica of a lion's head at its main entrance. Other feature that makes this shopping center is famous for is because it has an ice skating rink inside, and is the first in Malaysia having a skating area within a shopping mall.

5. Star Hill Gallery - located in Kuala Lumpur, has items that are made by both local and international designers. There are also dining stores where one can rest and eat after a tiring but exciting shopping spree.

6. China Town - located in Kuala Lumpur, along the Petaling Street and is a lively marketplace where one can find lots of Chinese goods and products. There are lots of things being sold here such as medicines, herbs, electronic products, home wares and other interesting stuffs. The street is quiet very crowded from late afternoons until the late evenings.

7. Low Yat Plaza - found in Kuala Lumpur, and a very well known place to find IT products and materials. Everything that involves IT stuffs is found here. From computer parts to graphic cards with all the latest and premium brands, Low Yat Plaza is where you can find all of them.

8. Mid Valley Mega Mall - located in Kuala Lumpur and is one of the biggest shopping malls in Asia. A very wide variety of shopping stalls and outlets are found here including bookstores, dining stores, and entertainment sections. The mall also is very artistically designed with modern quality that is so much adored by shoppers.

9. Berjaya Time Square - located in Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur, one of the latest shopping malls in Malaysia. The building id quiet very spacious with its large area that is almost like a tower-mall.

10. Sungai Wang Plaza - also located in Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur. A vast variety of stores are found here with several dining shops and cafés within the mall.

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Philippines hit with second typhoon in a week

Manila, Philippines (CNN) -- Another typhoon made landfall in the Philippines on Saturday, just as the nation was recovering from deadly Typhoon Nesat.

Typhoon Nalgae, known locally as Quiel, slammed into the northern province of Aurora at about 9 a.m. Saturday, said Jun Galang, a local weather forecaster .

At least one person was killed in a landslide, authorities reported Saturday.
The powerful storm could wreak havoc on Central Luzon, a region north of Manila that was battered by Typhoon Nesat earlier this week.

Typhoon Nesat hit the Philippines on Tuesday, damaging 31 provinces and leaving at least 52 people dead. That storm has since moved on to China.

The new storm, Nalgae, had strengthened earlier Saturday to a super typhoon, packing maximum sustained winds of 240 kilometers per hour (149 mph). In addition, heavy rainfall was expected. Low lying areas and coastal areas could be hit with flash floods, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

Nesat was expected to leave the area by Sunday, forecasters said.
CNN's Ivan Cabrera contributed to this report

Americans mark 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Americans on Sunday remembered the horror of Sept. 11, 2001, and the nearly 3,000 people who died in the hijacked plane attacks as authorities worked to ensure the emotional 10th anniversary was peaceful.

The second tower of the World Trade Center bursts into flames after being hit by a hijacked airplane in New York in this September 11, 2001 file photograph. (REUTERS/Sara K. Schwittek/Files)

Law enforcement authorities in New York and Washington were on high alert against what was described as a "credible but unconfirmed" threat of an al Qaeda plot to attack the United States again a decade after the toppling of the World Trade Center's twin towers by hijacked airliners.