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All Souls’ Day (Qing Ming; B Index ), 29 Baba Nyonya Heritage Alsagoff Arab School (Melaka), 229 See also Accommodations and (Singapore), 117 Badan Warisan (), Restaurant indexes, below. American Express, , 291 214–215 Ampang & Sri Petaling Line Bajau people (Malaysia), (Kuala Lumpur), 207 277–278 General Index Animal and Bird Encounters Bako National Park (), (Singapore), 134 276 A Antiques Balai Getam Guri handicraft Melaka (Malaysia), 231 Abdul Gafoor museum (), 265 Singapore, 152 (Singapore), 115 Banana leaf restaurants,

GENERAL INDEX Antiques of the Orient Absolute Asia, 33 Singapore, 26 (Singapore), 152 Accommodations. See also Bangsar (Kuala Lumpur), 219 Antiquity Hands of the Hills Accommodations Index Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim (State (Singapore), 152 best, 8–9 Secretariat Building; Aquaria KLCC (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia Bahru), 224 214 , 223 Bank Kerapu (War Museum; Kota Aquarium, Underwater World Genting, 222 Bharu), 265 (Singapore), 136 Johor Bahru, 224 Banks, Kuala Lumpur, 207 Arab Street (Singapore), 42 , 280–281 Bargaining, Singapore, 142 restaurants, 87–88 Kuala Lumpur, 208–212 Bars shopping, 150–151, 153 Kuala , Kuala Lumpur, 219–220 sights and attractions, 117–120 260–262 Singapore, 160–161 Area codes and , Basharahil Brothers (Singapore), Malaysia, 288 256–257 150, 153 Kota Kinabalu, 280 , 272–273 Batik Kuala Lumpur, 207 Langkawi, 247–249 Malaysia Kuantan and Cherating, Melaka, 226–228 Kuala Lumpur, 219 256 Pangkor, 232 , 243, 244 Melaka, 226 Penang, 236–239 Singapore, 150, 153, 155 Penang, 236 , 254–255 Battle Box (Singapore), 100–101 Singapore, 170 tips on, 287–288 (near Kuala Lumpur), Armenian Church (Singapore), 97 Singapore, 47–74 189, 220 Artfolio (Singapore), 153 busy season, 52 BayBeats (Singapore), 156 Art galleries, Singapore, 153 , 62–65 Bazaar Ramadan (Malaysia), 189 Art and galleries. See choosing your hotel, Beaches Museums and galleries 50–51 best, 6–7 Artrium@MICA (Singapore), 153 choosing your Malaysia, Tioman Island, 255 The ArtScience Museum neighborhood, 47, 50 Singapore, 138 (Singapore), 102 area, Island, 134 (Singapore), 165 65–73 Beaujolais (Singapore), 163 Aseana Fashion (Kuala Lumpur), rates, 51 , 25 219 reservations, 51, 52 Beijing duck, 25 Asian bird flu (Avian influenza), Sentosa Island, , 252, 264, 286 173 73–74, 132 Berjaya Redang Beach Resort, Asian Civilisations Museum with spas, 66 264 (Singapore), 97, 99–100 taxes and service Berjaya Times Square (Kuala Asian Overland Services, charges, 51 Lumpur), 219 192, 276 tips on, 74 Berjaya Times Square Theme Asian Wall Street Journal, 175 Adventure trips, Malaysia, Park (Kuala Lumpur), 215 Asia Transpacific Journeys, 33 192, 199 Berjaya Tioman Beach Golf & Aspara (Singapore), 152 Aeroline buses, 205, 235, 285 Spa Resort (Tioman Island), The Astana (Kuching), 273–274 AirAsia, 284, 286 254 ATMs (automated teller Air Batang (Malaysia), 252 BHG (Singapore), 155 machines), Singapore, 175 Airline websites Biking Malaysia, 295COPYRIGHTED MATERIALSabah (Malaysia), 283 embassies and consulates Singapore, 178–179 Singapore, 138 Malaysia, 289 departure tax (Malaysia), Bird-watching Singapore, 171 284 Kuala Lumpur Bird Park passports Air travel. See also specific (Malaysia), 215–216 Malaysia, 292 and airlines Singapore, 32, 125 Singapore, 176 Malaysia, 284, 286 , 137 Avis Singapore, 166–167 Birthday of the Monkey God Malaysia, 286 Al-Abrar Mosque (Singapore), (Singapore), 30–31 Singapore, 170 109–110 Boat Quay (Singapore), 107

