Malaysia travel guide
Before you go to Malaysia
- Currency
- MYR RM
- Emergency number
- 999 / 999
- Plug type
- G
- Tap water
- bottled_only
- Tipping
- optional · round-up customary
- Bargaining
- Common
- eSIM
- Available
- Card networks
- Visa, Mastercard, Amex
- ATM fees
- RM10-12 per withdrawal
Cities in Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur The City of Lights — Malaysia's vibrant capital of towering Petronas Towers, diverse street food, malls, and colonial charm.
- George Town UNESCO Heritage Port City — a beautifully preserved colonial town on Penang Island with colorful architecture and street art.
- Malacca Historic UNESCO Port City — a charming riverside town with colonial and Chinese heritage, jonker Walk, and local delicacies.
- Kota Kinabalu Sabah's Capital — a coastal city known for proximity to Mount Kinabalu, diving, wildlife sanctuaries, and island adventures.
- Kuching Sarawak's Capital — a riverside city known for Chinese heritage, Sarawak Museum, rainforest treks, and indigenous culture.
- Ipoh Perak's Jewel — a charming hill station known for limestone caves, Lost World theme park, and relaxed colonial atmosphere.
- Petaling Jaya KL's Satellite Town — a suburban city known for shopping malls, diverse dining, and convenient access to Kuala Lumpur attractions.
- Cameron Highlands Malaysia's Premier Hill Station — a lush highland retreat known for tea plantations, strawberry farms, and cool weather escapes.
- Johor Bahru Gateway to Singapore — a dynamic city known for malls, local culture, and as a jumping-off point for island adventures.
- Langkawi Archipelago of 99 islands off Kedah, a duty-free tropical beach getaway with cable cars, mangroves and the Sky Bridge.
- Genting Highlands Hill resort in Pahang above Kuala Lumpur, home to Resorts World Genting's casino, SkyWorlds theme park, and the Awana SkyWay cable car.
- Kuantan Coastal state capital of Pahang on the South China Sea, known for Teluk Cempedak beach, seafood, and as a gateway to Sungai Lembing's old…
- Kuala Terengganu State capital of Terengganu at the Terengganu River mouth, gateway to Perhentian and Redang islands, known for the Crystal Mosque and…
- Perhentian Islands Twin-island backpacker and diving destination off Terengganu — Perhentian Besar and Kecil — known for clear water, coral reefs, and Long…
- Tioman Island Volcanic island off Pahang in the South China Sea, a protected marine park ringed by coral reefs, popular for diving and jungle-backed…
- Kota Bharu State capital of Kelantan near the Thai border, the cultural heart of Malay-Islamic heritage with vibrant markets, handicrafts, and…
- Putrajaya Malaysia's planned federal administrative capital, known for grand modern architecture, mosques, bridges and lakeside gardens.
- Redang Island Upscale marine park island off Terengganu, prized for turquoise water, coral reefs, and Chagar Hutang turtle sanctuary; mostly resort-based…
- Alor Setar State capital of Kedah, the "rice bowl of Malaysia", known for its royal heritage, paddy fields, and as birthplace of two Malaysian prime…
- Taman Negara Gateway village of Kuala Tahan in Pahang for Taman Negara National Park, one of the world's oldest rainforests, with canopy walkways and…
- Pangkor Island Fishing-village island off Perak near Lumut, with a 17th-century Dutch fort, salted-fish industry, and easy-access beaches like Pasir Bogak…
- Seremban State capital of Negeri Sembilan, known for distinctive Minangkabau-style architecture and traditional Malay cuisine, a short trip south of…
- Kangar Malaysia's smallest state capital, in Perlis near the Thai border, a quiet base for Perlis State Park's limestone hills and caves.