Malaysia
Best short-haul holiday destinations: Kuala Lumpur
This greatly underrated foodie heaven provides a quintessential South-East Asian city experience at a bargain price.
- by Julie Miller
★★★★
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
★★★★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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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