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1. Run to feed the hungry. You can’t call yourself a Sacramentan until you have participated in at least one Run To Feed the Hungry. This Thanksgiving Day tradition attracts some 25,000-plus people who come out to run or walk 3.1 or 6.2 miles in support of the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. The race starts near Sacramento State’s J Street entrance and winds through East Sac—and midtown for the 10Kers—and ends just east of Elvas Avenue and H Street, with locals cheering you on along the way.2. Visit the zoos. Who knew we had two zoos in the Sacramento area, but we do! The Sacramento Zoo, located at Land Park Drive and 16th Avenue in Sacramento, and the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, located at 403 Stafford St. in Folsom. Both offer educational activities and fun events—including overnighters with the animals—but each is unique in its own right. Bottom line: Make a plan to visit both! Sacramento Zoo: (916) 808-5888; Folsom Zoo:(916) 351-3527;3. Explore the old towns.Riverfront restaurants, bars, museums, theaters, kitschy shops and hotels dot the landscape of Old Sacramento these days, but a lot of history has happened on them thar streets. Check out the website—there’s always something going on. Folsom, Roseville, Fair Oaks and Elk Grove all have “old towns,” too. Wander through them all and get a little taste of history.4. Watch the Kings. We nearly lost the NBA team to Anaheim a few years back. All the more reason to cheer on our local royalty. So put on some purple and head out to Power Balance Pavilion. You’ll be in good company. King’s fans have a reputation for being the league’s most vocal.www.kings.com5. Tour the Capitol. It’s architecturally stunning, rich with history and free to the public. The California State Capitol Museum is open daily, except for major holidays. Note: The museum and the Capitol are one and the same, so as you are walking the halls, you are right in the heart of California’s working seat of government. The Capitol is located on 10th Street between L and N streets, downtown Sacramento. (916) 324-0333; www.capitolmuseum.ca.gov6. Work out on the “bike” trail. The Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, better known as the American River Bike Trail, is the crowning jewel of Sacramento—at least for outdoor enthusiasts. On any given day, but particularly weekends, you’ll find cyclists, runners and walkers of all ages, sizes and abilities somewhere along its 32 miles. During the week, bike commuters take to the trail, which starts at Discovery Park in Old Sacramento and ends at Beals Point at the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area in the city of Folsom.7. Go down to the rivers.Sacramento has not one but two rivers surrounding it: the Sacramento and the American rivers. On a (warm) day, you’re likely to see boaters, water skiers, kayakers, fishermen and fisherwomen, and others out enjoying the waters.8. Browse the Crocker Art Museum. The museum has been around since 1885 but underwent a major expansion—unveiled Oct. 10, 2010, its 125th anniversary—which more than tripled its size. In addition to housing world-class art, the museum also hosts lectures, films, concerts and more. 216 O St., Sacramento; (916) 808-7000;www.crockerartmuseum.org9. Hit some golf balls. With our mild weather, golfers can enjoy hitting balls just about year-round. Want to practice your swing? The driving range at Haggin Oaks is open practically 24/7 hours May through September. For a list of area golf courses—and links to their websites—click here.10. Splish-splash at a water park. Picture it: A scorching 100-degree day, but you don’t mind because you are slippin’ and a slidin’ down the Dragon’s Den tube slide at Raging Waters (www.ragingwaters.com) or The Vortex at Roseville Golfland SunSplash (www.golfland.com/roseville). Both parks have wave pools and more kick-back “current” pools as well as other attractions.11. Ice skate at our version of Rockefeller Plaza.OK, we might not have the East Coast’s colder winter climate, but that doesn’t mean you can’t ice skate outdoors in the cooler months. The Westfield Downtown Plaza Ice Rink opens the first Friday in November at St. Rose of Lima Park and stays open through Martin Luther King Jr. Day so you can skate to your heart’s content throughout the holidays. www.downtownsac.org. If you’re itching to go ice-skating in, say, July (not a bad idea!), Skatetown Roseville welcomes you to skate, learn to skate, enjoy theme nights and more. www.skatetown-roseville.com12. Amble up to Apple Hill. Only about 45 minutes from downtown Sacramento, Apple Hill is a fun, quick day trip. With some 50 ranches to visit, wineries, a microbrewery, arts and crafts vendors, fun runs, apple delicacies and more, Apple Hill is a must-do for fall. The place is hopping from Labor Day Weekend through Christmas Eve. Not sure where to start? Check outwww.applehill.com. A tried-and-true favorite: High Hill Ranch, where you can shop for apples (and various incarnations of all things apple), peruse the crafts, stop in the fudge shop and indulge in a sweet treat—though sometimes deciding what to go for could take a day itself.13. Wine taste at the otherwine countries. Closer and less crowded than Napa, nearby El Dorado and Amador counties—and the Lodi region—grow award-winning wines and offer wonderful wine-tasting opportunities. Pack a picnic and go for the day, or stay at a romantic wine country B&B. Getting married and love wine? This is the place! For more info, log on to www.eldoradowines.org,www.amadorwine.com and www.lodiwine.com.14. Experience the area’s cultural diversity. Attend the annual Festival de la Familia at Cal Expo in April, a celebration of nearly two dozen Latin cultures, and enjoy a day filled with music, dance, food and more. The annual Pacific Rim Street Fest in Old Sacramento happens in May, with dance performances, music, cultural presentations, and crafts and foods representing more than 15 Asian and Pacific Island cultures. Everybody’s Italian at the annual Festa Italiana, put on by the Italian Cultural Society every August. Attendees can play bocce ball, hear Italian music, dance, shop the Italian Marketplace and, of course, mangia Italian food. And you might just want to turn Japanese after attending the annual Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar, held in August at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento. View Japanese exhibits and demonstrations such as flower arranging (Ikebana), classical dancing (Odori), a tea ceremony, Taiko drum concerts and (need we mention?) feast on plenty of Japanese food.15. Cheer on the Sacramento River Cats. Spend a late spring/summer day or evening watching the Triple A affiliate of the Oakland A’s play at gorgeous Raley Field in West Sacramento. The team has won numerous Pacific Coast League championships since coming to Sacramento in 2000. But baseball aside, with entertainment throughout the game, various “theme” nights and a lovable mascot named Dinger, you can’t go wrong with a day at this ballpark.16. Ride the “Screamer” at Scandia Family Fun Center—and try not to scream. Seriously, don’t scream. You will be asked to leave. Screaming is banned on the ride—which spans 165 feet and swings thrill seekers around up to 65 miles per hour—because it’s disruptive to nearby neighbors. 5070 Hillsdale Blvd., off Interstate 80 near Madison Avenue , Sacramento; (916) 331-5757;www.scandiasports.com17. Tour a mansion or two—and while you’re at it, a fort.The Leland Stanford Museum, theGovernor’s Mansion and Sutter’s Fort offer a wealth of history about the area. To whet your appetite: The Leland Stanford Mansion, the former home of the eighth governor of California (Leland Stanford), was built in 1856, was home to three governors in the 1860s, and later became the Stanford Home for Children. The Governor’s Mansion, built in 1877, housed 13 governors. (Current Gov. Brown never lived there but visited when Dad Edmund G. held the office.) Built in 1843, Sutter’s Fort, originally called “New Helvetia” (New Switzerland), has served as a trading post, a rehabilitation point for Donner Party survivors and a refugee camp for people displaced by the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco.18. Go for a walk. From historical building tours to public art tours to neighborhood tours to cemetery tours, there are organized walking tours aplenty to get you intimately familiar with our fine city.19. Go down under. You’ll never think of history the same way after taking an Old Sacramento Underground Tour. Get a glimpse into what life was like some 150 years ago while going below historic buildings and exploring excavated foundations, enclosed pathways and old artifacts while your tour guide recounts stories of days gone by.20. Hit the bars. Sacramento’s nightlife has exploded in recent years, with brewpubs, wine bars and nightclubs peppering the landscape, especially downtown and in midtown.BarWest, deVere’s Irish Pub, Streets of London Pub, Firestone Public House,Track 7 Brewing Co. , 58 Degrees and Holding Co., Faces, Parlaré Euro Lounge, The Park Ultra Lounge, Social, District 30, MIX Downtown and Rail Bridge Cellars—and many, many more—the social scene offers plenty to do after hours in our fair city.21. See a show at an historic theater. Head to theTower Theatre (2508 Land Park Drive)—built in 1938—for an arthouse flick. Check out the Crest Theatre (1013 K St.)—built in 1946—for movies, concerts and other special events. Visit the Guild Theater (2828 35th St.)