Lure of Malaysian cultures and food for travellers


Say cheese: (From left) Americans Hannah, Dennis and Lori Lins taking a photo in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign tourists are back in Malaysia, and many are here to “experience the diverse cultures of the Malaysian people, with the lure of Malaysian food also being a major attraction”.

Couple Jake Breathwick and Amy Kempster, both 23, who were in Kuala Lumpur as part of their five-month journey across South-East Asia, said they included the city because of the unique urban vibes it displayed.

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