Malaysia - Jack Altman

"Berlitz Pocket Guide: Malaysia" focuses on the centre, west coast, east coast, Johor, Sarawak and Sabah. It covers all the main sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the capital Kuala Lumpur and other bustling towns such as Melaka, Penang, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. A guide is given to the stunning natural areas of the Taman Negara rain forest and Gunung Mulu caves, as well as Malaysia's best beaches. The book also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Malay. You can read special features on topics ranging from the aborigines of Northern Borneo to the Thaipusam Festival. Maps show Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Malaysia, and Sabah and Sarawak, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.