Built in 189,during the reign of Sultan Zainal Abidin Ill, Istana Maziah was built to replace the Istana Hijau that was burned down which was burned down during World War II. Believed to have been built by 20 craftsmen using
limestone mixed with clay, coarse salt, egg yolk and honey. Its architecture is a blend of the old and the new.The palace has tall shuttered windows that resemble a French chateau. Located near the Terengganu river mouth,it is used for royal ceremonies only such as for royal birthdays and weddings, conferring of titles, and receptions of dignitaries.
Located in front of Istana Maziah, Dataran Maziah is a mini-park beautifully adorned with landscapes of shrubs, trees and paved walkways.
In the centre of the park, stands an impressive replica of Betel Chewing
instruments such as Gobek Sireh and Kacip Pinang, symbolising the
culture and traditions of the state.This is however not a place where you can just walk in and take a photo. more
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The Stong State Park (formerly called Jelawang Jungle) gazeted as state park on October 2005 is listed among the top five unique ecotourism destinations in Malaysia and is situated on the fringes of Malaysia’s massive Titiwangsa range. The mountainous backdrop there is made up of a chain of majestic peaks, waiting to be conquered – […]
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Berjaya Hills (formerly known as Bukit Tinggi Resort) captures the essence of the different cultures of the world in a single unique destination! Just 40 minutes’ drive from Kuala Lumpur and 10km off the East-West Karak Highway, Berjaya Hills covers 16,000 acres of rugged hills and mountains crowned with lush tropical rainforests. At 2,700 - […]
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Shrouded with mystical legends and folklore, Gunung Ledang continues to charm and intrigue locals and visitors alike. According to the legend of the Princess of Gunung Ledang, the sultan demanded that the beautiful princess present him with seven jars of women’s tears, seven trays of mosquitoes’ hearts and seven bowls of the sultan’s son’s blood. […]
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The Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary is located in the district of Kerian in the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan. The sanctuary has been established since 1970 by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) and the state government of Perak. The main objective of creating the sanctuary is to protect migratory and resident bird […]
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Istana Balai Besar, or the Palace with the Great Hall, is one of the oldest palaces in Malaysia. Located on the east coast of the Malay Peninsula in Kota Bharu, this palace was the residence of the local northern Malay Sultanate. Sultan Muhammad II (1839-1886) built Istana Balai Besar in the early 1840s when he […]
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Labuan is an island located approximately 8km off the coast of the state of Sabah at the mouth of the Brunei Bay. It comprises of one main island and six smaller ones, covering an area of 92 sq. km. It is also centrally located in the middle of the Asia-Pacific region. Labuan’s inhabitants are very […]
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Penang Bridge is the longest bridge in Asia and the 5th in the world.It was officially opened by our visionary Prime Minister, Dato’ Dr. Mahathir in 1985. The Penang Bridge costs RM 800 million and took 5 years to build. Before the bridge was built, people depended upon ferry services to cross the Penang Straits.
It […]
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PULAU DAYANG BUNTING, located 17.6 km from Kuah, this island is the second largest island within the langkawi archipelago.
The island’s name which means ‘The Island of the Pregnant Maiden’, is perhaps inspired by the legends which surrounds the lake (known as Lake Guillemard) or by the physical appearance of the island itself, that resembles the […]
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Gua Kelam
One of the most distinctive caves in Malaysia is a 370-metre long limestone cave near the small town of Kaki Bukit (literally ‘foot hill’) called Gua Kelam (Cave of Darkness). Located about 33km north of Kangar, the state capital, Gua Kelam Recreational Park is popular for its enchanting ‘cave walk’ where you can enter […]
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