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Malaysian Food is no one particular difference of food but a culinary diversity originating from it's multi-ethnic population of Malay, Indian, Eurasian, Chinese, Nyonya and the Indigenous peoples of Borneo. A terse see into the past and how this multi-ethnic country came to be, is required in order to comprehend how such a cosmic order of food, has immediately come to be known bring an end to ...the world as 'Malaysian Food'. Presented here are some of the manifold palatable and popular trays from this rainbow of gastronomic spectrum, with pictures and detailed prescriptions, from every distinctive ethnic pantry.













Lying close to the equator, Malaysia has a tropical climate. Temperatures are ordinarily between 68-86°F [20-30°C]; moisture is usually 90 per cent with an annual monsoonal season beating southwest [April to October] and northeast [October to February]. Rain, when it comes, generally interrupts the sunshine only briefly; most of it falls in short, strong bursts.
Although West Malaysia makes up only 31% of the country's district, it has extra than 80% of its folk. Most of the total population of nearly 23 million, are condensed on the west beach of West Malaysia. West Malaysia has 11 states: Perlis, Kedah, Pinang [Penang], Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka [Malacca] and Johor; and two Federal Territories [Wilayah Persekutuan] which are coextensive cities of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. East Malaysia has 2 states: Sabah and Sarawak and one federal territory which is the isle of Labuan.





The country of Malaysia was formed in 1963 via a alliance of the former British colonies of Malaya, including Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia, and the island of Singapore. In 1965, the island of Singapore formed it's own nation country of Singapore.


Over two thirds of the land area is still rainforest. Both West and East Malaysia have mountainous internals and coastal plains. The highest point is Mt. Kinabalu standing at 13,455 ft [4,101 m] in Sabah, is one of the highest peaks in South-East Asia. The longest of the country's many rivers are the 350 miles [560 km] Rajang River in Sarawak, the 350 miles [560 km] Kinabatangan River in Sabah, and the 200 miles [320 km] Pahang River in West Malaysia.
Taiping, in the state of Perak, is bejeweled with beauteous lake gardens. For those who favor less passenger frequented areas, and too for those architecturally disposed, there are beauteous and well maintained Anglo-Malay buildings, recalled of colonial days gone by. A favorite night period movement with Malaysians when the unrelenting heat of the day lets up a tiny, take a leisurely promenade in the local pasar malam [night market]. The birthplace of Malaysia's rubber manufacture, Kuala Kangsar is the historic royal town boasting nice churches and castles. Ipoh is Perak's capital, from which hail many of New York's Chinatown Malaysian-Chinese community. Temples established into some of the many natural caves in the circling area, offer an austere area for adore - and a wonder surreal sight if you occurring to be driving by the expressway.















There are 8000 category of flowering plants in Peninsular or West Malaysia unattended, including 2000 tree species, 800 assorted orchids and 200 types of palm. Wildlife include elephants, rhinos, tigers, panthers, tapirs, sun bears, orangutans and a cornucopia of birds. In East Malaysia on the island of Borneo even more species of beasts, birds, plants, trees and flowers proliferate. The largest bloom on the planet Rafflesia is national here in the world's oldest rainforest. Its elusive advent is what botanists live for to glimpse at least once in their lifetime,Air Max New!













In Sarawak, Gunung Mulu National Park has a number of spectacular caves including the 31.5 mile [51km] long Clearwater Cave, one of the longest in the world. Adventure-caving expeditions can be planned. The park also has good trekking, especially the four-day walk to the summit of Gunung Mulu, nearly 7780 feet lofty [2377m]. Sarawak offers the contingency to visit longhouse-dwelling Dayak clans. The area around the capital city, Kuching, comprise remote coastal villages such as Pandan and Sematan. In Bako National Park un-spoilt tropical rainforest, isolated beaches and walking trails wait.


East Malaysia attempts scenic grandeur and charming wildlife as it's cardinal attractions. In Sabah, Pulau Tiga National Park off Kuala Penyuh has agreeable wading tracks across the volcanic island and several snorkeling blots. One of the islands of Pulau Tiga is the site of the first reality television series 'Survivor'. Malaysia is one of the few countries in the world where sea turtles come to arrange their eggs. Such a phenomenon of nature can be witnessed in Turtle Islands National Park, 25 miles [40km] north of Sandakan. Between July and October, nature lovers are remedied to this spectacular sight when waves of green sea turtles come on to arrange their precious shipment of egg. The Terengganu coast, in north-eastern peninsular West Malaysia, Pulau Pangkor off Lumut, and Selingan Island, north of Sabah, are other preference turtle-watching positions. Just outdoor the capital of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, the majestic peak of Mt Kinabalu looms. It's one of the easiest mountains in the earth to climb and the views from the top are sensational especially at sunsets.
Malaysia is in Southeast Asia. Geographic coordinates: 2 30 N, 112 30 E. The size of Malaysia is slightly larger than the state of New Mexico, USA. Malaysia consists of two parts: West Malaysia, also phoned Peninsular Malaysia or Malaya; and East Malaysia. The two parts are 403 miles [650km] apart and are separated by the South China Sea.

West Malaysia is framed on the northwardly at Thailand, on the eastern by the South China Sea, on the south by Singapore [separated by the taper Johore Straits], and on the west by the Straits of Malacca and the Andaman Sea. There are 11 states and two federal territories in West Malaysia.

