Malaysia
Malaysia 2025 Part Three.
Our recent trip to Malaysia took us through a fascinating journey of contrasts, from the sleepy, colonial charm of Ipoh to the coastal heritage of Port Dickson, and finally to the bustling urban jungle of Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC).
We next headed to Port Dickson, a popular beach resort area near Kuala Lumpur. The monsoon season was in full flow, and “the heavens opened” with heavy rain, but that didn’t dampen our spirits (or our appetites).
Dining at The Yacht, Port Dickson:
We had a memorable dinner at the Yacht Muslim Halal Seafood Restaurant. It’s an upmarket Chinese Muslim spot that stands out from the street stalls. The full fish cooked in a delicious sauce and the delicately prepared butter prawns were a culinary highlight.
The Army Museum (Muzium Tentera Darat):
A surprise find was the Army Museum. While some parts were closed or showing signs of wear (a monument with missing pieces), the eclectic collection of armored vehicles—tanks from Europe and the USA—was impressive.
The most gripping exhibit was the Communist Party Tunnel. It tells the story of the “1948 Emergency,” a period of guerilla warfare that led to the introduction of Malaysia’s identity card system. Seeing the tunnel raises questions about the challenging life of the insurgents who lived, ate, and slept there.
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