| When thinking of Malaysia as a destination, tourists | | | | Malaysia is a land of paradox. Futuristic cityscapes |
| usually (and rightfully) head to the great empty | | | | have exploded out of dense jungle to sit side by |
| stretches of idyllic beaches and the pristine | | | | side with basic huts made of wood and |
| primary jungles of Malaysian Borneo as they seek | | | | corrugated iron. State of the art stadiums and |
| their very own paradise for a week or two. They | | | | venues are isolated by hectares of palm oil |
| are never disappointed, for Malaysia has some of | | | | plantation. Sprawling urban developments serviced |
| the worldâs truly stunning landscapes. | | | | by a complicated artery of high quality roads that |
| This article however, is not about the picture | | | | sometimes lead to nowhere. There is plenty of |
| postcard views, nor is it about the things that the | | | | money to be made but donât drink the |
| Malaysian Tourism Board might want you to see. | | | | water. |