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Travel & Resources: MALAYSIA

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Advisory: In April, 2018, Malaysia began to censor LGBT and AIDS/HIV content on the Internet. Do NOT use any Internet ISP or mobile SIM from TMNet, a Malaysian Internet Service provider (there are other non-censored providers including easily purchased Wi-fi SIM cards for travelers) or start using a VPN to access your favorite Internet sites as many Malaysians, Indonesians and Chinese do.
Gay life in Malaysia, as in other Asian countries, is blossoming despite conservative religion-based discrimination and outdated colonial-era laws. Former Deputy Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, was famously removed from office by a trumped-up sodomy conviction that was reversed by Malaysia's high court in 2004. Muslims, both local and visitors, are also subject to religious law which may (though rarely does) punish gay or lesbian sexual activity with flogging and male transvestism with imprisonment. Even though religious law does not apply to non-Muslims, Islam is the state religion under Malaysia's constitution and thus homosexual citizens face official discrimination. Police may arrest any person (Muslim or not) for sex in a public place (i.e. cruise spots), so visitors are well-advised to respect Malaysian law and customs while they are guests in the country. Having said that, police generally have not detained foreigners during raids on local gay businesses, focusing instead on ethnic Malay customers, almost 100% of whom are considered Muslim at birth by law.

Malaysia Listings by City:

JOHOR BAHRU | KOTA KINABALU
KUALA LUMPUR | KUCHING
LANGKAWI | PENANG

Other cities and provinces are listed below...

Malaysia will no doubt surprise you. This multi-cultural nation, largely populated by moderate Muslims and fiercely intolerant of being bullied by western powers, is filled with charm, nature, culture, and warm hospitality. Remarkably, it also has a thriving gay scene which, while still mostly underground, is basically tolerated by the live-and-let-live attitude of its people.

Conversations with locals are delightfully candid. Educated and pragmatic, the younger generation takes a practical point of view towards the special challenges of their rainbow society. As one highly-placed official told us: as a gay Muslim he just takes the hurdles of life one day at a time

The country remains wonderfully undiscovered by a majority of travelers. That should really change. Beyond Kuala Lumpur, there is much to delight shoppers, history buffs, foodies and adventurers, especially in smaller cities like Melaka, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, and Penang.

Malaysia is divided into two parts geograpically, the Penisular (West Malaysia) and Borneo (East Malaysia). There are 11 states in West Malaysia (Perlis, Kedah, Pulau Pinang (Penang), Perak, Sekangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka (Malacca), Johor, Phang, Kelantan and Terengganu. East Malaysia is comprised of Sabah and Sarawak.

Banana Inn Men's Wear UTOPIAN VERIFIED JAN 2023

Malaysia AIDS/HIV organizations and information

P T Foundation UTOPIA VERIFIED JAN 2023
2-1, Jln Haji Salleh, Sentul, Kuala Lumpur
(60-3) 4051-3611, WhatsApp 011-2143 4572, email
A volunteer, non-profit, NGO involved in community-based work, offering confidential telephone counseling and information on HIV/AIDS and sexuality. Formed in 1987 by a group of concerned gay men in Kuala Lumpur, it provides counseling and support to individuals dealing with issues around homosexuality. Its also runs AIDS prevention and support programs for gay men and women, mak nyah (transgender), sex workers, drug users and People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Pink Triangle Foundation was the winner of a 2001 Utopia Award.
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Pink Borneo / ASEH Tours UTOPIA VERIFIED FEB 2016
Pink Holiday

ALOR STAR (Kedah)

Alor Star is the capital of Kedah and one of the oldest towns in the region, founded in 1735. The population is over 200,000 (that's about 8,000 Utopians).

Bidara Pool
Hospital Alor Setar Car Park
Merdeka Garden
Shopping Centers
- City Point(old wing)
- Sentosa
- Star Parade
Stadium Darul Aman

BINTULU (Sarawak)

The population of Bintulu is over 110,000 (that's about 5,000 Utopians).

Parkcity Hotel Pub

City Point Shopping Center

IPOH (Perak) -- area code +60-5

Ipoh is the capital city of Perak, under two hours drive from Kuala Lumpur and almost halfway between KL and Penang. It is famous for its delicious traditional foods, fruit farms, limestone caves and good-looking people (with clear complexions they credit to the spring waters from the limestone hills). Uptown and Old Town are treasure troves of colonial era civic buildings, traditional Chinese shophouses, art deco buildings and mid-century influences. Surrounded by towering limestone karsts, similar to those in Pangnga Bay, Thailand and Halong Bay, Vietnam, Ipoh is a lush haven for nature lovers and bird-watchers.

With its small town ambience, local gays connect by Internet (Gay Romeo, etc.) rather than risk being outed in public, so while Ipoh is lacking an open gay scene, it is long on charm and simple pleasures.

Ipoh is the second largest city in Malaysia, with a population nearing 750,000 (that's about 30,000 Utopians). It is the second largest ethnic Chinese urban center of the nation.

Ipoh Club Padang in front of St Michael School
JUSCO Ipoh
Kinta Riverside
The swimming pool at the Ipoh Stadium has gay cruisers

Ipoh abounds in traditional edible specialties - chicken baked in chests of hot salt, fat bean sprouts plumped by cool mineral water from the hills, smooth-as-silk hor hee noodles, dark and chewy "white coffee" on ice, savory claypot rice - and everyone you ask will have there own favorite places to find them.

