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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes below.

GENERAL INDEX AirAmbulanceCard.com, 47 , 62 AirAsia, 2, 201, 225 traveler’s checks, 36 Air , 52 American Foundation for the AARP, 48 Airports Blind (AFB), 47 Abdul Gafoor International Airport Ampang & Sri Petaling Line (Singapore), 139 (Singapore) (), 212 Above and Beyond Tours, 47 arrival and departure Amrita (Singapore), 87 Absolute Asia, 56 information, 53 Antiques Access-Able Travel Source, 47 getting into town from, , 232 Access America, 43 52–53 Singapore, 176 Accessible Journeys, 47 International Antiques of the Orient The Access Singapore Physi- Airport (), 277 (Singapore), 176 cally Disabled Person’s Guide Kuala Lumpur International Antiquity Hands of the Hills to Accessible Places, 46 Airport (KLIA), 210–211 (Singapore), 176 Accommodations. See also International Airport Arab Street (Singapore), 11, 13 Accommodations Index (), 234, 235 shopping, 174–175, 177 best, 10–11 Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport sights and attractions, Malaysia (), 256 141–144 Kota Kinabalu, 278 Sultan Ismail Airport/Senai Armenian Church (Singapore), Kuala Lumpur, 213–217 International Airport (near 9, 124 Kuala , Bahru), 225 Artfolio’s (Singapore), 178 260–262 Airport shuttle, Singapore, 52 Art galleries, Singapore, Kuantan, 256–258 Air Tickets Direct, 54 177–178 , 270, 272 Air travel Artrium@MITA (Singapore), Langkawi, 247–249 airport security, 53 177 Malacca, 228–230 bankrupt , 43 Asian Civilisations Penang, 238–240 long-haul flights, 55 (Singapore), 10, 15–16, taxes and service to Singapore, 51–55 124–125 charges, 203 getting the best airfare, Asian Civilisations Museum at Singapore, 59–60, 67–95 53–54 Armenian Street (Singapore), budget hotels, 70 surfing for airfares, 49 125 chain hotels, 70 Al-Abrar Mosque (Singapore), Asian Overland, 250 , 80–83 134 Asia Transpacific Journeys, 56 choosing your neighbor- Brothers (Singapore), Aspara (Singapore), 176 hood, 67 175 The Astana (Kuching), 272 Historic District, 72–80 All Souls’ Day (Qing Ming; ATMs (automated teller rates, 71 COPYRIGHTEDSingapore), 40 MATERIALmachines), 35, 51 reservations, 71, 72 All-Star Birdshow (Singapore), Malaysia, 194 restaurants in hotels, 70 149 seasons, 71 Alsagoff Arab School (Singa- customs regulations, 34 Island, 94–95 pore), 141–142 embassy, Singapore, 63 taxes and service American Airlines Vacations, 56 health-related travel charges, 71 American Express advice, 46 surfing for, 49 Kuala Lumpur, 195, 212 passports, 64 ACTION Theatre (Singapore), Malaysia, 204 Auto rentals 189 Malaysia, 202 Singapore, 59 18_100493 bindex.qxp 4/24/07 8:38 PM Page 297

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Avian influenza (bird flu), Borneo (Malaysia), 267–282 , 97 44, 198 Borneo Adventure (), , Singapore, Avis Rent a Car, for customers 274, 275 189 with special travel needs, 47 Borneo Divers (Sipadan), 280 Capitol Optical (Singapore), Awana Golf and Country Club Botanical Gardens, Penang, 243 177 (Genting), 224 Botanic Gardens, Singapore, 16 Carlsberg Sky Tower Brewerkz (Singapore), 185 (Singapore), 158 British Airways, 52 Car rentals Baba Nyonya Heritage Brix (Singapore), 184 Malaysia, 202 Museum (Malacca), 230–231 Brooke, Raja Sir James, Singapore, 59 Bahagia Express, 246 268–269 Car travel, Malaysia, 201, 202 Bajau, 276 Bucket shops, 54 Casinos, Singapore, 1 Bako National Park (Sarawak), Nature Reserve Cathay Photo (Singapore), 177 275 (Singapore), 148 Cathedral of the Good Shep- Balai Getam Guri handicraft Business hours herd (Singapore), 125–126 museum (), 265 Malaysia, 204–205 Cellphones, 50–51 Banana leaf restaurants, 99 Singapore, 62 The Cenotaph (Singapore), 133 Bangsar (Kuala Lumpur), Bus tours, Singapore, 160 Central Catchment Nature 12, 222 Bus travel Reserve (Singapore), Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim Malaysia, 200, 202 151–152 (State Secretariat Building; Genting, 224 Central Market ), 226 Johor Bahru, 225 Kuala Lumpur, 219, 222 Bar Cocoon (Singapore), 184 Kuala Lumpur, 211, 212 , 11, 262 Bargaining, in Singapore, Kuala Terengganu, 259 Centrepoint (Singapore), 170 166–167 Kuantan, 256 Changi Golf Club (Singapore), Bar None (Singapore), 186–187 Kurnia Bistari Express 163 Bar Opiume (Singapore), 184 Bus, 225 Changi International Airport Bars, Singapore, 184–188 Langkawi, 246 (Singapore) Bar SaVanh (Singapore), 184 Malacca, 228 arrival and departure Basharahil Brothers (Singa- Penang, 236 information, 53 pore), 174, 177 , 252–253 getting into town from, Batik, 11–12 Singapore, 53, 55, 58 52–53 Malaysia, 204 Butterfly Farm, Penang, 243 Changi Museum (Singapore), Chendering, 263 Butterfly Park, Kuala Lumpur, 155–156 Kuala Terengganu, 262 219–220 Changi Village (Singapore), 29 Battle Box (Singapore), 127 Butterworth (Penang), 234 Chendering (Malaysia), 263 Batu Muang Fishing Village (Penang), 243 (Penang), 241 Beaches Cabs (Malaysia), 9 best, 9 Malaysia, 202 accommodations, 257–258 Malaysia, 7–9 Kota Kinabalu, 277–278 Chettiar’s Hindu Temple (Tank Tioman Island, 255 Kuala Lumpur, 210–212 Road Temple; Singapore), Singapore, 162 Kuala Terengganu, 259 133 Sentosa Island, 158 Kuantan, 256 CHIJMES (Convent of the Holy Beaujolais (Singapore), 188 Langkawi, 246 Infant Jesus; Singapore), , 97 Malacca, 228 100, 126 , 201 Penang, 236 Chinatown Bicycling Singapore, 57–58 Kuala Lumpur, 210, 222 Penang, 236 to Malaysia, 201 Kuala Terengganu, 262 Singapore, 162–163 Cafes, Singapore, 120 Singapore, 24 Bird flu (avian influenza), Calendar of events, Singapore, accommodations, 80–83 44, 198 38–42 restaurants, 110–112 Blogs and travelogues, 49 (Malaysia), shopping, 174 (Singapore), 224–225 sights and attractions, 100, 132, 180 134–139 Boat trips. See also Ferries customs regulations, 33 Chinatown Heritage Centre Tioman Island, 252 embassy, Singapore, 63 (Singapore), 14, 135 Books, recommended, health-related travel (Singapore Singapore, 61 advice, 46 Handicraft Center), 174 passports, 65 18_100493 bindex.qxp 4/24/07 8:38 PM Page 298

