- Tronoh, Perak – featured in Ice Kacang Puppy Love (2010)
Why go: to drink coffee in Choon Fatt Coffee Shop, the main setting of the film, and feel romance in the air.
2. Sibu, Sarawak – featured in the recently-released Marvel film, Venom
In fact, Sibu was only mentioned in the movie. Well, even better: visit before it becomes too crowded!
3. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, George Town, Penang – featured in Crazy Rich Asians and at least in 4 other movies
Tthe Blue Mansion is strikingly beautiful with its deep indigo walls. Is it the spirit of the old days Penang that lives here?
4. Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur – featured in Ola Bola (2016)
Strange it may seem, but it is not only the sportive arena and concert venue, it is also a national heritage monument.
5. Ipor, Perak – featured in Ang Lee’s Lust, Caution (2007) and many othersHead to Menglembu, a small town within the Ipoh township, to see why an Oscar-wining filmmaker chose this location for his movie.
6. Aur Island, Mersing, Johor – featured in The Journey (2014)
Why go: another reason to spend some beautiful sea time in Johor Marine Park!
7. Taman Yulek, Cheras, KL – featured in The Kid From The Big Apple (2015)Typical, characteristic, quintessentially old KL blocks of flats – now you know what KL used to be before all those menaras have been built.
8. Broga Hill, Selangor – featured in Ola Bola
Why go: hiking! It is simply scenic, so why not check it out?
9. Chew Jetty, Penang – featured in Ice Kacang Puppy Love and The Journey
The most famous of all the clan jetties, Chew Jetty is a part of Penang heritage trail.
10. Baling, Kedah – featured in The Journey (again!)
Get closer to nature! Paddy fields, lush greenery, beautiful rustic backdrops, you know...
10 Destinations in Malaysia Featured in Movies
News in AsiaIf you are a movie buff – and if you are not – in need of inspiration for your Malaysian travel, check these destinations featured in movies.