Discover Malaysia
Malaysia is three cultures sharing one breakfast table.
KL skybars, Penang street food and rainforests older than the Amazon.
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Currency
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Best Time
March to October
Vibe
Diverse, vibrant, easygoing
Budget
$$$Why Malaysia
Malaysia is multicultural in the most delicious way — Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisines on the same street, plus jungles, beaches and the world's best food cities.
Must Try
- Laksa in Penang or Sarawak (very different)
- Roti canai at a mamak stall
- Teh tarik — pulled milk tea
Must Visit
- KL's Petronas Towers and Batu Caves
- Penang's George Town heritage core
- Borneo's Sepilok orangutan sanctuary
Before You Go
- Friday afternoon prayers slow city traffic
- Tap water — drink only filtered or bottled
- It rains hard, fast, and stops — wait it out
Local Legend
The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur were the world's tallest buildings until 2004 — and Malaysia still proudly notes that the skybridge between them remains the highest two-storey bridge in the world.
Explore by Category
What to Visit in Malaysia
Cities
- Kuala Lumpur
- Penang
Landmarks
- Borneo's Sepilok orangutan sanctuary
Nature Spots
- KL's Petronas Towers and Batu Caves
- Langkawi for the islands
Stories from Malaysia
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Local insight
A Penang hawker centre served travellers laksa, char kway teow and roti canai in the same sitting, each from a different stall, each cooked by someone whose grandfather had been doing it for 60 years. The total bill: less than a coffee in London.
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A local legend
The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur were the world's tallest buildings until 2004 — and Malaysia still proudly notes that the skybridge between them remains the highest two-storey bridge in the world.
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The one line that stays
Malaysia is three cultures sharing one breakfast table.
4 Quizzes about Malaysia
View allFood Lover Quiz
Which Malaysia flavour matches you?
Destination Quiz
Which Malaysia corner should you visit first?
Culture Quiz
Test your Malaysia custom know-how.
Adventure Quiz
What's your Malaysia adventure style?
On the map
Where is Malaysia?
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