1- The absence of a knife at the table Malaysia is a destination known for its culinary diversity. The food is delicious and very varied. You can take advantage of your stay to taste the Malay cuisine, but also Indian, Chinese and Thai... In local restaurants, you may be surprised by the cutlery ...
1- UNESCO World Heritage sites If you have decided to discover Malaysia on your next vacation, it would be a shame to only visit modern metropolises like Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the country... This lesser-known destination in Southeast Asia also has breathtaking nature, as evidenced by the nat ...
What is cendol? It was during a trip to Malaysia at a restaurant in the city of Malacca that I first ate cendol. This specialty, whose name can be spelled chendol or chendul, is sometimes presented as a drink. But the version I was able to taste was more like a cup of ice cream. This iconic d ...
1- For the mix of tradition and modernity If you have never been to Asia before, Malaysia is the perfect destination to start your exploration of this continent. This is because it is a country with a sufficient level of hygiene and comfort to be able to travel there safely, including with children ...
ns. 'Divali' is the contracted form of 'deepavali' a name derived from the Sanskrit dîpa avali, 'row of lamps'. The Hindu family that hosted me in Malaysia actually prefers to use the full name of deepavali. The name is a reminder that this festival, held for 5 days between late October and e ...
1- Hibiscus: the national flower The first of the 3 iconic flowers of Malaysia is the Hibiscus Rosa sinesis, which is the national flower. It was chosen as a symbol by the government in 1960 because it is very common on Malaysian soil. It is a red colored hibiscus often depicted on souvenirs you ...
powder in the health food sections of supermarkets and organic stores. But in Southeast Asia, it is often sold in the form of blocks or syrups. In Malaysia, this palm sugar with its beautiful brown color and good caramel taste is called gula melaka. 2- It is usually derived from the coconut f ...
1- Discover a city created from scratch About 20 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur, the historic capital of Malaysia, is a much newer city called Putrajaya. This city, named after the very first Malaysian Prime Minister, was built from scratch starting in 1995 to become the country's new administ ...
1- The Nasi Lemak A must-have specialty of the Malaysian cuisine, the Nasi Lemak can be found all over the country. This national dish, consisting of rice cooked in coconut milk with hard-boiled eggs, chicken, cucumber, peanuts, dried anchovies and sambal sauce is rather hearty. And yet, it i ...
a press release proposing me to present this innovative and made in France application on our website gralon.net. As I was then planning a trip to Malaysia with a time difference of 6 hours on the way out and 7 hours on the way back (due to the switch to winter time at the end of October in Franc ...
o those who eat it. This is why this specialty is consumed during the Chinese New Year, especially in Singapore and within the Chinese communities of Malaysia and Indonesia. What are the ingredients of Yusheng or Prosperity Toss? The Yusheng or Prosperity Toss is a salad made with raw fish and other ...
1- Take a picture at Dutch Square Located about 125 km from Kuala Lumpur (the Malaysian capital), the city of Melaka is the capital of the state of the same name. This touristy city is known for its historical heritage, which you'll get a glimpse of by starting your visit at Dutch Square. This s ...
1- Discover the city from above at the KL Tower When you arrive in the Malaysian capital, you usually think of going to admire the famous Petronas Towers, the twin towers that are one of the city's emblems. And yet, one of the best ways to get an overview of this metropolis is to go to another t ...
offer your guests a fresh and light Christmas dessert. 3- Mangosteen Less known than the lychee, the mangosteen is the fruit of a tree native to Malaysia. Malaysia and Thailand are in fact the main producing countries. Its round and hard purple fruit houses white quarters with a very delicat ...
ossible to add extra coconut milk on the pudding to obtain an even creamier dessert. Preparing gula melaka syrup. As I explained in the article about Malaysian gula melaka, this name refers to palm sugar sold in Malaysia in the form of cylindrical blocks. Gula melaka syrup can also be found in Mala ...
(5 days off), Hong Kong and Macau (3 days off), as well as in some Asian countries where the influence of Chinese culture is important: Singapore and Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia, Vietnam (Tet holiday). The New Year vacations are a period of migration accompanied by traffic jams on the roads an ...
econd most played sport in the world after soccer. The greatest champions in this Olympic discipline come from China, Indonesia, Thailand, Korea, or Malaysia. In Europe, only two countries compete with the Asians: Denmark and England. The International Badminton Federation (BWF), founded in 1934, ...
ough its origin remains unknown, this palm is a typical species of Southeast Asia. It grows in Java and Sumatra and is cultivated mainly in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Sometimes creeping, it can grow up to 6 meters tall. The fruits grow at the base of the palm in small clusters. What do ...
sive. Cheap fabrics and accessories found in souvenir stores are printed fabrics that mimic traditional batik patterns, like this fabric purchased in Malaysia. From which country does this technique originate? It is estimated that the origins of this art go back to a little over 1000 years. As w ...
elon cutting The preparation of rose watermelon juice is very simple. Fresh watermelon juice is a refreshing drink that I discovered during a trip to Malaysia and that I like to prepare in the summer. The first step is to cut your watermelon into slices. Remove the skin and then cut the flesh of th ...