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Borneo, Malaysian, 195, 267–283 Caves, Malaysia Chopsticks, 24, 25 GENERAL INDEX Adventure (Malaysia), Gunung Mulu National Park (Melaka), 230 192, 275–277 (Sarawak), 276–277 Christmas Day (Singapore), 32 Borneo Divers (Gaya), 282 (Batu Caves, near Christmas Light-Up Botanical Garden (near Kuala Lumpur), 189, 220 (Singapore), 31 Georgetown), 242 Celcom (Malaysia), 291 Churches and cathedrals Brewerkz (Singapore), 161 Cellphones best, 7 (Malaysia), 222 Malaysia, 291 Malaysia British Airways, 166 Singapore, 174 Melaka, 230, 231 British East Company, The Cenotaph (Singapore), 108 Penang, 242 18, 183 Censorship, in Singapore, 16 Singapore Brix (Singapore), 160 Central Market Armenian Church, 97 Brooke, James, 268–269 Kuala Lumpur, 215, 218 St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Budaya Craft (Kuala , 262 105 Terengganu), 263 Centrepoint (Singapore), 146 Cirrus network, 175 Nature Reserve Changi Golf Club (Singapore), CityCab and Comfort (Singapore), 32, 121, 124 139 (Singapore), 167, 168 Bumiputeras, 180–181 Changi International Airport City Link Mall (Singapore), 148 Business hours (Singapore), 166–167 Clarke Quay (Singapore), Kuala Lumpur, 207 Changi Museum (Singapore), 107–108 Malaysia, 288 131–132 Classical music, Singapore, 164 Singapore, 170 Changi Village (Singapore), 41 Clay pot , 24 Bus travel Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Clothing sizes, 142 Malaysia, 285, 286 Association (Kuala Lumpur), Clubs, Singapore, 162–163 Singapore, 167, 169–170 215 Crane Dance (Singapore), 136 from the airport, marine reserve The Crazy Elephant (Singapore), 167, 169–170 (Singapore), 137 160 Butterflies Mansion Credit cards, Singapore, 175 Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park, (Penang), 240 Crossroads: A Popular History of 216 Cherating (Malaysia), 255–258 Malaysia & Singapore Penang Butterfly Farm, 243 Chihuly Studio (Singapore), 135 (Baker), 22 Butterworth Railway Station Chikunguniya, Singapore, 172 C. S. Travel & Tours (), (Penang), 234 Children, families with 223 Malaysia Cuisine. See and cuisine Kuala Lumpur, 215 Cultural Museum (Muzium C suggested itineraries, Budaya; Melaka), 229 Cabs 200 Currency and currency exchange Malaysia, 285, 286–287 Singapore, 135–136, 171–172 Malaysia, 291 Kuala Lumpur, 205, 206 Chinatown Singapore, 174–175 Kuala Terengganu, 260 Kuala Lumpur, 204 Custom Made Wooden Yachts Langkawi, 246 shopping, 219 International Shipyard (Kuala Melaka, 226 Kuala Terengganu, 262 Terengganu), 262 Singapore, 168–169 Singapore, 40 Customs regulations Café del Mar Singapore, 160 accommodations, 62–65 Malaysia, 288 Cafes, Singapore, 95 restaurants, 84–86 Singapore, 170 Calendar of events shopping, 149–150 Malaysia, 189–190 sights and attractions, Singapore, 29 109–114 D Cameron Highlands, 222–223 Chinatown Complex (Singapore), Dbl O (Singapore), 162 150 Deepavali (Diwali), Singapore, 31 embassies and consulates Chinatown Heritage Centre Delaney’s (Kuala Lumpur), 220 Malaysia, 289 (Singapore), 110 Delta Airlines, 166 Singapore, 171 Chinatown Point (Singapore), Dempsey Road (Singapore), 152 passports 149–150 Dengue fever Malaysia, 292 Chinatown Street Market Malaysia, 290 Singapore, 176 (Singapore), 150 Singapore, 172 The Cannery (Singapore), 162 Chinese Garden (Singapore), 124 Dev’s Adventure Tours cuisine, 24–25 (Langkawi), 250 Cantonese opera, Singapore, 165 (Kuching), 274 Diarrhea, 172 Carpets, Singapore, 154 Dietary red flags Car rentals Malaysia, 188, 189 Malaysia, 289 Malaysia, 285–287 Singapore, 29 Singapore, 172 Singapore, 170 Chinese people in Singapore, (tim sum), 24–25 Car travel, Malaysia, 287 13, 18–19 cuisine, 23–25

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119_9781118014356-bindex.indd9_9781118014356-bindex.indd 297297 44/21/11/21/11 3:233:23 PMPM Dining. See also Restaurant Embassies and consulates Funan Digitalife Mall Index Malaysia, 289 (Singapore), 153 best, 9 Singapore, 171 , 24 Malaysia, 249 Emergencies Kota Kinabalu, 281 Malaysia, 289 Kuala Lumpur, 212–214 Kuala Lumpur, 207 G Kuala Terengganu, 262 Singapore, 171 Gajah Gallery (Singapore), 153 Kuantan and Cherating, (Singapore), 108 Gardens and parks 257–258 Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay Malaysia Kuching, 273 (Singapore), 164 Bako National Park Melaka, 228–229 Etiquette, 13 (Sarawak), 276 Penang, 239–240 European cemetery (Singapore), Gunung Gading National Park (Sarawak), 276

GENERAL INDEX Singapore, 75–95 100 cafes, 94–95 Eu Yan Sang (Singapore), 150 Gunung Mulu National Chinatown, 84–86 Park (Sarawak), by cuisine, 80–81 276–277 hawker centers, 93–94 F Kuala Lumpur, 215, 216 Historic District, 81–84 Fabrics, Singapore, 153 Pulau Payar Marine Park a little farther out, 91–93 Fabulous Food 1Malaysia, 190 (Langkawi), 249 Little India and Arab Families with children Singapore Street, 87–88 Malaysia Chinese and Japanese neighborhoods, 77 Kuala Lumpur, 215 gardens, 124 Orchard Road area, 88 suggested itineraries, East Park, 132 organization of 200 Esplanade Park, 108 restaurant listings, Singapore, 135–136, 171–172 Fort Canning Park, 76–77 (Singapore), 146 100–101 prices, 77, 80 Farquhar’s Bar (Penang), 244 (Tiger tips on, 76–77 Fashion (clothing). See also Balm Gardens), Disabled travelers Batik; Dress code 124–125 Malaysia, 288 Singapore Jacob Ballas Children’s Singapore, 170–171 Asian fashion, 152–153 Garden, 126 Doctors, Malaysia, 288–289 men’s tailoring, 154 Jurong BirdPark, 125 Dragonfly (Singapore), 163 Festival of the Hungry Ghosts Mandai Orchid Gardens, Dragon Trail Nature Walk (Singapore), 30 128 (Singapore), 134 Festival of the Nine-Emperor Dress code, Singapore God (Singapore), 31 (Sentosa Island), 136 nightlife, 157 Festivals of Singapore (Sentosa Park, 108 restaurants, 76 Island), 135 , Drinking laws Films 126 Malaysia, 289 Malaysia, 186 SkyPark, 102 Singapore, 171 Singapore, 23 Singapore Botanic Drug laws , 286 Gardens, 125–126 Malaysia, 289 5 Star Tours, 252–253 Sungei Buloh Singapore’s, 171 Food Alley (Singapore), 94 Reserve, 129–130 DRx Medispa (Singapore), 34 Food and cuisine Gaya, 282 The Dubliner Singapore, 160 Malaysia, 186–187 Gaya Street Sunday Market DUCKTour (Singapore), 33 Singapore, 23–28 (Kota Kinabalu), 281 The Singapore Food Gays and lesbians Festival, 30 Malaysia, 290 E Food courts, Singapore, 94 Singapore, 163, 173–174 East coast of Malaysia, 251–266 Foodies ‘n’ friends (Malaysia), Gedong Kuning (Yellow Mansion; (Singapore), 192 Singapore), 118 132, 138 Food trips (Malaysia), Eastern & Orient Express (E&O), Malaysia, 192 221–223 285 Singapore, 33 Genting Highlands Transport The Eastern Peninsula Fort Canning Park (Singapore), (Malaysia), 221 (Malaysia), 195 100 Genting Theme Park (Malaysia), Eating and drinking. See Food (Penang), 241 222 and cuisine (Kuching), Geography and geology, Economy 273–274 Malaysia, 190 Malaysia, 182 (Sentosa Island), Georgetown (Penang), 232–234. Singapore, 16–17 134–135 See also Penang Ecotourism, Malaysia, 191–192 Frangipani Langkawi Resort and attractions, 240–242 Electricity Spa (Malaysia), 192 Geylang (Singapore), 41 Malaysia, 289 From Third World to First (Lee Gim Joo Trading (Singapore), Singapore, 171 Kuan Yew), 22 150–151 Electronics, Singapore, 153 Fruits, Singapore, 27–28 Global Refund Scheme, Singapore, 142