Paramount among the many foodgasms are coconut broth "curry noodles" and a sublime secret dipping sauce served in two locations (just ask anyone for directions), one by a brother and the other by his sister. If you are not seated at a table in the brother's shop by 8:30am, expect a long wait to be served or - worse - that they'll be out of one or the other of the fresh made dishes. Just ask anyone for directions.

Another local specialty are heong peng (fragrant pastries) - crispy layers of coconut-scented dough filled with a sweet and gooey malted filling. Although they are sold everywhere around town, try to visit one of the few remaining homes where these puffs are hand made in large ceramic kilns heated by burning coconut husks.

O'Days (cafe) UTOPIAN VERIFIED APR 2019

El Fondo UTOPIA VERIFIED FEB 2019

JOHOR BAHRU -- area code +60-7

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KOTA KINABALU (Sabah) -- +60-88

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KUALA LUMPUR -- area code +60-3

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KUANTAN (Pahang)

Kuantan, capital of Malaysia's largest state, has a population approaching 400,000 (that means there are about 16,000 Utopians here).

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I Yang Male Massage UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2013

Berjaya Mega Mall
Kuantan Parade UTOPIA VERIFIED MAR 2013
Teluk Cempedak beach UTOPIA VERIFIED MAR 2013

Sunday morning market at Taman Kerang UTOPIA VERIFIED MAR 2013

KUCHING (Sarawak)

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LANGKAWI / PULAU LANGKAWI (Kedah) -- area code +60-4

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MELAKA / MALACCA -- area code +60-6

Melaka is one of Malaysia's national treasures, though it hardly looks as though the government cares much to preserve this historic and colorful heritage gem. Just two hours drive from Kuala Lumpur, gay tourists who love food, culture, history and shopping should add this city to their itineraries.

Birthplace of Maylaya, home to immigrants from India and China, origin of Peranakan culture, coveted trading post of Muslim traders, the Portuguese, the Dutch and British; this old port city is a living museum of all of these influences. From the Dutch Stadhaus civic center, now a museum; to the jam-packed streets of Nyonya and Baba shophouses; to the Hindu temple, mosque and Chinese temple that co-exist right next to each other -- Malaka is tropical, enchanting, and resilient.

The population of Melaka is over 600,000 (that's 24,000 Utopians).

Melaka's Old Town heritage neighborhood is easy to navigate using our Utopia map:

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BarLacca Lounge Malacca UTOPIA VERIFIED JUN 2017
Eleven
Geographer Café UTOPIA VERIFIED JUL 2020

The Orangutan House UTOPIA VERIFIED JAN 2023
59 Lorong Hang Jebat (main gallery); 96 Heeren St; and 12 Jln Hang Jebat
+60 6-282 6872
Three branches (see map) of this artist's funky gallery and t-shirt shops are located in Old Town. Original paintings and witty slogans adorn the walls.
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Melaka Central Bus Station
Swimming pool. If you are on Jonkers St, cross the river and turn right. Then walk along the foot of the hill for around 200m, and the police station will be on your right. Keep walking, and next will be a swimming pool.
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Bert's Garden (Malaysian and seafood)
Best Café (Nyonya Baba cuisine)
Dutch Harbour Café
Plat Kitchen UTOPIA VERIFIED DEC 2018

Equatorial Hotel sauna UTOPIAN VERIFIED DEC 2016
Comments from Utopians:
"There is a hidden sauna on Lorong Hang Jebat St, across the street and three stores to the northeast from Orangutan House. Storefront is an antique shop with no signage for the sauna itself. Walk in and pay R$15 to enter. Sauna is open 7am-11pm. Crowd is mainly mature. 2/F and 3/F are used for a steam sauna, an outdoor shower where nothing is hidden, and a dark room. There are several lounge areas and a drinking water dispenser. Towels provided. Bring your own safety supplies." -- John

MIRI (Sarawak)

The population of Miri is 180,000 (that's over 7,000 Utopians).

Cherries Berries

Bintang Plaza
Imperial Mall

PENANG -- area code +60-4

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PETALING JAYA (Selangor) -- area code +60-3

The population of Petaling Jaya is approaching half a million (that's 20,000 Utopians).

Click here for Petaling Jaya listings (combined with Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley).

SANDAKAN (Sabah)

The population of Sandakan is 300,000 (that's 12,000 Utopians).

Sabah Hotel

7 Heaven (desserts)

Selangor City (Selangor)

Selangor is at the industrial hub of Malaysia, just 25k from Kuala Lumpur.

Click here for Selangor City listings (combined with Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley).

Sibu (Sarawak)

The sauna at Thai Spa UTOPIAN VERIFIED JAN 2012

SUBANG JAYA (Selangor) -- area code +60-3

The population of Subang Jaya is approaching half a million (that's 20,000 Utopians).

Click here for Subang Jaya listings (combined with Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley).

SUNGAI PETANI (Kedah)

The population of Sungai Petani is over 150,000 (that's more than 6,000 Utopians).

This is a university town: UUM,UiTM,PTPL, etc. The schools are where PLU's get their source of hot jocks and cute guys.
The area near the Pantai Hospital Amanjaya, usually during lunch break or after work. Guys gather under the tree opposite the International School. Be discreet, join them for conversation and flirting to see if you click. Some straights will get served by the cute guys inside the abandoned building or empty staircase at the back of the shop lots. At night, it becomes a meeting place for PLU's. Guests from hotels nearby and also some locals will wait inside their cars to look for fun. Mixed crowd and all ages.
Central Square
The park just near the town's public library is a meeting place for PLU's, however it's not advisable to go alone at night
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