Welcome to the Massive Post.
You will find in it, what makes this country special.
A mix, an "equilibre" of Chinese, Malay, Indian communities.
Malaysia is a melting pot of ethnies, religions, cultures.
While there are "borders" between these communities, still, Malaysians
found a way to live together.
I also tryed during this trip to take pictures of the things i like.
So Martial arts, Street arts, food...are a part of it.

Also, i would like to dedicate this post to :
Derek from KL
Khee from Penang
Nick L from KL
Leonard aka Gloomis from KL

These Malaysian Paneristi provided an awesome welcome and support.
It was fantastic to meet them.

Terima Kasih from the heart my friends.

Let's get started!

For a massive post...it is easy to find a song.instrumental version, with bass part enhanced.


few facts about Malaysia,
N° 1 country in the world for Palm oil.

In Malaysia they love small cars...

and modern phones!

first city after Singapour was Melaka :


Rickshaw are very popular here.




Bodybuilding is also popular in Melaka!

and street art!



don't believe this pic, in Melaka people solve their problems peacefully.
pic taken in the Melaka museum.

the Kriss, a type of Malay knife worldknown.

in the streets of Melaka...

Chinese medecine!



hene tattoo.

the Melaka warrior! this one is for Dan.


time to head to KL!!

-from the Menara Tower-
the Menara tower.more than 400 meters (421meters)



Aquaria in KL




check that NINE!!!!!

a sand tiger shark


some carpe koi love!


and other animals...
An albino lavander reticulated python

this pic makes you want to open the cage.

what we did...for a cool GTG

i won't open this box.

talking about fishes...
me vs. 500 Gara Rufa

yeah it does tickle at the beginning as would say this german woman!

let's have a little break!
this chili is called: "Chili Padi" no joke.
it can transform you into Dragon.
have a bite...you will blow flames!

Before some martial art in Central M...let me have an hair cut!

9 pm...Central Market...the Silambam team of KL.
Silambam is a martial Art from South India, Tamil Nadu.
very close to Arnis from Philippines.
they also use bamboo sticks.















Kl early morning...

time to meet the local risti from KL at KLCC

Derek,

Leonard (Gloomis)

also NickL was with us.
some pics of our little GTG.
MN love!




After the GTG, Nick brought us to a special place in KL...
for surely...something familiar for many of you!
these pics are dedicated to Eng. a Malaysian dude in the US of A.




yep, it's in KL! it's pretty big i would say.

Terimah Kasih Nick!!
Ok, 1 night in KL then...

we hit the road to Penang, (we will be back in KL)
first day in Penang,
check that school...and protestant cemetary from 1789! Magic year for any frenchies.
also the cemetary was copied for the game "Gears of war"...


when mother Nature strikes back!




time to head for the biggest Buddhist temple in South Asia.
kek lok si!



turtles are the keepers of the Temple






the wishing ribbons,

with Karine we picked up one.





the praying room.




this statue is about 35meters!

In Penang, we met Khee.
it was a real pleasure, we discovered with him the Baba and Nonya food.




Khee giving us the "must try" food in Penang!


In the restaurant, Analkin Skywalker came to say hello to the Paneristi!

it was great to meet you Khee!

random shots in Penang!




the Nikon Team...couldn't join, i m a Sony guy!









an old man cutting water chestnuts.
uncredible hands...

this Man was really cool. told us : welcome to Malaysia, where do you come from? can i take a picture of you?
so i asked the same.


food paradise at Gurney.


this is Tomyan dry noodle

a dessert. thank u Christine!!



this is the Famous Cendol! with bean vermicelles!



the famous Ais Kacang. pronounced : Ice Katchang!


Before leaving Penang, a visit to a Baba nonya house.


an opium bed...

the O. pipes

baba nonya were very wealthy...it's pure Gold!

we are back to KL,
Leonard -Gloomis- was fantastic to find us a great Hotel for our last 2 nights in KL, Berjaya TS Rocks!
Check this pool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


He also brought us to the KL court,




He also made us discover the Batu caves!


it reminds me the movie...The descent...

indeed, we got lost.


with spider,

centipede

and bats.

Batu caves were formed 450 millions years ago.
so they belong to the Primary era, Ordovicien period.
we found our way back to the temple inside one of the cave.

time for street art in KL!






And also a last martial Art session.
Shaolin Kung fu! by a KL team.









