Malaysia

Introduction

Malaysia comprises Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the north coast of the island of Borneo, across the South China Sea. It is one of the wealthier Asian countries, with a vibrant and interesting fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures and customs. Malaysia’s love of western-style industrialization is abundantly clear in its big cities yet the coastline offers tranquil beaches backed by dense jungle vegetation and the rainforests of Borneo offer opportunities to experience the indigenous wildlife.

For sheer variety of experience, there is nowhere quite like Malaysia, home to the world’s oldest rainforest, pristine beaches and a cosmopolitan capital.

Travel Tips

Climate
Malaysia is hot and humid all year with short downpours of rain. The main rainy season in the east runs between November and February, while August is the wettest period on the west coast.

LANGUAGE
Bahasa Malaysia is the official language, but English is widely spoken.

TIME DIFFERENCE
GMT + 8 hours.

CURRENCY
Malaysian Ringitt

Flight Information
Malaysia Airlines from London Heathrow
12 hrs to Kuala Lumpur

HEALTH
The risk of Typhoid and Malaria is limited to specific regions of Malaysia.