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Subscribe to RSSOn the third day of his Where in the World adventure, Matt was more than 500 feet in the air, standing in the sky bridge connecting the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The journey from Madrid took him more than 14 hours. Learn the total distance he's traveled so far.
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The towers, which are the tallest twin buildings in the world, are the most recognizable landmarks in the capital city of the Southeast Asian country.
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Often called the crossroads of Asia, Malaysia is a country of infinite contrasts. You have magnificent modern cities and rainforests, and a Wall Street-like culture mere miles away from fishing villages.
Hallmarks of the country include its diversity of and respect for animals. Amy Robach, who joined Matt in Malaysia, took a behind-the-scenes tour of a rehabilitation center for orphaned orangutans.
But if you really want to see Kuala Lumpur, you have to hit the streets.
Experienced guides took Amy through some of the most popular places in the city, including the Batu Caves – where you have to climb 272 steps to get to the top. And watch out for monkeys! They roam freely and occasionally jump on tourists and take their cameras.
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Amy also experienced the complete chaos of a wet market, where the produce is drenched with water. The seafood is so fresh, the fish literally jump!
Check out the video below to see the sights of Kuala Lumpur:
Malaysia is the birthplace of Asian fusion, with Chinese and Indian cultures combining in amazing ways. People eat six small meals a day and they greet each other by asking, "Have you eaten?"
Matt and Amy tasted some of the nation's diverse flavors in the video below.
In two of the most fun videos from the morning, Malaysia's Kung Fu Coconut Finger Man pierced a coconut with just his finger, and another local showed Matt how the people pour tea, a ritual that gets the drink to just the right temperature.
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During the morning, Matt was joined by dozens of cheering Americans who recreated the atmosphere of our Rockefeller Center plaza. They asked Matt some questions about his journey. Watch him answer here:
What do you think of Malaysia? Would you like to go? Let us know in the comments below!
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Honestly, NBC...I don't care where Matt ended up. I would rather see these places myself than through him. Is he paying his own way? Or are you paying for it...in addition to his salary? I'd be more than happy to do it at cost. What do you say?
Really Stephen? What a lemon...
Honestly, StephenP..., no one cares that you don't care.
I live in Malaysia and your researcher got it a little wrong. We may eat six meals a day, but they are BIG meals!
Stephen P do us all a favor and quit complaining. You dont work for NBC so you cant change anything. Stick to something else besides complaining; like playing bridge or something boring. Thanks, rest of the world.
I lived there for 19 years. Its a beautiful country, great people, and the food is awesome!!! So happy to see the coverage!
I loved every moment, wish I could have been there with you since my boyfriend is there right now. Wish I had figured out you were going to be there so I could have told him to show up in your American crowd even if he is German, lol.
Malaysia is a beautiful country and the great variety of traditional South East Asia cuisine are amazing! Glad that NBC has chosen Malaysia as on of the destination to air!!
Batik is not Malaysia traditional, the truth is batik is Indonesian Traditional for long long time ago.
Type batik in google search then people will know what the truth is.
Malays try to make batik is theirs but history can not be fooled.
Dear Sunshine0315,
Malaysia or Malays have long recognized that batik has never solely belongs to them as batik is part of South East Asia. Your comment on batik and the choice of words were simply uncalled for. Batik has been an integral part of people in Asia and each country has their own designs and motives on their batik. Please don't smear the good image of Malaysia by trying to paint that we try to fool what written in history book. NBC has done well for Malaysia and we Malaysians eagerly waiting for Americans to come and visit our country. Thank you very much NBC for such a beautiful coverage on Malaysia.
Really!! Isn't that something.................I never would have known (ha ha ha)
Things that make you go hmmmm...
This segment played while I waited for my car this morning at the dealer, and I was sitting next to & chatting with a nice elderly gentleman. When the Pewter Wine Goblets were displayed (Ann Curry's gift) the gentleman next to me began to laugh. He said, "I am a chemist by trade and I would not use those goblets. They are made of pewter and pewter is an alloy, tin & lead. How many people do you know who WANT to drink wine from a goblet made of LEAD!!!"
Well, I am not a chemist, but if anyone knows Ann Curry, please inform that nice lady that those goblets may need to remain in her china-cabinet and used ONLY for story telling, not drinking.
The areas in Malaysia filmed were beautiful.
Thanks for going to KL. I got to see my American daughter standing in the crowd! It is a great city to visit. You made my day!
I've been to Malaysia already and would love to go again. Nice people and great food are just two of the reasons. I miss roti canai and the various kinds of curried chicken I've had there. Yum!
After seeing the show today, I would love to travel to Malaysia. I told my husband today I thought it would be a great place to visit. The Today show is doing a great job putting this event together.
Matt gets sexier every year. You go!
I was born in Kuala Lumper and I can tell you it is one fabulous city!! I left before their independance happened and I know from family that have been back since, that it is still enchanting in everyway. The most delightful food in the world comes from this region, the most well known being the hawkers that sell Satay. How lucky for Matt and Amy to have this experience although I'm sure either one of them could travel to Malaysia anytime they wanted expense wise. The country is full of amazing sights to behold, Penang a beauty in itself, and the beach at Port Dickson, oh my it's wonderful. Make sure you go if you get the chance, 18 hour flight, well worth it.
I lived in Malaysia for 15 years. Several different parts of the country. Wonderful place! One of the best experiences in Asia. I cannot say enough about the variety, the people, and the food. Especially the food! It truly is the best in the world. The fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Western is amazing.