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(Penang), 241 Singapore, 93–94, 110–111, 73–74, 132 GENERAL INDEX Golden Triangle (Kuala Lumpur), 172–173 spas, 66 204 Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm taxes and service Golf Gardens; Singapore), 124–125 charges, 51 Kuala Lumpur, 218 Health concerns, Malaysia, 289 tips on, 74 Singapore, 139 The Heeren (Singapore), 146 Hua Lamphong Railway Station Good Friday (Singapore), 29 Henderson Waves bridge (Bangkok), 285 Government (Singapore), 126 , 25 Malaysia, 181 High tea, Singapore, 95 Singapore, 15–16 Hiking Governor of Melaka’s Gallery, Malaysia, 221 I 229 Singapore, 127–128 Ibrahim Hussein Museum and Grand Pacific Hotel (Singapore), Sentosa Island, 134 Cultural Foundation hawker center next to, 94 Hill Street Building (Singapore), (Langkawi), 250 Grassland Express (Malaysia), 101 IKartini (Kuala Lumpur), 219 226, 285 Hilton Shopping Gallery Images of Singapore (Sentosa The Great Singapore Sale, 30 (Singapore), 146 Island), 135 GST (goods and services tax), HiPPO Tour (Singapore), 33 Imperial Cheng Ho refunds for, 142 Historic District (Singapore), 40 (Singapore), 34 Gua Charah caves (near accommodations, 52–61 , 26–27 Kuantan), 258 restaurants, 81–84 Indians (), Singapore, Gunung Gading National Park sights and attractions, 97–109 15, 20 (Sarawak), 276 History Little India, 40 Gunung Mulu National Park Malaysia, 182–184 restaurants, 87–88 (Sarawak), 276–277 Singapore, 17–22 shopping, 151 Gunung Tahan (Malaysia), 220 cuisine, 25 sights and attractions, Gurney Drive Foodstalls Holidays 114–117 (Penang), 240 Malaysia, 188–189 special events and festivals, (Penang), 244 Singapore, 28–29 29, 31 Home Club (Singapore), 160 , 116 Homestays, Malaysia, 288 Insomnia (Singapore), 162 H Bar (Penang), 244 Insurance Hadjee Textiles (Singapore), 150 Hospital Kuala Lumpur, 290 Malaysia, 290 Hajjah Fatimah Mosque Hospitals Singapore, 173 (Singapore), 117–118 Malaysia, 290 International Surfing Hakaren Art Gallery (Singapore), Kuala Lumpur, 207 Competition (Cherating; 153 Singapore, 173 Malaysia), 189 Han Jiang Ancestral Temple of Hotels. See also Internet access the Penang Teochew Accommodations Index Malaysia, 290 Association (Penang), 241 best, 8–9 Kuala Lumpur, 208 Hard Rock Cafe (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia Singapore, 173 220 Cameron Highlands, 223 ION Orchard (Singapore), 143, 146 Hard Rock Cafe (Penang), 244 Genting, 222 Ireland, passports Hari Raya Adil Fitri (Malaysia), Johor Bahru, 224 Malaysia, 292–293 189 Kota Kinabalu, 280–281 Singapore, 176 Hari Raya Aidiladha (Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur, 208–212 Iskandar Shah, 225 189–190 Kuala Terengganu, . See also Hari Raya Haji (Singapore), 260–262 Malaysia, 181, 183 31–32 Kuantan and Cherating, Islamic Arts Museum (Kuala Hari Raya Puasa 256–257 Lumpur), 215 Malaysia, 188 Kuching, 272–273 Islamic Civilisations Park (Taman Singapore, 31 Langkawi, 247–249 Tamadun Islam; Kuala Harry’s @ Dempsey Hill Melaka, 226–228 Terengganu), 263 (Singapore), 162 Pangkor, 232 Islamic Museum (Muzium Islam; Harry’s @ Esplanade Penang, 236–239 Kota Bharu), 265 (Singapore), 162 Tioman Island, 254–255 Istana Bakar (Royal Abu Bakar Harry’s @ Orchard (Singapore), tips on, 287–288 Museum; Johor Bahru), 224 162 Singapore, 47–74 Istana Batu (Kota Bharu), 265 Harry’s Bar (Singapore), 162 busy season, 52 Istana Jahar (Kota Bharu), 265 Hassan’s Carpets (Singapore), Chinatown, 62–65 (Kuala 154 choosing your hotel, Terengganu), 263 Hawker centers and food stalls 50–51 Itineraries, suggested Malaysia choosing your Malaysia, 194, 197–200 Kuala Terengganu, 262 neighborhood, 47, 50 Singapore, 42–46 Kuantan and Cherating, Orchard Road area, 257–258 65–73 299

