Nine places to visit malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
The capital and largest city of Malaysia. It is located in the heart of Selangor state, in Peninsular Malaysia.
Some interesting places to visit:
Petronas Twin Towers (Suria KLCC), KL Tower, Petaling Street (Chinatown), National Museum, Central Market
Estimated population: 1,887,674
Geographical coordinates: 3° 7′ N, 101° 42′ E
Kuala Lumpur
The capital and largest city of Malaysia. It is located in the heart of Selangor state, in Peninsular Malaysia.
Some interesting places to visit:
Petronas Twin Towers (Suria KLCC), KL Tower, Petaling Street (Chinatown), National Museum, Central Market
Estimated population: 1,887,674
Geographical coordinates: 3° 7′ N, 101° 42′ E
Putrajaya
Located south of Kuala Lumpur, this newly developed city is the home to most of Malaysia’s government offices.
Interesting places to visit:
Perdana Putra, Putra Bridge, Putra Mosque, Seri Wawasan Bridge
Estimated population: 50,000
Geographical coordinates: 2°55′ N, 101°40′ E
Interesting places to visit:
Perdana Putra, Putra Bridge, Putra Mosque, Seri Wawasan Bridge
Estimated population: 50,000
Geographical coordinates: 2°55′ N, 101°40′ E
Penang (or Pulau Pinang)
Located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it is a paradise for culture and food lovers. Be sure to try the famous Asam Laksa, Chinese Dim Sum, and other Chinese food.
Interesting places to visit:
George Town, Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang Bridge, Snake Temple, War Museum, Fort Cornwallis, Penang Hill
Estimated population: 1,503,000
Geographical coordinates: 5° 25′ N, 100° 19′ E
Interesting places to visit:
George Town, Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang Bridge, Snake Temple, War Museum, Fort Cornwallis, Penang Hill
Estimated population: 1,503,000
Geographical coordinates: 5° 25′ N, 100° 19′ E
Malacca (Melaka).jpg)
One of the oldest cities in Malaysia. It is famous for its rich history and multi-cultural community. Don’t forget to try some of the unique food such as Chicken Rice Ball, Satay Celup and other Peranakan delicacies.
Interesting places to visit:
A’ Farmosa Fort, St. Paul Hill, Jonker’s Walk, Portuguese Settlement Village, Muzium Budaya, Poh San Teng temple
Estimated population: 733,000
Geographical coordinates: 2° 11′ 49 N, 102° 14′ 53 E
Interesting places to visit:
A’ Farmosa Fort, St. Paul Hill, Jonker’s Walk, Portuguese Settlement Village, Muzium Budaya, Poh San Teng temple
Estimated population: 733,000
Geographical coordinates: 2° 11′ 49 N, 102° 14′ 53 E
Islands & Underwater World
Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian)
Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian)
Located in the state of Terengganu, it consists of 2 islands – Big Perhentian and Small Perhentian. Both the islands are part of the Pulau Redang National Marine Park, which means this place is a heaven for scuba divers and snorkelling fans.
Interesting things to do: Sunbathing, scuba diving, snorkelling, turtle and shark watching.
Geographical coordinates: 5° 55′ 0 N, 102° 43′ 60 E
Interesting things to do: Sunbathing, scuba diving, snorkelling, turtle and shark watching.
Geographical coordinates: 5° 55′ 0 N, 102° 43′ 60 E
Sipadan Island (Pulau Sipadan).jpg)
Located to the east of Tawau in Sabah state, this island was formed by living corals growing on top of an extinct volcano. This island has ample rare diving scenes and there is also a mysterious turtle tomb underneath the island. Voted by many divers as one of the best diving spots in the world.
Interesting things to do: Scuba diving, snorkelling, sunbathing
Geographical coordinates: 4° 6′ 52.86” N, 118° 37′ 43.52” E
Interesting things to do: Scuba diving, snorkelling, sunbathing
Geographical coordinates: 4° 6′ 52.86” N, 118° 37′ 43.52” E
National Park (Taman Negara).jpg)
Encompasses 3 states in Peninsular Malaysia namely Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu. This park is home to some rare mammals such as Indonchinese Tiger, the highly endangered Sumatran Rhinoceros, and Asian Elephant.
