From ancient Islamic art to modern structures dominating the skyline, Kuala Lumpur offers an absorbing break, as CHRIS BEANLAND discovers

From futuristic skylines to sleepy colonial outposts, this vibrant nation, Malaysia, is an enthralling blend of old and new worlds, finds CHARLIE WALKER

FROM bartering for bargains in a busy mall to meandering down a rainforest river in a canoe, Malaysia can be as manic or peaceful as you want.