119_9781118014356-bindex.indd9_9781118014356-bindex.indd 299299 44/21/11/21/11 3:233:23 PMPM J Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Larkin Bus Terminal (Johor Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden Temple (Singapore), 127 Bahru), 224 (Singapore), 126 Kota Belud (Malaysia), 278 Larry Jewelry (Singapore), 154 Jalan PCB (Kota Bharu), Kota Bharu, 264–266 Lau Pa Sat (Singapore), 94 265–266 Kota Kinabalu, 278–283 Lau Pa Sat Festival Pavilion Jalan Tokong (Melaka), 230 Kota Kinabalu International (Singapore), 110–111 Jamae Mosque (Singapore), 110 Airport, 278 Layang Layang (off northwest Jamal Kazura Aromatics War Memorial Borneo), 282 (Singapore), 151 (Singapore), 127 , 15–16, 21–22 (Masjid Jamek; Kuah (Langkawi), 246 Legal aid Kuala Lumpur), 215 Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Malaysia, 290 , Singapore, 27 195, 201–223 Singapore, 173 GENERAL INDEX Japanese Garden (Singapore), accommodations, 208–212 LGBT travelers 124 getting around, 206–207 Malaysia, 290 Jazz bars, Singapore, 162 nightlife, 219–220 Singapore, 163, 173–174 Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal restaurants, 212–214 Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple (Kota Kinabalu), 282 shopping, 218–219 (Singapore), 127 Jewel Cable Car (Singapore), 132 side trips from, 220–223 , Maj. Gen., 108 Jewelry, Singapore, 153–154 sights and attractions, Lim’s (Singapore), 155 Jewish travelers, Malaysia, 292 214–218 Little India Johor Bahru, 223–224 traveling to, 204–206 Kuala Lumpur, 204 Johor Tourist Information Centre visitor information, 204 Singapore, 40 (JOTIC), 224 Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, 215–216 restaurants, 87–88 (Melaka), 231 Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park, 216 shopping, 151 Juara (Malaysia), 252 Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country sights and attractions, Jurong BirdPark (Singapore), 125 Club, 218 114–117 Justmen’s (Singapore), 154 Kuala Lumpur International Little India Arcade (Singapore), Airport, 205 151 Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens Lodging. See also K (Taman Tasik Perdana), Accommodations Index (Singapore), 41 215–216 best, 8–9 sights and attractions, 117 Kuala Lumpur Orchid Garden, Malaysia Kampongs, Singapore, 42 216 Cameron Highlands, 223 Kapitan Kling Mosque (Penang), Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, Genting, 222 241 216 Johor Bahru, 224 Katong (Singapore), 41 Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia), Kota Kinabalu, 280–281 of, 130–131 258–264 Kuala Lumpur, 208–212 The Katong Antique House Kuala Terengganu Central Kuala Terengganu, (Singapore), 131 Market, 262 260–262 Temple (Penang), Kuantan (Malaysia), 255–258 Kuantan and Cherating, 242–243 Kuan Yin Thong Hood Cho 256–257 Line (Malaysia), 207 Temple (Singapore), 101 Kuching, 272–273 (Malaysia), 264–265 Kuching (Malaysia), 268–275 Langkawi, 247–249 Kelantan Tourist Information Kuching International Airport, Melaka, 226–228 Centre (Kota Bharu), 265 270 Pangkor, 232 (KTM), KU DÉ TA (Singapore), 160–161 Penang, 236–239 167 Kuna’s (Singapore), 151 Tioman Island, 254–255 Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad Kusu Island (Singapore), 137 tips on, 287–288 (KTM), 224, 284, 286 to, 31 Singapore, 47–74 (Penang), 241 Kwan Hua Art Gallery busy season, 52 Kinabalu, Mt. (), 283 (Singapore), 153 Chinatown, 62–65 King Rat (Clavell), 22 Kwong Chen Beverage Trading choosing your hotel, Kin Lee & Co. (Singapore), 151 (Singapore), 150 50–51 (Melaka), 229 choosing your KL Hop-On Hop-Off (Kuala neighborhood, 47, 50 Lumpur), 206–207 L Orchard Road area, KL Hop-On Hop-Off City Tours Lake Chini (Malaysia), 258 65–73 (Kuala Lumpur), 214 Lake Gardens (Kuala Lumpur), rates, 51 KLIA Ekspres (Kuala Lumpur), 204 reservations, 51, 52 205–207 Langkawi (Malaysia), 244–250 Sentosa Island, KL Monorail (Kuala Lumpur), Langkawi Coral, 249 73–74, 132 207 Langkawi Craft and Cultural spas, 66 KL Sentral (Kuala Lumpur), Complex, 250 taxes and service 204–205 Langkawi Fair, 250 charges, 51 KL Tower (Menara Kuala Langkawi Parade, 250 tips on, 74 Lumpur), 216 Languages The Long Bar (Singapore), 161 Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 290 tours (Sarawak), 275 (Kuala Lumpur), 219 Singapore, 173 Lord Jim (Conrad), 22 KOMTAR (Penang), 244 300

119_9781118014356-bindex.indd9_9781118014356-bindex.indd 300300 44/21/11/21/11 3:233:23 PMPM Low Cost Carrier Terminal (Kuala MasterCard, Malaysia, 291 Mosquito repellent, 254 Lumpur), 205 Maulidin Nabi, 30 Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Singapore), 146 Maxwell Road Food Centre (Singapore), 173

Lunar New Year, Singapore, 29 (Singapore), 94 Mt. Kinabalu (Sabah), 283 GENERAL INDEX Maybank (Malaysia), 291 Movida (Singapore), 163 Medical requirements for entry Movies, 23 M Malaysia, 290–291 MRT (Singapore), 167 MacRitchie Nature Trail Singapore, 174 Multicultural travelers, Malaysia, (Singapore), 127–128 Medical spas, Singapore, 34 292 Mail Medical trips Murut people (Malaysia), 278 Malaysia, 290 Malaysia, 192–193 Museum of Beauty (Melaka), 229 Kuala Lumpur, 207 Singapore, 33–34 Museums and galleries Singapore, 174 MediTravel, 192–193 best, 8 Main Bazaar (Kuching), 274 The MedSpa (Singapore), 34 Malaysia (Melaka; Malaysia), MegaZip Adventure Park Kuala Lumpur, 215–217 225–231 (Sentosa Island), 134 Kuala Terengganu, 263 Malaria, Malaysia, 289–290 Melaka (Malacca; Malaysia), Kuching, 274 , 25–26 225–231 Langkawi, 250 (Istana Melaka River Cruise, 230 Melaka, 229–230 Kampong Glam; Singapore), Melaka River Festival (Malaysia), Penang, 241–242 118 189 Singapore , 13–14 Melaka Tourism Information The ArtScience Museum, , 284, 286 Centre, 226 102 Malaysia Healthcare, 192–193 Melor’s Curios (Singapore), 151 Asian Civilisations Malaysia Hotel News, 294 Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Museum, 97, 99–100 Malaysia Mega Sale (Malaysia), Tower), 216 Changi Museum, 131–132 189 Menara Taming Sari (Melaka), commercial art galleries, Malaysia My Second Home, 293 231 153 Malaysian Tourist Centre (Kuala Merdeka Square (Kuala Lumpur), Maritime Xperiential Lumpur), 220 204, 216 Museum (Sentosa Malaysia Tourist Centre (MTC; (Singapore), 108 Island), 136 Kuala Lumpur), 204, 214 Mid-Autumn Festival National Museum of Malaysia Year-End Sale, 190 (Singapore), 30 Singapore, 102–103 Malls and shopping centers Millenia Walk (Singapore), 148 , 104 Kuala Lumpur, 219 Miri International Jazz Festival , Singapore, 143, 146, 148 (Malaysia), 189 105 Mana Mana Beach Club Mobile phones Singapore City Gallery, (Singapore), 140 Malaysia, 291 112 Mandai Orchid Gardens Singapore, 174 Singapore Philatelic (Singapore), 128 M1 (Singapore), 174 Museum, 106 (Singapore), 32 Money and costs Muslims. See also Marina Bay (Singapore), 37, 40 Malaysia, 291–292 Malaysia, 181 shopping, 148–149 Singapore, 174–175 Singapore Marina Bay Golf Course Monkey God, Birthday of the Arab Street and (Singapore), 139 (Singapore), 30–31 Kampong Glam, (Singapore), Monsoon Cup (Kuala 117–120 101–102, 148, 164 Terengganu), 190, 260 special events and (Singapore), 148 Monsopiad Cultural Village festivals, 30–32, 117 Marine Life Park (Singapore), 136 (Borneo), 283 (Singapore), Maritime Museum (Melaka), 229 and Lantern Festivals 151, 153, 154 Maritime Xperiential Museum (Singapore), 30 Mutiara Resort (Singapore), 136 Mosaic Music Festival (Malaysia), 221 Markets. See also Central Market; (Singapore), 156 Muzim Negara (National Night markets Mosques Museum; Kuala Lumpur), 217 best, 9 best, 7 Muzium Budaya (Cultural Kuala Lumpur, 218–219 Malaysia Museum; Melaka), 229 Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu, 281 Kuala Lumpur, Muzium Islam (Islamic Museum; Maruti Textiles (Singapore), 150 215, 216–217 Kota Bharu), 265 Masjid Chulia (Singapore), Kuala Terengganu, 263 Muzium Negeri (State Museum; 109–110 Kuantan, 258 Kota Bharu), 265 Masjid Jamek (Jamek Mosque; Penang, 241 My Magic (film), 23 Kuala Lumpur), 215 Singapore Masjid Negara (National Mosque; Abdul Gafoor Mosque, 115 Kuala Lumpur), 216–217 Al-Abrar Mosque (Masjid N Masjid Terapung (Tengku Tengah Chulia), 109–110 Nagore Durgha Shrine Zahara Mosque; Kuala Hajjah Fatimah Mosque, (Singapore), 111–112 Terengganu), 263 117–118 National Art Gallery (Kuala Mass Rapid Transit (MRT; Jamae Mosque, 110 Lumpur), 216 Singapore), 168, 169 , 118–120 301

