Police use water cannons and tear gas to disperse teachers and principals protesting against salary anomalies in Colombo. AFP
Police use water cannons and tear gas to disperse teachers and principals protesting against salary anomalies in Colombo. AFP
A firefighter sprays water to control the burning of seized illegal drugs during a destruction ceremony to mark the UN's 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking' in Yangon. AFP
A firefighter sprays water to control the burning of seized illegal drugs during a destruction ceremony to mark the UN's 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking' in Yangon. AFP
Queen Camilla, pupils and teachers take part in the Christ Church C of E Primary School's Literary Festival, in London. Getty Images
Queen Camilla, pupils and teachers take part in the Christ Church C of E Primary School's Literary Festival, in London. Getty Images
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather satellite lifts off from Kennedy Space Centre, Florida. AFP
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather satellite lifts off from Kennedy Space Centre, Florida. AFP
People hold umbrellas as they cross the Buriganga River on boats during a rainy day in Dhaka, Bangladesh. EPA
People hold umbrellas as they cross the Buriganga River on boats during a rainy day in Dhaka, Bangladesh. EPA
A tornado near Cedar Rapids, with more severe weather forecast in parts of western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. AP
A tornado near Cedar Rapids, with more severe weather forecast in parts of western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. AP
Pilgrims take part in the Sao Joao Baptista pilgrimage in Porto Novo. During the procession, pilgrims walk 23km in a demonstration of their faith and devotion. AFP
Pilgrims take part in the Sao Joao Baptista pilgrimage in Porto Novo. During the procession, pilgrims walk 23km in a demonstration of their faith and devotion. AFP
A driver walks past as taxis wait at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. AFP
A driver walks past as taxis wait at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. AFP
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange waves at supporters after arriving at Canberra Airport, Australia, after a plea deal was agreed. EPA
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange waves at supporters after arriving at Canberra Airport, Australia, after a plea deal was agreed. EPA

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Winner: Amirah, Conner Beasley, Ali Rashid Al Raihe.

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Winner: Jap Al Yaasoob, Szczepan Mazur, Irfan Ellahi.

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Winner: Jawaal, Fernando Jara, Majed Al Jahouri.

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The flights
Emirates, Etihad and Malaysia Airlines all fly direct from the UAE to Kuala Lumpur and on to Penang from about Dh2,300 return, including taxes. 
 

Where to stay
In Kuala Lumpur, Element is a recently opened, futuristic hotel high up in a Norman Foster-designed skyscraper. Rooms cost from Dh400 per night, including taxes. Hotel Stripes, also in KL, is a great value design hotel, with an infinity rooftop pool. Rooms cost from Dh310, including taxes. 


In Penang, Ren i Tang is a boutique b&b in what was once an ancient Chinese Medicine Hall in the centre of Little India. Rooms cost from Dh220, including taxes.
23 Love Lane in Penang is a luxury boutique heritage hotel in a converted mansion, with private tropical gardens. Rooms cost from Dh400, including taxes. 
In Langkawi, Temple Tree is a unique architectural villa hotel consisting of antique houses from all across Malaysia. Rooms cost from Dh350, including taxes.

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Updated: June 26, 2024, 12:35 PM