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Chinese Garden (Singapore), Crafts Kuching, 272 148 Malaysia, 203 Langkawi, 249 Kota Bharu, 266 Malacca, 230 (Kuching), 273 Kuala Terengganu, 263 Penang, 240–241 Chinese New Year, 38–39 Singapore, 175, 179 Singapore, 96–120 Chinese people, in Singapore, The Crazy Elephant attire, 101 290–291 (Singapore), 184 cafes and tea houses, Chinese temples, Singapore Credit cards 120 Kong Meng San Phor Kark Malaysia, 194–195 Chinatown, 110–112 See Temple, 151 Singapore, 36 , 96–98 Lian Shan Shuang Lin C. S. Travel & Tours (Tanah by cuisine, 104–105 Temple, 151 Rata), 225 eating enclaves, 100 Thian Hock Keng Temple, Cuisine fruits, 99–100 137–138 Beijing, 97 hawker centers, 119–120 Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple, Cantonese, 97 Historic District, 106–110 138–139 fusion, 97 hours, 100 Chinese Theatre Circle Hokkien, 98 , 98–99 (Singapore), 189 Indian, 98–99 Little , 112–113 Chini, Lake (near Kuantan), 258 Malay, 98 , 98 Chip Bee Gardens (Singapore), Northern Indian, 99 area, 100 Peranakan, 98 113–117 (Malacca), 231 Shanghainese, 97 ordering wine with Christmas Day, Singapore, 42 Sichuan, 98 dinner, 101 Christmas Light-Up Teochew, 98 organization of restau- (Singapore), 42 Cultural Museum (Muzium rant listings, 101, 104 Churches and cathedrals Budaya; Malacca), 231 , 98 Malaysia Cultural shows, Singapore, 189 prices, 104 Christ Church (Malacca), Currency and currency reservations, 101 231 exchange seafood, 99 St. Francis Xavier’s Malaysia, 194 tipping, 100 Church (Malacca), 232 Singapore, 34–35 Disabilities, travelers with St. George’s Church Custom Made Wooden Yachts Malaysia, 198 (Penang), 242 International Shipyard (Kuala Singapore, 46–47 St. Paul’s Church, 232 Terengganu), 262–263 Dive Asia (Tioman Island), 255 Singapore Customs regulations Diving Armenian Church, 124 Malaysia, 192 Malaysia, 250 Cathedral of the Good Singapore, 32–33 Sipadan, 280 Shepherd, 125–126 Cybercafes.com, 51 Singapore, 164 St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Tioman Island, 255 130–131 Doctors, Malaysia, 205 CityCab (Singapore), 52, 57 DBL O (Singapore), 187 Dragon Trail Nature Walk City Hall (Municipal Building; Deepavali (Singapore), 42 (Singapore), 158 Singapore), 126 Deep vein thrombosis, 45 Drug laws (Singapore), Delta Vacations, 56 Malaysia, 205 100, 133, 180 Dempsey Road (Singapore), Singapore, 32–33 Climate 176 Drugstores, Singapore, 62 Malaysia, 196–197 Dengue fever, 44–45, 197 The Dubliner Singapore Singapore, 37 Dentists, Malaysia, 205 (Singapore), 184–185 Clubs, Singapore, 186–188 Desire Paths (Singapore), 139 DUCKTour (Singapore), 160 Club Street (Singapore), 100 Diarrhea, 45 The Durians (Singapore), 134 Coach tours, Singapore, 160 Dining. See also Restaurant Coastes (Singapore), 184 Index Comfort (Singapore), 57 best, 11 (Singapore), Consolidators, 54 Malaysia, 203 156, 163 Continental Airlines Kota Kinabalu, 280 Eastern & Orient Express Vacations, 56 Kuala Lumpur, 217–218 (E&O), 200 Cosmo’s World Theme Park Kuala Terengganu, 262 Economy-class syndrome, 45 (Kuala Lumpur), 219 Kuantan and Cherating, Ecotourism, Malaysia, 199 258 18_100493 bindex.qxp 4/24/07 8:38 PM Page 299

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Elderhostel, 48 Food courts and stalls. See also G-Max Reverse Bungy ElderTreks, 48 Hawker centers (Singapore), 133 Electricity Kuantan and Cherating, 258 Malaysia, 205 Singapore, 120 (Penang), 241–242 Singapore, 63 Fort Canning Park (Singapore), Golden Triangle (Kuala Electronics, Singapore, 177 127 Lumpur), 210 ELTExpress, 54 (Penang), 241 Golf Embassies and consulates (Kuching), 273 Malaysia, 224 Malaysia, 205 (Singapore), 158 Kuala Lumpur, 221 Singapore, 63 Fountain Gardens and Musical Padang Golf (near Tanah Emergencies, Singapore, 63 Fountain (Singapore), 158 Rata), 225–226 Entry requirements Four Seasons Langkawi Singapore, 158, 163–164 Malaysia, 192 (Malaysia), beach, 9 Good Friday, Singapore, 40 Singapore, 32 Frequent-flier clubs, 54 Goodwill Trading (Singapore), Frommers.com, 49 174 (Singapore), 156 Fruits, 99–100 Government (Singapore), Funan Digitalife Mall Malaysia, 295 133–134 (Singapore), 177 Singapore, 287–288 Esplanade—Theatres on the , 97 The Governor of Melaka’s Bay (Singapore), 189 Gallery (Malacca), 231 Etiquette and customs Grassland Express, 200, 211 Malaysia, 204 Gajah Gallery (Singapore), The Great Singapore Sale, Singapore, 61–62 177 40–41, 166 European cemetery Gardens Gua Charah caves (near (Singapore), 127 Botanical Gardens (Penang), Kuantan), 258 Eu Yan Sang (Singapore), 