Gay & Lesbian Malaysia

My Partner and I are visiting KL and Langkawi in July for our Honeymoon - (we are 2 women).

We were wondering if there are any gay/lesbian bars in KL or Langkawi (Pentai Chenang)? Are there many other lesbians there? Is it gay/lesbian friendly?

Thanks

Gay %26amp; Lesbian Malaysia

Because Malaysia is a muslim country, homosexuality is not openly flaunted or discussed. That said, my gay friends usually hit Frangipani on Changkat Bukit Bintang in KL. There%26#39;re a couple of other pubs but I don%26#39;t remember them. Side note: PDA not encouraged and frowned upon, even between straight couples. As long as you%26#39;re sensitive to your surroundings and the people around you, you%26#39;ll both have a blast!

Gay %26amp; Lesbian Malaysia

HI

to add to Jules excellent post, you will find Langakwi very reserved to gay couples compared to KL. Just be respectful to the muslim country and you will have a great time.

buying a campervan in Kuala Lumpur

I am researching the feasibility of purchasing a campervan in Kuala Lumpur and then taking off around Malaysia and beyond.

Has anyone done it and any advices appreciated.

Thanks.

Chris.

buying a campervan in Kuala Lumpur

I know it has been done before but the vehicle was on a round the world trip. In all our travels, and 3 years of living in Malaysia I never saw one campervan.

We have driven from Malaysia to Thailand in our own vehilce and that can be done easily provided you have the necessary papers..insurance, ownership, rego etc.

We have some pics and stories of our trips here www.bobandjanette.com which may help.

Happy %26amp; safe travels

buying a campervan in Kuala Lumpur

I%26#39;ve never seen a campervan in S E Asia, be it rented or privately owned. Not even sure if they%26#39;re sold here. The biggest non-commercial vehicles we have are MPVs or multi purpose vehicles (those 8 or 10 seater types). Maybe it%26#39;s because accommodation%26#39;s comparatively cheap? Point to note when you%26#39;re thinking of renting a car: you can%26#39;t drive it into Singapore. I%26#39;m not sure about Thailand.

great, thanks for your advice. Good starting point, will have a look at your travels! Cheers.

Mabul Island - Where to stay?

Hi,

Me and my partner are looking for some advice on where to stay on Mabul island. We are planning to spend 4 days there. I want to do a day of diving at Sipadan and spend the rest of time relaxing on the beach and doing some snorkeling. Does anyone have any suggestions of where to stay that is not too expensive?

Thanks for any help

Ash

Mabul Island - Where to stay?

Have a look at sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/鈥?/a>

One way Car Rental KK-->Lahad Datu/Tawau

Hi Everyone

We%26#39;re looking for advise please on car rental in Sabah. We would like to hire a car in KK airport and make our way to Lahud Datu or Tawau and fly back to KK. Does anybody know of any car rental company that will allow us to do this?

Thanks a million

One way Car Rental KK--%26gt;Lahad Datu/Tawau

Hi rebelsafc

Not to worry,many companies providing this service.

Outside the terminal there are many rental counters providing this service.

Hire at KK and drop off at any dedicated airport/destination.

Comfirm with the staffs where to drop off keys after office/working hours???

Normal procedure to hide keys beneath floor mats and lock off all the doors at appointed airport drop off.

Cheers

One way Car Rental KK--%26gt;Lahad Datu/Tawau

Thank you leopang. Would it be better to prebook the car before we arrive in KK or will we wait until we arrive to book it? Would we get a cheaper rate prebooking it?

Thanks again

Hi rebelsafc

You will get better rate at the airport due to intense competition.

Not to worry ,plenty of bargain over the next counters and you can back tracked if other are not cannot match.

Try this method%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;hey!!! your competitor giving better discount and better make of cars%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;you can do better???

Cheers

Hi! We are considering the same, but driving from Sandakan to KK. Would the car hiring be as easy in Sandakan?

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Sarawak Cultural Village and Permai Rainforest Resort

Hi,

I read that the 2 places are very close to each other. Would like to make it in a day trip.

Intend to visit SCV in the morning.

Qtn 1: Any bundle deal that include the SCV admission and transport to-and-fro the city to Damai?

Qtn 2: what option do I have for lunch in SCV? How%26#39;s the price?

After lunch, proceed to Permai resort, interested to look at the treehouses, enjoy the jungle pool, stream, beach of the Permai resort. (Don%26#39;t intend to stay there)

Qtn 3: is it possible to walk from SCV to the resort? How long would it be?

Qtn 4: I can enter the resort after paying the entrance fees and do those activities I mentioned above?

Sarawak Cultural Village and Permai Rainforest Resort

Q1 - not unless you arrange with a travel agent. There is a shuttle bus from Kuching Hotels. Pay for SCV when you get there - note, it is quite expensive at rm60 (I think) per adult - and I am not sure it is value for money. IMO.

