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Welcome to Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur skyline

MALAYSIA Be there

Langkawi

Batu Cave

When to visit The country has an equatorial climate, making it warm with temperatures varying little from the 30℃ mark and showers year-round. The north-east monsoon, or rainy season, mainly showers the east coast between November and mid-February. At a glance Emirates gateway: Kuala Lumpur International Airport Distance from airport to city centre: 58 kilometres Time zone: GMT +8 hours Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). ATMs are plentiful, with credit cards widely accepted in major establishments. Languages: Bahasa Malaysia is the official language but English is widely spoken. For family holiday ideas, the activity-packed Sunway Lagoon mega theme park scores highly. With 90 rides and attractions set over 88 acres across six ‘adventure zones’, it’s a galaxy of fun for both adults and kids.

Malaysia abounds in charm and diversity, making it an attractive destination for travellers seeking a multi-faceted holiday. Contemporary capital Kuala Lumpur is a great starting point for relaxed island escapes to Penang or Langkawi, or an intrepid venture into the wildlife filled ancient rainforests of Malaysian Borneo, home of the orangutan.

Experiences A melting pot of Asian cultures – Malay, Chinese and Indian – plus a period of British colonial rule, gives Malaysia a rich palette to draw upon, enhancing its appeal to visitors. Kuala Lumpur is a vibrant cultural mix, with the distinct areas of Chinatown and Little India, and impressive modern structures such as the renowned Petronas Twin Towers vying with Moorish inspired architecture. ‘KL’ and Penang come alive with a regular calendar of lively festivals that celebrate the nation’s diversity.

Established as a colonial hill station in the 1930s, the Cameron Highlands area remains a popular escape from the city heat and is known for its tea plantations, orchards, waterfalls, and strawberry farms. Nowhere epitomises Malaysia’s cultural riches more than George Town, Penang; a maze of chaotic, narrow streets chock-a-block with temples, mosques, colourful shrines and rows of picturesque shophouses alongside modern cafés and lounges. There’s no better way to explore the bustling street life of George Town or Malacca than by traditional three wheel trishaw. Let your driver take the strain!

Thailand

Langkawi Penang

Taman Negara

Terengganu

Cameron Highlands

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Kota Kinabalu

Malaysia

Sabah

Kuala Lumpur

Brunei

Malacca

Sarawak

Kuching

Singapore

Indonesia

Indonesia

Sabah Borneo

Extend your stay in Malaysia with a beach stay in Langkawi after your tour.

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