—built in 1915—for the same. Though modernized, each theater retains its historic charm.22. Tap your toes at the Sacramento Music Festival.Held every Memorial Day weekend, the festival—formerly known as the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee—changed its name in 2012 to reflect its wide range of music: swing, blues, zydeco, rockabilly, bluegrass, Latin music and, of course, jazz. Whether you’re into the music or the people-watching, this four-day event is the quintessential way to kick off a Sacramento summer. (916) 372-5277;www.sacjazz.com23. Do Dovewood Court during December. You don’t have to celebrate Christmas to enjoy the holiday spirit displayed at this Orangevale cul-de-sac each holiday season. Every house on the court—and we mean everyhouse—is decked out in all things Christmas. Walk the court, drive the court, it’s all good in this ’hood. All the neighbors ask is that you bring nonperishable food for area food banks. www.dovewoodcourt.com/index.html24. Go for fun at the California State Fair. Carnival rides, games, animals, exhibits, concerts and fried food—what more could you want? The fair comes to town each July and is a summertime must-do. (916) 263-3247;www.bigfun.org. Local fairs: the Sacramento County Fair, held in May, www.sacfair.com; the Placer County Fair, held in June, www.placercountyfair.org; the Amador County Fair, held in July,www.amadorcountyfair.com; and the Nevada County Fair, held in August, www.nevadacountyfair.com25. Walk the crooked mile at Fairytale Town. Walk the Crooked Mile at Fairytale Town, a low-tech fhildren's play park in William Land Park where fairy tales and nursery rhymes come to life. (916) 808-5233; www.fairytaletown.org. Afterward, head over to Funderland Amusement Park, located across the street, where the rides are all little-kid friendly (916) 456-0115; www.funderlandpark.com26. Pick produce at a farmers market. Take advantage of living in our agriculturally rich region by enjoying farm-to-you fresh produce at area farmers markets. Depending on when you go—many are open year-round—you’ll find tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, zucchini, sweet Bronx grapes, spinach, lettuce, herbs, winter squash, persimmons, pomegranates, mandarins, sunchokes . . . the list goes on and on. To find a market near you, go towww.cafarmersmarkets.com or www.california-grown.com.27. Immerse yourself in the vibrant social scene at Second Saturday. These art gallery open-houses, held throughout the region, draw crowds, especially during warm-weather months. In midtown, start at the corner of 18th and J streets, near several galleries, shops and restaurants. Another option: Fair Oaks Village in Fair Oaks, where you are just as likely to run into neighborhood chickens as you are people. Other monthly art walks in the region: Winters’ First Saturday Art Walk, Davis’ ArtAbout Art Walk (the second Friday of the month) and Placer Valley Third Saturday Art Walk, which encompasses galleries in Roseville as well as High Hand Gallery in Loomis.28. Meander down to the Delta. Though the closest town is only about 15 minutes from downtown Sacramento, the sleepy communities that make up the Delta region—Freeport, Locke, Walnut Grove, Isleton, Ryde, Rio Vista—feel a lifetime away. Wander through historic Locke, the only town in the United States built for and by Chinese immigrants. Taste wine at any (or all) of the nine wineries at the Old Sugar Mill (www.oldsugarmill.com) in Clarksburg. Have brunch at the historic Ryde Hotel (www.rydehotel.com) in Ryde. For more information, call the Delta Chamber at (916) 777-4041 or log on to http://www.californiadelta.org/.29. Stroll the Carolee Shields White Flower Garden ("Moon Garden"). Ah, we can feel the serenity now just thinking of this tranquil garden located in the UC Davis Arboretum. Picture it: a sultry summer night, your honey by your side, the two of you taking in the fragrant scents of Chilean jasmine, mock orange and myrtle as you walk amid this garden, best illuminated by the full moon. Go at dusk. This place is a treasure. UC Davis campus,(530) 752-4880; www.arboretum.ucdavis.edu. Other walk-worthy gardens in town: Jensen Botanical Garden, 8520 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael; (916) 485-5322. World Peace Rose Garden, State Capitol Park, between 10th and 15th streets and L and N streets, Sacramento; (916) 381-5433. McKinley Park Rose Garden, H Street near 33rd Street, East Sacramento.30. Catch a thrill on the water.Whether you are looking for a float trip suitable for the whole family or an adrenaline-filled-glad-I’m-in-the-water-because-I-might-pee-my-pants thrilling trip, there’s a portion of the American River (as well as other, nearby rivers) for every type of river rafter. There are numerous rafting companies ready to accompany you down the river. For local float trips, try: River Rat Raft & Bike, (916) 966-6777; www.river-rat.comand American River Raft Rentals, (888) 338-7238;www.raftrentals.com.31. Dine by the water. Sit outside at one of the many restaurants along the Sacramento River. You can dine at a different restaurant every day of the week. A few options:• Alamar Restaurant & Marina, 5999 Garden Highway, Sacramento; (916) 922-0200;www.alamarmarina.com• Chevys Fresh Mex, 1369 Garden Highway, Sacramento;(916) 649-0390; www.chevys.com• Crawdad’s River Cantina, 1375 Garden