174 243 Guardian Pharmacies Expedia, 49 Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens (Singapore), 62–63 Express Rail Link (Kuala (Taman Tasik Perdana), Gunung Gading National Park Lumpur), 211 219–220 (Sarawak), 275 Eyeglasses, Singapore, 177 Singapore Gunung Mulu National Park The Eye on Malaysia (Kuala Chinese and Japanese (Sarawak), 275 Lumpur), 1–2 Gardens, 148 Gunung Tahan, 223 (Tiger Balm Gurney Drive Foodstalls Gardens), 149 (Penang), 241 Fabrics, Singapore, 177 Orchid Gardens, Families with children 152 information and resources, 48 , Hadjee Textiles (Singapore), suggested Malaysia 150 174 itinerary, 20 Singapore Botanic Gar- Hajjah Fatimah Mosque (Singapore), dens, 16, 149–150 (Singapore), 9, 142 170, 172 Gay and lesbian travelers Hakaren Art Gallery Fashions (clothing), Singapore Malaysia, 198 (Singapore), 178 Asian fashion, 176–177 Singapore, 47, 188 Handicrafts men’s tailoring, 178 Gay.com Travel, 47 Malaysia, 203 sizes, 167 Gedong Kuning (Singapore), Kota Bharu, 266 Ferries 142 Kuala Terengganu, 263 Langkawi, 246 (Malaysia), Singapore, 175, 179 Penang, 236 223–224 Hang Li Poh’s Well Festival of the Hungry Ghosts Genting Highlands Transport, (Malacca), 231 (Singapore), 41 224 Hard Rock Cafe (Kuala Festival of the Nine-Emperor Georgetown (Penang), 18, 21, Lumpur), 222 God (Singapore), 42 234–241, 243 Hard Rock Cafe (Singapore), Festivals of Singapore, 159 (Singapore), 29 184 Film Festival, Singapore Gim Joo Trading (Singapore), Hari Raya Haji (Singapore), 42 International, 40 175 Hari Raya Puasa (Singapore), 41 FlyCheap, 54 Global Refund scheme, Harry’s @ Esplanade Flying Wheels Travel, 47 Singapore, 167 (Singapore), 186 Food Alley (Singapore), 119 18_100493 bindex.qxp 4/24/07 8:38 PM Page 300

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Harry’s @ HarbourFront Hotels. See also Accommoda- Insurance, Singapore, 43–44 (Singapore), 186 tions Index InsureMyTrip.com, 43 Harry’s @ Holland V best, 10–11 Intellicast, 51 (Singapore), 186 Malaysia International Gay and Lesbian Harry’s @ Orchard (Singapore), Kota Kinabalu, 278 Travel Association (IGLTA), 47 186 Kuala Lumpur, 213–217 Internet access Harry’s Bar (Singapore), 186 Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, 205 Hassan’s Carpets (Singapore), 260–262 Singapore, 50, 63 178–179 Kuantan, 256–258 INTRAV, 48 Hawker centers, 11 Kuching, 270, 272 IPass network, 50 Malaysia Langkawi, 247–249 Ireland, passports, 65 Kuching, 272 Malacca, 228–230 Islamic Arts Museum (Kuala Langkawi, 249 Penang, 238–240 Lumpur), 219 Singapore, 119–120 taxes and service Islamic Museum (Muzium Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gar- charges, 203 ; Kota Bharu), 265 dens; Singapore), 149 Singapore, 59–60, 67–95 The Istana and Sri Temasek Health concerns budget hotels, 70 (Singapore), 144–145 Malaysia, 197 chain hotels, 70 Istana Batu (Kota Bharu), 265 Singapore, 44–46 Chinatown, 80–83 Istana Jahar (Kota Bharu), 265 Health insurance, Singapore, 43 choosing your neighbor- Istana Kampong Gelam (Malay The Heeren (Singapore), 172 hood, 67 Heritage Centre; Singapore), Helicopter tours, Sabah Historic District, 72–80 142, 144 (Malaysia), 282 rates, 71 (Kuala High tea, Singapore, 120 reservations, 71, 72 Terengganu), 263 Hill Street Building (Singa- restaurants in hotels, 70 Itineraries, suggested pore), 127–128 seasons, 71 Malaysia, 16–21 Hilton Shopping Gallery Sentosa Island, 94–95 Singapore, 13–16, 21–22 (Singapore), 172 taxes and service I2roam, 50 Hindu temples charges, 71 introduction to, 140 surfing for, 49 Singapore Hua Lamphong Railway Station Jalan Besar (Kuantan), 258 Chettiar’s Hindu Temple (Bangkok), 55, 200 Jalan P.C.B. (Kota Bharu), 266 (Tank Road Temple), Jalan Tokong (Malacca), 10, 232 133 Jamae Mosque (Singapore), Sri Mariamman Hindu Ibrahim Hussein Museum and 136 Temple (Singapore), Cultural Foundation Jame Mosque (Masjid Jame; 137 (Langkawi), 250 Kuala Lumpur), 219 Sri Perumal Temple, ICan, 47 Japanese Garden (Singapore), 140–141 Images of Singapore (Sentosa 148 Sri Veerama Kaliamman Island), 10, 158–159 Jazz@Southbridge (Singapore), Temple, 141 Imperial Cheng Ho (Singapore), 186 HiPPO Tour (Singapore), 160 161 Jazz bars, Singapore, 186 Historic District (Singapore), Indian cuisine, 98–99 Jewelry, Singapore, 178 16, 25 Indians, in Singapore, 292–293 Jewish travelers, Malaysia, 199 accommodations, 72–80 Infocomm Development John Little (Singapore), 170 restaurants, 106–110 Authority of Singapore Johor Bahru (Malaysia), shopping, 173 (IDA), 50 225–226 sights and attractions, Information, 181 Johor Tourist Information 124–134 Information sources Centre (JOTIC), 225 History Malaysia, 192 (Malacca), 232 Malaysia, 293–295 Kota Kinabalu, 277 Juara (Tioman Island), Singapore, 283–290 Kuala Lumpur, 210 9, 252, 255 Hokkien cuisine, 98 Kuala Terengganu, 259 Jurong BirdPark (Singapore), Holidays Kuantan and Cherating, 16, 149 Malaysia, 197 255 Justmen’s (Singapore), 178 Singapore, 37–38 Kuching, 270 Holland Village (Singapore), Langkawi, 246 30, 100 Malacca, 228 Kadazandusun, 276, 282 Hong Kong Bar (Penang), 244 Penang, 234 Riverside Park Hospitals, Singapore, 63 Singapore, 30–31 (Singapore), 164 18_100493 bindex.qxp 4/24/07 8:38 PM Page 301

