Restoran Kuah Singgang, Kuala Terengganu
One of the local foods to eat while in Terengganu is ‘ikan singgang’. I have no English word for the dish, but it’s fish in a yellow watery soup, which … Read More
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Kuala Terengganu Chinatown
I had wanted to check out Chinatown (Jalan Kampung Cina) when in Kuala Terengganu on my previous visit to the city, but only managed to do so six months later.
Pasar Payang, Kuala Terengganu
This is the central market of Kuala Terengganu, similar to the one in Ipoh, below UTC Perak.
Turtle Watching and the Release of Hatchlings
Turtle watching and the release of turtle hatchlings are two activities that a visitor to Terengganu must do. One may go to the East Coast state numerous times and yet … Read More
Restoran Baiduri 2, Monica Bay, Chukai, Terengganu
This Malay seafood restaurant is a popular dinner spot for those who are on their way for turtle-watching. After all, the turtle landing stretch, Teluk Mak Nik (Monica Bay), is … Read More
Firefly-Watching: Yak Yah River, Terengganu
I have been to quite a few river cruises in search of fireflies before. While in Terengganu recently, it was also one of the activities we indulged in. Cruising through … Read More
Warung Otak-Otak Che Wan, Kemaman, Terengganu
The first time I had the otak-otak and sata at this Che Wan Stall in Chukai, Kemaman was when I participated in the Malaysia Tourism Hunt last year, and we … Read More
Kedai Kopi Hai Peng, Chukai, Kemaman, Terengganu
Kedai Kopi Hai Peng (Hai Peng Kopitiam) started life back in 1940. This coffee shop reminds me of Ipoh’s Nam Chau, the original Old Town Kopitiam.
Mehram Hotel, Kemaman, Terengganu
Mehram Hotel derived its name from the combination of the names of the parents of the owner, Murliadi Mehammad. The hotel, which was opened for business on Jan 10, 2013, … Read More
Munshi Abdullah’s House In Kg. Ketek, Melaka
Munshi Abdullah, born Abdullah bin Abdul Kadir, is known as “The Father of Modern Malay Literature”. Born in 1797 in Kampung Pali, Malacca, he was given the title “Munshi” when … Read More
Malacca River Cruise
Melaka may be a small city but there are just so many things to see and do. During our 4D/3N tour of Melaka, which was, frankly speaking, insufficient, we managed … Read More