Highway, Sacramento; (916) 929-2268;www.crawdadsrivercantina.com• Joe’s Crab Shack, 1210 Front St., Old Sacramento; (916) 553-4249; www.joescrabshack.com• Rio City Cafe, 1110 Front St., Old Sacramento; (916) 442-8226; www.riocitycafe.com• Scott’s Seafood on the River, 4350 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento; (916) 379-5959; www.scottsseafood.net• The Virgin Sturgeon, 1577 Garden Highway, Sacramento;(916) 921-269432. Board the Delta King. No, you won’t sail anywhere. This ship is permanently docked in Old Sacramento. However, you can dine at the Pilothouse restaurant, take in a murder mystery dinner show at Suspects, spend the night in one of the ship’s staterooms or (especially nice on a warm summer night) enjoy a relaxing drink in the outside lounge.www.deltaking.com33. Patronize a local mom & pop shop. No offense to big box stores and chain restaurants. We love them! But we also fully support showing the love to the mom & pops that keep this city alive and vibrant. You’ll find them everywhere, so we suggest asking locals in the neighborhood you’re in for some great recommendations. Here are a few picks: When in the Greenhaven/Pocket area, stop by Pet Haven (352 Florin Road, Sacramento;916-421-7387; www.pethaveninc.net) to pick up food, toys and perhaps some pet fish. In Land Park, check out Optimum Health (3220 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento; 916-443-6795; www.optimumhealthonpurpose.com) where owner Nancy Yilk and staff will direct you to a supplement to aid what ails you (and tell ya when seeing a doc is the thing to do) and, in the Arden Arcade area, cruise into the Dimple Vinyl Store (a small store located to the side of the Dimple Records building), where helpful staff will assist you in finding that LP (or 45) you’ve been looking for (2433 Arden Way, Sacramento; 916-239-3760;www.dimple.com).34. Hit the drive-in. Our weather—especially during the summer—is perfect for a night at the drive-in. Pack some lawn chairs, some blankets (for when the famous Delta breeze kicks in) and some snacks and head to the West Wind Sacramento 6 Drive-In (9161 Oates Drive, Sacramento; 916-363-6572; www.westwinddrivein.com). But be sure to buy a tub of popcorn or an ice cream novelty if for no other reason than to check out the retro snack bar and restrooms. By the way, admission is $7 for adults, $1 for children 5 to 11 and free for children younger than 5. What a deal!35. Explore Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Located within the American River Parkway, the Effie Yeaw Nature Center houses exhibits, information, live animals and a book, and gift store. Outside, three self-guided trails allow you to explore the area. Check the website for tours and programs taking place at the center. (916) 489-4918;www.sacnaturecenter.net36. Pick some berries. Patrick’s Mountain Grown Berry Farm allows visitors to pick berries straight from the vine during the summer. While paying for your pickin’s in the small store, be sure to taste-test some homemade jam. We’re sure you’ll be buying a jar or two to take home.(530) 647-2833; www.patricksmtngrown.com37. Go on campus—without the stress of being a student. Nearly 100 years old, UC Davis’ Picnic Day is a Davis community favorite packed with entertainment, activities, exhibits and more. In addition, world-renowned performers grace the stages at UC Davis’ Mondavi Center and Folsom Lake College’s Three Stages. And don’t bypass student-performed theater, music and art shows at our two universities and five JCs: Sacramento State (916-278-4323, www.csus.edu), Cosumnes River College (916-691-7344; www.crc.losrios.edu), Sacramento City College (916-558-2111; www.scc.losrios.edu), American River College (916-484-8011; www.arc.losrios.edu), Sierra College (916-624-3333; www.sierracollege.edu) and the aforementioned UC Davis (530-752-1011; ucdavis.edu) and Folsom Lake College (916-608-6500;www.flc.losrios.edu)38. Behold the Sacramento Ballet. Whether you attend the annual production of The Nutcracker, the more casual Beer and Ballet fundraiser or one of the company’s other productions, a day or night spent at a Sacramento Ballet performance will have you dreaming of pirouettes long after. (916) 552-5800; www.sacballet.org39. Spend an evening (or an afternoon) at the theater. Our area is rich with wonderful local theaters offering productions for every age and interest. To name just a very few: in Sacramento, Sacramento Theatre Company (916-443-6722; www.sactheatre.org), Buck Busfield’s (brother of Tim) B Street Theatre (916-443-5300; www.bstreettheatre.org) and the always-entertaining Big Idea Theatre (916-960-3036;www.bigideatheatre.com). Also, visit Placerville’s darling Imagination Theater (530-642-0404; www.imagination-theater.org) and Folsom’s intimate Sutter Street Theatre (916-353-1001; www.sutterstreettheatre.com)40. Compete in the “World’s Oldest” and only nonswim triathlon: Eppie’s Great Race. Ever say to yourself, “Man, I’d do a triathlon if only I could kayak instead of swim.” Step right up to the Eppie’s Great Race, my friend. The race—which takes place every July—consists of a 5.82-mile run, a 12.5-mile bike ride and a 6.35-mile kayak. You can take on all three legs yourself or form a team. Founded by restaurateur/entrepreneur Eppie Johnson, the race raises funds for Sacramento County Therapeutic Recreation Services. (916) 480-0270;www.eppiesgreatrace.org41. Love a parade. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. at the March for the Dream “Marade” (march and parade) in January (www.mlk365.org), gay pride at the Pride Parade, which kicks off the Sacramento Pride Festival, in June (www.sacramentopride.org), veterans at the Veterans Day Parade in November (www.cityofsacramento.org) and the holiday season at the Christmas Parade in Placerville in December (www.placerville-downtown.org). And if that’s not enough parade, there are numerous Fourth of July parades to choose from on our nation’s most patriotic holiday.42. Museum hop. Learn about California history at The California Museum (916-653-7524;www.californiamuseum.org) and about all things science and space at the Discovery Museum Science & Space Center (916-575-3942; www.thediscovery.org). Railroad buffs will want to check out the California State Railroad Museum—train rides are available on weekends April–September (916-445-6645; www.csrmf.org). Car enthusiasts will want to cruise into the California Automobile Museum (916-442-6802;http://calautomuseum.org)43. Attend an outdoor concert. There are many to choose from during the dog days of summer: Pops in the Park in East Sacramento, Friday Night Concerts in the Park in downtown Sacramento, Live on the Boulevard in El Dorado Hills or the summer concert series taking place in both Roseville and Folsom.44. Go back in time at two annual festivals. Watch exquisitely costumed dancers waltz (and polka) to a choreographed storyline, all set to the music by the family of Johann Strauss at the Strauss Festival of Elk Grove in July (www.straussfestival.com). Fans of the Bard won’t want to miss the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival in William Land Park, which takes place in June and July (www.sacramentoshakespeare.net).45. Find your way to a fruit festival. Foodies (or should we specify fruit-loving foodies?) will want to check out the BerryFest (www.feedmestrawberries.com), which takes place in Roseville Mother’s Day Weekend, the Courtland Pear Fair (www.pearfair.org), which takes place the last Sunday in July in the quaint Delta town of Courtland and the Mandarin Festival (www.mandarinfestival.com), which takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving in Auburn.46. Catch the Causeway Classic. This annual football game between Sacramento State and UC Davis is a fall tradition around these parts. The two schools—separated by the 3.2 mile Yolo Causeway (hence the name)—have been battling it out each year for more than 50 years. It doesn’t matter which team you’re rooting for, if you like football and you like a good college rivalry, you’re sure to have a good time.47. Look up to the trees. Did you know that Sacramento has been referred to as the “City of Trees”? And with good reason: From the palm trees on the perimeter of Capitol Park to the river birch on the banks of McKinley Park pond to the eucalyptus trees of the University Arboretum at Sacramento State and the verdant archways over midtown’s streets, our trees shade us from summer sun and show us their colors come fall. Explore for yourself: The Sacramento Tree Foundation has maps of popular parks and the trees that inhabit them. Go towww.sactree.com/treetours to download your copy.48. Go the distance or cheer on others at the annual California International Marathon. The 26.2-mile run from Folsom to the state Capitol, held the first Sunday in December, brings athletes from all around the world. Participating in the marathon makes you intimately familiar with every nook and cranny of Fair Oaks Boulevard—you cover nearly the entire stretch of road. Feel the rush of running through the (normally) traffic-heavy intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Howe Avenue. And get chills up and down your spine as you cruise down L Street toward the finish line, the pulse of the crowd providing you with momentum.www.runcim.org49. Pedal around town on a bike. It saves you money on gas, it makes it easier to find parking, it’s good for the environment, you get some exercise and you get to take in the sights. Many businesses—especially in the downtown and midtown area—offer bike racks and the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (www.sacbike.org) provides free bicycle valet parking at some events.50. Eat a local tomato.Seriously! We’re not called “Sacratomato” for nothin’!Source: Sacramento Magazine