119_9781118014356-bindex.indd9_9781118014356-bindex.indd 301301 44/21/11/21/11 3:233:23 PMPM National Day Orgo (Singapore), 161 getting around, 236 Malaysia, 189 Outdoor adventures nightlife, 244 Singapore, 30 best, 7 shopping, 244 National Mosque (Masjid Negara; Malaysia, 192, 199 street food, 187 Kuala Lumpur), 216–217 traveling to, 234–235 National Museum (Muzim visitor information, 234 Negara; Kuala Lumpur), 217 P Penang Batik Factory, 243 National Museum of Singapore, Packing tips Penang Butterfly Farm, 243 102–103 Malaysia, 292 Penang Hill, 243 National Orchid Garden Singapore, 175–176 Penang International Airport, (Singapore), 126 Padang (Singapore), 97 234 National Planetarium (Kuala The Padang (Singapore), Penang Islamic Museum, 103–104 GENERAL INDEX Lumpur), 217 241–242 Navarathiri Festival Padang Merdeka (Kota Bharu), Penang Museum and Art Gallery, (Singapore), 31 265 242 The Necessary Stage (Malaysia), 255 , east coast (Singapore), 164 (Singapore), of, 251–266 Newspapers and magazines 148 The People’s Museum (Melaka), Malaysia, 292 Palawan Beach (Singapore), 134 229 Singapore, 175 Pangkor (Malaysia), 231–232 , 26 Newton Circus Hawker Center Paragon (Singapore), 148 Peranakan Museum (Singapore), (Singapore), 93–94 Parco 104 New Towns (Singapore), 41 (Singapore), 149 Peranakans, 14–15, 130–131 New Year’s Day, Singapore, 29 Parks and gardens Performing arts, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 220 embassy, Malaysia, 289 Bako National Park , 264 passports (Sarawak), 276 (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia, 293 Gunung Gading National 217 Singapore, 176 Park (Sarawak), 276 Malaysia F1 Grand Prix /Takashimaya Gunung Mulu National (Malaysia), 189 Shopping Centre (Singapore), Park (Sarawak), Petronas Twin Towers (Kuala 146 276–277 Lumpur), 217 Nice buses, 205, 226 Kuala Lumpur, 215–216 (Kuala Lumpur), 217 Nightlife Pulau Payar Marine Park Pewter, Singapore, 154–155 best, 10 (Langkawi), 249 Phuture (Singapore), 163 Malaysia Singapore Kuala Lumpur, 219–220 Chinese and Japanese (Penang), 242 Penang, 244 gardens, 124 Planning your trip Singapore, 156–165 East Coast Park, 132 to Malaysia, 284–295 bar and club scene, Esplanade Park, 108 to Singapore, 166–179 157–163 Fort Canning Park, getting around, 168–170 performing arts, 164–165 100–101 traveling to Singapore, tips on, 156–157 Haw Par Villa (Tiger 166–167 Night markets and bazaars Balm Gardens), PLUS network, 175 Kuala Lumpur, 218 124–125 Police Penang, 244 Jacob Ballas Children’s Malaysia, 293 Night Safari (Singapore), 128 Garden, 126 Singapore, 176 No Black Tie (Kuala Lumpur), Jurong BirdPark, 125 Poppy Fabric (Singapore), 153 220 Mandai Orchid Gardens, Population Noor Arfa Craft Complex (Kuala 128 Malaysia, 180–181 Terengganu), 263 Marine Life Park Singapore, 12–15 Railway, 283 (Sentosa Island), 136 Porta de Santiago (; Northern Indian cuisine, 26–27 Merlion Park, 108 Melaka), 230 No. 5 (Singapore), 161 National Orchid Garden, Portuguese Settlement (Melaka), 126 230–231 Sands SkyPark, 102 Portuguese Square (Melaka), 231 O Singapore Botanic Pottery, Singapore, 155 OG (Singapore), 155 Gardens, 125–126 Precipitation, Singapore, 28 Olathe (Singapore), 155 Sungei Buloh Wetland Public Cab (Kuala Lumpur), 206 Old Parliament House Reserve, 129–130 Pucuk Rebung (Kuala Lumpur), (Singapore), 103 Pasar malam. See Night markets 219 Orangutans, 190 Passports Pulau Payar Marine Park Orchard Road area Malaysia, 292–293 (Langkawi), 249 (Singapore), 40 Singapore, 176 Pulau Ubin (Singapore), 137, 139 accommodations, 65–73 Pavilion KL (Kuala Lumpur), 219 Pulse Ultra Club (Kuala Lumpur), restaurants, 88–91 Pekan (Malaysia), 258 220 shopping, 143, 146, 148 Penang (Malaysia), 232–244 Punjab Bazaar (Singapore), 151 sights and attractions, 120–121 accommodations, 236–239 attractions, 240–243 302