Back with Leonard for the greatest Chinese food i ever had in my lifetime!
Terima kasih, because we wouldn't have found the places where you brought us.




time to shoot final pictures.
-i think it is the moment when the idea of submersibles stroke Leonard spirit!-


we ended up at a special mall...

yeah...you know...12 years without a CJ...Thanks Gloomis!!!!!!!!!!!!

in the mall...the Ice match...i mean sleepy watch!

time to go home...Terima kasih Leonard for the ride to the Airport!


will finish with some KLCC tower love...






well this is it.
you made it.
It was a journey full of colors, and with meeting great people it is even better!

If you have a chance, visit Malaysia, the country is great,
and the risti over there are uncredible.

Hope you enjoy. -hope it wasn't too long-
Cheers everyone.













Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

i'm glad to have met you and it was a good experience.
unfortunately i couldn't see you more as i had some issues at home, i hope to see you in the future if u ever drop by again

terima kasih Derek.
it was great to meet you.
We will meet again i m sure.
Paris isn't far!!

Cheers buddy.


Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Very beautiful images and as always, a perfect report.

Thanks for sharing fran.

for you nice words.
Terima kasih my friend.
the pleasure is mine.

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Thank you so much for taking us along


"Power Up"

Cheers
Jose

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

thanks for taking us along on the ride. What a wonderful journey.

Cheers,
Lou - SoCal

Cheers from France!


Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Especially the food shots coz I love food! Isn't it great that because of this community we always have friends anywhere we go? Fantastic!

Thanks for sharing!

Shella

if you like food,
you have to go to Penang.
Amazing place for food lovers.

indeed, we have France, even on the other side of the planet!

Cheers Shella.
See ya in London.

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

I thought you'd stayed over there my friend

Thank you for your report, great pics and ... foods !!

A très bientôt

jean-marc

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Don't worry, be happy ....

I will be in Rome for the GTG this week-end!!


but i see you soon my friend.
Merci for the nice words.




Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Felt like I was there with you, thanks for taking the time to put all that together.

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

You and Rob have been battling for the position as Michael M.'s favorite posters - BIG THANKS! Looks like a great trip - thanks for taking me along.

Michael M.

for the nice words.
i m glad you enjoyed the post.

All the best.


Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Always enjoy your reports Fran

Brian H
Copenhagen

"Vintage is the new 47mm"

thank you very much for your nice words.
Be well.


Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Amazing pics, as always!! Love that you never forget to include some "street art".

Those last few pics of the tower are amazing.

Thanks for sharing, Fran!!

Be Well,
Joe

For the tower, the fireworks was because of the Malaysian GP formula one.
i was lucky to be in front of the tower-in the hotel-

i love street arts!
Many thanks for the nice words.

All the best.

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

and i think this will be on my list to visit.
Great pic's and tx for sharing Fran.
Paris isn't far indeed. I will let you know if i visit it again

Cheers
//David
Belgium

Please do whenever you are in paris.
Cheers.

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

cheers
niellaccio
daniele from italy

Niellaccio: Sounds good!!

First, Go to Rome my friend!

i see you Saturday!
Cheers Daniele.



Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Did your wife consciously or unconsciously wear a Hello Kitty shirt to Malaysia?

Good Eye Peezie!

Uncousciously.
She didn't know about the Theme Park.



Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

it's a pleasure to share those pics!
Be well Kevin.


Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

great pics , good times .... what else ?!

cheers,
tomi

i would say...
Nothing else!

all the best!

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Great report with some great shots!
Thanks.

Greetings,

Mark

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Those pics are amazing ... Thanks for sharing my friend.

Be well.

Khalid - Saudi Arabia
[email protected]

see...
i did all i could to not delay.
Terima kasih for the nice words!

Cheers.

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Khalid - Saudi Arabia
[email protected]

I thoroughly enjoyed it. Must make my way to Malaysia someday. Such an amazing mixture of different cultures.


Chapel Hill, NC

for the nice words!
i really insist on the fact that if u have a chance to go over there,
then you should.

All the best.



Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Fran, you outdid yourself. ...the colors, the food, friends and smiling faces and the travels through a most beautiful corner of the world.
Beautiful post!

"Life's an adventure, you might as well wear a Panerai"
Steve (steveroadking)


Richardson Hwy, Valdez, Alaska-- The Brooks Range via Dalton Hwy Alaska--Prudhoe Bay/Deadhorse Arctic Ocean Alaska--Dawson Cr, Mile Marker '0' Alaska Canadian Hwy Alberta Canada--Yukon Territory, Al Can Highway--Crossing the Yukon River via The George Black Ferry from Dawson City--Poker Creek, population 2, furthest northern border crossing in Alaska. The Forty Mile River Region/Top Of The World Highway

for the nice words.

