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In Singapore, if you want to take out food from a restaurant or
hawker stall, say
ta-pau
(
pronounced tah-pow) when you order.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
DIALING CODE
+60 (3)
CURRENCY
MYR1 =PHP13.27/US$0.32
TOUCHDOWN
A bus will take you to
downtown Kuala Lumpur from the airport
for about MYR10 (PHP133). On the other
hand, the train will get you there in half
the time. Metered taxis are fast and
affordable.
SEE &DO
Enjoy the many entertainment
options at Genting Highlands or shop and
dine at Berjaya Times Square. Also leave
room to explore the Batu Caves. From
KLCC Suria Mall, take the train to Taman
Melati, and then from there, it is just a
short cab ride to the caves. Be prepared
to climb 272 steps!
SLEEP
Lodge Paradize Hotel is a
boutique-style hotel that was converted
from a 1940s apartment block.
EAT
Jalan Alor offers all kinds of
affordable food. Take your pick from
anything from Thai to Chinese!
SHOP
Buy all kinds of souvenirs at the
gift shop below the Petronas Towers.
MUST-TRY
Get a taste of the popular
Malay dish
nasi lemak
(
rice cooked in
coconut milk).
DIALING CODE
+60 (88)
CURRENCY
MYR1 =PHP13.27/US$0.32
TOUCHDOWN
The Kota Kinabalu
International Airport is only 10 minutes
away by taxi, and it usually costs about
MYR20 (PHP265). Be sure to negotiate
and agree on the fare before you step into
the cab.
SEE &DO
Walk to the jetty and hop
on the boat to Tunku Abdul Rahman
National Park and visit the islands. Also
check out the Mount Kinabalu area. If
you’re fit and able, climb to the summit
of the highest mountain in Malaysia. Go
to the Filipino Market and Gaya Street
Weekend Market if you still have time.
SLEEP
Best Western Kinabalu Daya
Hotel is affordable and conveniently
located at the heart of the city.
Tel: +60
88 240 000
EAT
Chow down on some good food at
Fook Yuen Gaya Street, Ocean Seafood
Village and Bomber’s Burger.
SHOP
Shop at Suria Sabah, 1 Borneo, or
Centre Point.
INSIDER TIP
Stay in the Gaya Street
area. Most of the attractions, restaurants
and shops are just within walking distance.
Ashraf P.
Jaafar
head of corporate
communications
MALAYSIA
KOTAKINABALU
Joey Rico
graphic designer/
photographer
MALAYSIA
KUALALUMPUR
DIALING CODE
+65
CURRENCY
S$1 = PHP33.51/US$0.81
TOUCHDOWN
From the airport, take a
taxi downtown for about S$15 (PHP503),
depending on the time of day. Peak hours
carry a S$3 (PHP101) surcharge. Or take
the MRT and you’ll be there in about 25
minutes for S$2 (PHP67).
SEE &DO
See the whole city from the
Marina Bay Sand Skypark. The best time
is when the sun’s about to set. You can
also try the Singapore Flyer, a giant Ferris
wheel. For a similar experience, but at
a cheaper fee, head to The Pinnacle@
Duxton, a government housing facility
with a viewing deck on the 50th floor.
SLEEP
If you want to feel like you’re on
a tropical holiday, Shangri-La’s Rasa
Sentosa Resort is the best choice.
EAT
To fully experience the culture, eat
at hawker centers, where locals gather for
meals. The food is affordable too!
SHOP
For local souvenirs, head to
Chinatown and Bugis for great bargains.
MUST-TRY
Don’t miss the famous chilli
crab. Eat it with rice or
mantou
(
fried or
steamed buns).
Chris
Serdon
project engineer
SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE