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Kampong Gelam (Singapore), 28 Kuala Lumpur International Little India (Singapore), 28 sights and attractions, Airport (KLIA), 210–211 restaurants, 112–113 141–144 Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens shopping, 175–176 Kampongs, 29 (Taman Tasik Perdana), sights and attractions, 219–220 139–141 (Penang), 242 Kuala Lumpur Orchid Garden, The Long Bar (Singapore), (Singapore), 29 219 6, 185 The Katong Antique House Kuala Lumpur Outstation Taxi Longhouse communities, (Singapore), 155 Service Station, 202 Sarawak, 274 (Kuala Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, Lost and found, Singapore, 64 Lumpur), 212 220 Lost-luggage insurance, 43 (Malaysia), 265 Kuala Terengganu, 259–264 (Singapore), 172 Berhad Kuantan (Malaysia), 255 Lunar New Year, 38–39 (KTM), 199–202 Kuan Yin Thong Hood Cho Tem- Khoo Khongsi (Penang), 242 ple (Singapore), 128 Kidnappings, 277 Kuching (Sarawak), MacRitchie Nature Trail Kim Choo Kueh Chang 8, 268, 269–274 (Singapore), 151–152 (Singapore), 154 Kuda Kepang, 6–7, 189 Mail Kinabalu, Mt. (Sabah), 281–282 Kuda Kepang (Singapore), 156 Malaysia, 205 Kin Lee & Co. (Singapore), 175 Kuna’s (Singapore), 175 Singapore, 64 The Kusu Island (Singapore), Main Bazaar (Kuching), 273 (Malacca), 231 161–162 Makansutra (Seetoh), 119 KL Craft Complex (Kuala pilgrimage to, 42 Malacca (Melaka; Malaysia), Lumpur), 222 Kwan Hua Art Gallery 8, 18, 208, 226–232 KLIA (Kuala Lumpur Interna- (Singapore), 178 Malacca Tourism Centre, tional Airport), 210–211 Kwong Chen Beverage Trading Malacca, 228 KL (Kuala Lumpur), (Singapore), 174 Malay cuisine, 98 212 (Istana KL Sentral (Kuala Lumpur), 211 Kampong Gelam; Singapore), KOMTAR (Penang), 243 Lake Gardens (Kuala 14, 142, 144 Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Lumpur), 210 , in Singapore, 291–292 Temple (Singapore), 151 Langkawi (Malaysia), , 199, 201 Kota Bharu (Malaysia), 22, 208, 244–250 Malaysia Tourism Board 265–266 Langkawi Craft and Cultural (MTB), 192 Kota Kinabalu (Sabah), Complex, 250 Penang, 234 277–282 Langkawi Fair, 250 Malaysia Tourist Centre (MTC), Kota Kinabalu International Langkawi Parade, 250 Kuala Lumpur, 210, 220 Airport (Sabah), 277 Languages (Singapore), War Memorial Malaysia, 205 156–157, 189 (Singapore), 151 Singapore, 63 Malls and shopping centers KTM (Keretapi Tanah Melayu Larry Jewelry (S) Pte. Ltd. Kuala Lumpur, 221–222 Berhad), 199–202 (Singapore), 178 Singapore, 170–173 Kuala Lumpur, 18, 20–21, Lau Pa Sat (Singapore), 119 Mandai Orchid Gardens 208–225 Lau Pa Sat Festival Pavilion (Singapore), 152 accommodations, 213–217 (Singapore), 136 Mapquest, 51 attractions, 219–221 Layang Layang (Malaysia), 281 Maps, Singapore, 64 getting around, 211–212 Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple Marina Bay (Singapore), golf, 221 (Singapore), 151 28, 173 nightlife, 222 Lim Bo Seng, Major General, (Singapore), restaurants, 217–218 memorial dedicated to 173 shopping, 221–222 (Singapore), 133–134 Marine Turtle Conservation side trips from, 223–225 Lim’s (Singapore), 179 Park and Hatchery traveling to, 210 Liquor laws (Malaysia), 282 Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, 219 Malaysia, 205 Maritime Museum (Malacca), Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park, Singapore, 63–64 231 219–220 Little India (Kuala Lumpur), 210 Markets, best, 11 Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Little India Arcade Maruti Textiles (Singapore), Club, 221 (Singapore), 175 175 18_100493 bindex.qxp 4/24/07 8:38 PM Page 302

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Masjid Jame (Jame Mosque; Mount Elizabeth Hospital New Zealand Kuala Lumpur), 219 (Singapore), 45, 63 customs regulations, 34 Masjid Negara (National MRT (Mass ; passports, 65 Mosque; Kuala Lumpur), 220 Singapore), 53, 57, 58 The Next Page (Singapore), 185 Masjid Tengku Tengah Zahara MTC (Malaysia Tourist Centre; /Takashimaya (Chendering), 263 Kuala Lumpur), 210, 220 Shopping Centre, 172 Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Muddy Murphy’s (Singapore), Night bazaar, Penang, 243 53, 57, 58 185 Nightlife Maulidin Nabi (Singapore), 41 The Murut, 276–277 best, 12 Maxwell Road Food Centre Museum of Beauty (Malacca), Kuala Lumpur, 222 (Singapore), 119 231 Penang, 244 MEDEX Assistance, 43 , most interesting, 10 Singapore, 12, 181–189 Medical insurance, Music, Malaysian, 204 bar and club scene, Singapore, 43 Mustapha’s (Singapore), 184–188 Menara Kuala Lumpur, 220 15, 175, 177, 178 dress code, 181 Merdeka Square (Kuala Mutiara Resort drink prices, 181 Lumpur), 210, 220 (Malaysia), 223 hours, 181 Park (Singapore), 134 Muzim Negara (National performing arts, 188–189 Microbreweries, Singapore, Museum; Kuala Lumpur), 220 safety, 181 185–186 Muzium Budaya (Cultural tickets, 181 Millenia Walk (Singapore), 173 Museum; Malacca), 231 Night Safari (Singapore), Ministry of Sound (Singapore), Muzium Negeri (State Museum; 14, 152 187 Kota Bharu), 266 No. 5 (Singapore), 185 Misa Travel (Singapore), 54 Noor Arfa (Chendering), 263 Mohamed Sultan Road North Borneo Railway (Singapore), 180 Nagore Durgha Shrine (Malaysia), 282 Money matters, 34–37 (Singapore), 136–137 Northern Indian cuisine, 99 Malaysia, 194 National Art Gallery (Kuala Northwest Airlines, 52 Monkey God, Birthday of the Lumpur), 220 Now, Voyager, 47 (Singapore), 41 National Day (Singapore), 41 Monsopiad Cultural