Fraser’s Hill is popular with the locals and foreign tourists for its greenery, forest walks, fresh air and exotic flower gardens, not to mention the golfing facilities. It has many attractions within and around the area. There is a nature education centre where visitors can learn about the flora and fauna of thearea. Bird watching is a very popular pastime and Fraser’s Hill is the venue of the annual Bird Race which attracts many foreign omithologists.

Fraser’s Hill is famed worldwide as a birdwatching destination, with over 250 species recorded. Winners during the annual Bird Race have spotted as many as 70 species within 24 hours! This hill station in the Main Range on the Selangor-Pahang border is a bird watcher’s paradise, as it is said to have more than 200 species of local and migratory birds. 

Clock Tower. The central point of Fraser’s Hill, this exceedingly British-looking little stone building covered with creeper vines is the most popular place to get your picture taken. The tower and the surrounding square are under renovation as of August 2008.

Jeriau Waterfalls, 5 km (30 min drive) from the town centre and then a 15-min walk. The falls are 6 meters high and fall into a shallow pool suitable for bathing. The area is equipped with restrooms and shelters for picnics.

Things To Do

  Nature walk with nature guide
  Bird watching
  Golfing at Fraser’s Hill Golf Course
  Boating and fishing at the lake
  Jungle walk in the numerous jungle trails
  Conferences seminars, staff meetings and courses
  Picnics
  Tennis
  Nature education at the Nature Education Centre
  Whitewater rafting
  Archery at the paddock
  Company’s outing with outdoor activities in cool
  Mountain biking
  Horse riding
  Squash
How To Get There

Fraser’s Hill, 100 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur

By Road : Fraser’s Hill, 100 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur can be reached via the Karak Highway. Turn left at the Bentong junction and proceed to Teranum. At Teranum, take the left turn towards Gap before the short ascent up to Fraser’s Hill.

Alternatively, one can also take the old trunk route heading towards Penang and turn off at Kuala Kubu Bharu for the drive to the Gap. The last 8 km from the Gap to the top of Fraser’s Hill 9 scenic, narrow winding which carries one-way traffic 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
After 7:40pm, traffic is two way. Drive slow and switch on your headlights. Look out for lights ahead of the road indicating on-coming cars. Slow down if you see on- coming headlights. Carefully allow on-coming car to pass.
Public Bus Schedules
There is public bus plying between Kuala Lumpur and Fraser’s Hill via Kuala Kubu Bahru. The bus schedules are as follows:

8.30am Puduraya Bus Depot, KL to
Tanjong Malim (enroute Kuala Kubu Bus Station)
10.30am Kuala Kubu Bahru Bus Station to Fraser’s Hill (first stop Fraser’s Pine Resort)
2.45pm Fraser’s Hill Town Centre to Kuala Kubu Bahru Bus Station
4.00pm Kuala Kubu Bahru Bus Station to Puduraya Bus Depot, Kuala Lumpur
Fraser’s Hill Gap Road Gate Time Schedule
Traffic going up
7:00am- 7:40am
9:00am – 9:40am
11:00am – 11:40am
1:00pm – 1:40pm
3:00pm-3:40pm
5:00pm-5:40pm
7:00pm-7:40pm
Traffic coming down
6:00am – 6:40am
8:00am-8:40am
10:00am – 10:40am
12:00pm -12:40pm 
02:00pm -02:40pm
4:00pm – 4:40pm
6:00pm-6:40pm

Accommodation:

Frasier’s Hill has a small community of colonial bungalows, hotels and houses with its granite colored mock Tudor cottages set amidst brilliant colored blooms of English-style country gardens reminiscent of the rustic solitude of English countryside.
The Fraser’s Hill Mini-Market supplies almost all daily wet and dry provisions opens from 9.00am to 10.00pm.
Mid-range
Jelai Highlands Resort, Jalan Ampang, tel. +60-9-3622600. This aging resort looks more appealing from afar than up close, but it’s comparatively economical and functional. Standard (twin) room RM90/110, double (queen) room RM130/160 weekdays/weekends.

Jelai Highland Resort Fraser’s Hill -
Jelai Highland Resort  
49000 Bukit Fraser  
Pahang, Malaysia
Sri Peninjau, Jalan Girdle, tel. +609 3622500 or email: arzed@tm.net.my, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments located 3.5 KM from the town centre. Peak seasons at RM80 – 120 nett and off peak RM60 – 90 nett. Ideal location for birding.

