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Deepavali in Malaysia: how the Festival of Lights is celebrated
Oil lamps, colourful kolam, open houses and sweets: what to expect at Deepavali and where to see it.
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Nasi lemak: the dish Malaysians eat at any hour
Coconut rice, sambal and crunchy anchovies: what goes into Malaysia’s favourite dish and how to order it.
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Putrajaya in a day: bridges, lakes and grand mosques
Malaysia’s administrative capital is an easy half-day trip from KL. Here’s a route that covers the highlights.
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This month in Malaysia
Festivals and events worth planning around
Sunday, 8 November
Deepavali
Festival of Lights in Little India, Brickfields and Penang.
School holidays
Year-end family trips
Theme parks, islands and highland getaways.
Monsoon season
East coast islands close
Which beaches to pick until the season ends.
Destinations
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Putrajaya in a day: bridges, lakes and grand mosques
Malaysia’s administrative capital is an easy half-day trip from KL. Here’s a route that covers the highlights.
Food & Drink
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Nasi lemak: the dish Malaysians eat at any hour
Coconut rice, sambal and crunchy anchovies: what goes into Malaysia’s favourite dish and how to order it.
Culture & Traditions
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Deepavali in Malaysia: how the Festival of Lights is celebrated
Oil lamps, colourful kolam, open houses and sweets: what to expect at Deepavali and where to see it.