Multiculturalism has not only made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise, it has also made Malaysia home to hundreds of colourful festivals. It's no wonder that we love celebrating and socialising. As a people, Malaysians are very laid back, warm and friendly.
Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture. There are two parts to the country, 11 states in the peninsula of Malaysia and two states on the northern part of Borneo. Cool hideaways are found in the highlands that roll down to warm, sandy beaches and rich, humid mangroves.
One of Malaysia's key attractions is its extreme contrasts. Towering skyscrapers look down upon wooden houses built on stilts, and five-star hotels sit several metres away from ancient reefs.
For the perfect holiday full of surprises, eclectic cultures and natural wonders, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.
Travel Facts
Full Name :
Federation of Malaysia ;
Capital City :
Kuala Lumpur ;
Area : 329,758 sq km ; Population : 26 million ;
Currency :
Malaysian Ringgit (RM) ;
Country Dialing Code :
60 ;
Electricity:
240V 50HzHz ;
Time Zone :
8 hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of U.S. Pacific Standard Time. ;
Languages :
Malay (official),
Known as Bahasa Malaysia English (other),
Tamil (other),
Chinese (other)
;
Religion :
52% Muslim, 17% Buddhist, 12% Taoist, 8% Christian, 8% Hindu, 2% tribal ;
Climate :
Tropical climate with warm weather all year round. Temperatures in the lowlands range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF). The highlands are cooler, where temperatures range between 15°C (59° F) to 25°C (77°F). Annual rainfall varies from 2,000mm to 2,500mm. ;
Best Time to Visit :
Peak travel season from mid October to May.;
Electric Plug Details :
Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets ;
International Airport : Kuala Lumpur International Airport,
Malaysia (KUL), Kuala Lumpur-Subang, Malaysia (SZB), Penang, Johor
Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Langkawi
Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia at one of the world's major crossroads, Malaysia has always been pivotal to trade routes from Europe, the Orient...