Estimated area: 4,343 km²
Interesting things to do: Enjoy the tropical rain forest, jungle trekking, bird watching, river views
Estimated area: 4,343 km²
Interesting things to do: Enjoy the tropical rain forest, jungle trekking, bird watching, river views
Geographical coordinates: 4° 7′ N, 102° 46′ E
Kinabalu National Park (Taman Negara Kinabalu).jpg)
Located in Sabah, it covers around 750 square kilometres, surrounding the tallest mountain in Malaysia and South East Asia – Mount Kinabalu. One of the most popular tourist spots in Malaysia.
Estimated area: 754 km²
Interesting things to do: Enjoy the tropical rain forest, jungle trekking, mountain climbing, plants watching (home to rare plants such as Nepenthes rajah and Rafflesia)
Geographical coordinates: 6° 09′ N, 116° 39′ E
Estimated area: 754 km²
Interesting things to do: Enjoy the tropical rain forest, jungle trekking, mountain climbing, plants watching (home to rare plants such as Nepenthes rajah and Rafflesia)
Geographical coordinates: 6° 09′ N, 116° 39′ E
Gunung Mulu National Park (Taman Negara Gunung Mulu).bmp)
Located near Miri of Sarawak, it is the home to many incredible cave systems including world’s largest cave chamber. It is the favourite spot for cave adventurers, bat lovers and jungle trekkers.
Estimated area: 754 km²
Interesting things to do: Enjoy the tropical rain forest, jungle trekking (required for certain cave systems and the wondrous Pinnacle), cave adventuring, bats watching
Geographical coordinates: 4° 03′ N, 114° 56′ E
Estimated area: 754 km²
Interesting things to do: Enjoy the tropical rain forest, jungle trekking (required for certain cave systems and the wondrous Pinnacle), cave adventuring, bats watching
Geographical coordinates: 4° 03′ N, 114° 56′ E
Places to visit in malaysia
Batu Feringgi
A number of beaches are stripped in line on the north coast of Penang in Malaysia. This strip of beaches is Batu Ferringhi. Tanjung Bungah and Teluk Bahang is situated adjacent to this strip. Here you will find memento stores, hotels, transport rental services. This beach was also influenced by The Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. There was no loss of any life as the guards on duty warned the people about the influx of tsunami.People here experience rainfall in the months from April to May and October to November. You can visit this place any time throughout the year as the temperature here is generally consistent. Here you will also find the art galleries and museums where the work of local artists is displayed. An antediluvian form of art called as Lion Dance that used to be performed by Chinese immigrants, now it has been performed in a typical Malaysian style. This art form is related with power, majesty, good luck and happiness. Now days it is performed on different occasions like inauguration ceremonies and Chinese New Year.
Melaka
Melaka, formerly known as Malacca, is the one of the smallest states of Malaysia.Located in the region of the Malay Peninsula, it houses a population of about 700,000 inhabitants. The city is has developed into a commercial and economic centre, yet it has retained its pleasant charm.
Melaka enjoys a tropical climate. The temperature is warm and humid throughout the year, although it gets cooler in the evenings. The annual precipitation is spread across the year with irregular showers.
Despite being a small state, Melaka has grown rapidly in the past few years with manufacturing and tourism as the main economic sectors.
Sabah
Sabah is a state in Malaysia which is situated in the northern region of the Borneo Island. Towards the south-west of Sabah lies the Sarawak state of Malaysia while towards its south is the province of East Kalimantan of Indonesia.Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah. In Sabah, the western region is mountainous, the eastern and central regions have plains and lower mountain ranges. The population of this place was 3.387 million in 2007. Throughout the year, the climate is usually humid and the temperatures range from 25 degrees Celsius to the low thirties. The wet season is from November to April and there is 120 inches of annual rainfall. There are 30 different ethnic races in Sabah and these have more than 80 local dialects. The major indigenous groups are Murut, Bajau and Kadazan and also considerable populations of Indians, Malays and Chinese.
