Malaysia Blog Reviews

Malaysia is a premier destination for tourism, so much so that a third of the country's income is derived from foreign exchange. It's not hard to see why travellers flock to Malaysia, given the rich, multi-ethnic culture, astounding cuisine and incredible scenery, but on the other hand it can often be a bewildering place for western tourists. As ever, the Internet is one of the best resources for navigating through the social labyrinth of foreign travel, and to this end our judges have amassed the finest Malaysian blogs currently active.

• Malaysia Food Blog

  http://www.vkeong.com/,

  A blog in which food, travel and photography meet in a well-documented menagerie of Malaysian treasures. Voon Keong's amazing photography skills never fail to impress.

• Malaysia Finance

  http://malaysiafinance.blogspot.com/,

  The economy of Malaysia has been a turbulent one over the last few years - keeping track of the fast-paced developments is this sharp (and at times amusingly cynical) investment banker based in the country. And if the banking material sounds to dry, the liberal smattering of attractive ladies throughout the posts help.

• The Malaysian

  http://the-malaysian.blogspot.com/,

  Written with a lot of passion for his country, the author blogs on social and political issues in Malaysia and captures the spirit of a whole community. The Malaysian is exactly what blogging was designed for.

• Blog Malaysia

  http://blogmalaysia.com/,

  If our award winners list is not enough to satiate your Malaysia thirst, the Malaysia Bloggers Directory is free, human-maintained index containing more carefully selected material than you could hope to read in a lifetime. Excellent work.

• Education in Malaysia

  http://educationmalaysia.blogspot.com/,

  The education system of Malaysia is a complex beast. Packed with insightful analysis and opinion articles, the small team at Education in Malaysia provides a great service in keeping us abreast of the current issues.

• Planet MY

  http://www.planetmy.com/,

  Planet MY has grown to become one of the largest Malaysia-related content sites on the web, providing access to quality bloggers writing in a variety of languages and styles. You simply can't fail to find someone of interest while browsing this online behemoth.

• Sweatlee.com

  http://sweatlee.com/,A Malay student in the US whose slightly crazy posts have earned her a loyal readership. Follow her adventures in foreign lands via her forever entertaining blog.

• Malaysia Asia

  http://blog.malaysia-asia.my/,A superb Malaysian travel site which avoids the much-written subject matter of commercial tourism in the country. Discover the real Southeast Asia and learn about locations well away from the beaten track with this large collection of well-penned articles.

• Kampungboycitygal

  http://kampungboycitygal.com/,

  Kampungboycitygal may not be the blogosphere's most snappy title, but it is certainly one of the most visually rewarding out there, especially if your interest lies in authentic Malaysian food and travel experiences.

• Emila Yusof

  http://emilayusof.com/,Emila Yusof's blog is both a phenomenal study of art as it is a representation of Malay living. Wholly charming and of interest to anyone looking to pick up some illustration tips and tricks.