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PMOY 1999-2003 - Malaysia
PMOY 1999-2003
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Melaka Sentral, Melaka
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  • hopang
  • Updated By hopang on March 21, 2009
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  • Melaka Sentral - Malaysia
    Melaka Sentral
    by hopang
    Melaka Sentral is located at Jalan Tun Abdul Razak next to Tesco Department Store in the heart of Melaka City. It is an inter-states bus terminal. Buses to various major cities of Malaysia are available from this terminal such as to Seremban, Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Bahru, Genting Highlands, Ipoh or Penang.

    Melaka Sentral is the largest public transportation terminal in Melaka. It is also the first fully air-conditioned bus terminal in Malaysia. It was opened to the public in 2004 at the cost of approximately RM30.00 millions. It has two wings, one for the taxis and the other for the buses. Local restaurants and small shops and stores dealing mainly in budget clothings, arts and crafts, souvenirs, fashion accessories and watches are also located at the bazaar in Melaka Sentral. A wet and dry market is located adjacent to Melaka Sentral.

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    Ferry Terminal, Pulau Langkawi
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  • hopang
  • Updated By hopang on March 25, 2009
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  • Ferry Terminal, Pulau Langkawi - Malaysia
    Ferry Terminal, Pulau Langkawi
    by hopang
    Ferry is one of the best means of transportation to travel between mainland Malaysia and Langkawi island. There are many ferry operators plying the route between Langkawi and Kuala Perlis in Perlis, Kuala Kedah in Kedah and Georgetown in Penang island. The fares vary between RM12.00 and RM35.00 per adult and RM7.00 and RM18.00 per child one way. There are even ferries depart for Satun in Thailand from Langkawi.

    The nearest point between mainland Malaysia and Langkawi is Kuala Perlis in the state of Perlis. It costs just RM12.00 per adult and RM7.00 per child. It takes just one hour to travel between these two destinations. However if you wish to travel to another popular tourist destination in Northern Malaysia, i.e. Penang Island, you may travel by M/s Bahagia Express. The telephone number of Langkawi office is listed below. It costs RM35.00 per adult and RM18.00 per child one way. Most ferries operate between 8.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. daily.

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    Take the Highway or the By-way
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  • Wild_Orchid
  • Updated By Wild_Orchid on July 4, 2005
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  • On the Litrak Highway - Malaysia
    On the Litrak Highway
    by Wild_Orchid
    Driving around Malaysia is easy and fun ~ if you have a car to get around. If you don't, then catch the Express Buses (although some of the drivers can drive maniacally fast and you do so at your own risk!)

    Malaysian Highways and Expressways are well maintained and in good conditions~thanks to PLUS, LITRAK and a number of other private highway concessionaires who own the right to charge road users a toll.

    The PLUS Highway (also called the North-South Highway) takes you from Penang in the North, through Kuala Lumpur in the middle all the way to Johor in the South of Peninsular Malaysia.

    The East-Coast expressway has also recently come up and now you can drive all the way from KL to Kuantan in 2-3 hours.

    There are different toll pricing for different expressways and convenient stops along the way. The highways and expressways have made domestic tourism a weekend past-time among locals and tourists alike.

    Note: Speeding is dangerous and the speed limit on highways and expressways range from 90 km/h to 110 km/h. On certain stretches of trunk roads (which link the smaller towns and villages), the speed limit is set at 60 km/h.

    Despite the somewhat poor or misleading road signages, it isn't that difficult to get around. Afterall, isn't getting lost half the fun? Keep a map handy for emergencies.

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    Getting to Pulau Pangkor from KL
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  • By Wild_Orchid on March 16, 2005
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  • on the road again - Malaysia
    on the road again
    by Wild_Orchid
    If you want to get to Pulau Pangkor and Lumut from KL or Penang, you'll find the link here.

    Please check my Pulau Pangkor page for further information.

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    Highways to the East Coast
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  • By Wild_Orchid on March 16, 2005
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  • Escape from the city ! - Malaysia
    Escape from the city !
    by Wild_Orchid
    Pahang & Terengganu are states on the East Coast. I've created a link to help you get from Kuala Lumpur to
    The East Coast States of Pahang Terengganu. If you need more information, do feel free to drop be an e-mail me, and I'll do my best to help.

