Malaysia Overview

Malaysia - this is the place for fantastic sights, amazing scenery, lively neighbourhoods and colourful markets! Check out the wide range of places to visit in Malaysia, ranging from historical museums to cultural markets and science centres to religious caves...

It is easy to get around Malaysia, which has a large network of buses, light commuter trains and fleet taxis. However, the traffic jams, which happen regularly, are legendary. This makes travelling by commuter trains the best option if you plan to explore the city sights during peak traffic periods....

The city centre of Malaysia, along with some choice urban spots, lights up with excitement at night as crowds of youngsters, revellers and yuppies frequent clubs, bars and pubs on the streets. .....

Malaysia has many kinds of restaurants almost everywhere in the cities and towns. There are Malay Restaurants, Chinese Restaurants, Indian Restaurants, Thai Restaurants and many more. There is such a great variety; spicy Malay Food, a seemingly endless variety of Chinese Food, exotic cuisine from North and South India, as well as Nyonya and Portuguese Food. Popular Malaysian dishes include satay, nasi lemak, rendang, roti canai, murtabak, laksa, chicken rice and fried noodles.........

Malaysia offers visitors a chance to shop for amazing cultural souvenirs and products. Also check out the way locals shop in 'Pasar Malams' or Night Markets, shopping mall and bazaar.....

Batik - Colored designs on textiles, which can be either cotton or silk, are produced by applying wax to the parts that are left uncolored. This traditional method is practiced in various forms throughout the Malay Archipelago, with Terengganu batik as a particular favorite with tourists. Its elegant print stand out as evening wear, and can be found as art pieces on bags and cushion covers....

Angling, Bird Watching, Cave Exploring, Jungle Trekking , Mountain Climbing , Off Road Driving , Scuba Diving , Trail Riding , Water Rafting....Any more? Check this out!!

As Malaysia is home to a multi-racial community, events and festivals are a major highlight for the city. The biggest celebrations are the Chinese New Year, Hari Raya and Deepavali with other small, traditional occasions.....

Malaysia has thirteen states which consist of eleven on the Peninsula (West Malaysia) and two, Sabah and Sarawak, on the island of Borneo (East Malaysia). Kuala Lumpur is the capital city. Putrajaya is the new administrative centre, which is approximately a 30-minute drive from the capital...........

Travelers who would like to travel to Malaysia are required to have a valid passport or a recognized travel document that is valid for at least 6 months.
On the other hand for people who are from certain countries on business purposes need not apply for visa. Furthermore, the regulations on visa are subject to change without notice. Therefore, it is advisable to authenticate with the local Malaysian embassy for the latest information. ..........