Fraser’s Silverpark Resort, (brisk 10 minute walk to the town centre) . More an apartment complex than a resort, there are 1/2/3-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes and balconies available. Poorly kept and the rooms (especially the bathroom) are quite rundown and dirty. However, the best part is that the place is the base of fans of Sissy Hang. You can see his portrait everywhere. The pillows are splashed with his face too. And the coolest thing is that for $90 million per second, you can order his posters and paste them up on your walls. But it is so popular that they set a time limit of 1 minute on your poster renting time. Sissy Hang is sissy and pretty.

FRASER’S SILVERPARK RESORT
  Jalan Lady Maxwell
49000 Fraser’s Hill
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 609-362 2888
Fax: 609-362 2887
E-mail: fraserssilverpark@yahoo.com
Fraser’s Pine Resort about less than 10 minutes drive from the clock tower. The units are poorly maintained, facilities are old, dirty and dusty. The pillows in our room were yellow and dirty. The hot water ran out of hot water during my shower.
Privately owned 2-bedroom apartments are available for rent at budget rates. Contact Ron at aarontanje@yahoo.com

FRASER’S PINE RESORT
Jalan Pecah Batu
49000 Fraser’s Hill
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 609-362 2122
Fax: 609-362 2288
E-mail : thepines@tm.net.my

others:

SHAHZAN INN 
Jalan Lady Guillemard,
49000, Fraser’s Hill,
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 609-362 2300
Fax: 609-362 2284
Email: shahzan8@tm.net.my 

PUNCAK INN  
Jalan Genting,
49000, Fraser’s Hill,
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 609-362 2055
Fax: 609-362 2055

Fraser’s Hill – The Gap Resthouse
The Gap Resthouse
49000 Fraser’s Hill, Pahang
Gap resthouse has closed. Its future is uncertain at the moment . Updated May 2008
Splurge
The best way to splurge on Fraser’s Hill is to rent a private bungalow. Rates vary widely, from under RM300/day for a small, crumbling bungalow to RM1500/day for a top-of-the-line outfit complete with housekeeper. All bungalow have multiple bedrooms and can easily fit 4 or more people. Book directly with the Fraser’s Hill Development Corporation,
Kuantan Bungalow .3 rooms, RM88 nett per room 
Chini Bungalow .3 rooms, RM88 nett per room
Bentong bungalow .2 rooms, RM88 nett per room

Fraser’s Hill – Fraser’s Hill Development Corporation Bungalows
Perbadanan Kemajuan Bukit Fraser
Fraser’s Hill Development Corporation
49000 Fraser’s Hill
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel No  09 362 2195 / 09-362 2044.
Fax No  09 362 2273
or
Fraser’s Hill Bungalows
Highland Resthouse Holdings Sdn Bhd
Lot 1819  Jalan Lady Guillemard 
Pekan Bungalow
49000 Bukit Fraser
Pahang, Malaysia
Ye Olde Smokehouse, Jalan Jeriau, tel. +60-9-3622226, fax +60-9-3622035. This Tudor-style house is the best choice for a spot of colonial swank. Rooms from RM280+, including English breakfast. Avoid ground floor rooms — you won’t be able to sleep from the noise of the guests above walking around. Breakfast is great, but dinner is overpriced

YE OLDE SMOKEHOUSE
  Jalan Jeriau
49000 Fraser’s Hill
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 609-362 2226
Fax: 609-362 2035
E-mail   : frasers@thesmokehouse.com.my
 

Pulau Tioman or Tioman Islands is a sparsely populated island located on the eastern coast of Malaysia. Time magazine had selected Tioman as one of the world’s most beautiful islands. The densely forested island is still sparsely inhabited, but is surrounded by numerous white coral reefs, making it a haven for scuba divers from around the region. The beaches of the Tioman islands are clean and covered with white sands. They are lined with numerous palm trees and are the best place to go for sunbathing. The water over here is warm and clear and filled with abundant marine life. The popular beaches that one can visit include those of Tekek, Genting and Salang. One can embark upon numerous water-based sports and beach activities while on a Pulau Tioman beach tour. Scuba diving and snorkeling are the most popular activities that one can embark upon over here. Other activities include boating, sailing, swimming and fishing. Various water sports that one can participate include water skiing and jet skiing.

GETTING THERE

Tioman is off the south-east coast of peninsular Malaysia, just north of the Johor-Pahang state borders. It is reachable by speedboat or ferry from the coastal town of Mersing or from Tanjung Gemuk.

*Fly to Tioman

Berjaya Air has direct 40minute flights from Singapore (Seletar Airport)
Kuala Lumpur (Subang Airport) to the airport at Tekek Village on Tioman.
Alternatively, the closest airports to Mersing are the Senai airport in Johor Bahru and Changi airport in Singapore.
Senai airport is serviced by Air Asia and Malaysia Airlines with flights from various national and regional destinations.

