Guide to Malaysia
Must See Malaysia
- Batu Caves
- Cameron Highlands
- Lake Gardens
- Penang
- Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre
- Stadthuys
- Taman Negara National Park
Places in Malaysia
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At a glance
Malaysia is one of the most pleasant, hassle-free countries to visit in southeast Asia. It's buoyant and wealthy, and has moved towards a pluralist culture based on a vibrant and interesting fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures and customs.
Most visitors to Malaysia stick to the insane headlong rush of Kuala Lumpur, the colonially soothing Cameron Highlands Hill Station or the hedonistic torpor of Langkawi. However, East Malaysia, on the island of Borneo, offers spectacular wildlife, longhouses and the awe-inspiring Mt Kinabalu.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- Federation of Malaysia
- Capital city:
- Kuala Lumpur
- Area:
- 329,750 sq km / 127,317 sq miles
- Population:
- 23,000,000
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +8 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Language:
- English (other)
Tamil (other)
Chinese (other)
Malay (official)
Known as Bahasa Malaysia
- Religion:
- 52% Muslim, 17% Buddhist, 12% Taoist, 8% Christian, 8% Hindu, 2% tribal
- Currency:
- Malaysian Ringgit
- Electricity:
- 240V 50Hz
- Electric plug details:
- British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade
