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Fort Cornwallis: A Historical Military Base & The Largest Intact Fortress In Malaysia That You Can Still Visit Today

Fort Cornwallis offers history buffs and tourists alike a snapshot of Penang's history, with a lighthouse, gunpowder rooms, and more to tour.

We rounded up a list of 15 schools in Malaysia that are older than the country itself and housed in colonial buildings.

We explore the lesser-known town of Papan in Perak, which is home to a row of forgotten pre-war shophouses with a storied history.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion is a historic house museum that transports visitors to a bygone era of Peranakan culture.

This list of unique Chinese temples in Malaysia includes a snake temple and a scenic temple set in a bamboo forest.

Here's a list of lesser-known facts about the iconic Batu Caves, located just north of KL, that you may have not heard about before.

Putuo Village is a scenic Buddhist sanctuary on the outskirts of Kulai, Johor, with plenty of Insta-worthy spots set in a bamboo forest.

We rounded up a list of interesting facts about Pudu Jail, which was once located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

We gathered a list of 10 abandoned heritage sites around Malaysia that remain hauntingly intriguing despite being forgotten.

On Penang Hill, sits the remnants of the abandoned Crag Hotel which was once a school, and the filming site for several films.