Shah Alam
Shah Alam, being the first developed city in Malaysia, is situated in Petaling and Klang districts of Selangor. Formerly, it was recognized as Sungai Renggam and later on it was named as Shah Alam by the Sultan of the state of Selangor, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah in his late father’s name Sultan Alam Shah. This city was well-known for palm oil and rubber trade.Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Klang, Bangi and Kajang are located on the outer boundary of Shah Alam. It is situated at 25 km west from Kuala Lumpur and at the distance of 15 minutes from Subangs Kuala Lumpur International Airport. As per the records of 2005, 4, 33,400 people reside in Shah Alam, which in the year 2010 it is expected to rise up to 4, 94,400 people.In Shah Alam Gallery, different type of paintings and creative writings are displayed. The culture of Shah Alam is nurtured through games and performing dances and craftsmanship. People in Shah Alam experience the average temperature of 24°C to 33°C.
George Town
George Town (known as Tanjung in the Malay language) is the capital city of the Malaysian State of Penang.
The city has been listing as a Unesco World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008 due to its unique architectural and cultural tracts.
George Town is today a vibrant city with about 220,000 inhabitants.
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the stunning capital of Malaysia. The city, defined by its colourful culture and rich natural reserves, is also Malaysia’s largest city. Having achieved its city status in 1972, Kuala Lumpur is now a prosperous city housing about two million people.
Kuala Lumpur is characterised by an equatorial climate, which is tepid and sunny throughout the year. However, the nights are pleasant as the temperature drops a few degrees. The city receives plentiful rainfall, especially from April to September.
Kuala Lumpur witnessed two world wars and the economic decline in the late 1990s to develop into Malaysia’s political and commercial capital. Also, it is the only city in the world which has a million-year-old forest area within the core of its existence.
Penang
Penang is a Malaysian state located in the Malay Peninsula. It is also referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, although it actually means ‘island of a betel nut tree’. With over one million inhabitants, Penang is the eighth most populated state in Malaysia.
It is characterised by an equatorial climate which is consistent throughout the year. The weather stays warm and clear with brief but abundant rainfall from June to September. The humidity is tempered by cool breezes with the surrounding sea influencing the climate to a great extent.
Penang was originally a part of the Malay kingdom before it became a free port in the 1960s. Today, Penang is one of the most competent economies of Malaysia with manufacturing as its major industry sector.
Sarawak
Sarawak is a Malaysian state located towards the north-west of the island of Borneo.
Sarawak is the biggest state in Malaysia and is spread over 37.5 percent land of Malaysia. At present, it is made up of 11 Administrative divisions. This state can be divided into 3 natural regions.
There is a mountainous region along the border with the Murut and Kelabit highlands in the north. Most of the towns and cities are constructed in the hilly region. The coastal region is a flat region with wet environments and swamps.
As per the 2007 census, the population was 2.5 million. This state has about 40 sub-ethnic groups and each of these have a distinctive culture, lifestyle and language. In the larger towns and cities, one mainly finds Chinese, Melanaus and Malays along with a minority of Bidayuhs and Ibans.
There is an equatorial climate in this region and throughout the year it is hot and humid. In the early hours of the morning, the mean daily temperature is 23 degrees Celsius and in the day it rises to 32 degrees Celsius.
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is situated in southern Malaysia and is the capital city of Johor. It is located on the Straits of Johor that separate Singapore and Malaysia and is within walking distance from Singapore.As per the 2006 census, the population of the city was 0.876 million. This number is divided into Malay, Chinese, Indian and other minority people.The five prominent dialects of Chinese are the Hainanese, Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka and Teochew. The temperature in this city varies from 23.25 to 32.05 degrees Celsius. The rainfall ranges from 333 to 1206 mm per month.
Langkawi
Langkawi comprises 99 islands and is located in the Andaman Sea. It lies in the region of Kedah in Malaysia. Translated from the regional language, Langkawi means ‘reddish brown eagle’. It has a multi-racial society with a population of over 60,000 inhabitants.
Langkawi enjoys an equatorial climate with two major seasons. The dry season, from November to March, has pleasant weather with regular breeze. During the wet season, the precipitation ranges from light showers to heavy downpours accompanied with thunder and lightning.