119_9781118014356-bindex.indd9_9781118014356-bindex.indd 302302 44/21/11/21/11 3:233:23 PMPM Q Historic District, 81–84 Sarawak Museum (Kuching), 274 Qantas, 166 a little farther out, 91–93 Sarawak Tourism Board’s Visitor Qing Ming (All Souls’ Day; Little India and Arab Centre (Kuching), 270

Singapore), 29 Street, 87–88 SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory GENERAL INDEX Que Pasa (Singapore), 163 neighborhoods, 77 Syndrome), 173 Orchard Road area, 88 Sasanaramsi Buddhist Temple organization of (Singapore), 128–129 R restaurant listings, Saujana Golf & Country Club Raffles, Sir Stamford, 76–77 (near Kuala Lumpur), 218 13, 17, 18, 100 prices, 77, 80 SBS (Singapore Bus Service), statue of (Singapore), 106 tips on, 76–77 170 Raffles Bar & Billiards Ringlet (Malaysia), 222 Scuba diving (Singapore), 162 RISIS (Singapore), 154 Malaysia, 191 Raffles City Shopping Centre River House (Singapore), 108 Terengganu Marine Park, (Singapore), 148, 149 River tours and cruises, 263–264 Raffles Culinary Academy Singapore, 34 Tioman Island, 252, 255 (Singapore), 33 Robuchon, Joël, 76 Singapore, 139 Raffles Hotel (Singapore), 104 Rogue Trader (film), 23 SDK Recreation (Singapore), 138 Raffles Hotel Arcade Rogue Trader (Leeson), 23 Sea canoeing, Singapore, 140 (Singapore), 153 Roopalee Fashions (Singapore), , Singapore, 27 Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade 151 Seasons (Singapore), 149 Royal Abu Bakar Museum (Istana Malaysia, 188 Rafflesia, 276 Bakar; Johor Bahru), 224 Singapore, 28–29 Raffles Landing Site (Singapore), Royal Langkawi International Sea turtles, 190 105 Regatta (Langkawi; Malaysia), Seawalking, Sabah, 281–282 Rainforests, Malaysia, 190 189 Semenggoh Orang Utan Rainforest World Music Festival Royal Malaysian Navy Museum Sanctuary (Sarawak), 276 (Kuching), 270 (Melaka), 229 Senior travel Rainforest World Music Festival Royal Malaysia, 293 (Malaysia), 189 Kuala Lumpur, 219 Singapore, 176–177 Rebel (Singapore), 162 Singapore, 154–155 Sentosa 4D Magix (Singapore), Redang (Malaysia), Rumah Bebe (Singapore), 134 258, 263, 264 131, 153 Sentosa Golf Club (Singapore), Red Fury Tours (Malaysia), Rumah Penghulu (Kuala 139 206, 214, 221–222, 226 Lumpur), 214–215 Sentosa Island (Singapore) Regions accommodations, 73–74 Malaysia, 195 attractions, 132–136 Singapore, 36–42 S biking, 138–139 Religions. See also Islam Sabah (Malaysia), 277–283 Shang Antique (Singapore), 152 Malaysia, 181 (Kota Shanghainese cuisine, 25 Renaissance Art Gallery Kinabalu), 278 Shanghai Tang (Singapore), 152 (Singapore), 152 Sacred Buddha Tooth Temple Shark’s fin soup, 24 Reservations, Singapore (Singapore), 112 Shaw House (Singapore), 148 hotels, 51, 52 Safety Shoes, Singapore, 155 restaurant, 76 Malaysia, 293 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Resorts World Genting Singapore, 157, 176 Sands (Singapore), 148 (Malaysia), 222 Sago Lane (Singapore), 150 Shopping Sailing, Singapore, 140 best, 9–10 (Singapore), 135–136, 164 St. Andrew’s Cathedral Malaysia Responsible travel (Singapore), 105 Kuala Lumpur, 218–219 Malaysia, 191–192 St. Francis Xavier’s Church Langkawi, 250 Singapore, 32–33 (Melaka), 231 Penang, 244 Restaurants. See also St. George’s Church (Penang), Singapore, 141–155 Restaurant Index 242 The Great Singapore best, 9 Saint Jack (film), 23 Sale, 30 Malaysia, 249 St. James Power Station ground rules, 142 Kota Kinabalu, 281 (Singapore), 163 multicultural shopping, Kuala Lumpur, 212–214 St. John’s Fort (Melaka), 231 149–151 Kuala Terengganu, 262 St. John’s Island (Singapore), 137 Orchard Road area, Kuantan and Cherating, St. Paul’s Church (Melaka), 231 143, 146, 148 257–258 Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Western-style malls, Kuching, 273 (Temple of a Thousand Lights; 143, 146, 148 Melaka, 228–229 Singapore), 115 Shopping centers and malls Penang, 239–240 Salang (Malaysia), 252 Kuala Lumpur, 219 Singapore, 75–95 Sarawak (Malaysia), 267–277 Singapore, 143, 146, 148 cafes, 94–95 Sarawak Cultural Village Shrines and temples. See Chinatown, 84–86 (Kuching), 274 Temples and shrines by cuisine, 80–81 Sarawak Islamic Museum SH Tours (Singapore), 169 hawker centers, 93–94 (Kuching), 274 SIA Hop-on bus (Singapore), 169 303

119_9781118014356-bindex.indd9_9781118014356-bindex.indd 303303 44/21/11/21/11 3:233:23 PMPM , 25 Sin Sze Si Ya Temple (Kuala Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Sights and attractions, Lumpur), 217 32, 129–130 Singapore, 96–138 Siong Moh Paper Products Sunsail (Langkawi), 250 Arab Street and Kampong (Singapore), 150 Mall (Singapore), Glam, 117–120 Sipadan (Malaysia), 282 149 central and northern Sistic (Singapore), 157 Suntec Singapore convention Singapore attractions, Ski 360° (Singapore), 140 center (Singapore), 148 126–131 SkyBar (Kuala Lumpur), 220 Sun Yat-sen Nanyang Memorial Chinatown and Tanjong Skyline Luge Sentosa (Sentosa Hall (Singapore), 130 Pagar, 109–114 Island), 134 Supreme Court (Singapore), eastern Singapore attractions, Smoking, Singapore, 177 106–107 131–132 SMRT (Singapore), 168 Suria KLCC (Kuala Lumpur), 219

