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December 18, 2002 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: Malaysia Packing Round 1. Malaysia is made up of peninsular Malaysia and the northern part of this island. BORNEO 2. Once a mining town, this capital city of Malaysia is now a sprawling metropolis. KUALA LUMPUR 3. Although Malaysia is a parliamentary democracy, it has constitutional monarchs called SULTANS . 4. Although locals often refer to their money as "dollars," this is the official currency. RINGGIT 5. Colorful "wau" are popular souvenirs for tourists. What are they? KITES 6. The largest of the two Malaysian states on Borneo is SARAWAK . Picture of cave Departure Round 1. These fried noodles are a staple of the buffets offered in "Keeai kopi" (coffee shops): MEE GORENG 2. This beautiful island is the site of a two-month long festival every November and December. PENANG 3. James Stewart, Sidney Greenstreet and star in the 1949 movie "Malaya." SPENCER TRACY 4. You can view longhouses of the Iban and other tribes on the banks of Borneo's REJANG River. 5. The traditional game of "sepak takraw" is most similar to VOLLEYBALL . Picture of stone formations with greenery On Tour Round 1. During WWII the economy of British Malaysia was dependent upon rubber and this mineral. TIN 2. Every August the city of Kota Bharu is the site of a BIRD- SINGING contest. 3. This capital of Penang State is said to have more Chinese flavor than Singapor or Hong Kong. GEORGETOWN 4. "Wayang Kulit," the traditional form of entertainment is best described as a SHADOW PUPPET PLAY . 5. Every February a million or so pilgrims travel to the BATU Caves for the Thaipusam Festival. 6. The port town of Melaka features stilted Malay houses noted for their colorful tile ENTRANCE STEPS . 7. The amazing variety of flora includes the RAFFLESIA which produces the world's largest flower. Picture of city square with large building 8. This lake formed by the 1985 construction of a dam has become a popular ecotourist destination. KENYIR 9. This 13,455-foot peak towers over the forests of Northern Borneo. MT. KINABALU 10. The city of Kuching is noted for its statues of this animal. CATS 11. Bako National Park in Sarawak is home to this rare primate. PROBOSCIS MONKEY 12. The small town of Kuala Selangor is famous for its abundance of FIREFLIES . Bonus question 1 You can climb to the top of the seven-tier tower of this largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. KEK LOK SI Bonus question 2 Where on the map of Malaysia is Georgetown found? Section 1 Picture of twin towers Slide Show 1. The 1.85 mile RAISED BOARDWALK takes visitors to the entrance to the fabulous Niah Caves. 2. Limestone pinnacles are a landmark at Borneo's GUNUNG MULU National Park. 3. The imposing Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim, a landmark in Johor Bahru, is the State SECRETARIATE BUILDING . 4. Kuala Lumpur's landmark 88-floor PETRONAS Towers are arguable the world's tallest buildings. |