Home ground — and a country that surprises even Malaysians who think they know it. Penang's street food and George Town heritage, Langkawi's beaches, the tea and cool of the Cameron Highlands, the towers and buzz of Kuala Lumpur, and across the sea in Borneo, rainforest, orang-utans and the reefs of Sipadan.
It's the easiest trip of all, and it works year-round with a little planning. Here's our short brief.
Best time to go
December – FebruaryDry and best for the west coast — Penang, Langkawi and the peninsula's beaches.
March – OctoberGood for the east coast (Perhentian, Redang, Tioman) and Borneo diving before their monsoon.
Year-round highlandsThe Cameron Highlands and Borneo's interior are cool and visitable most of the year.
What not to miss
PenangGeorge Town's heritage lanes, street art and some of Asia's best hawker food.
LangkawiIsland beaches, the SkyBridge cable car and mangrove tours — duty-free too.
BorneoOrang-utans at Sepilok, Mount Kinabalu and the world-class diving of Sipadan.
Cameron HighlandsTea plantations, strawberry farms and cool mountain air.
Kuala LumpurThe Petronas Towers, Batu Caves and food from every community in the country.
Visas & entry
Malaysian citizens travel at home freely, of course. Bringing overseas friends or family? We'll advise on their visa or eNTRI/eVisa requirements and help arrange them.
Visa & OCI servicesPractical tips
- Match the coast to the season — west coast in the northern winter, east coast mid-year.
- Borneo is a proper add-on — allow a few days and a separate flight for orang-utans and diving.
- Eat where the locals queue; the best food is often the simplest stall.
- For Sipadan diving, permits are limited and must be booked well ahead — we secure them.