GENERAL INDEX Historic District, 97–109 Snorkeling, Malaysia, 249, 255, Surrender Chambers (Sentosa Little India, 114–117 281–282 Island), 134–135 Orchard Road area (Sentosa (Singapore), 120–121 Island), 134 outside the urban area, Soobin Gallery (Singapore), 153 T 121–132 Southern Indian cuisine, 26 Tailors, Singapore, 154 Sentosa Island, 132–136 (Singapore), Takashimaya Shopping Centre surrounding islands, 137–138 126 (Singapore), 146 Siloso Beach (Singapore), 134 Spa Botanica (Singapore), 66 Taman Negara National Park (Singapore), 153 Spas, Singapore, 66 (Malaysia), 220–221, 255, 258 Singapore Airlines, 166 medical, 34 Taman Tamadun Islam (Islamic Singaporean people, 12 (Kuching), 275 Civilisations Park; Kuala Singapore Art Museum, 105 Sri Mahamariaman Temple Terengganu), 263 Singapore Arts Festival, 29, 156 (Kuala Lumpur), 218 Taman Tasik Perdana (Kuala Singapore Botanic Gardens, Sri Mariamman Lumpur Lake Gardens), 125–126 (Singapore), 113 215–216 Singapore Bus Service (SBS), Sri Mariamman Temple Tanah Rata (Malaysia), 222 170 (Penang), 242 Tanglin Mall (Singapore), 148 Singapore Chinese Orchestra, Sri Perumal Temple (Singapore), Tanglin Shopping Centre 164 115 (Singapore), 148, 152, 153 Singapore City Gallery, 112 Sri Thandayuthapani Temple Tangs (Singapore), 148 , 106 (Singapore), 108–109 Tanjong Beach (Singapore), 134 Singapore Food Festival, 23 Sri Veerama Kaliamman Temple Tanjong Pagar (Singapore), 40 The Singapore Food Festival, 30 (Singapore), 116–117 Tan Kim Seng, fountain in honor Singapore General Hospital, 173 ---The Museums of of, 108 The Singapore Grip (Farrell), 22 History & Ethnography and the Taxes Singapore Handicraft Center, Museum of Literature Malaysia, 287, 293 149–150 (Melaka), 229, 230 Singapore, 177 Singapore-Johor Express, 224 StarHub (Singapore), 174 accommodations, 51 Singapore Johor Taxi Operators State Museum GST (goods and services Association, 285 Kota Bharu (Muzium Negeri), tax) refunds, 142 Singapore Lyric Opera, 164 265 Taxis Singapore Philatelic Museum, Kuala Terengganu, 263 Malaysia, 285, 286–287 106 Pekan, 258 Kuala Lumpur, 205, 206 Singapore Post, 174 State Secretariat Building Kuala Terengganu, 260 Singapore Railway Station, 167 (Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim; Langkawi, 246 Singapore Repertory Theatre, Johor Bahru), 224 Melaka, 226 164–165 Steamboat, 25 Singapore, 168–169 , 37 Stylemart (Singapore), 152 Tea Chapter (Singapore), 150 sights and attractions along Substation (Singapore), 165 Tekek (Malaysia), 252 the, 107–109 Suburban Singapore, 41–42 (Singapore), 151 Singapore River Cruises, 34 Sultan Abdul Samad Building Tekka Market (Singapore), 94 The Singapore Story: Memoirs of (Kuala Lumpur), 218 Telang Usan Travel & Tours Lee Kuan Yew, 22 Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport (Sarawak), 275 Singapore Sun Festival, 156 (Kuantan), 256 Telephones. See also Area codes; Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Sultan Ahmad Shah State Cellphones 164 Mosque (Kuantan), 258 Malaysia, 293–294 (STB), (Kuala Singapore, 177 156–157 Terengganu), 260 Telestial (Malaysia), 291 Singapore Tourist Pass, 168 Sultan Mosque (Singapore), Fishing Village Singapore Walks, 35 118–120 (Penang), 243 Singapore World Invitational Sun exposure, Singapore, Temperatures, average monthly Dragon Boat Races, 30 172–173 high/low, Singapore, 28 , 32, 129 Bus Terminal Temple of a Thousand Lights SingTel (Singapore), 174 (Penang), 234–235 (Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya; Singapore), 115

