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To be able to lie flat on a budget airline is beyond fabulous.
★★★★
Airline reviews

Airline review: A lie-flat seat for the price of premium economy

To be able to lie flat on a budget airline is beyond fabulous, even if other aspects fall short of full-service carriers.

  • by Julie Miller
The Chow Kit sits in a slice of old Malaysia.
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

At under $100 a night, this KL boutique hotel is remarkable value

This hotel in “old KL” has pared back excess and frivolity to focus on the essentials – comfortable, stylish rooms, art-filled public spaces and good food.

  • by Julie Miller
House of Terengganu - Tanjong Jara Resort.

You can now stay in this opulent villa inspired by 17th century Malay palaces

YTL Hotels has opened what it calls its most opulent villa, the House of Terengganu at Tanjong Jara Resort in Malaysia.

  • by Julietta Jameson
The Datai, Malaysia.

After 30 years, this Aussie-designed resort is still one of Asia’s best

Malaysia’s magical Datai resort is woven into its jungle landscape, thanks to the late, great Australian architect Kerry Hill.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Sunset over the town of Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

An expert expat’s tips for Sarawak, East Malaysia

Bako National Park is a great place to see animals in their natural environment, only 30 minutes north of Kuching, says this monkey-loving expat.

  • by Belinda Jackson
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Assam laksa is based on a pungent, fishy broth which has a fair whack of tamarind to give it that signature sour tang.

What is assam laksa? This Malaysian dish is not like other laksas

Malaysia's assam laksa is based on a pungent, fishy broth which has a fair whack of tamarind to give it that signature sour tang.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Nasi lemak.

Kuala Lumpur food tour covers city's many cuisines: Arrive with an empty stomach

A food tour of Kuala Lumpur offers commando dining. No tablecloths, silverware or fawning waiters, just dishes to drool for.

  • by John Borthwick
Kuching isn't going to win any design awards, but it is designed with the elements in mind.

Airport review: Kuching International Airport, KCH, Borneo, Malaysia

The food may be better outside this airport, there's not much to buy and the toilets are scary. But this airport boasts fantastic staff.

  • by Belinda Jackson
The luxury five-star, 111-room Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas lies along a 17-kilometre South China Sea beachfront in the state of Johor in southern Malaysia.

Hotel review: Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, Malaysia, is a great value, quality five-star resort

Bin the Bintang. Blank the beach braidists. Bid ta-ta to the Kuta tattooists. The next Nusa Dua (well, near enough to it) is here.

  • by Anthony Dennis
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An expert expat’s tips for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The cocktail bar scene in KL is booming with a new spot opening nearly every week.

  • by Belinda Jackson