MALAYSIA...Have you heard of this country? Do you want to know more about it?

Dear James, You may not like what I am going to say, but I have got a very bad picture of Malaysia. I have heard that they are very harsh to Hindus and demolish Temples et al. And also, that Islamic laws are forced on all people inspite of huge Non-islamic population. Correct me if I am wrong.

I went to Malaysia in 1994 on my way around the world. I arrived there by ferry from Sumatra and then I went by taxi to the border with Singapore. I was ill when I arrived for one week. Then when I was better I looked around Penang. I saw a lovely looking very old temple. I got a ferry to Butterworth and caught a train to Kuala Lumpur, the capital city. I saw monkeys at the gate of the botanical gardens. Lastly I went by train and bus to Mersing. It was there in the dark evening time that I fell down a drain and hurt my leg. I would love to visit that lovely country again in the future.

Hi... Yes I've heard of Malaysia and have been there already four times particularly KL and Kuching coz my husband is working there. My recent trip there was last April-May and I was with my 2 sons. We went to Sunway Lagoon Theme Park and Genting Theme Park where my 2 sons have greatly enjoyed. Also we went to other tourist attractions in KL like P. Twin Towers, The KL tower, Batu Caves, Istana, Merdeka, etc. After 4-5 days in KL we proceeded to Kuching Sarawak, also beautiful place in Malaysia. Thanks for the Malaysian mylotters inputs. I wish I could go to other places of Malaysia that I have not seen yet.

Of course I know Malaysia. My closed friend in the UK is from Malaysia. She told me her country is very beautiful. It’s a mixed country. Chinese, India and other ethnic descent live there. I also know the country is hot and multicultural. I wish I can visit the country in autumn or in winter, so I don’t have to suffer the hot and wet weather.

Dear James, Thank you for a wonderful topic about Malaysia. If gives a sneak preview for everyone a chance to see Malaysia from a Malaysian perspective, not from the commercial point of views..great job :) It also give us ~ the Malaysian myLotters to share the culture , the festivals, the tourist attractions and more... to other myLotters here from all over the world! I guess, I will start off with the Hotels in Malaysia ~ There are many International 5 Stars Hotels here that provide superb stay and variey spread of Asian and International buffet! The Marriots KL, The Mandarin Oriental KLCC (it is situated next to the Twins Towers, fantastic location to go around shopping, photographing, public transportation (LRT) in just inside the KLCC Suria Mall.) Most Hotels provide free shuttle bus to the shopping malls... Palace of the Golden Horses where Queen Elizabeth stayed during the CommonWealth Game held in Malaysia in 1998...it is just like a palace..Nearby hotel will be Mines Beach Resort under the same group...they have 'water taxi' (fast boat) to bring you from the the first hotel to the other hotel. There are also 'water taxi' service provided inside the Mines Shopping Centre there, not sure the service still on... Tks and hope it did gives some views of the hotels in Kuala Lumpur!