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Sin Sze Si Ya Temple, 217 Tiong Bahru (Singapore), 41 Singapore, 171 GENERAL INDEX Sri Mahamariaman Tipping passports, 293 Temple, 218 Malaysia, 294 Singapore, 176 Wei Zhen Gong Guan Yin Singapore, 178 Unititi Express (Malaysia), 223 Temple, 218 restaurants, 76 Universal Studios Singapore Kuching, 275 Toilets (Sentosa Island), 135–136 Penang, 241–243 Malaysia, 294 Singapore Singapore, 178 Kong Meng San Phor Top Spot Food Court (Kuching), V Kark See Temple, 127 273 Velvet Underground (VU; Kuan Yin Thong Hood Tour East, 33 Singapore), 163 Cho Temple, 101 Tourism Vesak Day (Singapore), 29 Lian Shan Shuang Lin Malaysia, 182 Victoria Concert Hall Temple, 127 Singapore, 17 (Singapore), 164 Nagore Durgha Shrine, Tourism Malaysia, 294 Victoria Theatre and Concert 111–112 Kota Kinabalu, 278 Hall (Singapore), 107 Sacred Buddha Tooth Kuala Lumpur, 204 Visa credit card, Malaysia, 292 Temple, 112 Kuching, 270 Visas Sakya Muni Buddha Melaka, 226 Malaysia, 294 Gaya (Temple of a Penang, 234 Singapore, 178 Thousand Lights), 115 Tourist information Visitor information Sasanaramsi Buddhist Malaysia, 294 Malaysia, 294 Temple, 128–129 Singapore, 178 Singapore, 178 Sri Mariamman Hindu Tours, Singapore, 33–35 VivoCity (Singapore), 149 Temple, 113 Train travel Volunteer and working trips, Sri Perumal Temple, 115 Malaysia, 284–285 Malaysia, 193 Sri Thandayuthapani Kuala Lumpur, 207 Voyage de la Vie (Singapore), Temple, 108–109 North Borneo Railway, 164 Sri Veerama Kaliamman 283 Temple, 116–117 Singapore, 167 W Thian Hock Keng Temple, Trans-Island Bus Service (TIBS; Wakeboarding, Singapore, 140 113–114 Singapore), 168, 170 Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple Wak Hai Cheng Bio TransitLink Guide (Singapore), (Singapore), 114 Temple, 114 168 Walking tours, Singapore, 35 Tengku Tengah Zahara Mosque TransitLink Hot Line (Singapore), War Museum (Bank Kerapu; Kota (Masjid Terapung; Kuala 169 Bharu), 265 Terengganu), 263 Transnasional (Malaysia), 205, Water, tap Tennis, Singapore, 140 252, 256, 260 Malaysia, 289, 294 , 25 Transportation, Singapore, Singapore, 178 Terengganu Craft Cultural 168–170 Waterfront Esplanade (Kota Centre, 263 Sentosa Island, 132–134 Kinabalu), 281 Terengganu Marine Park, Trishaw tours, Singapore, 34 Water-skiing, Singapore, 140 263–264 Trolleys, Singapore, 169 Watersports, Singapore, 134 Thaipusam (Batu Caves, Kuala Tropical illnesses, Malaysia, Watertours (Singapore), 34 Lumpur; Malaysia), 189 289–290 Wave House Sentosa Thaipusam Festival Temple (Kuching), (Singapore), 134 (Singapore), 29 275 Weather Theater, Singapore, 164 Tudor Court (Singapore), 152 Malaysia, 188 Thee Kong Tua (Penang), 243 Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Singapore, 28 Thian Hock Keng Temple Park (Sabah), 281–282 Wei Zhen Gong Guan Yin Temple (Singapore), 113–114 TYK Adventure, 283 (Kuala Lumpur), 218 Thimithi Festival (Singapore), 31 The Western Peninsula Thow Kwang Industry Pte. Ltd. U (Malaysia), 195 (Singapore), 155 Western Singapore, attractions, 313@Somerset (Singapore), 146 Ubin (Singapore), 137–139 Underwater World (Singapore), 121–126 TIBS (Trans-Island Bus Service; West from Singapore Singapore), 168, 170 136 United Airlines, 166 (L’Amour), 23 Tiger Airways, 284 Wi-Fi access Tiger Balm Gardens (Haw Par embassies and consulates Malaysia, 290 Villa; Singapore), 124–125 Singapore, 173 TigerSky Tower (Sentosa Island), Malaysia, 289 Singapore, 171 Wilderness Expeditions 134 (Malaysia), 192 Time zone passports, 293 Singapore, 176 Wildlife, Malaysia, 190 Malaysia, 294 Semenggoh Orang Utan Singapore, 177–178 Sanctuary (Sarawak), 276

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119_9781118014356-bindex.indd9_9781118014356-bindex.indd 306306 44/21/11/21/11 3:233:23 PMPM Swissôtel Merchant Court Coliseum Cafe (Kuala Lumpur), Nancy’s Kitchen (Melaka), 229 (Singapore), 64 212–213 Ocean Restoran (Kuala Swissôtel The Stamford Da Paolo il Giardino Terengganu), 262

(Singapore), 59–60 (Singapore), 84 Old Cafe (Kuala Lumpur), RESTAURANT INDEX Tanjong Jara Resort (Kuala Da Paolo il Ristorante 213 Terengganu), 261–262 (Singapore), 84 Original Sin (Singapore), 92 Tanjung Rhu Resort (Langkawi), Da Paolo la Terrazza Our Village (Singapore), 83–84 248 (Singapore), 84 Patara Fine Thai (Singapore), 90 Telang Usan Hotel (Kuching), Din Tai Fung (Singapore), 90–91 The Peranakan Inn (Singapore), 273 The 1885 (Penang), 239 131 Theme Park Hotel (Genting), 222 Equinox, Singapore, 95 Pierside Kitchen & Bar Traders Hotel Singapore, 71–72 Feast Village (Kuala Lumpur), (Singapore), 82–83 Traders Kuala Lumpur, 210 213 Portuguese Settlement (Melaka), The Westin Kuala Lumpur, 209 The French Stall (Singapore), 87 228 The Westin Langkawi Resort & Geographer Café (Melaka), 228 Port View Seafood Restaurant Spa, 249 Halia (Singapore), 91 (Kota Kinabalu), 281 Yeng Keng Hotel (Penang), Hornbill Café (Kuala Lumpur), QE II (Penang), 239 238–239 216 Raffles Bar & Billiard Room YMCA International House Iggy’s (Singapore), 88 (Singapore), 95 (Singapore), 72–73 Inagiku (Singapore), 81 Rendezvous (Singapore), 86 York Hotel Singapore, 72 IndoChine Waterfront The Rice Table (Singapore), 91 (Singapore), 82 Sabar Menanti (Singapore), The Junk Restaurant (Kuching), 87–88 273 Samy’s Curry Restaurant Restaurants Kim Choo Kueh Chang (Singapore), 93 Ah Hoi’s Kitchen (Singapore), 88 (Singapore), 130 Seri Angkasa Revolving Al Nafourah (Kuala Lumpur), 212 Komala Vilas (Singapore), 87 Restaurant (Kuala Lumpur), Annalakshmi (Singapore), 84 KU DÉ TA (Singapore), 81 213 @tmosphere (Kota Kinabalu), Lei Garden (Singapore), 81–82 Shimbashi Soba (Singapore), 91 281 Limau-Limau Café (Melaka), 228 Sky Dining (Singapore), 132 Bali Hai Seafood Market Little Penang Kafé (Kuala The Tea Chapter (Singapore), 95 (Penang), 239 Lumpur), 213 Tepak Sireh (Singapore), 118 Bla Bla Bla (Kuching), 273 The Living Room (Kuching), 273 Tepian Tebrau food stalls (Johor Blue Ginger (Singapore), 84–86 Long Beach Seafood Restaurant Bahru), 224 Chatterbox (Singapore), 90 (Singapore), 92 Tiffin Room (Singapore), 82 Chen Fu Ji Ma Maison (Singapore), 86 Top Hat Restaurant (Kuala (Singapore), 86 Mama’s Nyonya Restaurant Lumpur), 213–214 Chen Fu Ji Noodle House (Penang), 240 UDMC Seafood Centre (Singapore), 86 Mezza9 (Singapore), 88 (Singapore), 92 Chin’s Stylish Michelangelo’s (Singapore), 92 The Vanilla Pod (Singapore), 128 (Penang), 239 Muthu’s Curry Restaurant Yixing Xuan (Singapore), 95 Chynna (Kuala Lumpur), 212 (Singapore), 87 (Singapore), 86 Coca Steamboat (Singapore), 90 Nam Restaurant (Langkawi), 249

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