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Besides all the modern offerings, Malaysia is also famous for all its historical sites. From Penang to Kuala Lumpur, and from Malacca to Sarawak, historical sites in Malaysia have a unique story that eventually shaped and moulded the country's progress since independence.
Most of these sites are simple places but rich with nostalgic aura. A visit to these sites will surely enhance one's understanding of Malaysia in the yesteryears. |
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1. Batu Maung Fishing Village, Penang
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This village owes its fame to Sam Poh Footprint Temple the beachfront shrine that is dedicated to Admiral Cheng Ho, the famous Chinese admiral who features prominently in the history of the Melaka Sultanate.
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2. Bukit Puteri, Terengganu
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At the height of 200m above the ground, this hill on Jalan Kota gives a good view of the town.
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3. Cape Rachado Lighthouse, Negeri Sembilan
Cape Rachado Lighthouse or Rumah Api Tanjung Tuan is the country's oldest lighthouse, originally built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
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4. Chinatown (Petaling Street), Kuala Lumpur
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Petaling Street or known as Chinatown among tourists is the centre of Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown. The street is also affectionately known as PS among locals.
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5. Christian Cemetery, Penang
The resting place of Penang's European pioneers
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6. Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
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Here is the place where the Malayan flag, at midnight on August 30, 1957, was hoisted for the first time in the country's history upon gaining independence from the British rule.
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7. Dr Sun Yat Sen's Penang Base, Penang
This low and rickety building in Georgetown, Penang, which was once a base for Dr. Sun Yat Sen in the early 1900's, survives to serve a reminder of this illustrious Chinese nationalist.
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8. Fort Cornwallis, Penang
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The fort was built on the site of Sir Francis Light's historic landing in 1786. Originally a wooden stockade, it was replaced with a stone and brick structure built by convict labour in 1804.
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9. George Town, Penang
Penang's George Town is one of the most charming historical towns in Malaysia, filled with historical sites and a unique mix of different cultures living in perfect harmony.
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10. Guillemard Railway Bridge, Kelantan
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This railway bridge which was built across the Kelantan River in Kursial in the 1920s was once strategically destroyed by the British Armed Forces.
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