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Kuantan

Armand — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:10:11 +0000

Back in 2002 I was sent on an AFS student exchange to Kuantan, Malaysia. Back then it was a random town I never heard of, but now but now I call it My hometown in Malaysia..

I remember hanging out at the Mega Mall back in the day…now its all about the new East Coast Mall

St Thomas – My school in 2002

Sultan Ahmad Shah State Mosque

Best Resturant name ever.

Riverside pose

An Empty beach in Cherating

Armand — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:53:49 +0000

Cherating is a popular beach resort area in Pahang. It is located about 30 km north of Kuantan on Peninsular Malaysia’s East Coast. We picked a mid week (off season) time to visit…completely empty

Sata, Otak-otak and Friends

Armand — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:03:18 +0000

In a roadside shack serves the freshest charcoal grilled seafood snack, the smell attracts flys and passer-byers. Despite arriving from a late lunch and en route to a family dinner, there is always room for obscure tasty treats and long time friends.

Teluk Chempedak, Kuantan

Armand — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:11:29 +0000

If you ask any local where to take tourists out in Kuantan, no doubt on that list would be “T.C”. I’ve spent countless hours here with friends just Lepak-ing ( To hang out with friends, loiter about and do absolutely nothing. ). Even on this trip we went back several times. It’s a nice spot just to hang out, eat, people watch and enjoy the weather.

Mamak food

Armand — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:13:49 +0000

I’m a big fan of Mamak food. Quick, cheap and tasty. Any mamak stall in Malaysia would beat a Malaysian restaurant back in New Zealand. After eating roti canai in malaysia, you feel robbed of the authenticity and freshness a Malaysian restaurant delivers. Heres a few spots in KL, a couple in China town and one at Batu Caves (touristy areas = touristy prices)

Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur

Armand — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:11:48 +0000

I have been to Batu Caves a couple of times before and each time we get caught in the monsoon rain! If you’re brave enough, try to descend the 200+ slippery (tiny) steps, otherwise just chill at the cave’s entrance and enjoy the view of the city from the top .
Photo credit to Richard

Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur

Armand — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:11:29 +0000

If you want to get up on to the Sky Bridge make sure you there really early or you’ll give up on the 4hr wait like we did!

Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

Armand — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:53:26 +0000

Bukit Bintang is the prominant shopping and entertainment district of Kuala Lumpur. Wading through the sea of people I manage to met up with a old friend, Fendi , who shouting us the best Nasi Ayam (Hainanese Chicken Rice) I had in my life (I know, huge call) at Chee Meng

Pasar Karat, Kuala Lumpur

Armand — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:25:56 +0000

If you’re ever up early in KL go check out the Pasar Karat / “Rust Market” aka thieves market. However, unless you want to buy goods that are stolen or look like they were pulled out of a dumpster don’t bother bringing your wallet here! I saw the same characters that were here last time I visited, selling shoes (in pairs and also single shoes), bags, fish, watches, dre beats etc!

Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

Armand — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:04:04 +0000

I love this place for all the reasons they tell me not to stay here