Most visitors to Malaysia arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport [K.L.I.A.]. The majestic loveliness of the gargantuan 'Blue Mosque' is one of the quite first milestone a visitor sees from the wind, beckoning a lukewarm greet to this fascinating city Kuala Lumpur. KL, as locals affectionately call it, is a city where the past is still present in the evocative British colonial neatness buildings. Here, vivid traces of history proceed to affect and inspire an unbounded morale of progress and Malaysia's unhesitating bound into the future. You ambition see shiny, ultra-modern skyscrapers standing magnificently next to rows of curious old shop houses. From the nightly lamps of Petaling Street's pasar malam [night market] to the world's tallest buildings, the twin Petronas Towers - KL is a grand gateway to the dizzying multitude of Malaysia's history, people and culture. If you like to shop, KL is truly a shopper's paradise. A cultural craft & crafts center, Central Market is a vibrant place to shop for exquisite souvenirs and handicrafts. Visitors are treated to cultural representations, demonstrations, and activities such as batik painting, and Malaysia's darling wayang kulit [shadow puppet plays]. Countless mega shopping malls in and around the city offer drop-till-you-drop designer names and mark label goods. Visitors cannot help but notification Malaysia's favorite amusement, that is, eating! Gourmet restaurants serving International haute cuisine compete with street food vendors or hawkers selling various local food. Much favor Central Park in New York city, Taman Tasik Perdana [Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens] provide escape from the hustle & bustle of the city. Covering nearly 226 acres of land built around an artificial lake, one is treated to a first glance of Malaysia's rainforest with it's unsurpassed beauty, greenery,MBT Voi, variety of plants, flowers, birds and YES! monkeys that roam freely in the park. Within this garden heaven is South East Asia's largest bird park and one of the world's largest covered aviary. Kuala Lumpur Bird Park offers a rare treat not to be missed; you literally walk inside a 'cage', a colossal canopy netting, to see birds perching and winging about freely in a totally natural and beautifully outlooked milieu.



East Malaysia is bordered on the north by the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea, on the east by the Celebes Sea, and on the south and west by Kalimantan - the Indonesian part of Borneo. There are 2 states and one federal territory in East Malaysia. Along the coast is the independent country of Brunei.
There is excellent trekking, fishing and bird-watching in West Malaysia's citizen park and forest reserve, Taman Negara National Park. Sprawled over 3 states; Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu, it covers about 2693 square miles[4343 sq km] and procurable only by ship. It offers visitors a rare and privileged chance to visit one of the most original primary rainforests in the world. The wildlife is varied and exuberant, especially evident on amplified treks or boat trips away from the more frequented areas.


As the popular tourism catchphrase works - "Malaysia is truly a land of fascinating sights & sounds ... and food!" -Pamela Louisa Rodrigues McKenna



Penang absences little presentation to many visitors to Malaysia, having long been known as one of Southeast Asia's finest destinations. Penang and it's intriguing city of Georgetown has more Chinese savor than either Singapore or Hong Kong. Georgetown is a contract city and it's a delight to wander nigh. Set off in any direction and you're certain to discern beautiful age Chinese houses, vegetable markets, temples, spice shops, trishaws, mahjong games and journal Asian avenue life. It's colonial past can be seen in the time-worn wall of Fort Cornwallis where Captain Francis Light,dunk dunk, set foot in 1786 on what was then a virtually uninhabited island. One can dine on local dishes from hawker stalls, namely arise at night along the Esplanade, meantime gazing at age canons - reminders of Penang's colonial past. Penang is well known as a 'Hawkers Paradise'. City dwellers from KL and Singapore steer for hours on weekend getaways to banquet and gorge themselves foolish on Penang's hawker food! Reputed as having the best local food, there are many hawker centers, cafeterias, kopitiams [Chinese coffee-shops], Mamak [Indian-Muslim] stalls offering satay, assam laksa, roti canai, char kway teow and too-many-to-mention local culinary delights!

Melaka [Malacca] is thought Malaysia's most historic city and notable as it's archaic shops. During the Ming Dynasty, for a foreign gesture apt strengthen knots with the rich and strategic wharf of Malacca, the Emperor of China betrothed his daughter Princess Hang Li Po to the Sultan of Malacca. The princess and her entourage of about 500 fashioned the first permanent Chinese accommodation in Malacca by Bukit China or China Hill. These early Chinese settlers married local Malay brides and gave mushroom to the first generation of merged Chinese-Malays known as Peranakan, the male being understood as Baba and the female as Nyonya, pronounced nyoh-nyah and occasionally spelt Nonya. For antiques hunters, Malacca holds many secluded treasures particularly early Chinese furnishings.

This city island has effortless access to beaches especially in Batu Ferringhi with it's many beach-front hotels. There are many other islands for beach combers - Langkawi and Pangkor Islands on the west coast. Diving and snorkeling enthusiasts can take their elect of several wonderful east-coast islands, including Tioman Island, Pulau Kapas, Pulau Redang and the Perhentian Islands. The most well known of the east coast islands, except the recently popular Perhentian Islands, is
Tioman. Pulau Tioman, or Tioman Island has long been functioned in many multinational peregrination magazines as an Island Paradise with it's picture-postcard waterfronts, explicit, coral-filled water, technicolor sailor life and hardly unpopulated forest family to world level resorts. Bicycle enthusiasts can follow favorite bike voyaging routes up the east coast of the cape and a cross-peninsula route from Butterworth to Baling.