Malaysia is a fascinating holiday destination offering something for everyone to enjoy. There are three distinct destinations in the country – Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia. Visitors are often surprised to discover how developed the country is, yet rich and varied in cultural tradition.

Kuala Lumpur or KL is a modern cosmopolitan city boasting the world’s tallest twin towers towering at a height of 452m. Its architecture is representative of the country’s dominant cultures – the Malay, Chinese and Indian. Combined with the colonial legacy of the British and Moorish influences, KL has one of Asia’s most dynamic cityscapes.

Malaysia’s long coastline and many coral-fringed islands, with the Straits of Malacca to the west and the South China Sea to the east, give rise to a large number of fabulous beaches. The states of Sarawak and Sabah await nature lovers and adventurers. Discover the prolific marine life and dense rainforest while exploring the underwater world and wilderness of Borneo.

The country’s main gateway is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) near the capital. Other major international airports are Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.

The national carrier, Malaysia Airlines and the budget airline AirAsia offer domestic air travel to major cities in the peninsula and to the states of Sabah and Sarawak. Note that upon your arrival in Sabah or Sarawak, you will need to present your international passport even if you are arriving from Peninsular Malaysia.

The Malaysian currency is normally referred to as Ringgit or RM. The RM comes in denominations of RM1, RM2, RM5, RM10, RM50 and RM100. Coins are denoted as sen. These include 1 sen, 5 sen, 10 sen, 20 sen, 50 sen and RM1.