We are often likely to make such a mistake as to treasure something which is most easily obtained or accessible from our current settings. Malaysia is no doubt one of the example. The easily accessible neighbour has always been poorly explored by Singaporeans. "So what's the big deal about Malaysia? Isn't it just like Johor Bahru while it is filled with skyscrapers which sprout out overnight, old buildings and rough streets?". It amazes me when people in travel forums are so easily excited by Malaysia when Singaporeans are exhibiting the "If we want to go for a tour, we should go further" attitude.

I have never explored Malaysia (only Johor and Penang) in detail even though I was a Malaysian previously. The national capital is a modern cosmopolitan capital filled with different faces of life. It is a city with modern offices but important historical buildings still remains. Afterall, this is the city which celebrated the Merdeka (Independence) from the British in 1957, also paving the way for the independence of Singapore. Although the brothers do argue over trivial matters time to time, both will know that their survival depends on one and another. The blood ties between citizens of both countries will never erode. Just like a membrane covering the soya bean.

No doubt (as least for me), the highlight of the trip will be the KTM night sleeper train trip, the Twin Towers and the historical walks. I am not really interested in the giant shopping malls (had enough of them). As usual, Bb kindly obliges and we went on a hardcore walking trip around KL. We were also pretty amazed that KL is actually quite clean, as compared to Johor Bahru.