Discover MalaysiaDiscover Malaysia (14 November 2015)


B. Melayu

Discover the Federal Territories of Malaysia

Discover Kuala Lumpur

Discover Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the capital and biggest city. It is a vibrant city with many tourist sights.
Discover Labuan

Discover Labuan

Labuan is being groomed to be an offshore financial centre. It has a limited number of tourist attractions.
Discover Putrajaya

Discover Putrajaya

Putrajaya is planned to function as the administrative capital. It has many parks. Most of the built attractions are related to the administrative function of the government.

Discover the States in Malaysia

Discover Johor

Discover Johor

Johor is the southernmost state in Peninsular Malaysia.
Discover Kedah

Discover Kedah

Kedah was traditionally known as the rice bowl of Malaysia. Nevertheless, it has a wide range of sights, including a popular hill station and a number of archaeological sites.
Discover Kelantan

Discover Kelantan

Kelantan is a state in the Muslim heartland of Peninsular Malaysia. It has a surprisingly large number of Thai Buddhist temples, due to its proximity to Thailand.
Discover Malacca

Discover Malacca

Malacca is often regarded as the cradle of Malay civilization. It has the most number of historic sites.
Discover Negeri Sembilan

Discover Negeri Sembilan

Negeri Sembilan is a state established by Minangkabau settlers from Sumatra. The Minangkabau culture is reflected in the style of many landmark buildings here.
Discover Pahang

Discover Pahang

Pahang is the biggest state in Peninsular Malaysia. However it is mountainous and forested. The state has a number of popular hill stations.
Penang Travel Tips

Penang Travel Tips

Penang is one of the main tourist destinations in the country. Most visitors converge on Penang Island, which is rich with historic and cultural sights.
Discover Perak

Discover Perak

Perak is traditionally known as a tin-mining state. The state has a coastline with fishing villages while inland, there are numerous limestone outcrops.
Discover Perlis

Discover Perlis

Perlis is the smallest and northernmost state in Peninsular Malaysia. It has a limited number of tourist attractions.
Discover Sabah

Discover Sabah

Sabah is the second largest state in Malaysia. It is also home to the highest peak in Southeast Asia. The state has a number of diving destinations.
Discover Sarawak

Discover Sarawak

Sarawak is the biggest state in Malaysia. It is rich with indigenous culture, and every main town has its own characteristic.
Discover Selangor

Discover Selangor

Selangor is the most well-developed state in Malaysia. It has a number of coastal destinations as well as historic sights.
Discover Terengganu

Discover Terengganu

Terengganu is a state on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It has beautiful coastal sceneties and island destinations.

Discover Malaysia by Category

The other way to discover the places in Malaysia is to do it by category. For this purpose, I have assembled all the places that I describe according to category. Select what you are looking for from below.

