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KL 4th Best City In Asia-Pacific, Langkawi & Penang Named Top 10 Best Islands

Wow.

Malaysia has really made a mark in the travel world, according to the latest DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards.

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DestinAsian is a magazine that celebrates travel in the Asia-Pacific region. Its 17th annual poll asks readers to vote for their favorite travel spots, including hotels, cities, islands, and airlines.

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This big honor from the famous travel magazine shows Malaysia as a top travel spot in Asia, shining a light on many Malaysian places and businesses for their great features.

KL made a splash as the 4th favorite city, right up there with big names like Bangkok, Tokyo, and Singapore.

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  1. Bangkok, Thailand
  2. Tokyo, Japan
  3. Singapore
  4. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  5. Hong Kong
  6. Seoul, South Korea
  7. Sydney, Australia
  8. Shanghai, China
  9. Taipei, Taiwan
  10. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Kl 4th best city in asia-pacific, langkawi & penang named top 10 best islands | weirdkaya
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Over in the island category, Langkawi and Penang were voted as the 7th and 8th best islands in the region. Here’s the top 10 island getaways:

  1. Bali, Indonesia
  2. Maldives
  3. Phuket, Thailand
  4. Koh Samui, Thailand
  5. Boracay, Philippines
  6. Phu Quoc, Vietnam
  7. Langkawi, Malaysia
  8. Penang, Malaysia
  9. Palawan, Philippines
  10. Lombok, Indonesia

Malaysia also received nods for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as one of the best airports and Malaysia Airlines as one of the best airlines.

Kl 4th best city in asia-pacific, langkawi & penang named top 10 best islands | weirdkaya
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Kl 4th best city in asia-pacific, langkawi & penang named top 10 best islands | weirdkaya
Screenshot via DestinAsian

So, big congrats to Malaysia for making waves and showing everyone what a great place it is to explore!

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