Long-haul international flights to Johor Bahru connect through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

*Speedboats and ferries to Tioman

Speedboats and ferries depart from Mersing or Tanjung Gemok (north of Mersing).
From Mersing, speedboats (20 passengers) reach the island within 2 hours
while the ferries (150 passengers) can take up to 3 hours.
Tickets cost RM 35 each way (RM 45 for speedboats)
ferries leave every one to two hours between 09:30 and 17:30.
Ferry and boat services are less frequent from Tanjung Gemuk, but prices and journey times are roughly the same.

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From Kuala Lumpur take a bus to Mersing (5 hours). Tickets cost around RM 23.

From the Johor Bahru Larkin bus station, charter a taxi to Mersing RM 100 , 2 hours.
taxis from Tanjung Leman (1 hour, RM 70-100)
taxis from Kota Tinggi (1 hour, RM 70-100).

Drive
From Kota Tinggi, the way north to Mersing , 3 hours.

From Kuala Lumpur the most common option is via the PLUS highway (E2) to the south, exiting at Segamat and continuing east on Route 50 through Kluang to Mersing.

Alternatively, take the East Coast Highway (E8) from KL to Kuantan and Route No 3 southwards through Pekan and Rompin to Mersing.

At the ferry terminal itself, there are restaurants and convenience stores for any last minute needs and pangs of hunger. In town, about 15-20 minutes’ walk from the jetty, there are banks, ATMs, internet cafes, supermarkets, shops and hotels (in case you need to spend the night in Mersing).
Many of Mersing’s resorts have offices in Mersing, close to the ferry terminal.
There is a secure car park that charges around RM8 per day.

holiday activities to do at tioman:

 Round Island Tour
 
 Scuba Diving
 
 Snorkelling
 
 Rock climbing
 
 Waterfalls
 
 Jungle trekking
 
 Duty-free shopping
 
 Golfing
 
 Spa
 

tioman hotels, chalets and resorts list

ABC Beach Resort
Babura Sea View Resort
Berjaya Tioman Beach Golf & Spa Resort
Berjaya Tioman Suites
Coral Reef Holiday’s
Coral Resorts Chalet Park
Dumba Beach Resort
Genting Bayu Chalet
Genting Damai Holiday Resort
Genting Damai Resort
Genting Jaya Holidays
Idaman Beach Holiday
Johan’s Family Resort
Juara Saujana Beach
Khalid Place (Salang Pusaka)
Monte Chalet
Nadias Inn Salang Bay Resort
Nazri Place
Nazri Place 2
Panuba Inn Resort
Paya Beach Resort
Persona Island Resort
Salang Beach Resort
Salang Indah Resort
Salang Pusaka Resort
Salang Sayang Resort
Sri Paya Holiday
Sun Beach Resort
TC Beach Chalet
Tioman Beauty Beach Resort
Tioman Paya Resort

tioman hotels and resorts according to villages

1)Salang………………
 most popular of Tioman’s villages, Salang located in a small bay at the north of the island. Resorts, restaurants and shops are lined up around the bay, with the biggest cluster of activity around the jetty. the northern end being quieter and the southern end laying claim to a prime stretch of beach divided by The jetty and a freshwater lagoon . Salang is as lively as it gets on Tioman: families start playing on the beach as soon as the sun is out and loud music and chatter can be heard till the early hours of the morning.  At the northern side of the village, the beach is rocky and becomes unsuitable for swimming at low tide.  the southern side, offers a much better place to play and sunbathe at soft sand  and the bay here is very popular for snorkelling. The water is crystal-clear and home to many species of coral and colourful fish.
 *Ella’s Place
 *Salang Beach Resort
 *Salang Indah Resort
 *Salang Pusaka Resort (Khalid’s Place)
 *Salang Sayang Resort (Zaid’s Place)
 *Pak Long’s Chalet
 *Nora’s Chalet
 *Puteri Salang Inn
 
2)Panuba……………………..
This private, boulder strewn bay is a peaceful retreat and the nearby villages are easily accessible through short jungle trails or a sea taxi service. A five minute walk to the north brings you to a deserted beach, and the trail continues to Monkey Bay and Salang Village. Ayer Batang Village is 15 minutes south from here on the jungle footpath. Although the beach right in front of the Panuba Inn Resort is small, the soft sand, tall trees and relative privacy make it an ideal place to relax and unwind. 
 
 *Panuba Inn Resort
 
3)Ayer Batang…………………………..
ABC ( Air Batang Chalets), another popular villages on Tioman due to the combination of tranquillity, village charm and a wide choice of accommodation and restaurants . The two-kilometres beach is lined with chalets and restaurants and even at the busiest of times, everyday village life goes on as peacefully as ever. Towards the southern end of the village, the rocky beach gives way to golden sand lined with trees. 
 
