Cultural diversity, a vast plethora of natural attractions and magnificent landmarks make Malaysia a truly fascinating destination. Malaysia boasts of one of south-east Asia’s most vibrant economies. With the one of the best assortments of cuisine, world-class beaches and some of the most beautiful attractions in Asia, tourists can expect to be blown away by all Malaysia has to offer.
Language
Malaysia is a multiethnic, multicultural and multilingual society with Malays forming the largest community. Malay (Bahasa Malaysia) is their national language. However, English is also widely spoken in major towns and cities across the country.
Sites to See
The country’s marvels include the Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, Batu Caves, Thean Hou Buddhist Temple and Sungei Tua Waterfall. The visitors find the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, a busy and captivating metropolis. The multicultural country’s capital city has a mix of graceful colonial buildings, stunning mosques and temples, contemporary skyscrapers, well designed green spaces and vibrant intertwining streets and avenues. The most famous tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur are the Petronas Twin Towers, one of the highest free-standing buildings in the world.
One can also explore Malaysia’s magnificent beaches with fine white sand stretches for miles. An incredible underwater world awaits below the surface of azure waters along with the coastal regions and near islands in Malaysia. Diving is one of the top Malaysia tourist attractions suitable for all levels including beginners.
Other popular tourist attractions are Mount Kinabalu, Langkawi Island, acclaimed as a UNESCO Geopark, Borneo Rainforest. Said to be the oldest jungle in the world, Taman Negara National Park is the great place to explore the dense, tropical forest of Malaysia. Covering 443 square kilometers of pristine beauty, Taman Negara is the largest protected area of evergreen, lowland rainforest in the country.
Weather
Malaysia has a tropical, humid climate with temperatures averaging 86°F (30°C) though it is colder in the highland areas. The country has two monsoon seasons, one between October and February and the other from April to October; the latter characterized by thunderstorms.
| General | |
| Language | Bahasa Malaysia |
| Time Zone | MST(UTC +8) |
| Dialing Code | +60 |
| Electricity | 240V, 50Hz |
| Major Cities | Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Kuching, Johor Bahru, Shah Alam. |
| Currency | Ringgit |
| Clothing | Considering the climatic conditions wear comfortable clothes like t-shirts, pants, jean, long shirts and khakhi shorts. |
| Health Related | |
| Mortality Rate | 4.92 deaths/ 1,000 population |
| Life Expectancy | M 71/ F 74 |
| Patient: Physician Ratio | 1400: 1 |
| Hospitals JCI accredited | 6 |
| Recommended Vaccination | Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Diphtheria-tetanus, Measles, Varicella, Japanese encephalitis and Yellow fever. |
| Other Infections | Scrub typhus, Hepatitis E, Lung fluke, Sea snakes HIV, Giant intestinal fluke, Melioidosis |
| Tourism Related | |
| Population | 28,250,000 |
| Global Competitiveness | 4.88 |
| Tourism Competitiveness | 4.7/7 |
| GDP/Capita | 14,275.371 |
| Health and Hygiene | 4.5/7 |
| Safety and Security | 5.3/7 |
| Air Transport Infrastructure | 4.2/7 |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 2.7/7 |
| Cultural Infrastructure | 3.9/7 |
| Visa Requirements | 1/133 |
| Reliability of Police Services | 37/133 |
| Physician Density | 94/133 |
| Hospital Beds | 83/133 |
| Quality of Air Transport Infrastructure | 20/133 |
| International Air Transport Network | 33/133 |
| Quality of Roads | 17/133 |
| Hotel Rooms | 45/133 |
| Tourism Openness | 21/133 |
| Attitude of Population Towards Foreign Visitors | 50/133 |