Malaysia: land of contrasts

Australia, 1990

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Episode of Series “A Travellers’ guide to the Orient”.
A two part tour of Malaysia. Part 1: Kuala Lumpur, Cameron Highlands, Kuantan & Terengganu. A survey of the temples, shopping centres and gardens of the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur; the jungle walks and hill stations of the Cameron Highlands, and the beautiful beaches of Pahang, Kuantan and Terengganu. Part 2: Penang, Ipoh, Genting Highlands, Negeri Sembilan & Melaka. The tour continues through the cities of Penang, Ipoh and Melaka and the palaces and castles of Negeri Sembilan and the Genting Highlands.

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Credits

producer/director

Colin Baker

production company

Cinegroup

Duration

01:00:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1990

Appears in

A Travellers' guide to the Orient

Group of items

A Travellers' guide to the Orient

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

302870

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Asia - Description and travel

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Malaysia

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Temples - Asia, Southeastern

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Temples - Asia, Southeastern

Places → Malaysia

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Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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