 *Bamboo Hill
 *Nazri Beach Cabanas (Nazri II)
 *Ayer Batang Chalet (ABC)
 *Johan’s Resort
 *South Pacific Chalets
 *Mawar Beach Chalet
 *My Friend’s Place
 *Mohktar’s Place
 *Nazri’s Place (Nazri I)
 
 
4)Tekek………………………………
The main village and most developed area on the island, complete with an airport and a smattering of duty-free shops. The police station and clinic are also located here.  A curve of sand, lined with Causarina trees stretches from the jetty to the south. A handful of resorts, mostly frequented by divers, are clustered around this beach while a few restaurants and shops lie a bit further from the shore. The dusty road that cuts through Tekek is mostly used by locals on motorcycles and visitors on rented bicycles. Renting a bicycle is a great way to explore the area, although you may need to carry it over the headland as you head towards Air Batang Village in the north. Vans and cars ferry tourists from the airport to the massive Berjaya resort south of town and four-wheel drive vehicles stand ready to head through the jungle to Juara on the other side of the island or head an adventurous two-hour trek through hilly rainforest on foot.
 
 
 *Peladang Tioman Chalet
 *Sri Tioman Beach Resort
 *Pesona Island Resort
 *Coral Reef Holiday
 *Babura Seaview Resort
 *Samudra Swiss Cottage
 *Tioman Cabana
 
5)Lalang…………………..
Lalang Village is nothing more than a cluster of houses and shops at the edge of the expansive Berjaya resort. The Berjaya occupies a prime piece of land on a beautiful stretch of beach and, including an 18-hole golf course, is larger than any of the villages on the island. The beach is around 1 km long, lined with palm trees and lots of soft sand. Deck chairs and parasols, for the use of Berjaya guests, complete the picture of an idyllic tropical island holiday.
 *Berjaya Tioman Beach, Golf & Spa Resort
 
 
6)Juara……………………….
The only village on the eastern side of the island has the best beach on Tioman with sunrise over the open water of the South China Sea. Tranquil and beautiful, this village is the perfect place to get away from it all.  A few chalets and restaurants are lined up on the golden sands of the beach, which is up to 20 metres wide in places. The curve of the beach stretches over two kilometres, ending in a rocky headland in the north you may find some small reef sharks while the small bay to the south of the lagoon is a popular nesting place for turtles. Behind the village, a waterfall crashes down from the hillside and the untouched jungle is home to monkeys, birds and monitor lizards. The regular Tioman Ferry does not stop at the Juara jetty. The cheapest, but hardest way to reach this village is by braving the two-hour, seven kilometre trek through the jungle from Tekek Village. From Tekek you can also take one of the four-wheel drive vehicles or even a motorcycle, or by sea with chartered boat from any of the other villages.
 
 *Paradise Point Chalet
 *Juara Beach Resort
 *Juara Mutiara Chalet
 *Rainbow Chalets
 *Bushman Enterprise
 

7)Paya……………………………
This tiny village is sandwiched between the sea and a lagoon and is fronted by a narrow strip of beach. Only a handful of resorts, restaurants, shops and homes make up the village. In the hillside behind, a clear mountain stream – Paya’s main water source – rushes over granite boulders towards the lagoon. The coral living in the blue water right off the shore is home to many colourful species of marine life and there are excellent snorkelling spots. The best location is at the northern end of the village, where there is less human disturbance and a small rocky island lays a few metres from the shore.
 *Paya Beach Resort
 *Tioman Paya Resort
 *Sri Paya Tioman Chalet
 
 
8)Melina……………….
Follow the signs towards Melina Beach and you will discover a small, private bay is hidden from view by the emerald tropical forest.  a peaceful, scenic retreat with a distinct character and charm and a 300 metre curve of soft sand, fringed by giant granite boulders. The resort also offers pick-up services from the jetty at Genting Village for its guests arriving by ferry to the island
 

 *Melina Beach Resort
 
9)Genting…………………….
Genting Village lies on a narrow strip of golden sand, fringed by dark grey granite boulders, at the foot of steep hills covered in lush rainforest. The village is stretched out along a footpath that follows the coastline and the buildings reach hardly a hundred metres from the shore into the jungle behind. A few shops, restaurants, cafes, chalets, a clinic and a mosque complete the core of the village around the jetty. Villagers’ wooden homes are a few metres further down the footpath in either direction, surrounded by the tall emerald trees of the forest. You can easily walk from the one end of the village to the other in thirty minutes, or rent a bicycle to get around.
 *Genting Bayu Chalet
 *Tropical Coral Inn
 *Tioman Yacht Resort
 *Genting Damai Tioman
 *Sun Beach Resort
 *Island Reef Resort
 *Idaman Beach Holiday
 *Tioman Genting Happy Inn
 
10)Lanting………………..
The village of Lanting is a mere speck on the Tioman map and while there are no resorts located in the village itself, one of Tioman’s most exclusive resorts, the Japamala Resort and Spa is located in a private bay nearby. The other is the Tioman Beauty Beach resort (currently under renovation), also with its own jetty and private bay.

