Malaysia lies seven degrees north of the
Equator. Peninsular Malaysia is flanked by South China Sea in the east and the
historic Straits of Malacca in the west, while East Malaysia is surrounded by
South China Sea to the west and north and Sulu Sea in the northeast.
Geographically, the east is made up of
narrow coastal plains that rise up to hills and mountains, while the west is
wide and fertile. West Malaysia is also suffused with mountain ranges such as
Banjaran Titiwangsa, which runs along the north-south spine of Peninsular
Malaysia.
Undulating landscapes comprising mountains,
rough terrain and rain forest mark East Malaysia’s Sabah and Sarawak,
approximately 650km from the Peninsula. As part of the ecologically rich
Borneo, these two states are home to some of the world’s most indigenous human,
animal and plant groups. Indeed, no visit to Malaysia would be complete without
exploring and learning about these groups and indulging in activities such as
cave exploring, visiting Orang Utan primate sanctuaries and bird watching.
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The capital city of Malaysia, it bustles with commercial and business activities during the day and transforms into an entertainment capital when the sun sets and fastest growing city in the region and offers travellers an interesting mixture of old-world charm and metropolis glitz.
Known as the Pearl of the Orient and to some older generations of locals as Pulau Kasatu. Penang has always been a must-visit destination. Needing very little introduction to many visitors to Malaysia, this island is one of Southeast Asia’s best holiday hotspots.
With its glorious past, Malacca undoubtedly has the wealthiest history. The historical melting-pot of cultures and races – Malay, Chinese, the Baba, and Nyonya and the Portuguese, has very much influenced the cultural designs of homes and buildings in its capital, the Malacca city.
The Langkawi archipelago is a cluster of 99 islands just off the coast of Kedah. Pulau Langkawi, noted for its legends and beautiful views, is the most developed in the group. It has good beaches, abundant marine life and offers an idyllic retreat from the urban jungle.
Kota
Kinabalu
Known as ‘The Land Below the Wind’ because geographically, Sabah ’s capital city was severely destroyed during World War II. The northeastern corner of the town is known as Old KK among the locals. Kota Kinabalu features a mixture of old and new buildings.
Kuching
Capital of Sarawak, Kuching is located on the banks of the Sarawak River. The river divides it into two districts - the northern district where the government owned-buildings are mostly are, and the southern district, a commercial spot.
There is much to see and do in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia largest highland resort. Whether it is walks through lovely little villages, visits to the butterfly, strawberry and honey bee farms or the delightful Tudor styled country inns and sprawling tea plantations.
About 56 km off the coast of Pahang lies Tioman Island, an alluring holiday paradise in the South China Sea. Acclaimed as one of the best island getaways in the world, Tioman was the location of the Hollywood musical, 'South Pacific' in 1959.
The fun never stops at Genting - City of Entertainment - perched on the top of Genting Highlands, which is accessible by road or cable car. There is a choice of outdoor or indoor theme parks, indoor splash pool with warm water, or outdoor water park.
Taman Negara, Malaysia’s premier park and the largest in the country extends over some 434,300 hectares of primary forests, more than 130 million years old.The park was established for the sole purpose of protecting and preserving the flora and fauna indigenous to the area.
