This postcard shows a memorial somewhere in Malaysia. The description is very short: 2nd World War Memorial Labuan F.T. 1945. Labuan War Cemetary is situated at Jalan Tanjung Batu. 3,908 graves of soldiers who either died in battle or captivity during World War II lay here.

The lawns at this cemetary are beautifully kept and visitors can appreciate the peace and tranquility of the place as they seek to understand the senselessness of the deaths of so many brave young men.

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One of Sarawak’s famous long-houses where a whole village community lives under one roof. Sarawak is known to international visitors primarily because of the extraordinary natural wonders of its national parks, including Gunung Mulu, the Niah Caves, and Bako. Sarawak’s cultural treasures are also fascinating. Sarawak is one of the two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Also known as Bumi Kenyalang which means “Land of the Hornbills”, it is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia.

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Sarawak is a land of vast primeval rainforests, national parks, and awe-inspiring limestone caves, including the largest caves in the world, and the longest underground cavity cave in the world. Sarawak is considered to be one of the hidden paradises of Borneo for a unique adventure, eco, nature, cultural and wildlife holiday. It is a region of endless fascination, possessing the largest cave chamber in the world, verdant jungles, unique fauna and flora, white beaches, and remote islands.

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The ever changing skyline of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is a fairly sprawling city for its size. For many visitors the center of the city lies in the Golden Triangle, between Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Pudu, Jalan Tun Perak and Jalan Ampang: this is where most of the city’s shopping malls, five-star hotels and trendiest nightspots are, and the Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC) development home to the famous Petronas Twin Towers is at the northern edge.

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The economic boom of the 1990s brought KL the standard trappings of a modern city, bristling with skyscrapers and modern transportation systems. Like most of Malaysia’s big cities, about 55% of Kuala Lumpur’s population is of Malaysian Chinese descent. Jamek Mosque - this building’s notable features are three elegant domes which dominated the KL skyline long before the popularity of skyscrapers.

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Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia has grown from a tin-mining settlement to the present cosmopolitan and modern city of impressive and inspiring high-rise buildings and towers. The city is located inland, at the confluence of Klang and Gombak River. Kuala Lumpur is the focal point of new Malaysia. While the city’s past is still present in the evocative British colonial buildings of the Dataran Merdeka and the midnight lamps of the Petaling Street nightmarket, that past is everywhere met with insistent reminders of KL’s present and future.

In the same way, the city brings together Malaysia’s past and present, its many constituent cultures, and even its remarkable natural treasures, allowing first-time visitors an invaluable opportunity to see Malaysia as a whole before setting off to explore its parts. Kuala Lumpur is easily the largest city in the nation, possessing a population of over one and a half million people drawn from all of Malaysia’s many ethnic group.

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Waving coconut palms on this sun-drenched beach on Pulau Redang in Terengganu make this island gateway the perfect tropical paradise. Redang Island, locally known as Pulau Redang or just “Redang” is one of the largest islands off the east coast of Malaysia. It is a popular holiday island for Malaysians, most of whom come on package deals to one of the resorts. Redang Island is a scuba diver’s paradise.

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Located 50km from the mainland and a 2 hour boat ride from the Marang Jetty, the island is surrounded by crystal clear waters, pearly white shores, a colorful array of spectacular marine life, a breathtaking sunset, and what could be the world’s most mature coral garden. This paradise-like island is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, jungle trekking, fishing, boating, and canoeing. Until recently, accommodation has been in the form of chalets, but if you are keen on luxury, an international class hotel had just opened its doors.

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