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Aug 3113 min read
Sungai Pari Towers - Ipoh's Forgotten Modernist Icon
Among a sea of residential buildings in Ipoh's Buntong suburbs, a greying structure of Sungai Pari Towers stands tall, somberly dominating..
Jun 299 min read
Karst Series - The Pinnacle Lake of Malim Nawar
Although mysterious in appearance, the strange stone islands are in fact a part of Perak's limestone heritage; a geological feature that ...
May 2712 min read
Wat Mai Suwankhiri - Tumpat's Dragon Boat Temple
For those who are not familiar with the state of Kelantan, the vibrance of Theravada Buddhism and Thai culture here might be surprising...
Nov 25, 202331 min read
Heritage Series - The Mysterious Monuments of Pengkalan Kempas
With a grand tomb fit for a king, the exact identity of the figure occupying it is still largely a mystery. What was his ancient rol...
May 4, 202320 min read
Heritage Series - Istana Raja Billah & The Mandailing Village
Istana Raja Billah stands out as Pekan Papan's stately centerpiece. Built and completed by the local chief Raja Bilah in 1896, it once se...
Feb 19, 202318 min read
Perwaja Steel Plant - Kemaman's Broken Behemoth
Teluk Kalong is a small Mukim located in Kemaman, the southernmost district of Terengganu. Viewed from the main road, the stretch of land...
Jul 9, 202216 min read
Malaysian Ghost Towns Series - The Lost Mines of Bukit Besi
The remains of Terengganu's massive iron mines can still be found in the small town of Bukit Besi, with giant structures now surrounded...
Aug 29, 202121 min read
Heritage Series - Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad (BSAS)
Taking center stage in the famous colonial district of the capital city, Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad (BSAS) is undoubtedly one of the mos...
Jun 28, 20211 min read
Short: Meteor Chasing in Sekinchan
A brief night trip to the open paddy fields of Sekinchan.
Jun 20, 20219 min read
Dredge No.5 - The Lonely Giant of Tanjung Tualang
Once part of a large dredging fleet in the minefields of Kinta Valley, this lone giant is currently the only one left of its kind, a rare...
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