Medan, is the capital of North Sumatra, and is the city\'s largest commercial as well as economic center in Sumatra. More than just a business destination, it is also known as a gateway to North Sumatra, where adventure seekers come to experience the beauty of the highlands of Lake Toba or enter the wild jungles of Sumatra. Its once glorious history as a bountiful plantation for the Dutch during their colonization has left the city with European inspired architecture that still stand to this day. As a result, the city is a blend of modern lifestyle with a colonial heritage.
Located at the south-east coast of Sabah which faces the Celebes Sea to the east, Tawau is the third biggest city of Sabah, after Kota Kinabalu in the west and Sandakan in the east. Because of its three major products; tobacco, palm oil, and cocoa, this city plays an important role within Malaysia. The city was named the cocoa capital of Asia in the 1980s. As the city located along the Celebes Sea, it is also known for its delicious seafood restaurants.