Historically, Langkawi has a mysterious past of a princess and her curse which supposedly induced the attack by Thais, destroying all settlements in the region. However, the once inactive village now has an active agro-based economic life with rubber and fisheries being the major industries.
Petaling Jaya
Formerly, Petaling Jaya was considered to be the satellite city of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. This place, being situated in the district of Petaling in Selangor, was declared as a city on 20th June 2006.People here experience rains from the months of September to April and heavy rainfalls in the months from October to January. You will also experience the rain showers even in the driest seasons of May to July. Here are some important points to keep in mind while visiting to Petaling Jaya. People, at this place, follow very strict rules in case of littering. On littering, you can be charged from few hundred Ringgits to thousands.
Selangor
Selangor, in Malaysia, is also known as Darul Ehsan. With a population of over four million residents, Selangor is said to be the richest and most industrialised of all Malaysian states. It was declared as a developed state in the year 2005.
The climate of Selangor is tropical in nature with tepid, sunny days and cool nights all year round. The state receives irregular rainfall throughout the year with January and February receiving the most. The humidity levels are also high in this part of Malaysia.
Selangor has a colourful history which dates back to the sixteenth century. With Port Klang, the largest port in Malaysia situated here, the state has since developed into a rapidly growing economy. The diverse economy is mainly based on tin, rubber, agriculture and tourism.
Melaka
Melaka, formerly known as Malacca, is the one of the smallest states of Malaysia.Located in the region of the Malay Peninsula, it houses a population of about 700,000 inhabitants. The city is has developed into a commercial and economic centre, yet it has retained its pleasant charm.
Melaka enjoys a tropical climate. The temperature is warm and humid throughout the year, although it gets cooler in the evenings. The annual precipitation is spread across the year with irregular showers.
Despite being a small state, Melaka has grown rapidly in the past few years with manufacturing and tourism as the main economic sectors.
Sabah
Sabah is a state in Malaysia which is situated in the northern region of the Borneo Island. Towards the south-west of Sabah lies the Sarawak state of Malaysia while towards its south is the province of East Kalimantan of Indonesia.Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah. In Sabah, the western region is mountainous, the eastern and central regions have plains and lower mountain ranges. The population of this place was 3.387 million in 2007. Throughout the year, the climate is usually humid and the temperatures range from 25 degrees Celsius to the low thirties. The wet season is from November to April and there is 120 inches of annual rainfall. There are 30 different ethnic races in Sabah and these have more than 80 local dialects. The major indigenous groups are Murut, Bajau and Kadazan and also considerable populations of Indians, Malays and Chinese.
Shah Alam
Shah Alam, being the first developed city in Malaysia, is situated in Petaling and Klang districts of Selangor. Formerly, it was recognized as Sungai Renggam and later on it was named as Shah Alam by the Sultan of the state of Selangor, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah in his late father’s name Sultan Alam Shah. This city was well-known for palm oil and rubber trade.Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Klang, Bangi and Kajang are located on the outer boundary of Shah Alam. It is situated at 25 km west from Kuala Lumpur and at the distance of 15 minutes from Subangs Kuala Lumpur International Airport. As per the records of 2005, 4, 33,400 people reside in Shah Alam, which in the year 2010 it is expected to rise up to 4, 94,400 people.In Shah Alam Gallery, different type of paintings and creative writings are displayed. The culture of Shah Alam is nurtured through games and performing dances and craftsmanship. People in Shah Alam experience the average temperature of 24°C to 33°C.
George Town
George Town (known as Tanjung in the Malay language) is the capital city of the Malaysian State of Penang.
The city has been listing as a Unesco World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008 due to its unique architectural and cultural tracts.
George Town is today a vibrant city with about 220,000 inhabitants.
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the stunning capital of Malaysia. The city, defined by its colourful culture and rich natural reserves, is also Malaysia’s largest city. Having achieved its city status in 1972, Kuala Lumpur is now a prosperous city housing about two million people.