Q2 Food is not so good and very expensive for what you get.

Q3 Don%26#39;t know how far, but to far to walk.

Q3 Check their web site.

Sarawak Cultural Village and Permai Rainforest Resort

Mrslye,

Permai%26#39;s car park is just next to the SCV so yes of course they are close to each other and you can most definitely walk. From the reception counter at Permai, it should only take you 10 minutes to walk to the SCV.

Go in the early morning and walk about the place. Locals pay only half price so the entrance isn%26#39;t too expensive for me (the difference in price is to encourage local Sarawakians to appreciate our own ';backyard'; - because as you know, we all tend to take for granted what%26#39;s in our own state or country - and not necessarily because they want to milk foreign visitors). There are two cultural shows, one at 1130am and another at 2pm. However, be sure to check their website or ring them up to confirm the show times.

You can:

Check in at Permai, rent a cabin for day use (they paid only RM80 or so, for use till 5pm), head to the beach have fun etc etc. Check out at 12pm, walk over to the SCV and explore the sprawling gardens and surroundings and watch the show at 2pm.

You could of course NOT rent a day-use cabin and instead just use the public showers to shower after swimming in the sea etc. If you rent a cabin, you will not have to pay entrance fees. Entrance fees are RM5 per adult and RM1 (or RM3 I don%26#39;t remember!) for children. Senior citizens should get a discount as well so inquire about that.

Lunch - there is a cafeteria in both Permai and SCV. To me, food at Permai is not bad but is too expensive. RM15 for a plate of fried rice and RM5 for a can of Coke. It didn%26#39;t use to be that expensive and we%26#39;d enjoy drinks and some food after fun at the beach but now we almost never eat there anymore because of the cutthroat prices!

Don%26#39;t know about the food quality at the SCV, we only bought drinks there.

After paying the entrance fees at Permai, you can do all that you listed above. You only need to pay extra if you choose to do any of the courses there or if you want to rent a kayak.

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Langkawi Markets

I heard that Langkawi holds markets/night markets at different locations throughout the week. Does anyone know the schedule for where the markets are held or is this something we will easily learn when we arrive on the island?

Thanks

Langkawi Markets

Hi

These markets are more for locals and not really geared for tourists. They sell things like fruit/veg, household stuff and shoes so I hope you are not expecting fake DVD%26#39;s, handbags and tee-shirts!

I enjoy going to the one in Kuah Town which is on Wednesday and Saturday evenings, as I like to sample the food they cook there.

I have a schedule of the different locations but it%26#39;s at home. I will post this later for you unless someone replies in the meantime.

Lesley

Langkawi Markets

Thank you for this. I thought there would be more touristy things to be bought. Nevermind, i will make sure we stock up in KL :)

Hi

Yes, the markets in KL are great. You will be able to buy lots of stuff there.

Lesley

Just in case if you are still interested:

Monday - Jalan Makam Mahsuri Lama (off Ulu Melaka)

Tuesday - Kedawang

Wednesday - Kuah

Thursday - Bohor Tempoyak (off Pantai Cenang)

Friday - Padang Lalang (Near Tanjung Rhu)

Saturday - Kuah

Sunday - Padang Matsirat (1km from Airport)

Daily Tourist Night Market in Chenang

Diagonally opposite Underwater World and directly opposite Papadam Ria Indian Cuisine Restaurant.

Hi Bas

Thanks for that. I have lost my list of market dates.

What is the tourist market in Pantai Cenang like?

Hope you are all ok.

Lesley

Hey Lesley,

No problemo! We are here to help.

We%26#39;re okay with your blessings Lesley.

The one in Chenang is nicer actually. More touristy but nice.

See you soon!

This night market that moves around the island, I have always thought the same thing, much like many tourists that have been. I used to overhear them saying ';what a waste of time';.

Greasy fried food, secondhand shoes (stolen - think mosque), crappy toys from China, second rate veg, Islamic materials and overall nothing of interest to a traveller.

Try Petaling Street while you are in KL. Jalan Petaling.

Give the night market on Langkawi a miss unless you are really stuck for something to do. Boring !

Do not pay just to go there.

I have just come back from Langkawi and we loved the night market in Kuah. It was interesting to sample all the foods - and we fell in love with the ';donats';!!

Thanx. Langkawi is hoping to see you again here...

Putrajaya

Hi guys,

will be coming to Kl in May 09 and looking at staying at the new Pullan Putrajaya Lakeside Resort. Has anyone got any idea how far from KL this is, and if so is it easily accesible. Would like to spend a couple of days in KL and maybe go and relax the resort looks good.

Putrajaya

From KLIA to PutraJaya by KLSentral just 15 minutes only. The fares if i not mistaken only RM10.00.

You can take taxi around Putrajaya Station to around that place.

