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Not sure where to go for holiday? We’re thinking Malaysia, and hey, we’re not the only ones! These famous actors and musicians also came all the way to our country, and said, “Vacay vibes? Check.”
Did you know that these 7 international celebs holiday-ed in Malaysia?
#1 Grant Gustin in Sabah
You may know him as Barry Allen from the Flash, and in December 2017, the actor was spotted with La Thoma, his half-Kadazan (then) fiancée in Sabah. With an Instagram selfie on Gustin’s profile captioned, “We made it”, netizens were quick to spot Kota Kinabalu’s skyline in the background.
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Grant later revealed that he was in town for a wedding, and then returned to Sabah again to get married himself at a very special Kadazan ceremony!
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He also mentioned it was his first time in Malaysia, and that he found it very beautiful with amazing people. "I have also been told that the people here can roll their tongues and pronounce rrrrr well," he said while demonstrating his newfound talent of rolling his tongue.
It’s no wonder Grant loves Sabah, really. The East Malaysian state is the perfect destination for a relaxing tropical getaway, where you get to slow down and savour a different pace of life, take in stunning rainforests, the highest peak of Southeast Asia, and stroll along white-sand beaches, and crystal-clear waters.
Wanna visit East Malaysia in a ‘Flash’ but don’t know where to stay? Here are a few places to consider:
#2 Dua Lipa in KL
Having performed in Malaysia twice—in 2017 and 2018, Dua Lipa said Kuala Lumpur is one of the most interesting places she has visited in her travels around the world.
On a Q&A sesh with her fans via TikTok, she admitted:
“There are lots of places I have gone to, but my favourite is Kuala Lumpur. I visited a lot of amazing temples there. It’s one of the most interesting experiences I’ve had when I was in Asia.”
Explore the captivating views of Kuala Lumpur's skyline as you immerse yourself in the heart of Malaysia's brilliant capital. Check out those #DuaLipaApproved temples and stay at these places:
#3 Lana Condor and Ross Butler in KL
Have you been to Batu Caves yet? Because Lana Condor and Ross Butler have!
Both actors were said to be in KL to film their new film, Worth The Wait, in June, and did some sightseeing along the way.
"Daddy long neck starstruck in KL," Butler captioned a photo of himself with a monkey on the steps of Batu Caves.
Meanwhile, Condor posted a photo of herself with Butler at the foot of Batu Caves. The 26-year-old actress also shared a photo of herself enjoying a Malaysian meal.
"Noodle monster always strikes with a vengeance. I'd like to bathe in this curry laksa plz," Condor wrote.
At a place renowned for its majestic buildings and awesome bridges, pick your stay-type; business or leisure! Culture, food, good time with friends, and the best hotels to stay at when you visit KL:
#4 Henry Lau and Paul Kim in Penang
We love Penang, so it’s no surprise that K-Pop star Henry Lau does too.
The Chinese-Canadian singer-actor visited Penang in February this year and shared a series of pictures of him in Georgetown with the caption, "Finally sunlight! Wassup Malaysia! I'm just here for a day this time but I'll be back soon. Miss you all. Please stay safe and healthy."
The 33-year-old also uploaded a video, where he showed his 8.5 million followers the bustling streets of Little India.
Lau wasn’t the only K-pop star who visited Penang. In fact, on the same day, many also saw South Korean singer Paul Kim.
On Instagram, Kim uploaded photos of himself posing in front of the sea with a caption that read, "What's up Penang?"
What a K-dream it must have been to see them walking in the streets of Penang! Explore architectural gems and the richness of history and culture in the land of the yummiest food, when you stay at:
#5 Muse in Langkawi
Ahead of their concert in July this year, Muse, with their partners and family, were spotted vacationing in Langkawi!
Multiple videos circulated online showing the members arriving at the Langkawi International airport.
Has Muse convinced you to make Langkawi your next stop? Allow yourself to transcend into rich folklore, captivating stories, a mysterious past and beach-time! These are our accommodation recommendations:
If all your fav celebs are discovering the wonders of Malaysia, then it’s time you do too, bestie…
Find Your Happy Place in Malaysia Again And Again
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You could discover the heritage gems of Melaka & George Town, gawk at the vast biodiversity in Sabah & Sarawak, explore a little mystical folklore in Langkawi, snap pics of pretty skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, drool over the cool architecture of Putrajaya, have fam qualiTEA-time at Johor Bahru or some enjoy relaxing coastal charm in Kuala Selangor.
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