Malang is the second largest city in
East Java province,
Indonesia with an ancient history dating back to the
Mataram Kingdom. During the period of Dutch colonization, it was a popular destination for European residents. The city is famous for its cool air and the surrounding country regions of Tumpang, Batu, Singosari, and Turen. People in East Java sometimes call it "Paris van East Java." Malang was spared many of the effects of the
Asian financial crisis, and since that time it has been marked by steady economic and population growth.
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