{"id":54318,"date":"2019-12-09T07:00:59","date_gmt":"2019-12-08T23:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/?p=54318"},"modified":"2020-02-05T17:08:45","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T09:08:45","slug":"5-budget-destinations-to-visit-in-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/blog\/driver\/5-budget-destinations-to-visit-in-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"5 budget destinations to visit in Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #009d3b\">Perfect for a solo weekend trip or a family getaway!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.15\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/blog\/driver\/5-budget-destinations-to-visit-in-malaysia-bm\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Tekan di sini untuk terjemahan Bahasa Melayu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">If you\u2019re looking for a place to unwind outside the comfort of your home, Malaysia has plenty of affordable locations you can choose from! So, in conjunction with<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">\u00a0Visit Malaysia 2020<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">, we\u2019ve listed down some of the best wallet-friendly spots that you can visit to rediscover what makes Malaysia truly Asia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 15pt;color: #00b14f;text-decoration: none\">Georgetown, Penang<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/adamhilltravel-7696447\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/msmdraftbackup.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/12\/37264_qzvg3dshx4.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">Considered as <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: italic\">the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">food destination, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">Penang <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">offers cheap bites for foodies with a variety of cuisines to savour. Cultural attractions are abundant too! Visit temples, museums and traditional tradeshops just by walking around the city. Also, don\u2019t forget to check out the street art trails like this iconic one at Armenian Street!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Other things to do in Penang:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Picnic at Botanical Gardens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Sightsee Kek Lok Si Temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Laze on Batu Ferringhi beach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Hike Penang Hill<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 15pt;color: #00b14f;text-decoration: none\">Langkawi, Kedah<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/404_pixels-12312624\/\"><span style=\"overflow: hidden;margin: 0;border: 0 solid #000000;width: 624px;height: 416px\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/msmdraftbackup.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/12\/37264_x3y7fre8c8.jpeg\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">If you want to shop duty-free and have fun, the island of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">Langkawi <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">is for you! Soak in the sun and go for an evening stroll at its sandy beaches for a relaxing time. If you\u2019re not afraid of heights, walk on the Langkawi SkyBridge or try riding the famous Langkawi Cable Car to for a bird\u2019s eye view of the island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Other things to do in Langkawi:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Take a dip in Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Relax on Pantai Cenang and Datai Bay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Take photos at Eagle Square<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 15pt;color: #00b14f;text-decoration: none\">Kuching, Sarawak<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/travelphotographer-3989469\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/msmdraftbackup.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/12\/37264_bljroj5_6h.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">Kuching <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">or fondly known as Cat City, is the capital city of Sarawak. Located in Borneo, many would be surprised at Kuching\u2019s urban landscape that starkly contrasts its colonial British heritage. If you\u2019re planning to immerse yourself in the city\u2019s rich culture, pay the living museum, Sarawak Cultural Village, a visit to experience the local lifestyle in just a day\u2019s time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Other things to do when in Kuching:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Kuching Waterfront<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Astana<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building (picture)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Cat Museum<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 15pt;color: #00b14f;text-decoration: none\">Kuantan, Pahang<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/pok_rie-3210192\/\"><span style=\"overflow: hidden;margin: 0;border: 0 solid #000000;width: 624px;height: 416px\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/msmdraftbackup.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/12\/37264_pwmnemnxbz.jpeg\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">If you\u2019re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, we\u2019d suggest taking a trip to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">Kuantan.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">\u00a0The city is perfect for nature lovers with many sites to visit. Head over to Teluk Cempedak and spend some time at the beach or enjoy a picnic with family and friends at the Sungai Pandan Waterfall!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Other things to do in Kuantan:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Chill and take worthy photos at Rainbow Waterfall at Sungai Lembing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Catch the sunrise at Bukit Panorama<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Firefly watching at Kuantan River Cruise<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 15pt;color: #00b14f;text-decoration: none\">Seremban, Negeri Sembilan<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@nekuromanseru\"><span style=\"overflow: hidden;margin: 0;border: 0 solid #000000;width: 624px;height: 416px\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/msmdraftbackup.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/12\/37264_mtg79mmke4.jpeg\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">Though not a typical tourist destination, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">Seremban <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">offers its visitors a more relaxed travel experience that is easy on your wallet. Heavily influenced by Minangkabau, the dishes that you can find around here are served spicy, with staples like gulai and the Curry Laksa being the local favourites. Masjid Sri Kendayan, dubbed Malaysia\u2019s Taj Mahal, has also opened its doors not too long ago &#8211; make sure to check it out when you\u2019re there!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Other things to do in Seremban:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Jelita Ostrich Farm<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Taman Tasik Seremban<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Gunung Angsi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555;text-decoration: none\">Royal Gallery Tuanku Jaafar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 14pt;color: #00b14f\">Fancy a 60% discount for your stay? <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">In the spirit of giving, our friends at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">OYO <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">are offering up to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">60% off<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #555555\">\u00a0on your stay (Hotel &amp; Home). 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