Kuala Lumpur is characterised by an equatorial climate, which is tepid and sunny throughout the year. However, the nights are pleasant as the temperature drops a few degrees. The city receives plentiful rainfall, especially from April to September.
Kuala Lumpur witnessed two world wars and the economic decline in the late 1990s to develop into Malaysia’s political and commercial capital. Also, it is the only city in the world which has a million-year-old forest area within the core of its existence.
Penang
Penang is a Malaysian state located in the Malay Peninsula. It is also referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, although it actually means ‘island of a betel nut tree’. With over one million inhabitants, Penang is the eighth most populated state in Malaysia.
It is characterised by an equatorial climate which is consistent throughout the year. The weather stays warm and clear with brief but abundant rainfall from June to September. The humidity is tempered by cool breezes with the surrounding sea influencing the climate to a great extent.
Penang was originally a part of the Malay kingdom before it became a free port in the 1960s. Today, Penang is one of the most competent economies of Malaysia with manufacturing as its major industry sector.
Sarawak
Sarawak is a Malaysian state located towards the north-west of the island of Borneo.
Sarawak is the biggest state in Malaysia and is spread over 37.5 percent land of Malaysia. At present, it is made up of 11 Administrative divisions. This state can be divided into 3 natural regions.
There is a mountainous region along the border with the Murut and Kelabit highlands in the north. Most of the towns and cities are constructed in the hilly region. The coastal region is a flat region with wet environments and swamps.
As per the 2007 census, the population was 2.5 million. This state has about 40 sub-ethnic groups and each of these have a distinctive culture, lifestyle and language. In the larger towns and cities, one mainly finds Chinese, Melanaus and Malays along with a minority of Bidayuhs and Ibans.
There is an equatorial climate in this region and throughout the year it is hot and humid. In the early hours of the morning, the mean daily temperature is 23 degrees Celsius and in the day it rises to 32 degrees Celsius.
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is situated in southern Malaysia and is the capital city of Johor. It is located on the Straits of Johor that separate Singapore and Malaysia and is within walking distance from Singapore.As per the 2006 census, the population of the city was 0.876 million. This number is divided into Malay, Chinese, Indian and other minority people.The five prominent dialects of Chinese are the Hainanese, Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka and Teochew. The temperature in this city varies from 23.25 to 32.05 degrees Celsius. The rainfall ranges from 333 to 1206 mm per month.
Langkawi
Langkawi comprises 99 islands and is located in the Andaman Sea. It lies in the region of Kedah in Malaysia. Translated from the regional language, Langkawi means ‘reddish brown eagle’. It has a multi-racial society with a population of over 60,000 inhabitants.
Langkawi enjoys an equatorial climate with two major seasons. The dry season, from November to March, has pleasant weather with regular breeze. During the wet season, the precipitation ranges from light showers to heavy downpours accompanied with thunder and lightning.
Historically, Langkawi has a mysterious past of a princess and her curse which supposedly induced the attack by Thais, destroying all settlements in the region. However, the once inactive village now has an active agro-based economic life with rubber and fisheries being the major industries.
Petaling Jaya
Formerly, Petaling Jaya was considered to be the satellite city of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. This place, being situated in the district of Petaling in Selangor, was declared as a city on 20th June 2006.People here experience rains from the months of September to April and heavy rainfalls in the months from October to January. You will also experience the rain showers even in the driest seasons of May to July. Here are some important points to keep in mind while visiting to Petaling Jaya. People, at this place, follow very strict rules in case of littering. On littering, you can be charged from few hundred Ringgits to thousands.
Selangor
Selangor, in Malaysia, is also known as Darul Ehsan. With a population of over four million residents, Selangor is said to be the richest and most industrialised of all Malaysian states. It was declared as a developed state in the year 2005.
The climate of Selangor is tropical in nature with tepid, sunny days and cool nights all year round. The state receives irregular rainfall throughout the year with January and February receiving the most. The humidity levels are also high in this part of Malaysia.
Selangor has a colourful history which dates back to the sixteenth century. With Port Klang, the largest port in Malaysia situated here, the state has since developed into a rapidly growing economy. The diverse economy is mainly based on tin, rubber, agriculture and tourism.
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