Village National Mosque (Masjid (Penampang), 282 Negara; Kuala Lumpur), 220 OG (Singapore), 179 The and Lantern National Museum (Muzim Olathe (Singapore), 179 Festivals (Singapore), 41 Negara; Kuala Lumpur), 220 Old Parliament House National Museum of Singapore, (Singapore), 129 introduction to, 143 10, 16, 128, 160 Olivia Cruises & Resorts, 47 Malaysia National Orchid Garden Orangutans, 275, 282 Jame Mosque (Masjid (Singapore), 150 Orbitz, 49 Jame), 219 National Planetarium (Kuala Orchard Road area (Singapore), Kapitan Keling Mosque Lumpur), 220 7, 28 (Penang), 242 Nature reserves, Singapore accommodations, 83–94 Masjid Tengku Tengah Bukit Timah Nature nightlife, 180 Zahara (Chendering), Reserve, 148 restaurants, 113–117 263 Central Catchment Nature shopping, 165, 170–173 National Mosque (Masjid Reserve, 151–152 sights and attractions, Negara), 220 Sungei Buloh Wetland 144–145 State Mosque (Kuantan), Reserve, 153 Oriental carpets, Singapore, 258 Navarathiri Festival 178–179 Singapore (Singapore), 42 Out & About, 47 Abdul Gafoor Mosque, The Necessary Stage Outdoor adventures, most 139 (Singapore), 189 exciting, 9 Hajjah Fatimah Mosque, Newspapers and magazines 142 Malaysia, 205 , 144 Singapore, 64 Package tours, Singapore, 56 Mosquito repellent, 254 Newton Circus Hawker Center The Padang (Singapore), MossRehab, 47 (Singapore), 119 124, 129 Motorcycle rentals, Malaysia New Towns (Singapore), 30 Padang Golf (near ), Langkawi, 246 New Year’s Day, Singapore, 38 225 Penang, 236 , 255 18_100493 bindex.qxp 4/24/07 8:38 PM Page 303

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Palais Renaissance (Singapore), Portuguese Settlement Restaurants. See also 172 (Malacca), 230, 232 Restaurant Index Palawan Beach (Singapore), Portuguese Square best, 11 158 (Malacca), 232 Malaysia, 203 Pancing caves (near Kuantan), Postal services Kota Kinabalu, 280 258 Malaysia, 205 Kuala Lumpur, 217–218 Pangkor (Malaysia), 233 Singapore, 64 Kuala Terengganu, 262 Pan Pacific (Kuala Lumpur), 210 Post offices Kuantan and Cherating, Paragon (Singapore), 172 Kuala Lumpur, 212–213 258 Parco Kuala Terengganu, 260 Kuching, 272 (Singapore), 173 Pottery, Singapore, 179 Langkawi, 249 Pasar malam (night markets), Prescription medications, 46 Malacca, 230 Kuala Lumpur, 222 Pulau Pangkor, 208 Penang, 240–241 Passports, 32, 64–65 (Singapore), Singapore, 96–120 Pasta Fresca Seasport Centre 162, 163 attire, 101 (Singapore), 164 Punjab Bazaar (Singapore), 175 cafes and tea houses, 120 Payar Marine Park (Malaysia), Chinatown, 110–112 250 Chinese cuisine, 96–98 Pekan (Malaysia), 258 Qantas, 52 by cuisine, 104–105 Penang (Kuala Lumpur), 208 Qing Ming (All Souls’ Day; eating enclaves, 100 Penang (Malaysia), Singapore), 40 fruits, 99–100 21, 233–244 Que Pasa (Singapore), 188 hawker centers, 119–120 accommodations, 238–240 Historic District, 106–110 attractions, 241–243 hours, 100 food stalls, 241 Raffles, Sir Stamford, Statue Indian cuisine, 98–99 getting around, 236 of (Singapore), 131 Little India, 112–113 restaurants, 240–241 Raffles Bar & Billiards Malay cuisine, 98 traveling to, 235–236 (Singapore), 186 Orchard Road area, visitor information, 234 Raffles City Shopping Centre 113–117 Penang Butterfly Farm, 243 (Singapore), 173 ordering wine with Penang Hill (Malaysia), Raffles Hotel (Singapore), dinner, 101 18, 20, 21, 243 129–130 organization of restaurant Penang International Airport Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade listings, 101, 104 (Malaysia), 234, 235 (Singapore), 173 Peranakan cuisine, 98 Penang Museum and Art Rafflesia, 275 prices, 104 Gallery (Malaysia), Raffles Landing Site reservations, 101 10, 18, 242 (Singapore), 130 seafood, 99 The People’s Museum Rail travel tipping, 100 (Malacca), 231 Malaysia, 199–202 RISIS, Singapore Botanic Gar- Peranakan cuisine, 98 Johor Bahru, 226 dens (Singapore), 178 Peranakan Place (Singapore), Kuala Lumpur, 212 River House (Singapore), 133 145 Langkawi, 246 River tours and cruises, The , 154–155, 292 Malacca, 228 Singapore, 161 Performing arts, Singapore, Penang, 235–236 Robinson’s (Singapore), 170 188–189 Singapore, 55 Roopalee Fashions (Singapore), (Malaysia), Regions in brief 175–176 264 Malaysia, 191–192 Royal Abu Bakar Museum (Kuala Lumpur), Singapore, 23–30 (Johor Bahru), 226 11, 221 Religious buildings. See Royal Malaysian Navy Museum Petronas Twin Towers (Kuala Churches and cathedrals; (Malacca), 231 Lumpur), 221 Mosques; Temples Royal (Singapore), 179 Pewter products, 12 Renaissance Art Gallery Rumah Bebe (Singapore), Malaysia, 204 (Singapore), 176 154–155, 177 Singapore, 179 Reservations Pirated goods, 12 accommodations, Singapore, Police, Singapore, 65 71, 72 Sabah (Malaysia), 276–282 Poppy Fabric (Singapore), 177 restaurants, 101 Sabah Air (Malaysia), 282 Porta de Santiago (; Safety concerns Malacca), 232 Malaysia, 198 Singapore, 46 18_100493 bindex.qxp 4/24/07 8:38 PM Page 304