 *Japamala Resort and Spa
 *Tioman Beauty Beach Resort

11)Nipah………………….
Nipah lies towards the southern end of the island with a few basic chalets on a golden beach and a deep green lagoon. As rustic and peaceful as it gets, there are no distractions here – not even a public telephone. Most of the visitors here are backpackers, looking for an escape off the beaten path, and this is exactly what they will get. Apart from the peaceful natural surroundings, this is also a starting point for a two-day jungle trek to the top of Mount Kajang – Tioman’s highest peak.
 
  *Bersatu Nipah Beach Chalet
  *De Nipah
 
 
12)Minang……………………..
north of the little village of Mukut, lay two private bays, surrounded by jungle and giant granite boulders. The Minang Cove Resort occupies the bay in the south and Bagus Place is just a two minute boat ride to the north. This area of the island has remained beautifully untouched – the jungle is lush and green, the beaches are clean and the water is crystal clear. Each resort is nestled in its own private bay, promising unrivalled privacy and tranquillity.

 *Minang Cove Resort
 *Bagus Place Retreat
 
 
 
13)Mukut…………………..
A sleepy little fishing village at the southern tip of the island, Mukut has a rural charm that is hard to beat, even on Tioman. . A slightly rocky beach gives way to patches of soft sand at the far eastern and western ends. experience tranquillity, nature and the traditional village life. The accommodation is simple, most chalets only have fans and cold showers and the food is traditional Malay fare. The spectacular Asah waterfall is a 45 minute walk away and many Mukut resorts also offer boat trips there. You can rent snorkelling equipment in the village and Mukut is also the starting point for treks to scale the dragon’s horns (the twin peaks of the island), tower over the cluster of simple chalets and houses and a stream flows through the heart of the village
 
 *Tanjung Inn Adventure
 *Sri Sentosa Chalet
 *Mukut Coral Resort
 *Mukut Harmony Resort

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Budget hotel recommended:

Most of Tioman’s backpacker accommodation is to the north of the island, with numerous budget chalet operations clustered around Salang, Air Batang and to a lesser extent Tekek. Dorm beds start about RM 20, single rooms around RM 40 and up.

Amongst the most popular places are:

Coral Reef Chalets, Kg Tekek.RM40 Onward.
Wak Cottage (previous Sri Tioman),Kg Tekek.RM25 Onward.
Babura Seaview, Kg Tekek. RM55 onward.
Mokhtar’s Place, Kg Air Batang. RM30 onward.
Nazri 2, Kg. Air Batang. RM60 onward. Tel : +609-4191329
Salang Indah Resorts, Kg Salang. RM50 onward. Tel. +609-419 5015, no wifi
Salang Pusaka Resort (Khalid`s Place ), Kg Salang. RM45 onward.
Coral Resort Kampung Mukut, Tel: 609-4191868, Rm100 aircon room, wi-fi Rm5 for 5 days
Juara, a quieter beach on the east coast, also has a selection of budget rooms at similar prices.

Mid-range hotel:
Practically every kampung on the west coast of the island has a self-styled resort or two. A typical air-conditioned chalet will set you back in the vicinity of RM 100.

Coral Reef Holidays, 09-4191868 or Mobile: 0137176677, Rates start from RM45 to RM150.00 per room.
Bagus Place, at the Southern tip near Minang, an eco-resort. Private beach, with a small number of simple and tasteful luxurious chalets.
Bamboo Hill Chalets, northern end of Air Batang, . A very small resort with just six rooms (RM70-RM120). The boulder-top chalets are simple (no air-con or hot water or TV) but to a very high standard, and all directly overlook the sea.
Melina Beach Resort, this resort has almost 3 km of private beach. Offers aircon and fan rooms, all built in chalet-style.
Minang Cove Resort, . The three villas and nine chalets are all air conditioned with ensuite facilities situated on the south tip of Tioman Island.
Paya Beach Resort, Kampung Paya (south of Tekek),  A typical Tioman resort featuring an almost-private beach, a particularly good restaurant, a swimming pool, a dive shop and chalets of varying standards.
Tioman Paya Resort. Located behind the Paya Beach Resort, The chalets have hot water, air-con and TV.
Nipah Paradise Resort. A nice small nice bay in the south of Tioman, with only two small resorts, the beach and a creek. It offers small cheap challets. offer a two days trekking tour through the jungle to the peak of Gunung Kajang, Tioman’s highest peak (1038m).
Nazri’s Place, Phone +609 4191329. You can camp too there with the price of RM 3 person per day. Ask to build camp next to pizza “hut” near beach. This camp place will suite for 2 tent (4 man tent). There are field behind for more tent, but it is ar a bit from beach.
Swiss Cottage, Phone +609 419 16 42 . Swiss Cottage, where Tioman Dive Centre  is based, was one of the first chalet operators on Tioman. The resort has a variety of rooms built around a central area which is shaded by trees. It has a relaxed feeling and is a great place to hang out.The resort has five types of room, all of which are fan cooled, expect for the Long House Aircon, – usually sufficient given the beach front location – with bathroom and hot water shower.
 

