Malaysia
From Wikiasiantravel
Having realized the value of encouraging tourism in its terrain, Malaysia had been highlighting its cities, modernizing its infrustracture, and promoting the various natural attractions. Whatever type of vacation you have in mind you will find it here. City tours of towering skycrapers, beach escapades for surfing, snorkling, and diving, highlands for climbing and trekking, exploration of national parks and sanctuaries, lakes and jungles. Name it, you'll find it in Malaysia.
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Basic Information
- Language: Malay
- Government: Federal Constitutional Monarchy
- Currency: Ringgit(MYR)
- Capital: Kuala Lumpur
- Religion: Islam is primary with 60.4%, 19.2% are Buddhist, 9.1% are Christians, 6.3% Hinduism, and 5% divided among Animist, Taoist, followers of Confucianism and others.
- Best time to visit:To enjoy more sun especially at the beach, it is advisable not to come on November-January when rain is in abundance.
Getting there & Moving About
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Malaysia has six international airports that cater to international flights. Below is a list with their locations: Peninsular Malaysia
Click here to know the airlines that fly in and out of Malaysia
Extends from Singapore through the major cities of the Peninsular Area to Thailand. Airconditioned first class coaches and second class coaches both offer sleeping beds.
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| Domestic Transport |
For the domestic flights, in addition to the international airports, several airports also flies the Malaysian skies. Below is a list of some:
Malaysia's geographical location makes majority of its cities accesible by ports or harbors. There are also several rivers in the mainland and in Sabah and Sarawak of which some are served by express boats.
According to the different purposes they serve, there are four rail transport in Malaysia. The heavy rails or high speed rail is often used for intercity passengers and freight transport. Light Rail Transport is used for urban public transport of passengers and in some occasions, between airport buildings. There is a monorail for public transport in KL while a funicular railway line exists in Penang. Buses Together with railways, they are the choice of transport for interstate travel. Through out Malaysia, there are 49,935 kms of paved road including expressways, which makes travel by land although a bit time consuming also a good option in viewing the sorrounding.
These are the usual mode of transportation in the cities and towns. However, cars here are right-hand drive and are driven on the left-hand side of the road. Trishaws or rickshaws are slowly being phased out in the cities but they remain to serve the less urban areas. |
Tourists' Spots
| Key Cities |
| In each key city, the places to see, accommodations and dining places will be discussed. |
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Tour Package
| Malaysia Based |
| Before contacting travel tour agencies, it is recommended that you visit our Package tours page to know some general tips. Most agencies providing travel tour packages can be contacted online. Some are based in Malaysia but have toll free contact numbers. Below are a few:
Han Travel SDN BHD- a pioneer specialist for the Taman Negara National Park which encompasses the oldest rainforest in Malaysia. Also offers other eco tourism destinations through out the country. You may check their website and contact details in www.taman-negara.com.
Utan Bara Adventure Team - Tours are geared towards wildlife sanctuary and enjoying eco-tourism. You may check their website for interesting pictures and tour details at www.ubat.com.my . Adventure Quest- provides several tours packages for business, pleasure or both. Website is at www.adventurequest.com.my
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| Based Internationally |
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Africa
Asia AT Reservation Network Pte Ltd- a subsidiary of Asiatravel.com Holdings Ltd offering cheap deals for flights, hotels and tours. They have various offices found in Dubai, Hongkong. Singapore, Philippines, Thailand. Click on the name to view contact details.
Miki Travel Limited (UK-main)- Although they are based in London, they have several affiliate offices in Europe and Asia which makes connections easier. You can check their website at www.miki.co.uk or visit their office in 18/20 Cannon Street, London EC4M 6XD, England. Affiliate offices can be found in the following Asian cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Sendai, Hongkong, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Bangkok, Jakarta. It also has offices in the following European cities: London, Zurich, Dublin, Rome, Madrid, Helsinki, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Brussels, Florence, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Milan, Nice, Budapest, Geneva, Munich, Vienna, Venice, Oslo, and Prague.
USA Artisan of Leisure - located in New York City, across the street from Union Square Cafe—and just steps from the vibrant Union Square Greenmarket. Office hours is 9 a.m.- 6p.m. Mon- Fri by appointment only. Click on the name to view details. Expedia Inc. - It by far the largest online travel agency with several interfacing famous brands, one of which is Expedia.com. You can book either flights, hotels, cars, a vacation package or a combination of any. You can visit their website at www.expedia.com or call Main Office Phone Number 425-679-7200 Customer Service phone 1-800-EXPEDIA or [1 (800) 397-3342]
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