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Sago Lane (Singapore), 174 Sentosa Luge & Skyride Silver filigree jewelry, 12 Sailing, Singapore, 164 (Singapore), 158 (Singapore), St. Andrew’s Cathedral Sentral Railway Stesen 177 (Singapore), 130 (Singapore), 55 Singapore Airlines, 1, 52 St. Francis Xavier’s Church Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilita- Singaporean people, 290–293 (Malacca), 232 tion Center (Sandakan), 282 , 131 St. George’s Church (Penang), Road (Singapore), 14 Singapore Arts Festival, 40 242 Shang Antique (Singapore), 176 Singapore Botanic Gardens, St. James Power Station Shanghainese cuisine, 97 16, 149–150 (Singapore), 180 Shaw House (Singapore), 172 Singapore Bus Service, 58 St. John’s Fort (Malacca), 232 Shenton Way (Singapore), 28 Singapore Chinese Orchestra, St. John’s Island (Singapore), 162 Shoes, Singapore, 179 189 St. Paul’s Church (Malacca), 232 Shopping Singapore City Gallery, 137 Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya best bargains, 11–12 Singapore Discovery (Temple of a Thousand Malaysia, 203–204 Centre, 150 Lights; Singapore), 139 Singapore, 165–179 , 34 Sarawak (Malaysia), 267–275 bargaining, 166–167 Singapore Explorer, 59, 161 Sarawak Cultural Village hours, 165 The Singapore Food (Kuching), 273 malls and shopping Festival, 40 Sarawak Islamic Museum centers, 170–173 Singapore General Hospital, (Kuching), 273 multicultural shopping, 45, 63 Sarawak Museum (Kuching), 173–176 Singapore Handicraft Center 273 prices, 166 (Chinatown Point), 174 Sarawak National Parks & western-style malls, Singapore International Film Wildlife Centre, 274 170–173 Festival, 40 SARS, 44 SH Tours (Singapore), 59 Singapore-Johor Express, 225 Sasanaransi Buddhist Temple SIA Hopon bus (Singapore), 59 Singapore Lyric Opera, 188 (Singapore), 152–153 , 98 Singapore Philatelic Satay Club (Newton), 119, 133 Sights and attractions Museum, 131 SATH (Society for Accessible Malaysia Singapore Railway Station, 55 Travel & Hospitality), 47 Kuala Lumpur, 219 Singapore Repertory Theatre Scuba diving Kuala Terengganu, (Singapore), 189 Malaysia, 250 262–263 , sights and Sipadan, 280 Kuantan, 258 attractions along, 132–134 Singapore, 164 Langkawi, 249–250 Singapore Science Centre, 150 Tioman Island, 255 Malacca, 230–232 Singapore Sling, 16 Sea canoeing, Singapore, 164 Penang, 241–243 Singapore Symphony Seafood, 99 Singapore, 121–162 Orchestra, 188 Seasons along the river, 132–134 Malaysia, 196–197 Arab Street and Kampong (STB), 30 Singapore, 37 Gelam, 141–144 Singapore Walks, 160 Seawalking, 281 Chinatown and Tanjong Singapore World Invitational Seiyu (Singapore), 179 Pagar, 134–139 Dragon Boat Races, 40 Base Golf Course eastern Singapore, , 153 (Singapore), 163 155–157 SingTel, 51 Semenggoh Orang Utan Sanc- Historic District, 124–134 Siong Moh Paper Products tuary (Sarawak), 275 Orchard Road area, (Singapore), 174 Senior travelers 144–145 Sipadan Island (Malaysia), 280 Malaysia, 198–199 outside the urban area, Sistic (Singapore), 189 Singapore, 48 145–157 Smoking, Singapore, 65 Sentosa 4D Magix (Singapore), Sentosa Island, 157–160 Snorkeling 158 surrounding islands, Malaysia, Sabah, 281 Sentosa Golf Club (Singapore), 161–162 Tioman Island, 255 163–164 western Singapore, Soobin Gallery (Singapore), Sentosa Island (Singapore), 9 148–150 177 accommodations, 94–95 suggested itineraries, 13–22 Spa Botanica (Singapore), 87 bicycle rentals, 163 Sijori WonderGolf (Singapore), Spas, Singapore, 87 sights and attractions, 158 Specialists’ Shopping Centre 157–160 Silat, 204 (Singapore), 172 Siloso Beach (Singapore), 158 18_100493 bindex.qxp 4/24/07 8:38 PM Page 305

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Sports and recreation, Taman Tasik Perdana (Kuala Singapore Singapore, 162–164 Lumpur Lake Gardens; Kuala Chinese. See Chinese (Kuching), 273 Lumpur), 219–220 temples, Singapore Sri Mahamariaman Temple Mall (Singapore), 172 Hindu. See Hindu tem- (Kuala Lumpur), 221 Tanglin Shopping Centre (Sin- ples. Singapore Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple gapore), 172, 176, 178 Kong Meng San Phor (Singapore), 137 Tangs (Singapore), 170, Kark See Temple, 151 Sri Mariamman Temple 172–173 Lian Shan Shuang Lin (Penang), 242 Tanjong Beach (Singapore), 158 Temple, 151 Sri Perumal Temple (Singa- (Singapore), Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya pore), 140–141 24–25 (Temple of a Thousand Sri Veerama Kaliamman Temple sights and attractions in Lights), 139 (Singapore), 14–15, 141 Chinatown and, 134–139 Sasanaransi Buddhist (Malacca), 230 Tan Kim Seng, fountain in Temple, 152–153 Stadthuys—The Museums of honor of (Singapore), 133 Tennis, Singapore, 164 History & Ethnography and Tank Road Temple (Chettiar’s Teochew cuisine, 98 the Museum of Literature Hindu Temple; Singapore), Terengganu Craft Cultural (Malacca), 231 133 Centre (Malaysia), 263 State Mosque (Kuantan), 258 Tap water Terengganu Marine Park State Museum (Muzium Negeri; Malaysia, 197, 207 (Malaysia), 264 Kota Bharu), 266 Singapore, 66 , traveling to Malaysia State Museum of Malacca Taxes from, 200 (Malaysia), 10, 258, 263 Malaysia, 206 Thaipusam Festival State Secretariat Building (Ban- accommodations and (Singapore), 39 gunan Sultan Ibrahim; Johor restaurants, 203 Theater, Singapore, 189 Bahru), 226 Singapore, 65 Thian Hock Keng Temple (Sin- STA Travel, 54 accommodations, 71 gapore), 9, 14, 137–138 Stylemart (Singapore), 176 Taxis Thimithi Festival (Singapore), 42 Suajana Golf & Country Club Malaysia, 202 Thow Kwang Industry Pte. Ltd. (Kuala Lumpur), 221 Kota Kinabalu, 277–278 (Singapore), 179 Substation (Singapore), 189 Kuala Lumpur, 210–212 Thumper (Singapore), 187 Suburban Singapore, 28–30 Kuala Terengganu, 259 TIBS (Trans-Island Bus Service; Subway, Singapore, 53 Kuantan, 256 Singapore), 57, 58 Sultan Abdul Samad Building Langkawi, 246 Tiger Balm Gardens (Haw Par (Kuala Lumpur), 221 Malacca, 228 Villa; Singapore), 149 Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport Penang, 236 Time zone (Kuantan), 256 Singapore, 57–58 Malaysia, 206 Sultan Ismail Airport/Senai to Malaysia, 201 Singapore, 66 International Airport (near Tea Chapter (Singapore), 174 Tioman Island, 8, 252–255 Johor Bahru), 225 Tekek, 252 (Singapore), 30 Sultan Mosque (Singapore), Telang Usan Travel & Tours Tipping, 66 13–14, 144 (Sarawak), 274 Malaysia, 206 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Telephones at restaurants, 100 (Singapore), 9, 153 Malaysia, 206 Toilets, 66 Mall (Singapore), Singapore, 65–66 Malaysia, 206–207 173 Television, Malaysia, 206 Top Spot Food Court Sun Yat-sen Nanyang Memorial Temple of a Thousand Lights (Kuching), 272 Hall (Singapore), 153–154 (Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya; Top Ten (Singapore), 187 Supreme Court (Singapore), Singapore), 139 Tour East (Singapore), 160 131–132 Temples Tour Fifty-one (Kuala Lumpur), Suraya Betawj (Singapore), 175 Malaysia 219 Surrender Chambers Goddess of Mercy Temple Tourist information (Singapore), 159 (Penang), 241–242 Malaysia, 192 Suteramas (Chendering), 263 Sri Mahamariaman Temple Kota Kinabalu, 277 (Kuala Lumpur), 221 Kuala Lumpur, 210 Sri Mariamman Temple Kuala Terengganu, 259 Tailors, men’s, Singapore, 178 (Penang), 242 Kuantan and Cherating, Taman Negara, 255, 258 Temple, 255 Taman Negara National Park 274 Kuching, 270 (Malaysia), 9, 20, 223 18_100493 bindex.qxp 4/24/07 8:38 PM Page 306

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Tourist information (cont.) Tua Pek Kong Temple Walking tours, Singapore, 160 Langkawi, 246 (Kuching), 274 War Museum (Bank Kerapu; Malacca, 228 Tudor Court (Singapore), 176 Kota Bharu), 265 Penang, 234 Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Water, drinking Singapore, 30–31 Park (Malaysia), 281 Malaysia, 197, 207 Tours, Singapore, 160–161 20 Leith Street (Penang), 244 Singapore, 66 Train travel TYK Adventure (Sabah), Water-skiing, Singapore, 164 Malaysia, 199–202 281, 282 Water taxis, Tioman Island, 253 Johor Bahru, 226 Watertours (Singapore), 161 Kuala Lumpur, 212 Weather, Singapore, 37 Langkawi, 246 Underwater World (Singa- Weather.com, 51 Malacca, 228 pore), 159–160 Wi-Fi access, 50 Penang, 235–236 United Airlines, 52 (Singapore), 157 Singapore, 55 Windsurfing TransitLink Guide customs regulations, 33–34 Malaysia, 257 (Singapore), 57 embassy, Singapore, 63 Singapore, 164 TransitLink Hot Line health-related travel Wine bars, Singapore, 188 (Singapore), 58 advice, 46 (Singapore), 173 Transportation passports, 65 Women travelers, Malaysia, 201–202 United States Malaysia, 199 Kota Kinabalu, 278 customs regulations, 33 Woodcarvings, Malaysia, 204 Kuala Lumpur, 211–212 embassy, Singapore, 63 World of Hawks show Kuala Terengganu, 259 health-related travel (Singapore), 149 Kuantan, 256 advice, 46 World War II, 285–286 Kuching, 270 passports, 65 Malacca, 228 State Department Travel Penang, 236 Warnings, 51 Youth Museums and Art Tioman Island, 253 useful phone numbers, 66 Gallery (Malacca), 231 Singapore, 57–59 United Vacations, 56 Yue Hwa (Singapore), Travel Assistance U.S. Customs & Border 14, 174, 176, 178 International, 43 Protection (CBP), 33 Travel blogs and travelogues, 49 Zhujiao Centre (Singapore), Traveler’s checks Vesak Day (Singapore), 40 120, 175 Malaysia, 195 Victoria Concert Hall Zoos Singapore, 36–37 (Singapore), 189 Night Safari (Singapore), 152 Travelex Insurance Services, 43 Victoria Theatre and Concert Singapore, 153 Travel Guard International, 43 Hall (Singapore), 132 Zouk (Kuala Lumpur), 222 Traveling Visas, 32 Zouk/Phuture/Velvet Under- to Malaysia, 199–201 Vision KL Magazine, 210 ground (Singapore), 187–188 Kuala Lumpur, 210–211 Visitor information Kuala Terengganu, 259 Malaysia, 192 Kuantan and Cherating, Kota Kinabalu, 277 ACCOMMODATIONS 255–256 Kuala Lumpur, 210 Albert Court Hotel, 78 Kuching, 270 Kuala Terengganu, 259 Allson Hotel Singapore, 78 Langkawi, 244, 246 Kuantan and Cherating, Amara Singapore, 80 Penang, 235–236 255 The Andaman (Langkawi), 247 to Singapore, 51–55 Kuching, 270 The Aryani Resort (Kuala pre-departure Langkawi, 246 Terengganu), 260 checklist, 31 Malacca, 228 Bamboo Hill (Tioman Island), Travel insurance, Singapore, 43 Penang, 234 254 Travel Insured International, 43 Singapore, 30–31 Berjaya Duxton Hotel Travelocity, 49 Vivo City (Singapore), 170 Singapore, 82 Trip-cancellation insurance, 43 Berjaya Redang Beach Trishaws Resort, 264 Malacca, 228 Wakeboarding, Singapore, Berjaya Tioman Beach Penang, 236 164 Resort, 254–255 Trishaw tour, Singapore, 161 Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple Carlton Hotel Singapore, 74–75 Trolleys, Singapore, 58–59 (Singapore), 138–139 Century Mahkota Hotel Melaka, 229 18_100493 bindex.qxp 4/24/07 8:38 PM Page 307

