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...
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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...
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 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...
Jan 31, 202119 min read
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...
Jan 4, 20219 min read
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...
Aug 19, 20204 min read
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...
Jul 7, 20207 min read
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...
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