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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.
Online store in Malaysia selling sexy men's undergear.
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.
Gay-owned travel service offering customized holidays for GLBT travelers looking for an authentic Sabahan experience in Malaysian Borneo. They promote responsible tourism while providing opportunities to re-discover nature at its best along with the rich, native tradition and culture through their village-stay and home-stay programs. They are able to design a wide range of itineraries focusing on Sabah's fascinating landscapes, diverse wildlife and nature, plus fascinating indigenous communities to suite all interests and budgets.
Gay-owned personal tours, especially in KL, Melaka, Penang, Port Dickson and Kuantan. One-to-one travel guides or groups of not more than 10. Visit places that will bring you lasting memories. Welcome to Malaysia...Truly GayAsia.
Next to the KFC in Jln Stadium. PLUs mostly swim during the evening sessions (5:30-9pm), Mon, Tue and Thu. The changing room is very busy from 7:30pm to closing time.
A quite garden that doubles up as car park. From stadium/Merdeka garden, it is only 3 minutes walk, diagonally across the big roundabout. Very close to hospital car park area. Be discreet. Quite a busy place nightly after dark.
Just in front of the stadium. Nightly. PLUs gather by the roadside, near the benches. Cruise in the garden for more opportunities. Be discreet.
1/F and 2/F facilities
G/F facility.
Nightly. PLUs gather near the entrance to the Maksak gym, facing Merdeka Garden. Beware of kaki paw. Be discreet.
Live music.
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.
2 Jln Teh Lean Swee
Shopping center is cruisy on weekends and during public holidays.
A public pathway with trees and shrubs planted alongside the river. There are seats and benches where you can wait. Active at night and cruisy during weekends and eves of public holidays.
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.
A gay friendly hang out.
Opposite The Fair Park Hotel. Gay-friendly healthcare and relaxation for men. They provide far infrared sauna, steam room, open showers, TV Lounge and smoking area. Interior design is a mixture of art and industrial. It's a nice place to unwind and meet like-minded Ipoh locals. No membership fee required. New to Ipoh city and need some local information? Just ask the staff in charge.
Gay-managed massage for men. More than 25 handsome male massseurs for you to choose from, aged 18-35yo. 24-hour outcall to home or hotel.
2/F facilities.
2/F facilities near the game center.
In the evenings. A good place to relax and for locals and visitors to mix. Also, the washroom can be a little cruisy for eye candy.
Sellers offer adult toys, pumps, and traditional pills. Also they offer foot reflexology, and all the stalls are gay friendly.
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:
Gay-owned karaoke bar with an open air space behind that has a nice view of the Malacca River. Enjoy a glass of wine and the view.
Located near Geographer Café. It is very crowded on Sat nights when gay people hang out here.
Not particularly gay, but all of Melaka's visiting gays seem to pass through this popular night spot at one time or another during their stay.
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.
Facilities.
Excellent local specialties and fresh seafood at this seaside garden restaurant, just north of town on the stretch of classic and deco seaside mansions of Melaka's old money millionaires. Try the otat-otat, tiny fish soufflés steamed in folded palm leaves. Open daily from 5pm-12:30am.
Authentic local specialties in this unpresuming streetside café. The friendly owners out you right at ease. Locals recommend the Devil's Curry, a hearty stew of chicken, potatoes and vegetables. How about a plate of aromatic, marinated saté sticks?
Gay and lesbian-friendly restaurant serving a mixture of western and Southeast Asian foods. Specialties include pizza, coffees and fresh fruit drinks. Three areas to dine in: an historic main room, a garden courtyard or tables by the riverside. Young and talented waiters speak excellent English and are happy to serve.
Gay-owned Plat Kitchen is a space to embrace and celebrate good vibes. They are passionate about their food and coffee.
They have a beautiful space that includes a cool and a hot jaccuzi, steam room, and dry sauna. Not gay, but meet-ups may be possible. Be discreet.
G/F facilities. Beware of pickpockets.
Gym and poolside get very cruisy after work (5-8pm). Favorite meeting place for locals and foreigners. Check out the sauna and steam room!
Gay-friendly staff and lots of PLUs and gorgeous people hanging out, especially at night.
Click here for Selangor City listings (combined with Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley).
Cruisy. Be discreet as it has a mixed crowd.
The most popular mall, has some (not lots) of action on each facility of its 5 floors. Lots of cruising around the top floors since most of the stud dudes are either bowling, watching movies, doing their karaoke, chatting or just roaming popular bookstores.
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