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COUNTRY CODE
+60 (3)
CURRENCY
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A bus will take you to downtown
Kuala Lumpur from the airport for about RM10
(PHP140). On the other hand, the train will get
you there in half the time. Metered taxis are fast
and affordable.
BY DAY
Have a photo-op at the Petronas Twin
Towers, and then visit the Aquaria KLCC — the
sharks will be a hit with the kids. Shop at Suria KLCC
and catch a concert by the Malaysian Philharmonic
Orchestra at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas.
BY NIGHT
Bijan is a good Malay fine dining
restaurant. No Black Tie has awesome jazz
performances, while Zouk on Jalan Ampang has
rooms with genres ranging from techno to 80s and
90s music. Barsonic is tops with the indie crowd.
SLEEP
The Grand Millenium hotel on Jalan
Bukit Bintang is conveniently located and within
walking distance of all the major hotspots.
www.
millenniumhotels.com
MALAYSIA
KOTAKINABALU
MALAYSIA
KUALALUMPUR
COUNTRY CODE
+60 (88)
CURRENCY
RM1 = PHP14.04/US$0.32
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The Kota Kinabalu International
Airport is only 10 minutes away by taxi, which
usually costs about RM20 (PHP281). Be sure to
negotiate and agree on the fare before you step
into the cab.
BY DAY
The First Beach at Tanjung Aru is
fantastic: it’s sun, sand and surf just minutes away
from the city. Enjoy fresh coconut water out of the
shell and take in a view of gently lapping waves,
islands in the distance, and a truly gorgeous sunset.
BY NIGHT
Right in the city is the Jesselton Point
Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu’s main jetty where
dozens of boats dock for the night. It has a good
number of bars and restaurants, and stalls that
provide hookahs with flavored tobacco.
SLEEP
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is within walking
distance from shopping centers, clubs and
restaurants. Its Shenanigan’s Fun Pub is one of the
city’s hot nightspots.
kinabalu.regency.hyatt.com
COUNTRY CODE
+673
CURRENCY
BND1 = PHP34.64/US$0.79
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The international airport is
approximately 10 minutes (about 10km) away
from the center of Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB).
There are taxis, car rentals and regular public bus
services that can take you to and from the airport.
BY DAY
Visit Kampung Ayer, a water village with
30,000 residents living in modern houses on stilts.
Book a tour with house visits and taste traditional
kueh
(cakes). Have a photo with the Masjid Sultan
Omar Ali Saiffudien Mosque in the background.
BY NIGHT
In Gerai Malam in Gadong, you’ll find
stalls selling cheap snacks and full meals. Try the
nasi katok
(fried chicken), but tell them if you can’t
take spices. Nearby is the Gadong shopping area
where you’ll find popular cafés like Coffee Bean.
SLEEP
For smaller budgets, check into a hostel
like Pusat Belia
(www.bruneiyouth.org.bn)
. A
mid-range type of accommodation is the Rizqun
International Hotel
(www.rizquninternational.com).
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
BANDARSERI BEGAWAN
BESTSOUVENIRS
Stuffed
proboscis monkeys will raise interesting
questions with their unique noses.
INSIDERTIP
Befriend some of the
local Kadazan people. They love to party
just as much as Filipinos do!
MUST-TRY
Visit Sepilok or Tuaran
to see the orangutans — they’re
even more charming and adorable
up close.
Nazri Noor
editor,
LifeAndStyle.com.my
BESTBREAKFAST
Nasi lemak
,
coconut rice with anchovies, spicy
sambal,
cucumber, peanuts and egg.
BESTBUYS
Visit Jalan Masjid India,
a colorful shopping street that sells sarees
with Bollywood music blaring.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Go to Central
Market for batik
sarongs,
local snacks,
and Malaysian items like handcrafted
wood veneers by Arch Collection.
Sammy
Sahuri
producer,
LiTVMalaysia
BESTBREAKFAST
Roti kuning
kawin
(bread with butter and coconut egg
jam) at Jing Chew Coffeeshop.
BESTBUYS
Take home packs of
local prawn and fish crisps available at
supermarkets.
MUST-TRY
The Canopy Walk at
Ulu Ulu Resort in Temburong is an
adventure you must try when
in Brunei.
Kamarul
Dzaman
Ajimain
multimediacoordinator,
BankIslamBrunei
Darussalam
09LKH Smile
Ser 4
Looking for some high-impact outdoor adventure? Try the many
single-track trails around Mt Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu.
DIDYOU
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