BBC News - Malaysia Direct

8 February 2012Last updated at 11:41

Malaysia at a crossroadsThis middle-income country finds itself caught at an economic and cultural crossroads

The rise of strict IslamMuslim and non-Muslims express concern about the growing influence of fundamentalist Islam

Working Lives: MalaysiaSeries looking at the contrasting lives of six working Malaysians

Iskandar: A new metropolis Will tourists be tempted by Malaysia's new city to rival Singapore?

Preserving the pastMalaysia's historic George Town is redefining the concept of heritage

Up in the clouds on Low's PeakCarmen Roberts overcomes her fear of heights in a climb up Mount Kinabalu, Sabah

Fashionista's guide to Kuala LumpurTop designer and "prince of fashion" Bernard Chandran gives Fast Track a tour of the capital

Maldives meets DubaiMalaysia's Sepang Goldcoast development aims to put it on map for luxury

Thaipusam festivalBBC Travel visits Malaysia's truly spectacular Hindu festival

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