Southern Malaysia on D'Bayu Travel

Melaka

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Melaka (also spelled Malacca) was one of the great trading ports of Southeast Asia. The Portuguese, Dutch and British all ruled it at different times, and each left something behind. Today its old town shares UNESCO World Heritage status with George Town in Penang.

Johor Bahru

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Johor Bahru, or JB, sits at the very southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia, just across the strait from Singapore. Plenty of people only pass through, but JB has a small, likeable old town, a royal heritage, great food and enough nearby attractions for a weekend.

Melaka day trip from Kuala Lumpur

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Melaka is a historic port city with Dutch, Portuguese, British, Chinese and Malay heritage packed into a small, walkable old town. It’s close enough to Kuala Lumpur for a day trip. It’s a long day, but very doable, and here’s how.