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Malaysia was formed on September 16th, 1963 as a federation of the
11 states of Peninsular Malaysia - what was then the Federation of Malaya; an independent
nation since 1957, along with the self-governing state of Singapore and the former British
colonies of North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak.
Quick Links
Malaysia Travel and
Tourist Information with links to official
travel and tourism websites and state
resources for visitors to Malaysia.
Getting Around Malaysia,
Kota Bahru,
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia Tourism,
Malaysia Travel
Guides, Map of Malaysia, Penang,
Sabah,
Sarawak,
Terengganu,
The Federated States of Malaysia.
Countries neighbouring Malaysia are:
Thailand,
Singapore,
Brunei and
Indonesia.
Singapore departed from the new federation
in 1965.
Weather in Asia:
Local weather forecasts for destinations around Asia.
Malaysia by Road
As in England and Australia, cars drive on the left. On the peninsula
the roads are excellent, although a little crowded.
In Sabah and Sarawak road travel is made harder by the numerous rivers
and mountainous interior.
Malaysia by Rail
An international train runs from
Singapore
to Thailand, through Kuala Lumpur.
The central railway line goes through the jungle to Kota Bahru on the
east coast.
There are no railways in Sarawak, but an interesting journey can be
had in Sabah; from Kota Kinabalu (Tanjung Aru) to Beaufort and Tenom.
Malaysia by Air
Malaysia has four international airports at Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota
Kinabalu in Sabah, and Kuching in Sarawak. Singapore can also be used, as its only a short
journey across the causeway to Johor Bahru.
Airports and Airlines:
Malaysia Airlines is the national carrier.
Flying to Sabah and Sarawak
You can save money by flying to Sabah, or Sarawak, from Johor Bahru
rather than Kuala Lumpur.
The capital of Malaysia has an interesting blend of old and new.
The cultural mix is evident by a thriving Chinatown, an Indian
quarter, Malay women in headscarves doing their shopping in them both, and young boys
practising cricket on the downtown playing field.
Kuala Lumpur was founded by Chinese tin-miners in 1857, and expanded
under the British between 1873 and 1957.
It became the capital of the British-protected Federation of Malay
States in 1895.
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Georgetown,
Johor Bahru,
Kota Bharu,
Kota Kinabalu,
Kuala Lumpur,
Kuching,
Malacca,
Penang,
Sepang.
Browse
all cities.
Visit the National Mosque at Friday prayers; Parliament House; and
the railway station built by the colonial British with its Moorish influences of spires
and minarets.
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Kuala Lumpur
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Sultan Samad Building:
Designed and built by the British at the end of the 19th century, as the Secretariat
Building, the tall clock tower is one of Kuala Lumpur's principal landmarks. |
Malaysia Museums
The National Museum is at the entrance to the Lake Gardens, in Kuala
Lumpur.
The Sabah Museum, in Kota Kinabalu, and the Sarawak Museum, in
Kuching, exhibit collections of regional ethnographic and archaeological materials.
The oldest British settlement in Malaysia is popular with tourists
for its beaches.
The island, off the north-west coast of the peninsula, was considered
a strategic location by the British East India Company in 1786.
Penang island is connected to the mainland by an 8.4 km bridge; the
longest in South-East Asia. Ferries between Georgetown and Butterworth run 24 hours a day
and are more convenient.
Fort Cornwallis is one of Penang's oldest sights.
'There is an air of careless abundance about Penang that no amount of
construction can dampen. And that’s saying something'.
By Lucretia Stewart.
Pulau Pangkor:
Not well known to foreigners but greatly appreciated by the local Malaysians, Pangkor
island is located between Penang and Kuala Lumpur; an excellent stopover for a few days on
the beach in paradi.
Malaysia is a beautiful country with a rich culture just waiting
to be explored.
Discover the endless range of attractions and activities that cater to
the cosmopolitan shopper, cultural enthusiast, historical buff and nature-lover.
Visit Malaysia:
Official tourist information from the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board.
Tourism Malaysia in Australia:
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board,
Level 2, 171 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW.
Tourism Malaysia in Canada:
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board,
1590-1111, West Georgia Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia.
Tourism Malaysia in
Germany:
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board,
Weissfrauenstrasse 12 - 16, Frankfurt.
Tourism Malaysia in Italy:
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board,
Via Privata della Passarella 4, Milan.
Tourism Malaysia in New
Zealand:
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board,
Level 10, DLA Phillips Fox Tower,
205-209, Queen Street, Auckland.
Tourism Malaysia in South Korea:
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board,
2nd Floor, Hansan Building,
47-2 Seosomun-dong, Chung-ku, Seoul.
Tourism Malaysia in United Kingdom
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board,
57 Trafalgar Square, London.
Diving in Malaysia
If you plan to do some diving in Malaysia, you should try to book a
package with an operator that includes diving, food and accommodation. It's a good way to
save money.
Also, the sea gets rough and murky during the east coast's monsoon
(November to March), so try to time your visit outside of this period.
Asia Diving Vacation:
Member of Malaysian Association of Tour &
Travel Agents and licensed dive tour
operator with the Malaysia Ministry of
Tourism.
Asia Index - Asia Tourism
- Asia Travel Websites.
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