Splurge hotel resort:
 
Berjaya Tioman Beach, Golf & Spa Resort, tel. +60-9-4191000. 18-hole gold course, Ayura Spa, and a wide variety of restaurant and bars. Berjaya Tioman Suite, tel. +60-9-4191000. 7 blocks of fully furnished units comprising 1-bedroom studios, 2-bedroom family suites and 3-bedroom luxury penthouses. Located on the hill, most of the rooms are facing the sea and a swimming pool. Shuttle transfers every 10 minutes to Berjaya Tioman Beach, Golf & Spa Resort.
Japamala Resort. A very private and intimate resort with just 12 villas and chalets, a beautiful beach and 2 amazing restaurants, Tamarind Terrace & Mandi Mandi. Note that there is no mobile network coverage at Japamala which makes it an ideal getaway from the rest of the world. Impeccable service from its attentive staff.

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The best time to visit
The monsoon season peaks between November and March every year. You can expect more rain and rough seas and consequently frequency of ferry services are reduced during this time. Some resorts are closed for the months of December and January, typically re-opening from Chinese New Year (late January or early February) onwards. Those that remain open often offer reduced rates during this time.

Tioman is very popular with Malaysian and Singaporean holidaymakers and it is highly recommended to book well in advance for weekends and the public and school holidays of Malaysia and Singapore.
 

Exciting Holidays in Malaysia

Malaysia is an exciting destination, a beautitul  nation blessed with a fascinating diversity of cultures and naturai wonders.  Explore Taman Negara, one of the world’s oldest rainforest, feet the exhilaration  of Formula One Racing; dive into the heart of the Celebes Sea and swim among turtles;  tee-off at breathtaking fairways; or sail into the island paradise of Langkawi.  Choose from an endless variety of travel packages – eco-adventures, golfing,  homestays, angling, weddings, honeymoons, health and wellness, or, better  still, create your dream holiday. Be it a family vacation, romantic sojourn or  backpacking holiday, Malaysia boasts endless holiday option, offering exciting and  unique experiences all year round.
 The main gateway into Malaysia is the  state-of-the-art, Kuala Lumpur Intemational Airport (KLIA). Situated about55km from Kuala  Lumpur, it is well served by airlines plying international and domestic routes, Getting  around Malaysia is convenient and affordable as all states are linked by a  comprehensive road and railway networks. Travellers can select their  accommodation from among various well-appointed hotels, five-star resorts and  budget Inns located throughout the country.
1 Eco-adventures

Take part In our breathtaking spectrum of  nature-based activities and experience the thrill of jungle trekking, mountain and rock  climbing, caving, four-wheel drive expeditions, white water rafting and bird  watching in lush tropical rainforests. For watersports enthusiasts, opportunities 10  water-ski, windsurf, snorkel, dive and even parasail abound at the islands and beaches  In the peninsula as well as the Malaysian Borneo.

2 World-class events

Malaysia hosts various international sporting  events including the Le Tour de Langkawi, Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix, F1  World Powerboat Championship and the Formula One Grand Prix Race, which is  held at the sepang International Circuit. At 5.5km, the circuit is the world’s  second longest with 15 corners and eight straights. Enjoy the festivities during the  race season as Kuaia Lumpur heats up with a host ot entertaining shows.
3 Food-lovers

Indigenous Malaysian cuisine has been influenced by Chinese, Indian, Thai and many other cultures to produce an entirely new and rich cuisine of their own. Many Malay dishes revolve around a Rempah, which is a spice paste or mix similar to an Indian Masala. Rempahs are made by grinding up fresh and/or dried spices and herbs to create a spice paste which is then sauteed in oil to bring out the aromas. Being a multicultural country, Malaysians have over the years adapted each other’s dishes to suit the taste buds of their own culture. For instance, Malaysians of Chinese descent have adapted the Indian curry, and made it more dilute and less spicy to suit their taste.

