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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
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
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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
Penang International Airport is Malaysia's third busiest.

Airport review: Penang International Airport

Malaysia's third busiest airport – after Kuala Lumpur and Kotu Kinabalu – is 16 kilometres from the centre of George Town.

  • by Belinda Jackson
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Langkawi, Malaysia travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

This island is home to tropical forest, abundant wildlife and stunning places to swim.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Char kway teow (or "CKT" for those in a hurry) is a spectacularly tasty street-food favourite.

What is char kway teow? Where to find the best of the Malaysian noodle dish

Trigger warning: we're going into contentious territory to look at the origins of this dish.

  • by Ben Groundwater