  1. STATE CAPITALS IN MALAYSIA
  2. STATES IN MALAYSIA
  3. STREETS IN MALAYSIA
  4. TOWNS IN MALAYSIA
  5. PLACES OF INTEREST IN MALAYSIA
  6. Accounting Firms in Malaysia
  7. Acupuncture Centres in Malaysia
  8. Advertising Agencies in Malaysia
  9. AEON Malls in Malaysia
  10. Aid Organisations in Malaysia
  11. Air Conditioning Repair in Malaysia
  12. Airports in Malaysia
  13. Antique Shops in Malaysia
  14. Apartments in Malaysia
  15. Army Camps in Malaysia
  16. Art Galleries in Malaysia
  17. Auditoriums in Malaysia
  18. Auto Gate Installers in Malaysia
  19. Auto Repair Shops in Malaysia
  20. Auto Service Centres in Malaysia
  21. Auto Spray Painting Shops in Malaysia
  22. Baby Product Stores in Malaysia
  23. Bakeries in Malaysia
  24. Baking Supply Shops in Malaysia
  25. Banks in Malaysia
  26. Beaches in Malaysia
  27. Boutiques in Malaysia
  28. Brethren Assemblies in Malaysia
  29. Bridges in Malaysia
  30. Buddhist Temples in Malaysia
  31. Businesses in Malaysia
  32. Bus Terminals in Malaysia
  33. Car Parks in Malaysia
  34. Car Showrooms in Malaysia
  35. Car Wash in Malaysia
  36. Caves in Malaysia
  37. Cave Temples in Malaysia
  38. Cemeteries in Malaysia
  39. Cenotaphs in Malaysia
  40. Chicken Rice Shops in Malaysia
  41. Child Care Centres in Malaysia
  42. Chinese Medical Halls in Malaysia
  43. Chinese Restaurants in Malaysia
  44. Chinese Temples in Malaysia
  45. Churches in Malaysia
  46. Clan Associations in Malaysia
  47. Clinics in Malaysia
  48. Cleaning Services in Malaysia
  49. Clocktowers in Malaysia
  50. Coffee Shops in Malaysia
  51. Colleges in Malaysia
  52. Commercial Properties in Malaysia
  53. Condominiums in Malaysia
  54. Consulates in Malaysia
  55. Consultancy Firms in Malaysia
  56. Contractors in Malaysia
  57. Convention Centres in Malaysia
  58. Cultural Villages in Malaysia
  59. Dental Clinics in Malaysia
  60. Department Stores in Malaysia
  61. Dialysis Centres in Malaysia
  62. Econsave Stores in Malaysia
  63. Embassies in Malaysia
  64. Empire Sushi outlets in Malaysia
  65. Entertainers in Malaysia
  66. Event Management Companies in Malaysia
  67. Expressways in Malaysia
  68. Eye Specialists in Malaysia
  69. Factories in Malaysia
  70. Federal Territories of Malaysia
  71. Ferry Services in Malaysia
  72. Financial Institutions in Malaysia
  73. Fire Stations in Malaysia
  74. Flats in Malaysia
  75. Florists in Malaysia
  76. Food Courts in Malaysia
  77. Foot Reflexology Centres in Malaysia
  78. Forest Parks in Malaysia
  79. Forts in Malaysia
  80. Fountains in Malaysia
  81. Funeral Parlours in Malaysia
  82. Furniture Shops in Malaysia
  83. Garden Centres in Malaysia
  84. Giant Hypermarkets in Malaysia
  85. Golf Courses in Malaysia
  86. Government Buildings in Malaysia
  87. Government Quarters in Malaysia
  88. Graves in Malaysia
  89. Gurdwaras in Malaysia
  90. Handicraft Centres in Malaysia
  91. Hawker Centres in Malaysia
  92. High-Rise Buildings in Malaysia
  93. Highways in Malaysia
  94. Hill Resorts in Malaysia
  95. Hindu Temples in Malaysia
  96. Historic buildings in Malaysia
  97. Historic Sites in Malaysia
  98. Hospitals in Malaysia
  99. Hotels in Malaysia
  100. Hot Springs in Malaysia
  101. Housing Estates in Malaysia
  102. Hypermarkets in Malaysia
  103. Indian Restaurants in Malaysia
  104. Industrial Parks in Malaysia
  105. International Schools in Malaysia
  106. Islands in Malaysia
  107. Jetties in Malaysia
  108. Jewellery Shops in Malaysia
  109. KFC Restaurants in Malaysia
  110. Kindergartens in Malaysia
  111. Klinik Kelihatan in Malaysia
  112. Lakes in Malaysia
  113. Libraries in Malaysia
  114. LRT Stations in Malaysia
  115. Malay Restaurants in Malaysia
  116. Markets in Malaysia
  117. Mausoleums in Malaysia
  118. Megaliths in Malaysia
  119. Metal Works in Malaysia
  120. Middle-Eastern Restaurants in Malaysia
  121. Mini Markets in Malaysia
  122. Mobile Motorcycle Mechanics in Malaysia
  123. Monorail Stations in Malaysia
  124. Monuments in Malaysia
  125. Moral Uplifting Societies in Malaysia
  126. Mosques in Malaysia
  127. Mountains in Malaysia
  128. MRT Stations in Malaysia
  129. Multi-Purpose Halls in Malaysia
  130. Museums in Malaysia
  131. Musical Instrument Shops in Malaysia
  132. Music Schools in Malaysia
  133. Nasi Kandar Restaurants in Malaysia
  134. National Parks in Malaysia
  135. Newspaper Bureaux in Malaysia
  136. Night Clubs in Malaysia
  137. Nursing Homes in Malaysia
  138. Nutritional Product Stores in Malaysia
  139. Nyonya Restaurants in Malaysia
  140. Office Equipment Stores in Malaysia
  141. Old Folks Homes in Malaysia
  142. Organisations in Malaysia
  143. Pakistani Restaurants in Malaysia
  144. Palaces in Malaysia
  145. Pantai Hospital in Malaysia
  146. Parks in Malaysia
  147. Pedestrian Malls in Malaysia
  148. Pet Grooming Shops in Malaysia
  149. Petrol Stations in Malaysia
  150. Pillboxes in Malaysia
  151. Plant Nurseries in Malaysia
  152. Playing Fields in Malaysia
  153. Police Stations in Malaysia
  154. Post Offices in Malaysia
  155. Print Shops in Malaysia
  156. Prisons in Malaysia
  157. Properties in Malaysia
  158. Recreation Clubs in Malaysia
  159. Restaurants in Malaysia
  160. Rest Houses in Malaysia
  161. Rivers in Malaysia
  162. Roundabouts in Malaysia
  163. Royal Galleries in Malaysia
  164. Schools in Malaysia
  165. Seafood Restaurants in Malaysia
  166. Second-Hand Car Dealers in Malaysia
  167. Shopping Malls in Malaysia
  168. Skyscrapers in Malaysia
  169. Souvenir Shops in Malaysia
  170. Spas in Malaysia
  171. Specialty Shops in Malaysia
  172. Stadiums in Malaysia
  173. Stationery Shops in Malaysia
  174. Steamboat Restaurants in Malaysia
  175. Straits in Malaysia
  176. Street Art in Malaysia
  177. Supermarkets in Malaysia
  178. Suraus in Malaysia
  179. Swimming Pools in Malaysia
  180. Tailors in Malaysia
  181. Teochew Associations in Malaysia
  182. Tesco Stores in Malaysia
  183. Thai Restaurants in Malaysia
  184. Thai Temples in Malaysia
  185. Theme Parks in Malaysia
  186. Tourist Attractions in Malaysia
  187. Traditional Chinese Medicine Centres in Malaysia
  188. Trains in Malaysia
  189. Train Stations in Malaysia
  190. Transport Companies in Malaysia
  191. Universities in Malaysia
  192. Utility Plants in Malaysia
  193. Villages in Malaysia
  194. Waterfalls in Malaysia
  195. Waterfront Promenades in Malaysia
  196. Wesley Methodist Churches in Malaysia
  197. Zoos in Malaysia