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Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Meliá Kuala Lumpur, 215–216 Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort (Penang), 238 Merdeka Palace Hotel (Kota Kinabalu), 278, 280 The City Bayview Hotel, (Kuching), 272 The SHA Villa (Singapore), Penang, 238 Meritus Mandarin 10, 93 Club Med (Cherating), 257 Singapore, 90 Sheraton Towers Singapore, 86 Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, The Metropolitan YMCA Singapore Marriott Hotel, 86 215 Singapore, 92–93 Smokehouse Hotel (Cameron The Datai (Langkawi), 247 M Hotel Singapore, 81–82 Highlands), 224–225 Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O; Mutiara Burau Bay Beach Strand Hotel (Singapore), 80 Penang), 238–239 Resort (Langkawi), 248 Swiss-Garden Hotel (Kuala The Elizabeth Singapore, 89 New Majestic Hotel Lumpur), 216 Four Seasons Hotel (Singapore), 83 Swiss Garden Resort & Spa Singapore, 83–84 Novotel Clarke Quay (Cherating), 257–258 Four Seasons Langkawi, 10, Singapore, 76 Swiss-Inn (Kuala Lumpur), 247–248 Orchard Hotel Singapore, 11, 216–217 The Fullerton Hotel 88–89 Swissôtel Merchant Court Singapore, 72 Orchard Parade Hotel (Singapore), 82 Genting Hotel, 224 (Singapore), 91 Swissôtel The Stamford, 77 Golden Sands Resort by The Oriental, Singapore, 76 Tanjong Jara Resort (Kuala Shangri-La (Penang), 239 Pangkor Laut Resort, 233 Terengganu), 10, 260, 262 Goodwood Park Hotel The Pan Pacific Hotel Tanjung Rhu Resort (Langkawi), (Singapore), 86–88 Singapore, 76–77 249 Grand Hyatt Singapore, 88 Parkroyal on Coleman Telang Usan Hotel (Kuching), Heeren House (Malacca), Street, 77 11, 272 11, 229 Pelangi Beach Resort Traders Hotel Singapore, 11, 91 Hilton International Singapore, (Langkawi), 248–249 YMCA International House 89–90 Lodge (Singapore), 79 (Singapore), 93–94 Hilton Kuala Lumpur, 10, 214 Perhentian Island Resort, 264 York Hotel Singapore, 91–92 Holiday Inn Kuching (Sarawak), Plaza Hotel (Singapore), 79 270 Primula Parkroyal Kuala Holiday Inn Resort Penang, 239 Terengganu, 260 RESTAURANTS Hotel Bencoolen (Singapore), 79 Raffles Hotel (Singapore), Ah Hoi’s Kitchen (Singapore), Hotel Capitol (Kuala Lumpur), 10, 72–74 116 216 Raffles The Plaza Al Nafourah (Kuala Lumpur), Hotel Grand Central, (Singapore), 74 217 Singapore, 92 The Regent Kuala Lumpur, 213 BLU (Singapore), 113 Hotel InterContinental The Regent Singapore, 89 Blue Ginger (Singapore), Singapore, 75 RELC International Hotel (Sin- 110–111 Hotel Istana (Kuala Lumpur), gapore), 93 Champor-Champor (Langkawi), 214 Renaissance (Kota Bharu), 265 249 Hotel 1929 (Singapore), 83 Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Chatterbox (Singapore), 114 Hotel Puri (Malacca), 229 Hotel, 215 Chen Fu Ji Hyatt Regency (Johor Bahru), Renaissance Melaka Hotel (Singapore), 112 226 (Malacca), 229–230 Chili Crab at UDMC Seafood Hyatt Regency Kinabalu The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Centre (Singapore), 11 (Kota Kinabalu), 278 Singapore, 74 Chynna (Kuala Lumpur), 217 Hyatt Regency Kuantan, 256 The Scarlet (Singapore), 80 Coliseum Cafe (Kuala Lumpur), The Inn at Temple Street The Sentosa Resort & Spa 217 (Singapore), 82–83 (Singapore), 94 Da Paolo e Judie (Singapore), The Jesselton Hotel (Kota Shangri-La Hotel (Singapore), 110 Kinabalu), 278 10, 84, 86 Da Paolo il Giardino JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, (Singapore), 110 Lumpur, 214–215 213–214 Da Paolo il Ristorante Layang Layang Island Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang (Singapore), 110 Resort, 281 Resort & Spa (Penang), Da Paolo la Terrazza Le Meridien Singapore, 90 239–240 (Singapore), 110 Lloyd’s Inn (Singapore), 92 Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Doc Cheng’s (Singapore), 106 Marina Mandarin Singapore, Resort (Singapore), 94–95 Dulit Coffee House 75–76 (Kuching), 272 18_100493 bindex.qxp 4/24/07 8:38 PM Page 308

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Eden Village (Kuala Lumpur), Mama Fatso’s (Malacca), 230 The Rice Table (Singapore), 217–218 May Garden Restaurant 116–117 1885 (Penang), 240 (Penang), 240 Samy’s Curry Restaurant Equinox (Singapore), Mezza9 (Singapore), 114 (Singapore), 118–119 106–107, 120 Muthu’s Curry Restaurant Scalini’s la Piccola Italia Feast Village (Kuala Lumpur), (Singapore), 113 (Kuala Lumpur), 218 218 Ocean Green (Penang), Shook! (Kuala Lumpur), 218 Genki Sushi (Singapore), 116 240–241 Sky Dining (Singapore), 157 Halia (Singapore), 117 Ocean Restoran (Kuala Snappers (Singapore), 108 Harbour Grill & Oyster Bar Terengganu), 262 Soup Restaurant (Singapore), (Singapore), 113 Original Sin (Singapore), 112 Harper’s Restaurant, 230 117–118 Tandoor (Singapore), 116 Hot Wok Café (Penang), 240 Our Village (Singapore), 110 The Tea Chapter (Singapore), Imperial Herbal (Singapore), Patara Fine Thai (Singapore), 120 11, 109 114, 116 Teahouse at China Square Inagiku (Singapore), 106 The Peranakan Inn (Singapore), (Singapore), 112 IndoChine Waterfront 155 Tiffin Room (Singapore), (Singapore), 108 Pierside Kitchen & Bar 108–109 Kampung Nelayan (Kota (Singapore), 109 Top Hat Restaurant (Kuala Kinabalu), 280 Port View Seafood Restaurant Lumpur), 218 Komala Vilas (Singapore), 112 (Kota Kinabalu), 280 True Blue Cuisine (Singapore), Lei Garden (Singapore), 108 Raffles Bar & Billiard Room 118, 155 Li Bai (Singapore), 113–114 (Singapore), 120 UDMC Seafood Centre Long Beach Seafood Restau- Raffles Grill (Singapore), 106 (Singapore), 118 rant (Singapore), 117 Rendezvous (Singapore), 110 Yixing Xuan (Singapore), 120 Magic Wok (Singapore), 109 Restoran Bibik Neo (Malacca), 230