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Malaysia Master thread
« on: January 21, 2013, 11:14:00 PM »
Did not see a master thread on Malaysia so decided to start one.

I am considering going to Malaysia with my wife, and was wondering if anyone from DDF has ever been there? Is it safe to go as a Jew?
Will I have trouble bringing in my teffilin as well as kosher food?

Also any tips on good destinations within Malaysia?
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2013, 10:56:42 AM »
Multiple DDF'ers have been to and brought food to Langkawi.
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2013, 02:02:47 PM »
Quote from: Dan on January 22, 2013, 10:56:42 AM
Multiple DDF'ers have been to and brought food to Langkawi.
That's great. I am thinking of going to Malaysian Borneo and then either to Langkawi or Bali in Indonesia.
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2013, 02:13:26 PM »
Quote from: Fan of Dan on January 22, 2013, 02:02:47 PM
That's great. I am thinking of going to Malaysian Borneo and then either to Langkawi or Bali in Indonesia.

Much nicer beaches in Langkawi but cooler sights and activities in Bali
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2013, 02:47:50 PM »
Quote from: damaxer91 on January 22, 2013, 02:13:26 PM
Much nicer beaches in Langkawi but cooler sights and activities in Bali
If all goes according to plans then we would stay at the La Merdien, SPG category 2 in kota kinabalu, which is on the west coast of Malaysian Borneo. Looks like over there they have amazing beaches, snorkeling diving etc, plus the whole Borneo rainforest Orangutan thing. So tough call as I would have already got some beach and some cool stuff there.

Are the beaches in Bali bad or just not up to par with Langkawi?
Also is either Bali or Langkawi a better value than the other?
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2013, 02:51:32 PM »
Bali is known not to have nice beaches while Langkawi has some beautiful ones.

Prices are similar but if you are going all the way,  I would try and stay somewhere with a bit of local flavor (not a Le Meridien)
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2013, 12:45:40 PM »
I posted this elsewhere, but it's relevant to this thread.
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=18280.msg406886#msg406886
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2013, 12:47:56 PM »
Quote from: damaxer91 on January 22, 2013, 02:51:32 PM
Prices are similar but if you are going all the way,  I would try and stay somewhere with a bit of local flavor (not a Le Meridien)
Any recommendations for lodgings?
Also, what do you recommend within easy distance of KUL if flying in for a few days?
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2013, 02:10:33 PM »
Quote from: Drago on February 03, 2013, 12:47:56 PM
Also, what do you recommend within easy distance of KUL if flying in for a few days?
When are you going?
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2013, 02:44:58 PM »
Quote from: Fan of Dan on February 03, 2013, 02:10:33 PM
When are you going?
If I go, it'll be mid-December.
I'm trying to figure out which other countries to go to after Thailand. I'll be with 3 small kids.
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2013, 08:10:11 AM »
a few months ago on my way to cambodia i stoped over for 12 hours
i went out to the twin towers
i didnt have any problem actually the only guy that approach me was to ask me if i need is help
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2013, 08:17:06 PM »
Quote from: mendoul on February 04, 2013, 08:10:11 AM
a few months ago on my way to cambodia i stoped over for 12 hours
i went out to the twin towers
i didnt have any problem actually the only guy that approach me was to ask me if i need is help
Wow you seem to get around. What did you do there? Is KUL worth any time?
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2013, 12:21:08 PM »
Quote from: Fan of Dan on February 04, 2013, 08:17:06 PM
Wow you seem to get around. What did you do there? Is KUL worth any time?

it was just a 12h stop over (instead of a 2h stop i took a 12h)
i took a cab i told him to take me around
he took me to the petronas (twin towers) its a very nice building is shape is weird
then to the Menara tower
then to time square that was a very nice mall there is roller coasters inside the mall

 
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2013, 05:04:47 AM »
anyone have the number to the chabad here in malaysia (KUL)
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2013, 05:10:30 AM »
Quote from: rots5 on July 16, 2013, 05:04:47 AM
anyone have the number to the chabad here in malaysia (KUL)
Going there?
I have  short stopover there, but not enough time to do anything.
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #15 on: July 16, 2013, 05:15:25 AM »
Quote from: Drago on July 16, 2013, 05:10:30 AM
Going there?
I have  short stopover there, but not enough time to do anything.
me too. short iyh! on next thursday! from there to IST....
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #16 on: July 16, 2013, 05:50:19 AM »
Quote from: rots5 on July 16, 2013, 05:15:25 AM
me too. short iyh! on next thursday! from there to IST....
And you want to go to Chabad in so little time?
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #17 on: July 16, 2013, 07:43:47 AM »
Quote from: Drago on July 16, 2013, 05:50:19 AM
And you want to go to Chabad in so little time?
no....but with recent events having my mom flying on tisha bav, i have to cover all my bases
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #18 on: May 26, 2016, 03:18:07 PM »
Any issues with bringing in tallis, tefillin, sefarim, POM?
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Re: Malaysia Master thread
« Reply #19 on: January 08, 2017, 09:00:30 AM »
Quote from: Fan of Dan on January 22, 2013, 02:02:47 PM
That's great. I am thinking of going to Malaysian Borneo and then either to Langkawi or Bali in Indonesia.
Did you end up doing Borneo?
I see good rates ex-BUD during peak season, and it certainly seems to be off the beaten track.
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