Cities & Regions in Malaysia

Complete guide to Cameron Highlands — tea plantations, mossy forest, strawberry farms, hiking, and cool-weather escape from Malaysia's heat.

Ipoh's colonial old town, cave temples, street art, and white coffee make it Malaysia's most rewarding food city stop between KL and Penang.

Johor Bahru sits 1km from Singapore across the Johor Strait. A practical guide to crossing the border, what's worth doing in JB, and how long to stay.

Kota Bharu is Kelantan's capital and a gateway to the Perhentian Islands and Thailand. Guide to traditional craft, culture, border crossings, and local customs.

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur — neighbourhoods, top attractions, getting around, food, and the best time to visit Malaysia's capital.

Plan your trip to Kuala Terengganu — Islamic cultural capital, Pasar Payang market, Chinatown, Pulau Duyong, and gateway to the Perhentian Islands.

Plan your trip to Kuantan — Pahang's east coast capital, gateway to Teluk Cempedak beach, Cherating, Tasik Chini, and the interior national parks.

Everything you need to know about Langkawi — duty-free island, beaches, cable car, mangroves, and how to get there.

Complete guide to Malacca — UNESCO heritage city with Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial history, Peranakan culture, and outstanding food.

Plan your trip to Penang — Georgetown UNESCO heritage, the best food in Malaysia, beaches, Penang Hill, and how to get there from Kuala Lumpur.

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu — gateway to Mount Kinabalu, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, and Sabah's wildlife corridor.

Plan your trip to Sandakan — gateway to Sepilok orangutans, sun bears, and the Kinabatangan River, with transport, logistics, and honest advice.

Semporna is the base for diving Sipadan, one of the world's top five dive sites. Sipadan permit guide, Mabul, Kapalai, and how to get there.

Plan your trip to Tawau — Sabah's southernmost city, gateway to Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Tawau Hills Park, and the Indonesian border.

Plan your trip to Kuching — Sarawak's capital, Semenggoh orangutans, Bako National Park, and one of Borneo's best food scenes.

Plan your trip to Miri — Sarawak's oil city and gateway to Gunung Mulu National Park, Lambir Hills, and the Brunei border crossing.

Plan your trip to Sibu — Sarawak's Foochow Chinese heartland on the Rejang River, gateway to longhouse communities and the Sarawak interior.

The Perhentian Islands — two car-free islands off Terengganu with sea turtles, reef diving, and budget guesthouses. Open May–September only.

Redang Island — Terengganu's premium beach destination with Marine Park snorkelling, resort packages, and clear shallow water. Open March–October.

Tioman Island — Pahang's largest island, duty-free, with diving, jungle trekking, and quiet village beaches. Open March–November.