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Malaysia
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11 states
Johor
Peninsular Malaysia’s southern gateway
state offers tropical island getaways, lush
forests, waterfalls, historic sites and golf
courses. The islands of Sibu, Rawa, Besar
and Pemanggil in the South China Sea
provide excellent retreat with water
sports and underwater attractions.
The pristine Endau-Rompin National Park provides trekking routes and
intriguing jungle adventure.
Johor Bahru is a popular weekend shopping and recreational retreat
for locals and visitors from next door Singapore.
28 million population
Kuala Lumpur
The vibrant capital city of Malaysia has
its origins as a tin-mining outpost in the
80s. KL’s skyline is a striking contrast of
ultra-modern structures and charming
heritage buildings. The imposing Petronas Twin Towers, the world’s tallest twin
structures, is a major draw for visitors.
KL’s fascinating sights, irresistible shopping, endless festivals, exciting
nightlife and gastronomic delights make it an exciting holiday destination. A survey by CNN ranks Kuala Lumpur as the fourth top shopping
destination in the world
3 Federal Territories
Perlis
This northernmost state in Peninsular Malaysia shares borders with neighbouring
Thailand. The town of Padang Besar is
an important entry point by rail for visitors from the north. A variety of attractions await visitors, including Gua Kelam
(Dark Caves), Gua Wang Burma, Perlis
Snake and Reptile Farm and the Perlis
State Park.
Borneo
Pahang
The largest state in Peninsular Malaysia
is the location of Taman Negara, Malaysia’s premier national park, as well as
the peninsula’s highest peak, Gunung
Tahan.
The popular hill resorts of Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Berjaya Hills
and Fraser’s Hills are the major tourist
attractions here. Cherating is the site of
Asia’s first Club Mediterranean and off
the state’s coastline is the island gem of
Tioman, voted as one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
Dining | Shopping | Diving | Sea Sports | Fishing | Trekking | Golfing | Getaway
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