17_578227 index.qxd 4/18/05 8:00 PM Page 296 Index See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below. GENERAL INDEX Airfares Armenian Church surfing for, 41–42 (Singapore), 10, 121 tips for getting the best, Artfolio’s (Singapore), 177 A ARP, 40 50–52 Art galleries, Singapore, 177 Abdul Gafoor Mosque Airlines Art Museum, Singapore, (Singapore), 138 Malaysia, 1, 3, 199, 201 1, 129 Above and Beyond Tours, 39 Kuala Lumpur, 208 Artrium@MITA (Singapore), Absolute Asia, 53 Langkawi, 244 177 Abu Sayyaf terrorist Penang, 235 Arts and crafts group, 276 Tioman Island, 252 Malaysia, 203 Access America, 35 Singapore, 47–48 Kota Bharu, 265 The Access Singapore Physi- Air New Zealand, 48 Kuala Lumpur, 221 cally Disabled Person’s Airport security procedures, Kuala Terengganu, 262 Guide to Accessible 49–50 Singapore, 172–175, 179 Places, 39 Airport shuttle, Singapore, 48 Asian bird flu, 37 Accommodations. See also Air Tickets Direct, 51 Asian Civilisations Museum, Accommodations Index Al-Abrar Mosque Armenian Street best, 11–12 (Singapore), 133–134 (Singapore), 121, 124, 154 Malaysia, 202 Aljunied Brothers Asian Civilisations Museum, Cherating, 255–256 (Singapore), 174–175 Empress Place (Singapore), Kota Kinabalu, The Alliance for Retired 1, 11, 124 278–279 Americans, 40 Asian Heritage Row (Kuala Kuala Lumpur, All Souls’ Day Lumpur, Malaysia), 3 212–216 (Singapore), 32 Asian Overland (Malaysia), Kuala Terengganu, All-Star Birdshow 249 260–261 (Singapore), 149 Asia Transpacific Journeys, 53 Kuantan, 255 Alsagoff Arab School Aspara (Singapore), 175 Kuching, 270–271 (Singapore), 141 The Astana (Kuching), Langkawi, 246–248 American Airlines 271–272 Malacca, 228–229 Vacations, 53 ATMs (automated teller Penang, 237–239 American Express machines) Tioman Island, 253 emergency number, 28 Malaysia, 195 Singapore, 65–93 Malaysia, 196, 204 Singapore, 26–27 busy season, 69 Kuala Lumpur, 211 Auto Batam Ferries & Tours choosing a neighbor- Singapore, 60 (Singapore), 252 hood, 65 traveler’s checks, 27 Awana Golf and Country rates, 69 The American Foundation Club (Malaysia), 223 reservations, 68, 69 for the Blind, 39 taxes andCOPYRIGHTED service Antiques MATERIAL charges, 69 Malacca (Malaysia), 232 B aba Nyonya Heritage tips on, 56–58 Singapore, 175–176 Museum (Malacca), 230 types of accommoda- Antiques of the Orient Bako National Park tions, 65, 68 (Singapore), 175 (Malaysia), 274 surfing for, 42–43 Antiquity Hands of the Hills Balai Getam Guri handicraft ACTION Theatre (Singapore), (Singapore), 176 museum (Kota Bharu), 265 189 Anywhere Music Pub Banana leaf restaurants, A Famosa (Porta de Santi- (Singapore), 181, 184 Singapore, 97 ago; Malacca), 231 Arab Street (Singapore), 12 Bangsar (Kuala Lumpur), AirAsia, 1, 201, 225, 235, shopping, 174–175, 177 221–222 244, 270, 274, 276, 278 sights and attractions, 140–143 17_578227 index.qxd 4/18/05 8:00 PM Page 297 GENERAL INDEX 297 Bangsar (Malaysia), 13 Bras Basah Park Car rentals Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim (Singapore), 1 Malaysia, 200, 202 (State Secretariat Build- Brewerkz (Singapore), 186 Langkawi, 246 ing; Johor Bahru), 225 British Airways, 48 Penang, 236 Bargaining, in Singapore, Brix (Singapore), 184 Singapore, 56 168–169 