Malaysia in brief

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. It has a total landmass of 330,803 square kilometers (127,724 square miles). The country is divided into two parts by the South China Sea. These are presently known as Peninsular Malaysia (130,598 sq km/50,424 sq miles) and East Malaysia (200,565 sq km)1, representing 61% of the landmass but only about 20% of the population.

The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur while the administrative capital is Putrajaya. The island of Labuan is also part of the Federal Territories of Malaysia.

KLIAKLIA (1 March, 2006)

Arriving in Malaysia

The majority of visitors arrive in Malaysia by flight, with a good number arriving by road and by rail from Thailand and Singapore, and some by sea.

There are five international airport in Malaysia namely the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Penang International Airport, Kuching International Airport, Senai International Airport and Langkawi International Airport.

I will describe below how most visitors arrive via KLIA. For the other international airports, please refer to their respective pages in the links above.

Arriving at KLIA and KLIA2

The Kuala Lumpur International Airport comprises KLIA and KLIA2. KLIA is the main terminal. This is where most of the international flights arrive, and is the home for Malaysia Airlines, the country's main flag carrier. KLIA comprises the main building as well as a satellite building, which is linked by a free aerotrain service.

Next to KLIA is KLIA2, the low-cost carrier terminal. This is the home to AirAsia, the main low-cost carrier airline.

KLIA2KLIA2 (6 July, 2016)


Upon arriving at KLIA or KLIA2, follow the signages to exit the airport. For more details, please read Arriving At KLIA main terminal and KLIA2 User Guide.

Map of the States and Federal Territories of Malaysia


This website offers you information on the tourist attractions and places of interest all over Malaysia. To make it easier for you to find your way about, I have separated them into the places in the Federal Territories and the places in the States of Malaysia.