Traveling tips:1. Pay attention to the religious festivals and holidays such as Ramadan, as tourist attractions are closed during the holidays.2. Driving is on the left side and the steering wheel is on the right. Watch out for vehicles when crossing the road.3. Malaysia has a large Muslim population, so avoid talking about or eating pork in front of local people.4. Drinking is banned in Malaysia, and there’s a taboo against printing animals or portraits on items. The mosque is a place where Muslims hold religious ceremonies. When opening to women wear robes and headscarves.5. Malay men usually won’t shake hands with women unless the woman takes the initiative to shake hands; the left hand is considered unclean by the Malays, so use the right hand to take or pass items; never point your index finger to others.Scenic spots of Malaysia1. Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur, city Lumpur or KL for short, is the capital and the biggest city of Malaysia. It is also the most populous city of Malaysia with the most population. For foreign affairs in Southeast Asia, it has been regarded as one of the two centers while another is Singapore.Petronas Twin Towers should always be included in the plan when traveling around Malaysia which are two skyscrapers located in the downtown of Kuala Lumpur and are deemed as the second highest building of the country. Petronas Twin Towers and the near Kuala Lumpur Tower are hailed as the famous landmark and symbol of the city.2. MalaccaMalacca is a small city full of Malaysian style and has been listed into the World Cultural Heritage by UN in 2008. With no large urban area, Malacca, however, has been shaped into colorful landscape with business and trade for years and being colonized by different countries. Along with its tropical climate and maritime environment, it shows unique cultural characters. Dutch Square, Malacca River, Fort Santiago and St. Paul’s Church all serve as local famous attractions. It will be the most leisurely trip to travel around such a carefree city and have a taste of the local delicious food.3. LangkawiIn Malaysian ancient language, “Lang” means eagle, “Kawi” means auburn and “Langkawi” means auburn eagle. The eagle statue which shows a form of being going to fly is the landmark of Langkawi and can be seen in a distance on the dock. Langkawi is deemed as one of the most attracting scenic spots in Southeast Asia, where the clean sea water and long and flat beaches make it a paradise resort offshore.4. Gunong Tahan National ParkGunong Tahan National Park is “Taman Negara” in Malaysian which means national park. It is located in the Malay Peninsula and was originally called GeorgeⅤ National Park when it was founded. It has an area of 4343 square km and boasts the oldest rainforest in the world. The rainforest has been here over 1300 million years ago when it was the Cretaceous period, older than the rainforest in Congo and Amazon, which leads to the great biological diversity. Gunong Tahan is the highest mountain of the west Malaysia and within the Park, there are lots of rare animals, such as Malayan tiger, Cynomolgus monkey, Sumatran rhino, gaur and Asian elephants.PS: Every visitor to the Gunong Tahan National Park should get permission from the Wildlife Service and National Park Service.5. PenangPenang, located in the northwest Malay Peninsula, is one the thirteen federal states of Malaysia. It has been known as the Oriental Garden as well as Dining Paradise. George city is its capital and also the second greatest unban of Malaysia, being listed into World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Murals can be seen everywhere in the streets of George city, which serves as one of the reasons why the Penang is attracting. Most of the murals are made by Ernest Zacharevic, a 25-year-old Lithuanian artist, for celebration of the city. Later on, more artists participate in the wall-painting. In short. Penang is a carefree old city.6. Tunku Abdul Rahman National ParkTunku Abdul Rahman National Park is the first national ocean park of Malaysia located in the west coastline of Kota Kinabalu in Sabah. It will take 15-20 minutes starting from the Kota Kinabalu. Consisting of Gaya Island, Sapi Island, Mamutik Island, Manukan Island and Sulug Island, it boasts beautiful beach, clean water, rare amphibians and various sea creatures. Water recreations such as sea walking, diving, motorboat and flyfish can be practiced in most of the islands. Sapi Island is a small one with the purest water. Manukan Island is relatively large with lots of recreations, but the sea water there is less satisfying. Sulug Island is the last one being developed and remains the ordinary environment best, where travelers can camp there. Restaurants are less seen on the islands, so it is advised that travelers should take some food and pure water along. Be careful to sun blocking; Diving equipment providing for yourself; Fees are required for the beach chairs. Accommodations are only available in Gaya Island and Manukan Island while it is not advisable choice to live there because of the expensive price.7. Pangkor IslandPangkor Island is a small island which one