🇲🇾
Malaysia
Truly Asia, in one country.
Malaysia holds Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures together in a country of the Petronas Towers, George Town’s shophouses, Bornean rainforest and calm island beaches.
Best time to visit
March – September
Time zone
GMT +8
Currency
MYR (RM)
Visa
30-day visa exemption
Flight time
2 – 3.5 hrs
from Vietnam
AI
AI summary
Malaysia splits in two: the peninsula, with Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malacca and Langkawi; and Borneo, with primary rainforest, orangutans and Mount Kinabalu. English is widely spoken and costs sit below Singapore.
Malaysia at a glance
Population
34
million people
Area
330,803
km²
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Currency
MYR (RM)
Malaysian Ringgit
Language
Malay
English widely spoken
Climate
Tropical
hot and humid year-round
Visa
Visa exemption
for 60+ countries
Driving side
Left
Power socket
Type G
240V – 50Hz
Malaysia destination location
6 mapped locations
Kuala Lumpur
The Petronas Towers, Batu Caves and Bukit Bintang.
Penang
George Town: a UNESCO site and Malaysia’s food capital.
Langkawi
An archipelago of 99 islands with beaches, a skybridge and duty-free.
Malacca
A trading town layered with Portuguese, Dutch and Peranakan history.
Kota Kinabalu
The gateway to Borneo: Mount Kinabalu and primary rainforest.
Cameron Highlands
Cool tea terraces and strawberry farms on the plateau.
Best time to visit Malaysia
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Not ideal
Weather overview
Average temperature
24°C – 33°C
Stable year-round
Rainfall
2,500 mm
Annual average
Humidity
80% – 88%
High year-round
Sea temperature
28°C – 30°C
Langkawi, Tioman
Travel styles in Malaysia
Signature experiences
City breaks
The Petronas Towers
Food
George Town hawker food
Islands
Langkawi islands
Wildlife
Bornean orangutans
Heritage
Historic Malacca
Nature
Cameron Highlands
Diving
Sipadan diving
Shopping
Bukit Bintang
Sample itineraries
View allFrequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Malaysia?
More than 60 nationalities enter visa-free for up to 30 days. All arrivals must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online beforehand.
When is the best time to visit?
The west coast (KL, Penang, Langkawi) is best December to March; the east coast and Borneo are best March to September. We route your trip around your dates.
Is halal food easy to find?
Very. Most restaurants in Malaysia are halal-certified, making it one of Asia’s most Muslim-friendly destinations.
Is Borneo hard to reach?
No. Direct flights from KL to Kota Kinabalu and Kuching take about 2.5 hours. Allow at least three nights for Borneo.
No matching questions.
What travellers say about Malaysia
4.7/5
Based on 940+ verified reviews
Related services
View all
Inbound
Expert inbound services across Asia. Authentic...
MICE
End-to-end MICE management including meetings,...
Transportation
Private transfers, coaches, flights and logist...
Hotels
Wide range of hotel options from budget to lux...
Visa
Visa assistance, fast track, e-visa support an...
Guide
Professional multilingual guides with deep kno...
Related tours
View all
Related articles
View all
Resource centre
No documents have been added yet.
AI
Quick facts (citation box)
- Destination
- Malaysia
- Region
- Southeast Asia
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Currency
- MYR (RM) – Malaysian Ringgit
- Language
- Malay (English widely spoken)
- Best time to visit
- March – September
- Visa
- 30-day exemption for many nationalities
- Core services
- Tours, Transport, Hotels, Guides, MICE
Official sources
Other destinations
Plan your Malaysia journey
Our on-the-ground team will build a bespoke itinerary around your dates and budget.