Administrative Divisions of Malaysia

Malaysia comprises three Federal Territories and thirteen states. The states in Peninsular Malaysia, as well as the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, are subdivided into districts. Districts are administered under district councils (majlis daerah), while some of the bigger towns and their surrounding areas administered by municipal councils (majlis perbandaran). Towns with city status are administered by city councils (majlis bandaraya), which is also called city hall (dewan bandaraya) in the case of Kuala Lumpur. The districts and municipalities are further subdivided into counties (mukim).

The Federal Territory of Putrajaya is subdivided into precincts while the Federal Territory of Labuan comprises Bandar Labuan and 27 administrative villages (kampung). The states of Sabah and Sarawak are subdivided into divisions (bahagian) which are then further subdivided into districts (daerah).

Government of Malaysia

Malaysia is a federal constitutional elective monarchy with the head of state being the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or King, who is elected to the office for a five-year term among the nine hereditary rulers of the Malay states. At time of writing (May 2018), the King of Malaysia is Muhammad V of Kelantan.

The Parliament of Malaysia comprises the lower house (House of Representatives), which comprises 222 members (known as Members of Parliament), elected for a maximum term of 5 years; and the upper house (Senate), comprising 70 members (known as Senators), who sit for 3-year terms. Of the 70 Senators, 26 are elected by the 13 State Assemblies while the remaining 44 are appointed by the King upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister. Parliamentary election follows the first-past-the-post system.

Executive power of the Government of Malaysia is vested in the Cabinet, which is led by the Prime Minister, who is both the Head of Cabinet and Head of Government.

Geography of Malaysia

Malaysia covers 329,613 square kilometers (127,264 square miles). It comprises Peninsular Malaysia (also called West Malaysia) and East Malaysia. Peninsular Malaysia shares land borders with Thailand, while East Malaysia shares land borders with Indonesia and Brunei. Peninsular Malaysia is also physically linked to Singapore by the Johor-Singapore Causeway and the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link.

Peninsular Malaysia measures 740 km (460 miles) from north to south, and is roughly 322 km (200 miles) at its widest. The East and West Coasts of Peninsular Malaysia are separated by the main range, Banjaran Titiwangsa, with its tallest peak being Gunung Korbu (2,183 m / 7,162 ft). The tallest peak in Peninsular Malaysia is Gunung Tahan (2,187 m / 7,175 ft) while the longest river is Sungai Pahang (459 km / 285 mi).

Economy of Malaysia

As of 2014, Malaysia has a Gross Domestic Product at Purchasing Power Parity of US$746.821 billion, giving it the third largest GDP in the ASEAN region behind the more populous Indonesia and Thailand, and the 28th largest in the world1 It is the 28th largest economy in the world, and according to HSBC economist Karen Ward2, the economy will in 2050 grow to US$1.2 trillion, making it the 21st largest in the world.

Population of Malaysia

The most populous state in Malaysia is Selangor (as of 2000)3, with a population of 4.2 million people, followed by Johor (2.7 million) and Sabah (2.6 million). Selangor also recorded the highest percentage of in-migrants of any state in Malaysia, 28.2% in 2003-2004 and 16.4% in 2006-2007, with the majority coming from Kedah (8,900), Perak (6,500), the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (5,300) and Kelantan (4,400).

The state of Penang has the highest percentage of migrants, for the period of 2008 to 2009, with the highest number of net migrants (15,400), a contra of 20.7% in-migrants and 5.3% out-migrants. In other words, of 100 persons who either moved to or out of Penang, the state received 60 addition persons.

References

  1. Report for Selected Countries and Subjects (Malaysia), by the International Monetary Fund (2014).
  2. These Economies Will Dominate The World in 2050, by Business Insider (13 January, 2012).
  3. List of Cities, Malaysia (2010), by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia.
  4. East Malaysia

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Hello and thanks for reading this page. My name is Timothy and my hobby is in describing places so that I can share the information with the general public. My website has become the go to site for a lot of people including students, teachers, journalists, etc. whenever they seek information on places, particularly those in Malaysia and Singapore. I have been doing this since 5 January 2003, for over twenty years already. You can read about me at Discover Timothy. By now I have compiled information on thousands of places, mostly in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore, and I continue to add more almost every day. My goal is to describe every street in every town in Malaysia and Singapore.

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