can exhaust traveling within a day. It is peaceful and comfortable and most of the visitors are from Europe, America and Middle East. With no recreation facility here, one can totally feel the nature. As the earliest beach resort of Malaysia, Pangkor Island remains its ordinary beauty and serves as a dreaming place for travelers. One can also have a luxurious experience here. If one wants to squander, he can live in the Pavarotti’s suite. In 1994, Luciano Pavarotti, the famous tenor, had sang at the ceremony of a resort and claimed that the island was a paradise. Other celebrities such as Michael Schumacher, Eric Cantona and Michelle Yeoh all had come here to visit. Hornbill is more likely to be seen in the island.8. Laguna Redang IslandLaguna Redang Island,a Malaysian island located in South China Sea, is famous for the Turtle Island and ocean park. There are over 500 kinds of colorful coral reefs here in the sea, attracting divers and underwater photographers all around the world. The ocean park in Laguna Redang is not a sole island but consists of 7 islands within the sea area.Undefiled beach and clean sea water can be seen no matter which island you are, and colorful fish school and various beautiful coral can all be seen when floating on the sea.9. SempornaSemporna is originally a small fish village of Malaysia and can not even be searched on the map while it has been now developed as a famous ocean attraction in the world. In Bajau and Malaysian, “Semporna”means perfect. The most attracting here is the Bajau people who is an ethnic being exiled and has always lived on the sea. Since the Bajau people have been banned to land on the ground, they have chosen to live on the vast ocean and build houses on the coral reefs near shore. They make a living with the ocean and serve as the only marine nomads in the world, named as Marine Gypsy.There are still many places with unique features in Malaysia, welcome to the beautiful Malaysia!

So many things! For reference, I'm an American, so the society I'm refunding to is mostly American and Western societies.ParentingParents believe they are the single greatest catalyst in their children's development. This is called the nurture assumption, and while it may sound like a great thing that parents feel a great responsibility to rear their children correctly and set them up for a better adulthood, I actually think we've swung too far in that direction to the point where parents stress too much about it.Kids are punished severely for mistakes, lest they grow up into x, y, or z deviant. But if you research the parenting styles of ancient civilizations, or really any other culture besides Western Civilization, you'll see a much more relaxed parenting method. And by parenting, I mean the parents pretty much don't deal with the kids at all. Instead, the older siblings or cousins take the brunt of the labor that goes into rearing a child. In addition, while we think parents can significantly increase certain characteristics such as intelligence or inbue cultural values into their kids, some research suggests that kids mostly get these things from their genetics and their peers, not their parents.[1]Were parents to realize that they're pretty much useless beyond being genetic mules and financial investors (I'm exaggerating), I think we'd have much happier parents, less relationship strife, and maybe more fun childhoods as well. The corollary takeaway is that your child's friends matter a great deal, and their teachers do as well because teachers can set up peer groups in the classroom.Corporal punishmentWhile we're on the subject of parenting, let's talk about violence against children and how hitting kids is somehow fine in the 21st century. I'm sure you've all seen the headlines: Yet another study shows that spanking your kids is really really bad for them. But let's look at this a different way.I watched Home Alone 2 before Christmas and there's a scene at the beginning where Kevin, a young boy, has a boy soprano solo and his older brother Buzz is silently making fun of him behind his back. All the adults in the room start roaring with prolonged laughter and poor Kevin gets fed up and pushes Buzz down when he notices the mocking.Guys, I know that came out in 1992, but just 27 years ago, it was seen as a completely normal thing for adults to laugh at a kid who was being mocked in front of his peers, his parents, and an entire crowd, with zero empathy for the kind of mental anguish that would have caused. Is it any surprise that Boomer parents felt a-ok hitting their kids? No, because they seem to lack basic empathy and the understand that a child's human suffering is still suffering, and thus worth minimizing.But for us Millennials and Gen Z, how can you claim to be an advocate for women, for the poor, for all those who suffer if you're then going to ignore decades and decades of research and hit your kids because you're too lazy to come up with a nonviolent form of punishment? It's the 21st