MALAYSIA > ASIA > DESTINATIONS > INDEX


The Federation of Malaysia in Southeast Asia consisting two geographical regions divided by the South China Sea:

States in Malaysia [ negeri-negeri ] : Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Pulau Pinang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Terengganu,

Federal territories : Labuan and Wilayah Persekutuan.

West Malaysia shares a land frontier to the north by Thailand and joined by two bridges to the south by the island state of Singapore.

East Malaysia, the northern part of the island of Borneo / Kalimantan is bordered to the south by Indonesia and borders Brunei on the east, south, and west. Tanjung Piai, located in the southern state of Johor is the southernmost tip of continental Asia.

Capital City of Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur


car hire, hostels, hotels, travel agency, travel guides, transportation / travelling to malaysia

links


Car Rentals Malaysia

 Avis Car Rental - Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Kuantan, Malacca, Penang
 Herz

Hotels in Malaysia / Resort hotels

Several resort hotels even have adjoining golf courses and theme parks with special privileges accorded to hotel guests. Family outings in these hotels can be a practical yet fun option. Guests keen on longer stays may appreciate the apartment hotels situated within most major cities.

 Bookings - Hotels in Malaysia - an easy way to select and book hotel rooms
Hotels in Batu Feringgi, Bayan Lepas, Bentung, Georgetown, Johor Bahru, Kampong Batu Belah, Kota Kinabalu, Kuah, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Libang, Melaka, Perhentian, Petaling Jaya, Sandakan, Sepang
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels. Bookings UK is a dedicated hotel and accommodation reservation website.

 Resort Hotels
Several resort hotels even have adjoining golf courses and theme parks with special privileges accorded to hotel guests. Family outings in these hotels can be a practical yet fun option. Guests keen on longer stays may appreciate the apartment hotels situated within most major cities.

Hostels / Guesthouse

 Hostelbookers.com - Great Hostels, Free booking, Fast & Easy to use
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.

National Parks

 Mulu National Park
 Mt Kinabalu Park.
 Taman Negara

Travel Agents / Tour Operator

 




 

Travel Guides Malaysia / Related books

 Amazon.com 

 Malaysia Footprint Travel Guide - by Dinah Gardner
Synopsis : From the highest heights of capital city Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Towers (all 88-storeys of them!) to the perfect white sand beaches, coral reefs and national parks, Footprint Malaysia traverses the South China Sea guiding travellers to the most authentic experiences - and a little luxury along the way. Including Singapore, on the tip of Peninsular Malaysia, hundreds of off-shore islands, Eastern Malaysia, with its Orang Utan Sanctuary, Sabah and Sarawak. This in-depth and fully researched and updated guide also includes a comprehensive background section with food glossaries for Malaysia and Singapore, plus Malaysian words and phrases and 'Manglish', Malaysian English, to introduce you to its rich and diverse culture.
Paperback 688 pages (March 25, 2005); Publisher: Footprint Handbooks
 The Best of Kuala Lumpur  - by Helen Oon
Paperback 96 pages (March 1, 2005); Publisher: New Holland Publishers (UK)
Lonely Planet Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
by Simon Richmond (Author), Damian Harper (Author)
Paperback: 660 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 10th edition (January 2007); Language: English; ISBN-10: 1740597087; ISBN-13: 978-1740597081
The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei 
Paperback: 836 pages; Publisher: Rough Guides; 5th Revised edition (December 4, 2006); Language: English; ISBN-10: 1843536870; ISBN-13: 978-1843536871

Transport / How do I travel to Malaysia

 Kuala Lumpur Airport

 Malaysia Airlines - Flight tickets Malaysia

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights

 Map of Malaysia [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Bibliothek - Map Collection ]


Links 

 Travel Insurance - online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Tourism Malaysia - Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board

 Kuala Lumpur - Capital City of Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur City
The capital, Kuala Lumpur, lies midway along the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur represents the heartbeat of Malaysia, serving as its cultural, commercial and transportation centre.
It all began in the Middle of the 19th century when a group of tin prospectors came to settle around the convergence of the Klang and Gombak river. This marked the foundation of Kuala Lumpur and it has been its share of growth and setbacks to become metropolitan centre of today.

