MALAYSIA
Covered market in the Muslim city of Kota Bahru, NE Malaysia
Tranquil view from Salang village on Tioman Island, SE Malaysia
Hilltop view of Perhentian Kecil Island (a great place to disappear), NE Malaysia
Night shot of the Petronas twin towers in Kuala Lumpur - world's tallest building (452M, 88 floors)
A close encounter with a turtle during a snorkeling trip, Perhentian Islands, NE Malaysia
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Cruisy days hanging out at the "Coffee Bean" on Perhentian Kecil
Sino-Portugese colonialism prevalent at the shoreline of the Melaka Straits
Catholic architecture at Christchurch Cathedral, Melaka
* Perhentian Islands
* Tioman Island
A lucky shot of the Petronas Twin Towers at night.  It was pouring down rain, and I held an umbrella overhead with one hand and supported the camera on a mini-tripod with the other and took one frame.  It's one of the world's tallest bulidings at 452 metres, 88 floors. 
View from the second level of the Central Market in Kota Barhu.  On Peninsular Malaysia's northeast coast, "KB" is its most Islamic city.  Western tourists frequently report being pushed around a bit for wearing inappropriate attire (or for simply being a western tourist), and in a market one night I had an onion thrown at my head from close range!  Not much pain involved, but I was a bit stinky the rest of the evening. 
View from a seaside restaurant at Salang Beach on Tioman Island, off the southeast coast of the peninsula. 
Christchurch Cathedral in the city of Malacca.  This city contains a stimulating mixture of architectural styles and other ethnic artifacts, due to its very old history as a trading port
At the shoreline near the port is this preserved Portugese stone gateway - another example of Malacca's
On a snorkelling trip between the two main Perhentian Islands, Perhentian Kecil (small) and Perhentian Besar (big) I encountered this amazing turtle.  There were in fact many of them, but this one came right along side with me. 
Hilltop view from the banana plantation at one end of Perhentian Kecil, looking down on "Long Beach" (Pasir Panjang).  This island turned out to be one of the most peaceful, liberating, and relaxing of any I have visited.  It takes a certain effort to get there, and there was no electricity and no cars.  I suspect things have changed since I was there, but hopefully not too much for the worse. 
Having a "real coffee" at the "Kopi Bean" as part of the rigourous daily routine on Perhentian Kecil. 
Below are some pictures from 1999.  Also go see my pictures of Malaysia from 2006. 
Malaysia 2006