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12 Fab 5:Malaysia By Rail: Journeys
Along the Peninsula
16 Marvellous Malaysian:Spectrums of
Brilliance
29 MM2H Update
59 Langkawi’s Private Island Escape
65 Book Review:Climbing the Chelsea Hill
66 Dining Reviews
68 Retail Roundup
74 Malaysian Morsels:Opor DagingFEATURES
30 Hoist the Colours of Semporna’s Bajau
Visit the coastal Sabahan town of Semporna and get up close and personal
with their nomadic sea gypsies, the Bajau
46 Ba’Kelalan: Where the Buffaloes Roam
Explore one of Sarawak’s remote villages, Ba’Kelalan, and engage with its
friendly and welcoming community
52 The Pleasures of Pangkor
The impending duty-free status of Pangkor Island may increase the profile of
this sleepy west coast island destination
54 Shady and Sketchy Cats Paint a Picture of Adorable Appeal
Malaysian artist Kamwei Fong creates meticulously detailed cats in his
impressive “Furry Things” series of gel pen artworks
56 Melaka Gateway: Transforming the Straits of Malacca
A bold mega-project aims to create a collection of manmade islands off the
coast of Melaka state, but the efforts are not being universally embraced
60 A Natural Ambassador for Langkawi
Meet one of Malaysia’s most celebrated leading naturalists, Langkawi-based
Irshad Mobarak
64 City Life: Sunway Staycation
Enjoy a weekend retreat in KL’s beautifully refurbished Sunway Putra Hotel
70 Beyond Malaysia: Cambodian Discoveries
Known for years as the gateway to the wonders of Angkor, the bustling town
of Siem Reap today offers travellers a full menu of tourist-friendly options
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