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Did you know that the Petronas Twin Towers, with 88 stories extending 421 meters into the sky, was once the worlds tallest structure? Batang Rejang offers great sailing experience along the mighty Rejang right into Borneo. Visitors may enjoy walks in the cool and lush tea plantations of Cameron Highlands. The Endau-Rompin National Park is the only remaining lowland jungle with mystical folklore. The Gunung Mulu National Park has jagged pinnacles, massive caves and opportunities for trekking along the Headhunters' Trail. Kelabit Highlands offers opportunities for hunting and wildlife spotting in the lush rainforests. The Kinabalu National Park offers attractions including Mt Kinabalu and the Poring Hot Springs. Kota Bharu has kite and shadow puppet makers, a great night market and local cuisine. Kuala Lumpur offers colonial as well as contemporary Malaysian experience. Visitors enjoy Malaysian hospitality and walking tours in the historic town of Kuching. Melaka is a historic city with architectural heritage reflecting the Dutch and Portuguese parentage, and great Baba-Nyonya cuisine. Penang is reminiscent of the colonial days. Pulau Langkawi is an island group with fantastic luxury resorts. Pulau Perhentian has two beautiful white-sand fringed islands. Taman Negara is Malaysia's best national park with great jungle and river sights. The Tun Sakaran Marine Park has world-class diving sites along the coral reefs.

The ringgit is the currency of Malaysia. Visitors from most countries may obtain a 30 to 60 day visa on arrival. Commonwealth nationals (with a few exceptions), citizens of some developed countries and the Arab countries do not require a visa. Visitors are advised to procure travel insurance before arrival. Visitors may enter Malaysia by air, sea or land. Malaysian Airlines offers a Discover Malaysia Pass for non-Malaysian passport holders. Malaysia caters to travelers of all budgets. Beds and rooms are available for as low as $2. Midrange hotel rooms with air conditioning and attached bathrooms start from $20. Luxury hotels also offer good bargains. A tax of 5 to 10 % is levied on room rates. Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisines are popular in Malaysia. Food is relatively inexpensive with costs averaging $3 for a full meal. Alcoholic drinks are expensive. Transportation is cheap with plenty of taxis available for travel. The infrastructure is excellent with buses, trains and long-distance taxis for long-distance journeys. Read more...
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Kuala Lumpur, meaning muddy confluence, the capital of Malaysia got its name from Chinese prospectors looking for tin in 1857. The discovery of tin made Kuala Lumpur a brawling, noisy and violent boomtown. The rest is history. Kuala Lumpur is in the top of Asian travel destinations ahead of Bangkok, Hanoi and Singapore.

Malaysia is fascinating because of its multicultural character. The population of Malaysia is 24.8 million. Georgetown, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Melaka are the major cities in Malaysia. The temperature ranges from early 20 C to mid 30 C and the humidity exceeds 82 percent.
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Malaysia has a tropical climate which is hot and humid. The temperature rarely drops below 68°F, even at night, and climbs to 86°F during the day. However, you can always escape the heat by going to Hill Stations or National Parks.

The best time to go to Malaysia is from April to September as Sabbah and Sarawak have high rain falls from October to March. If you are travelling in the North, only the East coast of Peninsular Malaysia has a real rainy season from November to January. However, the difference between that period and the rest of the year is not very marked, so travel is possible year round. Malaysia is a country of fascinating sights and attractions. Full of color and full of contrasts, with its multifaceted and endearing charm, it offers various impressions that often meet every visitor with awe. The natural friendliness of Malaysians is legendary: wherever you are, the warmth and hospitality are always a very special experience. Malaysia is a real paradise. Its areas of the sun-drenched beach, its lovely islands, its diverse fauna and flora, the rainforests and the magnificent mountains are among the best in the whole region. Many of our visitors have yet discovered other attractions: a whole kingdom of heaven for shopping, the perfect location for conferences, the premier destination for incentives as well as the exciting adventure holidays and even for much more.