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    to Langkawi Island
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  • kenyneo
  • Updated By kenyneo on May 13, 2004
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  • Beautiful Langkawi - Malaysia
    Beautiful Langkawi
    by kenyneo
    There are a few ways you can reach Langkawi island from Kuala Lumpur

    by air

    - direct flight by ( click here )
    AIR ASIA no frill and reliable airline (make sure you check the webpage and if you book very much in advance you will get dirt chepa tickets ) and


    Malaysian Airlines

    by bus & ferry thru Kedah or Perlis

    1.Kuala Kedah.

    You need to get a bus from KL to Kuala Kedah( RM20-25)The ferry takes about 1 hour 15 min from the jetty to Langkawi.

    2. Kuala Perlis

    As it is nearer to Langkawi, the trip will take you only about 40 minutes. The problem is that you will have to get a transport to go all the way to Perlis, which is about 7 hrs drive from KL.

    There is a train from KL namely, Langkawi Ekspres. You can drop at Alor Setar station and get a taxi to Kuala Kedah. The fare to Kuala Kedah should not be more than RM20. Check the price first before you board.And the train takes you longer.

    by bus & ferry thru Penang

    Take a bus from either Plusliner Station ( see my bus tips above ) or from Puduraya ( cost about RM 20-25 ) to Penang about 4-5hours. You can stay in the beautiful heritage trove before heading to Langkawi ( get a taxi from town to Esplanade is less than ) else get a bus from Komtar.

    The counter for ferry is situated near the Clocktower in Esplanade ! The ticket price is RM35 per trip, depart from Penang at 08:30, only one trip per day and the trip is about 2 hours very comfortable ferry ride. Here are the contact no. for the ferry ticketing Phone:04-262 5630/262 5631

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    Around Malaysia by AIR ( using AIR Asia )
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  • By kenyneo on May 12, 2004
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  • Travel with ease ... - Malaysia
    Travel with ease ...
    by kenyneo
    Its affordable and reliable Airline , that is making a hit among Malaysians and now it has expanded its operation to cover INDONESIA , THAILAND and SINGAPORE. The flight to certain locations can be as cheap as RM9.99 but of course you have to book very much in advance .

    Please look and make sure the price is stated as " FROM" or "AT " that shown price.

    Even if you don?t get these dirt cheap tickets , generally the price is much lesser than the national carrier MAS.

    It flies to major city and towns in Malaysia

    From Kuala Lumpur

    Northen Malaysia
    - to Penang
    - to Langkawi
    - to Alor Setar ( State of Kedah )

    East Coast
    - Kuala Terenganu ( state of Terengganu )
    - Kota Bahru ( state of Kelantan )

    South
    - Johor bahru

    East Malaysia
    - Miri ( state of Sarawak )
    - Sibu
    - Kuching
    - Labuan

    From Penang
    - to KL
    - Johor Bahru

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    Around South East Asia by Air Asia
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  • kenyneo
  • Updated By kenyneo on May 12, 2004
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  • now everyone can fly .. - Malaysia
    now everyone can fly ..
    by kenyneo
    recently AirAsia has started to fly to several South East Asian country, all this was built on their success story of providing incredibly affordable flight tickets.

    The emergence of AirAsia has filled a gap in the customer demand and has even force other major Airlines in the region to come up with such a service.

    From Kuala Lumpur

    THAILAND

    - to Bangkok ( from Bangkok using Air Asia you can go Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Udin Thani, Kon Kaen and Hadyai )
    - to Phuket

    INDONESIA
    - to Bandung
    - to Surabaya
    ( note flight to Jakarta is only available from Johor Bahru )

    Singapore

    *** Note that tickets to these place can be less than RM 100 if you book early ***

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    Air Asia
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  • By jenniferchin on September 26, 2003
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  • Malaysia's first no-frills budget airline !! YEAH !!!!! Lovely lovely lovely .. can whizz about around Malaysia for a pretty decent price.

    Pricing works as in other budget flights in Europe ie Easyjet & Ryanair, the earlier you book your flight, the cheaper it is. Sometimes it can get really ridiculous .. RM20 per one way flight from KL to Penang !! Howver, bear in mind that there are other charges that go long with that.

    But overall, its a cheaper way to fly !!

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    Bike Is Best
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  • By gnh on July 27, 2005
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  • Bikes  Galore ! - Malaysia
    Bikes Galore !
    by gnh
    If you're fit enough, and not afraid of the hot sun, the motorcycle is surely the best way to see the most that Malaysia has to offer.

    But be warned, the drivers here are not too careful, and the bike is very exposed to accidents.

    Use it only in the rural areas where traffic is less.

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