century, guys! Time to break the cycle. The police should be allowed to measure the weight of the child you hit, measure your weight, and hit you a proportionate amount of times with a proportionate amount of strength if you hit your kids. Vote for Proposition 31 (I made that up).EDIT: Also, how can you claim to be concerned about kids consuming violent media when you've already taught them that violence is a natural, perhaps even first response to problematic behavior?Tan linesI've written about this fairly extensively at this point, but can we just go ahead and #FreeTheNipple already? It's the TwEnTy FiRsT CeNtUrY!!!1!! And tan lines are unattractive, I'm sorry. Let's just normalize boobs and skin so we can all enjoy every facility the same way, wear bras or not wear bras without being judged, not get arrested for exercising legal rights (it's technically legal in most states to either go completely nude without sexual intent or for women to go topless where any man can), skinny dip in your backyard pool, etc etc.Most of Europe is already there, so the argument that it will explode people's brains and cause rampant raping is moot. And if conservatives can exercise their freedom to open carry assault rifles into grocery stores, making people fear for their lives, then I counter with my freedom to make those conservatives face their repressed fear that they're secretly gay with my beautiful nude body. That's a joke, but the point remains that the most common rational against allowing toplessness or nudity in public is that it will offend or alarm people, yet gun nuts get to offend or alarm people with open carry? Apparently our justice system thinks boners are worse than potential death.Edit: additional research for this one: a t-shirt takes thousands of gallons of water to produce the cotton necessary to make it, and a big source of microplastics that make their way into the ocean are synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon, so normalizing nudity is actually an environmentalism issue.[2]OvereatingNo, I don't mean the occasional feast at Thanksgiving, and no I don't even mean Americans’ individual decisions to eat too much or unhealthily. Americans aren't that different biologically from other countries. It's our system and culture that need to change so that it becomes easier for more people to choose to eat healthier.Restaurants need to serve less food per meal (and charge less for it). If you want your American sized portions, you can order two meals, which is really what most restaurants serve as one meal anyways. And you can only do so after finishing your first meal. This not only slows the pace of eating so that you feel more full from less food, but it adds a psychological discentive from eating an additional meal in a public place where everyone else is only eating one meal.Grocery stores. Please stock less junk food and more healthy snacking options. I routinely see entire aisles of nothing but chips and dips that provide zero nutritional value. And maybe let's get a government program that gives general discounts on grocery bills when you buy enough vegetables?Government. How about we subsidize healthy stuff instead of corn and oil? Hm?Culture. Just eat less, really. Most other cultures don't really diet, per say. It's just portion sizes. But maybe Velveeta isn't the best cheese to add to that casserole…BeefLet's eat less of it. Methane, water consumption, it's pretty bad for the environment. Have you tried crickets? Tastes like if you turned a peanut into a potato chip. Really not bad.DrivingThis really is a lost cause, but city planners, have you heard of biking/walking? It's a thing people do that helps reduce traffic and noise, helps the environment, keeps people healthy, etc. No bad things attached. But you kind of need sidewalks, safe crosswalks, maybe some tree coverage for shade, and at least a park and a gas station/convenience store. I literally had to drive to go grab toilet paper when I lived in Fort Worth, and that's not abnormal at all, even for people who live in downtown city areas in much of the US.Election participationFirst of all, make voting a national holiday. You can replace Christopher Columbus day with it maybe.Second, we really should be closer to 100% of voter participation in a society that's as well educated as we are, overall. Millennials who didn't vote in the last election because you didn't feel informed enough: you have a MASTER'S degree! You have more schooling that most Americans ever! And Bobby the farmer didn't graduate high school, but he drove 30 miles to vote. Let's pick a better excuse like, “I have Executive function disorder from the high stress load of working 2 jobs and living paycheck to paycheck while paying off a mountain of student loan debt,” but not informed? C'mon.I think I'll end it there. There's more but that's probably a decent picture of where I'm at with society right now.Footnotes[1] Do Parents Matter?[2] It Takes 2,700 Liters of Water to Make a T-Shirt