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Beyond the Waves: Love, Loss and Everyday Courage on Malaysia’s East Coast
Beyond the beaches and photographs is a community built on patience, work and love. Meet the human stories of Kemaman, from the fishing boats…
Pasar Malam Chukai: An Evening Worth Travelling For
A colourful, food-led guide to Pasar Malam Chukai for travellers from Europe and the US: what to taste, when to visit and how to…
ECRL First-Ride Guide: Kuala Lumpur to the East Coast by Train (Chukai and Kemasik Stations)
Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link is due to open in mid-December 2026. Route, stations, journey times and what is still unannounced.
Sungai Yak Yah Firefly Cruise, Kampung Ibok: Kemaman’s Night-Time Spectacle
Kemaman’s new firefly sanctuary on the Chukai river: how the evening cruises work, what to bring and how to watch responsibly.
After Dark in Chukai: Night Markets, Market Mornings and Kemaman Street Food
Eating in Chukai, Kemaman: kuih bekang and qasidah at Pasar Besar Chukai, the Jalan Padang pasar malam, the riverside Waterfront Night Market and village…