May is good season to relax at Perhentian Island,Kapas Island,Gemia Island,Redang Island,Lang Tengah Island and Tenggol Island.With clean beach and clear water blue,more fish ,turtle and beautiful coral..you will enjoy the snorkeling and diving trips.

Putrajaya

Putrajaya is the government adminsitrative centre of Malaysia. Its about 30km south of KL city centre. I think most lakes and gardens there are man made. You can take the KLIA transit from WWT building at Precint 7 to KL or a cab using the Putrajaya - KL highway.

Problems of staying in Putrajaya:

Geographical. The pullman is somewhere near Precinct 20/5. That%26#39;s near the convention centre but nothing much around. The train station is at Precinct 7 which is way across the lake

Many taxi drivers do not know how to steer around Putrajaya. You won%26#39;t find taxi drivers around at night or on Friday afternoons. Many KL taxi drivers won';t bring you back there for a meter priced.

The feeder busses around the area are not very reliable. Some don%26#39;t even come by at certain times in the evening.

Nothing much to do at night in Putrajaya, especially near Precinct 5 because everything is closed.

A much better choice is the Shangrila Putrajaya which offers free shuttle services to KL city and the train station. Unless you are on a company conference with all meals included and transport planned, I would not advise you to stay down there. The Shangrila is nearer to the main attractions and the they have better facilities, but you will still face the problems of transportation and getting out of the place.

If you would like a resort styled acommodation in KL city without feeling like you are stuck inside a city, a few nicer hotels like the Carcosa Seri Negara and the Micasa All suites hotel do offer nice rooms, nice gardens and a whole range of other facilities right in the middle of busy KL. Do take a look at the two hotels, and happy planning!

Pullman Putrajaya is located in Precinct 5 very near to the convention centre. (of course you mustn%26#39;t expect it to be something like KL City where there%26#39;s plenty of entertainment, bars etc.) The town is quite a nice town with convenient facilities and you won%26#39;t feel as it you%26#39;re in a desert,kay! Been to the hotel and the hotel is superb. Altough some may not like the hotel being away from City, I personally feel that it is a resort which is away from the City. City is only about 1/2hours drive away from KLCC (twin towers) using the highway. Don%26#39;t worry, most hotels in Putrajaya offers free shuttle to the City for both pick up and drop off. So, you could still get into the city without a hassle.

Enjoy it and let me know if I%26#39;m right when you stay there! Good luck!

Pullman is a beautiful property by a lake. In fact, I%26#39;m planning to stay there for their opening specials, will let you know how it is.

Hi LindyAussie

Transportation from putrajaya to KL is not conveience unless you hire a cab but the taxi here will not use the meter,you will be quoted a ';lump'; for the trip.

To sum it up%26gt;%26gt;not easily accessible from putrajaya to KL.

Not much entertainment at putrajaya .

For relaxation OK,comfined around the resort only.

Cheers

Depends on what you plan to do in KL. Unless you have a car, it is quite inconvenient to get to and from KL, especially at night.

You can considering spending a few nights in a city hotel and then go over to Putrajaya for a night or two just to relax. Even then, I would suggest going to an island beach resort instead.

Hi Guys,

Thanks for our comments. But we will spend 3 days in Kl, then go to Hong Kong, Singapore and return to Putrajaya for 2 days relax before we head home. I%26#39;ll let you all know how it is.

Hi, I have just booked a one-night stay at the Pullman for 8 March, taking advantage of the hotel%26#39;s opening special.

My question has to do with transport - we will fly in on Air Asia (LCCT). From LCCT, do we make a connection to KLIA for the cab service or do we take a cab straightaway at LCCT to Putrajaya?

After the stay at Pullman, we wll go back to KL city centre for a few more nights at the Novotel...

From Putrajaya (assuming that Pullman doesn%26#39;t provide shuttle bus to KL sentral), what is the best way to get to Novotel (which is near the Pavillion Mall)?

Thanks in advance for advice.

Victoria

Singapore

Victoria,

There%26#39;s a taxi service (prepaid) at the LCCT. As Pullman will be very new, do print out their map available on their website so that the taxi driver knows where it is.

Not sure if Pullman provides shuttle service to their sister property in KL, else you have to take a taxi to Novotel KL. Ask the concierge.

Thanks, RioJ for quick response!

I just had dinner tonight with a friend who spoke of her experience for a very long wait for a cab at LCCT. I forgot to ask her how recent was that experience.

When you said ';prepaid';, did you mean what they normally do for getting a cab at KLIA? Go to a counter, pay and get a ticket and then wait outside?

I have been to KL many many times on SIA or M%26#39;sian airlines but it%26#39;s my first time travelling on Air Asia and a budget airline, so I am not very sure...

Do you know how long will it take for us to reach the Pullman by cab?

Many thanks!

Victoria