Chinese noodles have been crossed with Indian and Malay tastes and thus Malay fried noodles and Indian fried noodles were born. Thai food also features strongly in Malaysian cuisine and localised versions of Thai favourites like tom yam are widely available. Smaller pockets of migrants such as Filipinos and Indonesians also have set up shop locally, catering mostly to their exclusive clientèle. Being culturally close to Malaysia, a lot of Indonesian food have been accepted by Malaysians as a part of their own, like sate, Soto (food), Rendang, Cendol and others. In Kuala Lumpur and other major towns, one can find more restaurants serving Japanese, Korean, Italian, American and other international cuisines.

Malaysia’s climate allows for fruits to be grown all year round. The durian, a fruit with a spiky outer shell and a characteristic odour is a local tropical fruit that is notable because it provokes strong emotions either of loving it or hating it. It is also known as the “King of Fruits”.  The rambutan also has a distinctive appearance, being red or yellow in colour (when ripe) and having fleshy pliable spines or ‘hairs’ on its outer skin.
The mangosteen, often called the “Queen of Fruits”.

4 Golfing

Golfers will be spoilt for choice in Malaysia.  Wifh over 200 courses spread out in picturesque IocationS in the country, each game  promises to be a unique and refreshing experience as you might find yourseff  playng amidst ancient rainforests, by the breezy South China sea, up in  the mountains, on sun-drenched islands or in thriving cities. Designed golfing  greats like Robert Trent Jones Jr., Ronald Fream, Ross Watson, Gary Player and Jack  Nicklaus, these masterpieces are complemented Ily top-notch facililies and  amenities.
5 Diving

Malaysia has one of the richest marine  environment in the Indo-Pacific Basin and boasts gracefUl pelagics, eye-catching schools of  fish and spectacUlar coral reefs – a refuge for liny sea denizens. Among the  notable dive sites include Sipadan which is just off the northeast coast of Borneo  as well as the Islands of Perhentian, Lang Tengah, Redang, Kapas, Tenggol and TIoman in  the East Coast. Labuan, an off-shore financial centre near Sabah Is well  known for wreck diving.

6 Sailing

Malaysia is one of the leading sailing  desllnations in the region as it offers sailing enthusiasts well-equipped marinas and yacht  clubs. As they are strategically located along coasts, at estuaries and islands,  yachters and boaters can look forward to enjoying a host of watersports or  simple explore nearby places of interest. Comfortable cruisers, powerboats as  well as sailing boats are available for hire and luxury cruise liners pull into  several islands and ports in Penang, selangor and Negeri sembllan

7 Angling, Fishing

Black Marlin, Pacific Sailfish, Great Trevally, Barracuda, Rainbow Runner, Giant Snakehead, Hampala Barb, Grouper, Snapper…  Malaysia is an angler’s paradise. Innumerable fish species, in all shapes and  sizes, thrive in the surrounding Andaman Sea, Straits of Malacca and South China  Sea as well as in inland angling destinations. Anglers can put their skills to the  test while enjoying the scenic views of avariety of environments.

8 urban explore

go sight-seeing the building that affected by historic art and watch the modern structure that amazing with a green park and people called ‘city in the jungle’
Kuala Lumpur – the de jure capital of Malaysia.
Petronas Twin Towers – World’s tallest twin towers and third and fourth tallest singular towers, standing adjacent to one of the busiest shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur, Suria KLCC.

Golden Triangle (Bukit Bintang and Imbi) – Kuala Lumpur’s busiest commercial district containing five-star hotels, restaurants to high-end shopping malls.
George Town – the political capital of Penang. George Town is one of two cultural World Heritage Sites in Malaysia.
Gurney Drive – a popular seafront promenade, filled with condominiums and hotels. It is one of the busiest streets in Penang.
Ipoh – capital of Perak, famous for its Chinese food, tin mines and limestone mountains and caves.
Alor Star – capital of Kedah, the state of the Paddy fields.
Johor Bahru – capital of Johor, and gateway to Singapore.
Kangar – capital of Perlis, and gateway to Thailand.
Kota Kinabalu – capital of Sabah, and the largest city in East Malaysia.
Kota Bahru – capital of Kelantan.
Kuala Terengganu – capital of Terengganu, famous for the penyu (turtles) and beaches.
Kuantan – capital of Pahang, noted for its many beaches.
Kuching – capital of Sarawak, the Cat City of Malaysia.
Melaka – a historical city in Malaysia. This is the other cultural World Heritage Site in Malaysia.
Miri – the resort city of Sarawak is the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Mulu caves and numerous magnificent tourism attractions.
Seremban – the capital of Negeri Sembilan, and the nearest cities to Port Dickson.
Putrajaya – the administrative centre of Malaysia, known for its lavish buildings, bridges and man-made lakes.
Petaling Jaya – a satellite city located in the state of Selangor, and is in the proximity of Kuala Lumpur. It has the most commercial complexes in Malaysia.

