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Best Time to Visit
West Coast Dry (December - March)
Best time for Penang, Langkawi, and KL.
East Coast Dry (April - October)
Best time for Perhentians and Redang.
Shoulder (March - May)
Generally decent weather across the country.
When to Avoid
November to March on the East coast (monsoon shuts down islands).
Getting Around
Public Transport
Kuala Lumpur has excellent trains (LRT/MRT/Monorail). Grab rideshare is pervasive and cheap.
Top 15 Places to Explore
Discover the most iconic attractions and hidden gems that make Malaysia unforgettable.
Petronas Twin Towers
The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers and colloquially the KLCC Twin Towers, are an interlinked...
Batu Caves
Batu Caves is a 325-m tall mogote with a series of limestone caves in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia.
Langkawi Cable Car
The Langkawi Cable Car, also known as Langkawi SkyCab, is a gondola lift and one of the major attractions in Langkawi...
Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Malaysia and Maritime Southeast Asia, located on the island of Borneo in Sa...
Bako National Park
Bako National Park is a national park in Kuching District, Kuching Division, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Cameron Highlands
The Cameron Highlands is a district in Pahang, Malaysia, occupying an area of 712.18 square kilometres (274.97 sq mi).
Kek Lok Si
The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple in George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang.
Legoland Malaysia
Legoland Malaysia Resort is a theme park in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia.
Taman Negara
Taman Negara is a national park in Peninsular Malaysia.
Menara Kuala Lumpur
The Kuala Lumpur Tower, colloquially referred to as KL Tower, is a 6-storey, 421-meter-tall (1,381-foot) telecommunic...
Perhentian Islands
The Perhentian Islands are a group of islands off the coast of Besut District, Terengganu, Malaysia.
Sipadan
Sipadan is the only oceanic island in Malaysia, rising 600 metres (2,000 ft) from the seabed.
Gunung Mulu National Park
The Gunung Mulu National Park, also known simply as the Mulu National Park is a national park in Miri Division, Saraw...
Penang Hill
Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks near the center of Penang Island, Malaysia.
Jonker Street Night Market
A renowned tourist attraction.
Essential Travel Tips
- •Dress modestly, especially outside the main cities and on the east coast
- •Public displays of affection should be kept to a minimum
- •Alcohol is heavily taxed and relatively expensive compared to neighbors
Cultural Insights
- •Use only your right hand for eating passing items
- •Remove shoes before entering homes and places of worship
- •A mix of Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures influencing everything from architecture to food.
Must-Try Dishes
Nasi Lemak
Fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf
Char Kway Teow
Stir-fried flat rice noodles with prawns and cockles
Laksa
Spicy noodle soup with a rich, aromatic coconut or tamarind broth
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