Bucket shops, 51 Car travel, Malaysia, 200, 202 Bar None (Singapore), 187 Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Casino, Genting (Malaysia), Bars. See also Nightlife (Singapore), 145, 148 223 Singapore, 181–186 Burmese Buddhist Temple Cathay Photo (Singapore), Basharahil Brothers (Singapore), 152 177 (Singapore), 174, 177 Business hours Cathedral of the Good Batik, 13 Malaysia, 204 Shepherd (Singapore), 124 Malaysia, 12, 203, 232, Singapore, 60 Cellphones, 45–47 243, 261, 262, 265 Bus travel The Cenotaph (Singapore), Singapore, 174, 176, Malaysia, 200, 201 133 177, 179 Johor Bahru, 225 Central Market (Kuala The Battle Box (Singapore), Kuala Lumpur, Lumpur, Malaysia), 127 210, 211 218, 221 Batu Muang Fishing Village Kuantan and Central Market (Kuala (Penang), 242 Cherating, 254–255 Terengganu, Malaysia), Beaches Langkawi, 244 12, 261 best, 10 Malacca, 226 Central Singapore Malaysia, 8–10 Penang, 236 attractions, 151–155 Langkawi, 244 Tioman Island, 252 Centrepoint (Singapore), 170 Tioman Island, Singapore, 48, 55–56 Champor-Champor 253–254 Butterfly Farm, Penang (Langkawi), 248 Singapore, 162 (Malaysia), 242–243 Changi Golf Club Sentosa Island, 158 Butterfly Park, Kuala Lumpur (Singapore), 163 Beaujolais (Singapore), 188 (Malaysia), 219 Changi International Airport Beijing cuisine, 95–96 Butterfly Park and Insect (Singapore), 49 Berjaya Air, 1–2, 201, 232, Kingdom (Singapore), 158 getting into town from, 48 252, 263 Butterworth (Malaysia), 234 Changi Museum (Singapore), Berjaya Times Square (Kuala Butterworth Railway Station 155–156 Lumpur, Malaysia), 3 (Penang), 236 Changi Village (Singapore), 20 Bicycling Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Penang (Malaysia), 236 (Penang, Malaysia), 3, 241 Singapore, 162–163 C abaret, Singapore, 188 Cheongsam, 176 Bidding-For-Travel, 42 Cable cars, Sentosa Island Cherating (Malaysia), Bird Park (Kuala Lumpur, (Singapore), 157 10, 254–257 Malaysia), 3 Cabs Chettiar’s Hindu Temple Bird-watching Malaysia, 200–202 (Singapore), 132 Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 208, CHIJMES (Convent of the 218 210–211 Holy Infant Jesus; Singa- Singapore, 149, 153 Kuala Terengganu, 258 pore), 124–125, 180 Birthday of the Monkey God Langkawi, 246 restaurants near, 98, 106 (Singapore), 33 Malacca, 227 Children, families with, Boat Quay (Singapore), Penang, 236 41, 53 98, 131–132, 180 Singapore, 54–55 Chills Café (Singapore), 61 Boingo, 44 Cafes, Singapore, 119 China Jump Bar & Grill Books, recommended, Calendar of events, (Singapore), 187 Singapore, 58–59 Singapore, 30–35 Chinatown (Kuala Lumpur), Boom Boom Room Cameron Highlands 208, 221 (Singapore), 188 (Malaysia), 223–224 Chinatown (Kuala Borneo (Malaysia), 191, Cantonese cuisine, 95 Terengganu), 261 266–282 Cantonese opera, Chinatown (Singapore), 18 Borneo Adventure, 273, 274 Singapore, 190 accommodations, 77–81 Borneo Divers, 280 Capitol Optical restaurants, 108–110 Botanical Gardens, (Singapore), 177 shopping, 173–174 Penang, 242 Carlsberg Sky Tower sights and attractions, Botanic Gardens, Singapore, (Singapore), 158 133–138 149–150 Carnegie’s (Singapore), 184 Chinatown Heritage Centre (Singapore), 134 17_578227 index.qxd 4/18/05 8:00 PM Page 298 298 INDEX Chinatown