George Town, Penang is renowned for its diverse and delectable cuisine, offering a rich tapestry of flavours that reflect the city’s vibrant cultural heritage. This thoughtfully curated evening tour provides an opportunity to try culinary treasures as friendly Vespa scooter drivers transport passengers from one iconic food stop to another, all while enjoying some of […]

Nestled at the edge of the protected Sungai Kapur Virgin Jungle Reserve (VJR) is Utan Rainforest Lodge. The lodge offers comfortable and modern accommodation options and is a pioneer in ecotourism. The forest is home to an array of wildlife, including indigenous and some endangered species such as proboscis monkeys, Borneo orangutans, sun bears, and […]

Get a taste of the forest life with a walk that offers an introduction to jungle survival and a glimpse into the traditional lives of Borneo’s forest dwellers. Starting from Kiau Nuluh village, the journey begins with a moderate hike of just over an hour through spectacular scenery, leading to the Miki Survival Camp. Hikers […]

George Town’s charming old buildings and fascinating streets are renowned, and they take center stage at the George Town Festival (GTF) 2024, scheduled from July 19 to July 28. The GTF team has innovatively transformed the town’s atmospheric areas into dynamic performance spaces and public art galleries, guided by the central theme of “Here & […]

After its original opening date was postponed due to the pandemic, the operators of Eagle’s Nest Skywalk are delighted to announce that it finally opened in March this year. A full 650 metres above sea level, this is thought to be the world’s longest freestanding glass deck, perched on the peak of Matchinchang Mountain, offering […]

Penang’s George Town is packed with cultural and architectural must-sees and, perhaps above all, a dizzying choice of must-try places for sampling the famous Malaysian cuisine. And zipping from place to place on a conducted tour with a fleet of Vespa scooters is an ideal, fun way to enjoy the very best of it all. […]

In the heart of the Borneo, Bilit is located on the floodplain of the immense Kinabatangan River and is a prime location for travellers who want to immerse themselves in natural surroundings. Here they are right in the midst of an incredible diversity of unique fauna and ecosystems, including oxbow lakes, limestone caves, mangrove swamps, […]

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has recently made changes to the tax rates outlined in the Service Tax Act 2018.  Starting March 1, 2024, the service tax rates under this legislation increased from 6% to 8% across all taxable services, with exceptions for specific sectors such as food and beverages, telecommunication services, and parking spaces […]

The gorgeous Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort is nestled away in the Lower Kinabatangan-Sagama Wetlands, the first to be selected as RAMSAR-designated wetlands conservation area.   To reach it, guests travel by sea to the eastern coast of Borneo, cruising past local fishing villages and dense mangrove vegetation, before arriving at the hidden forest sanctuary of the resort. […]