Historical Sites

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Malaysian Ghost Towns Series - Pekan Papan

Amidst Papan's crumbling shophouses and empty streets, stories of past riches, war, secret societies and even radioactive minerals intert...

Largest Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur - Kwong Tong Cemetery

Well hidden from street view, on this quiet hill lies one of the most renowned Chinese cemetery grounds in Malaysia, a final resting plac...

Museum in a Prison - Penjara Banda Hilir, Malacca

Penjara Banda Hilir (also known as 'Muzium Penjara Malaysia') is only around 4 kilometers from the Malacca city center. The imposing buil...

Heritage Series - Chow Kit Mansion

Loke Chow Kit Mansion, (or simply 'Loke Hall') was constructed around 1903 - 1907, a time when Kuala Lumpur was still a growing tin minin...