Malaysia Bagus!: Travels From My Homeland

“Why are there so many Malaysians abroad? That may be the subject for another book. In this one, Sharon gives the millions who make up the Malaysian diaspora a vicarious means of going home, and it’s a great book for non-Malaysians too.”
—Clarissa Tan, journalist, The Spectator (UK) and winner of the Shiva Naipaul Prize for travel writing

“An eye-opener for those of us whose understanding of Malaysia is limited to news headlines and the occasional sojourn to a JB seafood stall. There’s nothing like exploring a country with a knowledgeable friend by your side, and that’s exactly what Sharon does with this book. And like all good friends, she knows where to get the best snacks!”
—Jaime Ee, Lifestyle Editor, The Business Times (Singapore)

“A delightful series of travel essays that will impart a deeper understanding of the real Malaysia. If there’s such a thing as armchair travelling, then this is it.”
—Meng Yew Choong, journalist, The Star

“A series of vignettes which are as entertaining as they are illuminating. Equal parts history lesson, food diary and social commentary, Malaysia Bagus! eschews broad strokes for a more intimate approach, with a journalist’s careful eye for detail and keen nose for a good story.”
—Tony Fernandes, AirAsia CEO

“A truly engaging read, bursting with insight and local flavour!”
—Geoffrey Eu, travel writer and former editor of Insight travel guides

Sharon Cheah has written about lifestyle, with a focus on arts and culture, while being fortified by restaurants she reviewed for over 17 years for The Business Times. A history honours graduate from North Carolina, she obtained her Masters in Journalism at Goldsmiths College, University of London. She is the author of Malaysia Bagus: Travels Through My Homeland (2012), which includes stories on elephants, seahorses and rainforest research in Pahang, Johor and Sabah, respectively.