Escape the heat and dust to the cool Cameron Highlands. Story and pictures by ZAHARI ZAKARIA. PART of the joy of holidaying in Cameron Highlands is the journey itself. There are two ways to get there by road. First is the older winding road from the Tapah toll exit of the North-South Expressway. Then, there’s [...]

There is much to see and do in Cameron Highlands, the largest of Malaysia’s highland resorts. Be it walking through lovely little villages and charming butterfly, strawberry and honey bee farms, or visiting the delightful Tudor styled country inns and sprawling tea plantations, Cameron Highlands will captivate you with its rustic charm. Situated 1,500 meters [...]

On the rainforest-clad island of Borneo, you will find Kinabalu Park, Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site and home to Southeast Asia’s tallest peak, Mountain Kinabalu. Revel in the wealth of rare flora and fauna as well as spectacular waterfalls that seem to cascade from heaven itself. From the giant Rafflesia flower and many nocturnal creatures, [...]

Bukit Larut, the smallest hill resort in Malaysia, towers over Taiping, famous for its lake gardens. The unique thing about this hillside resort is that nature has been left alone to flourish so bountifully. Gazette as a permanent forest reserve in 1910, Bukit Larut’s untouched forests are filled with wildlife such as birds, squirrels and [...]

Just an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Tinggi Resort nestles amidst 16,000 acres of rugged hills surrounded by lush tropical rainforests. At Bukit Tinggi you will find a unique resort that captures the essence of different cultures of the world in a single destination. In the vicinity are other resorts such as the Selesa [...]

The Penang Hill is located on the island of Penang. Here you can ride on the funicular railway, explore enchanting nature trails, walk among 30-meter high trees, and glory in the gorgeous views of the island. Situated about 800 meters above sea level on the northern part of Penang island, Malaysia’s oldest hill resort has [...]

Sitting pretty midst the Pahang rainforest is the little hamlet of Fraser’s Hill. At 1524 meters above sea level, this highland resort is a naturalists’ paradise boasting innumerable plant, bird and animal species. This resort is popular with those who are interested in gentle nature-based pursuits such as trekking, bird watching, horse riding, fishing and [...]

If you are looking for round-the-clock excitement in the cool highlands, the glitzy ‘City of Entertainment’, Genting Highlands beckons. Situated some 1,800 meters above sea level and just under an hour’s drive from Malaysia’s capital city of Kuala Lumpur, Genting Highlands is popular among locals and foreign visitors for its fine mix of tranquility and [...]