Public Transport inexpensively around Malaysia

The best way to explore Malaysia is traveling by bus. It is not only cheap, and comfortable but efficient with 160 bus companies covering 6k bus routes, makes it a desirable experiences for travellers.

On Monday we took 2 metro trains, a 169km bus journey, ferry and taxi. Cost for two people: RM160/£19.52/Rupees1,810.45/$27.34/€22.19/₴714.82/₽1,678.55

We left our hotel at 07:00 and arrived at Nipah Bay Villa, Pangkor Island at 13:15

Metro from Pasnar Seni – KL Sentral  2 tickets RM2.60/£0.47/Rupees44.15/$0.66/€0.54/₴17.43/₽40.94

 

 

 

 

Metro from KL Sentral – TBS (Bandar Taslk Salatan) 2 tickets RM4.60/£0.84/Rupees78.12/$1.17/€0.95/₴30.84/₽72.43

Bus TBS-Lumut 4 hours/169km 2 tickets RM55.40/£10.14/Rupees940.89/$14.21/€11.54

/₴371.49/₽872.34

 

Ferry Lumut – Pangkor 2 tickets RETURN RM28/£5.12/Rupees475.54/$7.18/€5.83 ₴187.75/₽440.89

 

Taxi from harbor to Nipah Bay Villa, RM16/£2.93/Rupees271.73/$4.10/€3.34/

₴107.29/₽251.94

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheap, easy and hassle free on Kuala Lumpur’s metro system.

Of course the best way to sightsee in the city is on foot. However, if you are not up for walking then KL’s efficient light rail transit, commuter rail, and monorail systems will get you to around the most part of Kuala Lumpur.

 

 

 

 

The LRT (Light Rail Transit) runs from 06:00-24:00 Trains run every 3-15 minutes

Fares starting at RM1/£0.18p/Rupees 17/€0.20/$0.25/₴6.70/₽15.74 per person for a single journey.

KL Monorail runs from 06:00-24:00 Trains run every 12 minutes in off peak times. Fares starting at RM1.20/£0.22/Rupees 20/€0.30/$0.25/₴8.04/₽18.90 per person for a single journey.

MRT SBK Line Connects several neighborhoods within the city, by 31 stations. Trains run from 06:00-24:00 on weekend 23:00. Fares starting at RM1.20/£0.22/Rupees 20/€0.30/$0.25/₴8.04/₽18.90 per person for a single journey.

HOW TO PAY: It is very easy. There are token machines at the entrance to all the stations. The dispensing machines are operated by a touch screen, with easy to follow directions. They also give change. If you have any problems there is always an attendant in a kiosk who are more than willing to help. (All staff speak English)

You can also get a map at any station kiosk, to help plan your routes.

If you think you will be using public transport throughout your stay then you may consider buying a KL Travel Pass. 2-days unlimited rides on LRT, MRT and KL Monorail lines.

Passes can be purchased @

KLIA Platform, Level 1 

Gateway@KLIA2, Level 2 

Departure Hall, Level 1, KL Sentral

For more information go to myrapid.com

Jo’s Mushroom Xacuti on Toast.

This is not a traditional recipe for Mushroom Xacuti, this is just something I tried one lunchtime and loved it.  This is a really quick, easy and most of all yummy lunch.

SEVERS 2

2 TBSP Olive oil    1 spring onion sliced (INC GREEN STALK)       150g mushrooms thickly sliced      1-1/2 TBSP Goan Xacuti Masala   2 packets coconut powder      1 cup water    2-3TBSP chopped fresh coriander    Sea salt and ground black pepper to season. Three bread rolls cut into half (I use the bow shaped Goan bread Katriche pao.)    lettuce     grated fresh carrot    sliced tomato

Heat the oil in a frying pan and then add the spring onions and the mushroom. Fry for 3-4 minutes.

Add the masala and fry for another 3-4 mins then add the coconut powder and the cup of water.

Bring to the boil and then turn down the heat to simmer until the coconut milk has reduced and becoming thicker.

While the mushrooms are thickening and reducing, toast the bread lightly. Then put three on each plate, topped with the lettuce, the carrot and finally the tomato.

Just before serving add the coriander and mix in well, season to taste.

Divide the mixture over the top of the open salad rolls.

Now tuck in and enjoy.