State of Malaysia – Johor – Johor is a Malaysian state, located in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of the most developed states in Malaysia. The state capital city and royal city of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly known as Tanjung Puteri (Malay for Princess’s Cape) and Muar respectively. The old state capital is Johor Lama.

Johor is surrounded by Pahang to the north, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the northwest, and the Straits of Johor to the south which separates Johor and the Republic of Singapore. Johor is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ta’zim, or “Abode of Dignity”, and as Johore in English.

Le Grandeur Palm Resort, Johor

 Masjid Sultan Ibrahim

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P.S I – Hello Kitty Cafe in Korea
P.S II – Wedding With The Penguins at Underwater World Langkawi.
P.S III – Beautiful Istanbul

States of Malaysia – Kedah – Kedah (also known by its honorific, Darul Aman, or “Abode of Peace”) is a state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area of over 9,000 km², and it consists of the mainland and Langkawi. The mainland has a relatively flat terrain, which is used to grow rice. Langkawi is an archipelago of islands, most of which are uninhabited.

Kedah borders the state of Perlis and shares an international boundary with the Songkhla and Yala provinces of Thailand to the north. It also borders the state of Perak to the south and Penang to the southwest. The state’s capital is Alor Setar and the royal seat is in Anak Bukit. Other major towns include Sungai Petani, and Kulim on the mainland, and Kuah on Langkawi. On 2 September 2012, The Langkawi Islands will become a federal territory independent from Kedah.

Kedah art gallery

Castle in Kedah

Kedah paddy field

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P.S I – Unusual Hotel Beds
P.S II – Walk Above Clouds In Langkawi.
P.S III – Flying First Class – PART 2

States of Malaysia – Perlis – Perlis is the smallest state in Malaysia. It lies at the northern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and has Satun and Songkhla Provinces of Thailand on its northern border. It is bordered by the state of Kedah to the south. Perlis was called Palit (Thai: ปะลิส) by the Siamese when it was under their influence. Perlis Indera Kayangan has a population of 227,025 as of 2010.

The capital of Perlis is Kangar and the Royal capital is Arau. Another important town is Padang Besar, at the Malaysian-Thailand border. The main port and ferry terminal is at the small village of Kuala Perlis, linking mostly to Langkawi Island. Perlis has a famous snake farm and research centre at Sungai Batu Pahat and Gua Kelam and Perlis State Park are tourist attractions.

Kangar, the capital of Perlis

View of one of the place in Perlis

Bukit Keteri in Perlis

Wat Machimaprasit, Jelawi, Perlis

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P.S I – Unusual Hotel Beds
P.S II – Walk Above Clouds In Langkawi.
P.S III – Flying First Class – PART 2