Kuala Medang is where homestay visitors can get an old-fashioned village experience without compromising on modern comforts. Story and pictures by SAGER AHMAD. VISITING Kuala Medang in central Pahang is almost a walk down memory lane as visitors can see village life as in the old days and how food was prepared traditionally. A typical [...]

ONCE in a while, we should stop counting ringgit and sen when we are on holiday. After working hard for the better part of the year, we should give ourselves a reward and go for the ultimate pampering. And you don’t have to go far. Consider the Eastern Pavilion Boutique Resort & Spa in Cherating [...]

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 [...]

Pahang, the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia, is also home to Tioman, an enchanting island in the South China Sea. The state is blessed with a beautiful coastline, which offers endless tropical bliss for sun-seekers. Tioman is the largest and most developed of the volcanic islands that form the Tioman Marine Park. According to legend, [...]

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 calm blue waters of the South China Sea make Cherating one of the most alluring beach resorts in Malaysia. Located 47km north of Kuantan, the capital of Pahang, Cherating is home to the world famous Club Med. A number of water sports such as catamaran sailing and kayaking can be enjoyed here. The excellent [...]

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 [...]