Point The Crazy Elephant (Singapore), 173 (Singapore), 184 E ast Coast Park Chinatown Seal Carving Credit cards (Singapore), 156, 162 Souvenir (Singapore), 173 Malaysia, 196 bicycling, 163 Chinese cuisine, 95–97 Singapore, 27–28 Eastern & Orient Express Chinese Garden (Singapore), Crime (E&O), 200 148 Malaysia, 3, 198–199 Eastern Singapore Chinese History Museum Singapore, 38–39 attractions, 155–157 (Kuching), 272 C. S. Travel & Tours Economy-class syndrome, Chinese New Year (Malaysia), 224 38, 52 Malaysia, 198 Cuisine, Chinese, 95–97 Electricity Singapore, 29–31 The Cultural Museum Malaysia, 205 Chinese people, in (Muzium Budaya; Singapore, 60 Singapore, 290–291 Malacca), 230 Electronics, Singapore, 176 Chinese Theatre Circle Currency and currency ELTExpress, 51 (Singapore), 190 exchange Embassies and consulates Chini, Lake (near Kuantan), Malaysia, 194–195 Malaysia, 205 257 Singapore, 25–26 Singapore, 61 Chip Bee Gardens Custom Made Wooden Entry requirements (Singapore), 98 Yachts International Ship- Malaysia, 194 Cholera, 37 yard (Kuala Terengganu), Singapore, 23 Christ Church (Malacca), 231 261–262 Escape Theme Park Christmas Day Customs regulations (Singapore), 1, 156 (Singapore), 35 Malaysia, 194 Esplanade Park (Singapore), Christmas Light-Up Singapore, 23–25 132–133 (Singapore), 35 Cybercafes.com, 46 Esplanade-Theatres On the Churches and cathedrals Bay (Singapore), 189 Malaysia, 231, 242 Ethnographical and Singapore, 10, 121, 124 D eepavali (Singapore), 34 Historical Museum Cinemania (Singapore), 158 Deep vein thrombosis, 38, 52 (Malacca), 230 CityCab (Singapore), 48, 54 Delta Vacations, 53 Etiquette and customs City Hall (Municipal Build- Dengue fever, 37, 198 Malaysia, 204 ing; Singapore), 126 Desire Paths (Singapore), 138 Singapore, 59–60 Clarke Quay (Singapore), Dining. See Restaurants European cemetery 98, 132 Disabilities, travelers (Singapore), 126–127 Climate with, 39 Eu Yan Sang (Singapore), 174 Malaysia, 197 Discovery Centre, Expedia, 41–43, 53 Singapore, 29, 37 Singapore, 150 Express Rail Link (Kuala Clothing (fashions), Discovery Tours, 281 Lumpur), 210 Singapore, 176 Diving Eyeglasses, Singapore, 177 Clothing sizes, 169–170 Malaysia EZ-Link fare cards Club and music scene, Kota Kinabalu, (Singapore), 54, 55 Singapore, 187–188 279–280 Club Street (Singapore), 98 Langkawi, 249 Coach tours, Singapore, 160 Tioman Island, 254 F abrics, Singapore, 177 Comfort (Singapore), 54 Singapore, 164 Families with children, 41 Connection kit, 45 Doctors and dentists, air travel with, 53 Consolidators, 51 Malaysia, 204 Far East Plaza (Singapore), Consulates, Singapore, 61 Dragon Boat Races, Singa- 170 Continental Airlines pore World Invitational, 32 The Fat Frog Café Vacations, 53 Dragon Trail Nature Walk (Singapore), 184 Convent of the Holy Infant (Sentosa Island), 158 Ferries and boats Jesus (CHIJMES; Dress code Malaysia Singapore), 124, 180 Singapore nightlife, 181 Langkawi, 244 restaurants near, 98, 106 Singapore restaurants, 99 Penang, 236 Cosmo’s World Theme Park Drug laws Tioman Island, 252 (Kuala Lumpur), 218 Malaysia, 204 Singapore Crafts Singapore, 23–24 Kusu Island and Malaysia, 203 Drugstores, Singapore, 60 St. John’s Island, Kota Bharu, 265 DUCKTour (Singapore),