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From the blog April 2012:

Being of bucolic bent, we opted for the east. Energized by those chocolate buns, we cruised into the northeast’s major population hub: Kota Bahru in the state of Kelantan.

Kelantan is the heart of conservative Malay culture, and far different from the rest of the country. Muslim women in Kelantan, for example, are REQUIRED to cover their heads and must dress in a highly conservative manner. That means absolutely no exposed flesh apart from hands, feet and face.

As we approached Singapore, the roads became busier and the scenery less wild. Massive palm oil plantations lined the highway and drivers sped south in a fury. Soon mammoth shopping malls, condo developments and golf courses started springing up.

Off Malaysia's busy highway 3 there are lots of small beach roads which are great for quiet riding.

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A quest to cycle every country on the PLANET: www.worldbiking.info

Tags:   Asia Malaysia

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A quest to cycle every country on the PLANET: www.worldbiking.info

Tags:   Asia Malaysia

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A quest to cycle every country on the PLANET: www.worldbiking.info

Tags:   Asia Malaysia

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