"a most beautiful corner of the world"

Steve, this suits so well to Malaysia and the Malaysians!
i will say +1 with u.

Cheers.
I see you soon.





Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Hello
Great report my friend as usual. Thanks for sharing your travel with us. Travel all over the world with François!
Cheers
Séb

.....................................
PAM 24T, PAM 232 and PAM 390

Je te dis à bientôt,
sur Paris ou ailleurs!

Cheers!



Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Really great photos fran.
Perfect song - timeless,
Prefer the Blue lines version though

Thanks for sharing.


Kev.

for the nice words.
Also, will try to listen to the blue lines version.
Terima kasih for the tip.

Cheers.


Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

GUSH

my regards to your family.



Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Great to see our MYRisti brothas too!



"Aiyah Panerai, buay beh liao eh lah." / Singapore

you will meet some of them in 15 Days!
Have a great GTG my friend!


Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Got it when i saw your DID.
You got a great country ZZ.

Be well.



Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Fran, It's really a great report and thanks for the compliments. Really great photos especially I like the one 'Malaysian like small cars'.

the photo shooting on me with your 358 is a killing and the sentences 'i think it is the moment when the idea of submersibles stroke Leonard spirit' is the facts and well....I am on a hunt of submersible now.

Thanks again for leaving your footprint in Malaysia and i think we all would be happy to see you again somewhere near future.

Hi Fran,
Wonderful report!
Glad that you had a great time in Malaysia!
and a lots of us got infected with the Sub virus..LOL!


cheers,
ck

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Awesome, awesome visual report! Brought back a lot of memories (I spent part of my childhood in Malaysia) ))))))
HAGWE!!!!
PS I might visit Paris this December. I'll hit you up

-Jay in Northern NJ

No prob for December.
look ,forward to meet you.
Cheers Jay.

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

from the small cars, Asia biggest Buddhist temple, the street food culture in Penang is very well known and well documented. Still, thank you for running it over again with your amazing photography.

lastly, MY risti rock!

for the nice words.
indeed, MY risti rock.

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Best regards,
Yu-Ying Ng
T'ang Quartet

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Geez you make me wanna visit Malaysia even though I go there several times a year .
Looks like u really enjoyed yourself there my friend. Travel guide worthy report Fran !

i should apply as a "lonely planet" reporter.
i would be an awful guide in Malaysia...
to get lost in the Batu Caves...lol.

see you soon Pats.




Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

and glad that you met some of Malaysia's finest ristis.

Amazing isn't it, so far from home yet still so many friends.


Panerai, don't leave home without it. ))))))))))))

So true.
and that's the best part.

i see you in London.
Cheers.

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

oh lil' queen what a great POSt!
u were missed!
but since u r back
our back shall be tout clean again!
u take care with ur tong
u bet!

I 'am speechless, I have read your post 3 times, it was just a pleasure !

Merci de nous avoir embarqué dans tes valises !

Welcome back home et à bientot !

M

je te dis à bientôt sur Paris!!



Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

I enjoyed every bits and part of this trip report

Always good to see you meeting ristis from across the globe..

Malaysia is a wonderful country, and I'm sure you had a wonderful time there

Hope one day , you'll come down to Indonesia.. Then we'll take you around !

Cheers



Sam

Philippines and Indonesia.
that would be also a dream!
awesome destination!

i wanna GO!!!

cheers.


Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

meanwhile I get used to your outstanding pix.

Btw. bought this vinyl maxi in early 1991

Saluti
Paninari

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

Great share, Fran!

You are so lucky to have met Anakin Skywalker!









May the force be with you........................Always!

Being "Individual" is SO expensive!

"Always remember, you can't buy class" -Dad

Analkin learnt to say "good bye" in french in 2 seconds.
this kid was amazing.

cheers Stephen

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

You post start in the right way!!!
A presto amico!!!
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Saluti
Paninari

i was sure u would like the cars!!

see you Domani!
Cheers

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

thnaks for sharing mate and hope you're well!!!





"Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into a even smaller hole,
with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose" Winston Churchill

u r welcome.

Yes i am doing pretty well.
Give my regards to Jo.

Salut mon ami.

Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

well worth it though. Oh wait, it's my wife's iPad... even better! =D

What an amazing trip and fantastic report. Thanks!


-luke

lol!
i m so sorry for your wife's Ipad.


Cheers.



Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.

You are the Best François

Incredible Report , pics , I don't need to travel , I just travel with you .......

Thankssssssssssssssssssss

i am not the best.
i m a normal risto.

Hey buddy, i see you soon in Paris.
Be well.


Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat.