#exploring malaysia

Tamparuli Suspension Bridge, Sabah

1 November 2019 – 3rd day in Kota Kinabalu. Riding from the City Centre to the mountainous district of Ranau – the Kundasang Valley, where the Kota Kinabalu Park was situated. We did not planned to hike the highest mountain of Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu, but just to experience staying within the area. We managed to pre-book a resort, J Residence Nabalu. On our way to Kundasang, we stopped by a…

2nd November 2019 – The morning weather was cool even though it was a bit foggy at the resort. At least we could see more of the resort’s surrounding. We prepared our own breakfast in the room – bread and coffee. We decided to explore the valley of Kundasang. View from our room. Kundasang is a town in the district of Ranau that lies along the bank of Kundasang Valley at an elevation of almost…

Masjid Kristal – The Crystal Mosque of Terengganu, Malaysia

Masjid Kristal, also known as the Crystal Mosque, is one of the unique mosque in Malaysia located on the Island of Wan Man, in the state of Terengganu. The mosque was constructed out of steel, glass, and crystal. Built between 2006 and 2008, it has a capacity of over 1,500 worshipers at any given moment. The uniqueness of this mosque has made it one of the most popular tourist attractions in…

A Uniquely Restaurant In Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

Sungai Pandan Waterfall, Pahang, Malaysia – 2016

A hidden gem within 25km of Kuantan City Centre, Pahang with its beautiful cascading waterfalls. Jailani Mahmood "Many years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did.  So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour.  Catch the trade winds in your sails...….  Explore the Dreams, Experience to Discover it"

Sungai Lembing, Pahang, Malaysia – 2016

Gunung Tahan is one of my favorite mountains and also one of the toughest I’ve climbed so far. It is one of the G7 mountains in Peninsula Malaysia. Since taking up the hobby in 2000, I’ve reached the summit 5 times – the last was in 2010 with Team Santai. G7 Mountains (7 highest mountains in Peninsula Malaysia) list. G1 Gunung Tahan – 2187m (7175 feet) – DoneG2 Gunung Korbu – 2183m (7162 feet)…

Charas Cave, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

March 2016 – It was an unplanned visit to Charas Cave as we were on our way to Sungei Lembing. Situated about 25 km from Kuantan, Pahang, Gua (cave) Charas is a temple cave found in a limestone hill in Charas Hill. Charas Hill is a 400 million year old limestone massif reaching about 355 metres high. Do take note that an entrance fee of MYR2 (RM2) per person apply. Parking fee for motorcar was…