Licensed Tourist Guide (TG6630)
(Penang & Kuala Lumpur)

An unforgettable journey with your Tour Guide, Lawrence Blue

Life Is Short.
World Is Wide.

Putrajaya - the 3rd Federal Territory of Malaysia

Uncover the Rich Heritage and Vibrant Culture

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Cameron Highlands - where serenity meets spectacular beauty

Discover Nature's Wonderland

Learn more about them. Save them.

The Animals Are Becoming Extinct

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They Call Me "Blue"

Hello there! I'm Lawrence Lam, and you can also call me "Blue", thanks to the Mandarin meaning of "Lam." I'm a licensed tourist guide in the vibrant city of Penang.

I offer ONE-DAY and MULTI-DAY tours in Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Cameron Highlands, Ipoh, Langkawi, and Southern Thailand.

My services include TOUR GUIDING and TRANSPORTATION in Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, and more. Travelling with a private vehicle makes exploring these cities more convenient and enjoyable, especially when time is limited. Many popular attractions, such as Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si Temple, Batu Caves, and Putrajaya, are outside the city centres.

COVID-19 FULLY VACCINATED 3X

> LICENSED tour guide under the Ministry of Tourism & Culture (MoTAC)
> 20 years of guiding experience in Peninsular Malaysia
> License number: TG6630 (since 2003)

> Speak clear and standard English and Mandarin without weird slangs.

ACTIVE MEMBER OF:

> Penang Tourist Guides Association (PTGA)

EX-COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF:

> Malaysian Tourist Guides Council (MTGC)
> Penang Tourist Guides Association (PTGA)

CURRENT WEBMASTER OF:

> Kuala Lumpur Tourist Guides Association
> Johore Tourist Guides Association

PREVIOUS WEBMASTER OF:

> Malaysian Tourist Guides Council
> Kedah TGA, Penang TGA, Selangor TGA, Pahang TGA, Malacca Historic City TGA.

EDUCATION:

> Studied at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore.

PREVIOUS JOBS:

> Project engineer (sewage treatment works) for 4 years in Singapore.
> Water treatment engineer for 6 years in Malaysia for a Fortune-500 industrial chemical company in the USA.
> Web page and web application designer.

> There is no red "" printed on my guide badge. I am NOT a new guide under probation.

For NATURE TOURS, I am licensed to guide at:

+ Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation
+ Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary
+ Kuala Selangor Eagle-Feeding Cruise
+ Kuala Selangor Night Firefly Cruise
+ Nibong Tebal Night Night Firefly Cruise
+ Silvered-Leaf Monkeys at Melawati Hill
+ Langkawi Mangrove Cruise
+ Cameron Highlands

I DO NOT guide in any NATIONAL PARK, nor conduct jungle-trekking tours.

GUARANTEE:
Your booking and payment for the tour guide service are guaranteed by:
JANWAWA GROUP TOUR MANAGEMENT

ANTI-SCAM CHECK:

Click here to verify my identity using the Penang Tourist Guides Association (PTGA) database. If the link isn't working, please search for 'TG6630' in the TG No field.

My clients include not only free independent travellers arriving by flight but also passengers from various cruise ships, such as Pricess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise, Celebrity Cruises, Cunard, Azamara, Oceanian Cruises, Seabourn, Silversea Cruises Holland America Line, etc.

Tell me which destinations you have in mind. I will give you suggestions and plan the best itinerary for you.

Lawrence "Blue" Lam

249

Tours Conducted
(Western Market Only)

178

Reviews Received

Show Reviews

4.9/5.0

Average Review

23

Years Experience

Penang

The capital city, George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Perak

A charming city of heritage, delicious food, and captivating cave temples

Pahang

Where tranquillity meets nature's splendour.

Kuala Lumpur

A fusion of rich traditions, modern marvels, and exhilarating diversity

Malacca

Where history meets harmony in every step you take.

Nature Tour

Learn more about the animals. Save them!

Multi-Day Cross-City Tour

Malacca - Kuala Lumpur - Cameron Highlands - Ipoh - Penang - Langkawi

Advantages of a Private Tour

YOUR OWN PRIVATE TOUR
vs.
A BIG SHARED GROUP

PRIVACY & FLEXIBILITY

Where and when. You decide.

VALUE FOR MONEY

Usually cheaper than tours provided by cruiseliners

TIME SAVING

No wasting of time waiting for strangers.

DISABLED & ELDERLY

Special arrangements for visitors on wheelchairs.

Reviews

. . . I requested an adjustment to our itinerary and Lawrence was quick to find alternative activities that were exactly what we were looking for! . . . There's no way we could've seen all we did in 4 hours without Lawrence guiding us. Would 10/10 rate if I could!

GABRIELLA MALLETTE (USA) Jan 3, 2023

. . . We couldn't have found a better tour guide for our first trip to Penang - definitely recommend him!

CHRISTINA TRAN (Australia) Dec 13, 2019

Our tour guide Mr. Lawrence L. is such a knowledgeable person, he gave us insights of the places we visited, he is hospitable, kind,polite and patient to tourists. We like him to be our tour guide for our next visit in Malaysia, i would gladly recommend him to be the tour guide of my friends and relatives.

MARY GRACE GONZALES (Philippines) Jan 19, 2020

We have traveled the world with many tour guides on private tours and ship excursions. Lawrence L. was one of the best tour guides we have ever had! Considerate and thoughtful with fabulous information. . .

MARY LOU FOX (USA) Oct 16, 2018

Lawrence was on time. It was good that he spoke Mandarin as well as English because many in our group understand Mandarin better than English. He was very knowledgeable about Malaysia and Malaysian history.

DON TOM (Canada) Dec 6, 2019

An excellent guide - I have never used ToursByLocals before but if this is the high standard of tour guide I will in the future. Very knowledgable. . .

MATTHEW SNELLING (UK) Apr 02, 2018

Definitely the best tour guide I have ever come across. From the beginning of the arrangement a few months ago to the end of the tour, I found Lawrence to be extremely trustworthy. . .

EDDIE LAM (USA) Jun 25, 2016

Thank you so much team for organizing such a unforgettable trip for my family. We are speechless n don't know how to thank Lawrence and Foo. They did so much for us..their customer service is excellent ..Lawrence may God bless you in abundance

RAJESHNI MALA (Fiji) Dec 3, 2018

. . . Lawrence handled everything for us so smoothly that we didn't have to worry at all. He was witty and informative. If I could give him 10 stars I would.

JILL FAUNT (Australia) Jan 16, 2016

. . . Could answer well the many questions of the group. Spoke English perfectly. One of the best guides we have ever had.

CAROLYNN E. (USA) Feb 01, 2013

I would definitely recommend Lawrence as the tour guide to use when you visit Penang.

JULIE YEAP (Singapore) Oct 6 2018

We did not have a fixed plan of travel, so getting Lawrence as our guide was the best surprise. He is very knowledgable and extremely accomodating. . .

TANYASORN WAT (Thailand) Apr 12, 2017

. . . He has given a lot of information along the way and also while we were in tourist places. He also flexible with time and schedule. . .

CAROLINA KUNTARDJO (Indonesia) Dec 25, 2016

He was a very good guide who spoke very good English and did his utmost to show us what his country offers. He made our tour a memorable experience. Full marks. I recommend your tour to all. It was excellent.

MARIA CARUANA (Malta) Jan 24, 2016

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