9 Homestay

savour the unique experience of living In a  traditional village through the Malaysian Homestay programme. Sample local  delicacies, harvest fruits, play traditional games, explore the natural  surroundings, take part in mock weddings, witness cultural dances and musical performances  – participants will get numerous opportunities to Immerse In local  culture and livestyle while establishing bonds with their foster families.

10 Spas

Rejuvenate your body and calm your mind with treatments as diverse as our cUltures – Malay urut and flower bath, Chinese  foot pounding as well as Ayurvedic, Balinese, Thai and Swedish massages, or pamper  yourself with refreshing body wraps, scrubs, facials and many other healing  therapies. Enjoy modern facilities such as saunas, steam rooms and Jacuzzis at top  class spas conveniently located In hotels, resorts and major shopping centres.
11 Medical Tourism

Malaysia offers competitive medical and hospital charges for top quality medical care at state-of-the-art private hospitals. These  establishments are well-equipped and staffed t0 serve Ihe healthcare needs of  people from all over the world. After a surgery or treatment, or during the recuperating period, patients can enjoy a spot of sightseeing, play golf or go for spa treatments.

12 Education Tourism

A large number of foreigners have chosen to study in Malaysia due t0 its internationally recognised programmes, affiliations with foreign universities, highly qUalified academic staff, affordable course fees and cost of living as well as the friendly and conducive environment. Apart from gaining academic qualifications, students will also be exposed to the country’s fascinating cultural and natural heritage.
13 public celebrations

Malaysians observe a number of holidays and festivities throughout the year. Some holidays are federal gazetted public holidays and some are public holidays observed by individual states. Other festivals are observed by particular ethnic or religion groups, but are not public holidays.

The most celebrated holiday is the “Hari Kebangsaan” (Independence Day) on 31 August commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya in 1957, while Malaysia Day is only celebrated in the state of Sabah on 16 September to commemorate the formation of Malaysia in 1963. Hari Merdeka, as well as Labour Day (1 May), the King’s birthday (first Saturday of June) and some other festivals are federal gazetted public holidays.

Muslims in Malaysia celebrate Muslim holidays. The most celebrated festival, Hari Raya Puasa (also called Hari Raya Aidilfitri) is the Malay translation of Eid al-Fitr. It is generally a festival honoured by the Muslims worldwide marking the end of Ramadan, the fasting month. In addition to Hari Raya Puasa, they also celebrate Hari Raya Haji (also called Hari Raya Aidiladha, the translation of Eid ul-Adha), Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year) and Maulidur Rasul (Birthday of the Prophet).

Chinese in Malaysia typically celebrate festivals that are observed by Chinese around the world. Chinese New Year is the most celebrated among the festivals which lasts for fifteen days and ends with Chap Goh Mei. Other festivals celebrated by Chinese are the Qingming Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival. In addition to traditional Chinese festivals, Buddhists Chinese also celebrate Vesak.

The majority of Indians in Malaysia are Hindus and they celebrate Deepavali, the festival of light, while Thaipusam is a celebration which pilgrims from all over the country flock to Batu Caves. Apart from the Hindus, Sikhs celebrate the Vaisakhi, the Sikh New Year.

Other festivals such as Good Friday (East Malaysia only), Christmas, Hari Gawai of the Ibans (Dayaks), Pesta Menuai (Pesta Kaamatan) of the Kadazan-Dusuns are also celebrated in Malaysia.

Despite most of the festivals being identified with a particular ethnic or religious group, all Malaysians celebrate the festivities together, regardless of their background. For years when the Hari Raya Puasa and Chinese New Year coincided, a portmanteau Kongsi Raya was coined, which is a combination of Gong Xi Fa Cai (a greeting used on the Chinese New Year) and Hari Raya (which could also mean “celebrating together” in Malay. Similarly, the portmanteau Deepa Raya was coined when Hari Raya Puasa and Deepavali coincided.

15 art and culture

Malaysian traditional music is heavily influenced by Chinese and Islamic forms. The music is based largely around the gendang (drum), but includes other percussion instruments (some made of shells); the rebab, a bowed string instrument; the serunai, a double-reed oboe-like instrument; flutes, and trumpets. The country has a strong tradition of dance and dance dramas, some of Thai, Indian and Portuguese origin. Other artistic forms were also shared with and influenced by neighbouring Indonesia, include wayang kulit (shadow puppet theatre), silat (a stylised martial art) and crafts such as batik, weaving, including the ceremonial cloth pua kumbu, and silver and brasswork

welcome to Malaysia and you will experience those excitement that make your life better than ever. happy holiday in advance.