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Malaysia

Truly Asia in one country. Malaysia blends high-tech Kuala Lumpur, ancient Borneo rainforests and one of the world's great food scenes.

  • Currency RM Malaysian Ringgit (RM)
  • Language English, Malay
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Truly Asia in one country. Malaysia blends high-tech Kuala Lumpur, ancient Borneo rainforests and one of the world's great food scenes.

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Malaysia is Southeast Asia in miniature — gleaming skyscrapers and street-food alleys, colonial heritage towns and some of the oldest rainforests on Earth, all wrapped in famous multicultural hospitality.

It's a natural bleisure pick, with Kuala Lumpur and Penang emerging as smart, well-connected hubs for remote work, then family-friendly jungle and island escapes just a short hop away.

Expect soft adventure and epic food: meet orangutans in Borneo, snorkel world-class reefs, wander UNESCO George Town, and eat Malay, Chinese and Indian flavours across a single, unforgettable day.

When to go

Weather & timing in Malaysia RIGHT NOW 30° cloudy

Best Feb, Jun–Jul · Shoulder Apr–May, Aug

  1. Jan / -4°
  2. Feb / -2°
  3. Mar 12° /
  4. Apr 18° /
  5. May 24° / 14°
  6. Jun 28° / 18°
  7. Jul 30° / 20°
  8. Aug 28° / 18°
  9. Sep 24° / 14°
  10. Oct 18° /
  11. Nov 12° /
  12. Dec / -2°
Best for
  • Rainforest
  • Islands
  • Cuisine
  • Colonial Cities
At a glance
Sunshine 7 hr/day (est.)
Rain days 8 days/mo (est.)
Wettest December · 60mm
Driest June · 10mm
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Malaysia monthly temperature & rainfall charts
Things to do

Nature, culture & hidden gems

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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Malaysia. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.

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