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Beaches

Port Dickson more popularly known as PD, Port Dickson is synonymous with sun and fun on the beach. PD has long been a weekend retreat for many inland dwellers, especially those from the city seeking temporary escape from the hustle and bustle of a hectic and stressful life.

Cape Rachado (Tanjung Tuan) renowned for its lighthouse that was reputedly built by the Portuguese in the 16th Century, which guides ships into the Straits of Melaka (Malacca). This lighthouse that is built on a hillock overlooking the straits is until today still operational!

Cities

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. From its centralized position, the ultra-modern nerve center of Malaysia expands outwards to embrace the world. Discovering traveling through a time tunnel.Petronas Twin Towers currently holds the Guinness Book of Record's title as the world's tallest building. Kuala Lumpur Tower is the highest tower in Asia standing at 421 meters high. The top of the tower is modeled after Malaysia's gasing, a spinning top, and has eleven levels. It houses a spinning restaurant which takes one hour to complete a cycle.

Johor Bahru Located at the southern tip of the Peninsula, Johor Bahru is the state capital of Johor Darul Takzim. JB, in short, was established in 1855 by the late Sultan Abu Bakar (the Father of Modern Johor) and now serves as the administrative and commercial center of the state. While many of JB's attractions have links to the state's early history, Dataran Bandaraya (City Square) is a new attraction that was built to commemorate the proclamation of JB as a city on 1st January 1994. It comprises of a clock tower that faces a series of fountains. Its raised structure and open lawns have proven to be a popular venue for outdoor performances and events.

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