 Johor
 Kedah
 Kelantan
 Melaka
 Negeri Sembilan
 Pahang
 Perak
 Perlis
 Pulau Pinang
 Sabah - Malaysian Borneo - Official Website of Sabah Tourism Board
Accommodation, Events, Guide, Travel Advisory, Statistics, Conservation and more
 Sabah Travel Guide
 Sarawak Tourism Board - Tourist Bureau Serawak
 Selangor
 Sipadan
 Terengganu,

 Honeymooners
Malaysia is a haven for romantic getaways especially for honeymooners seeking the hypnotic tropical charm of tranquil breeze and glistening ocean amidst the pampering of modern amenities. The country's award-winning island resorts are paradises waiting to be discovered.
 Langkawi - 99 magical islands
Relax and enjoy the romantic paradise of Langkawi, a collection of 99 magical islands, centred around the free port at Kuah
 Petronas Towers -  the world's tallest building
Enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline.
 Sarawak Caves
The network of caves at Sarawak is a world treasure, not just a national resource, attracting admiring visitors from around the world.
 Sepilok - the world's largest Orang Utang rehabilitation centre
Visitors can see the apes roam and play freely in natural habitats

Cuisine - Malay Cooking

The unique and authentic cooking styles and flavours of Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisine is an experience to be enjoyed when visiting Malaysia. Coconut, chilli, lemongrass and lime leaves feature prominently in Malay cooking and a traditional accompaniment to meals is a hot sambal made from ground chilli and prawn paste. The famous dish of Satay consists of skewers of barbecued beef or chicken served with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce and accompanied with cucumber, onions and cubes of rice boiled in palm leaves. Chinese cuisine is generally less spicy and consists of meat and vegetables with a rice, noodle or soup base. Among the popular Muslim Indian dishes is Nasi Kandar. Nasi is Malay for rice and is eaten with meats, poultry and fish in thick gravies and curries.

History of Malaysia

The earliest recorded Malay kingdoms grew from coastal city-ports established in the 10th Century AD. These include Langkasuka and Lembah Bujang in Kedah, as well as Beruas and Gangga Negara in Perak and Pan Pan in Kelantan. Islam arrived in the 14th century in Terengganu. 

 Malaysia's History - Wikipedia
 Department of Museums and Antiquities
Museums, Archaeology, Monuments & Historical Sites, Conservation, Collections, Library, eyc.

Music, Culture & Entertainment

The country offers a fascinating cultural mix with colourful festivals, unique arts and crafts, architecture, food and a rich array of dance forms.

 Festivals in Malaysia
Malaysia is a veritable land of festivals and celebrations. Most of them are colourful occasions when centuries old customs are observed, such as the holding of "open house" by the different communities during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri.Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas, Gawai, and Ka'amatan festivals highlight the variety of celebrations and Malaysia's multi-cultural society.
 National Art Gallery
The National Art Gallery is one of the most established art museums in South East Asia.

Web Portals / Search Engine / Directory

 Malaysia Truly Asia
 Malaysia My Destination - tourism portal
 Malaysian Association of Hotels - umbrella body for hotels in Malaysia

Situated at the crossroads of Southeast Asia, Malaysia offers so much to the traveller. Enjoy the palm fringed beaches of Penang, Langkawi and Pangkor on the west coast and the idyllic island of the east coast.
The Malay Peninsular enjoys a rugged jungle interior that provides some of the best wildlife and nature touring in Asia. Destinations: Kuala Lumpur, Penang & Langkawi, East Coast Resorts & Islands, Borneo.


 Reiswijs UK is not responsible for the content of external internet sites