Tailor-made Malaysia: Introduction

Malaysia is one of the wealthiest countries in Southeast Asia and offers a diversity in culture and landscapes that is both inspiring and breathtaking. From the glittering skyscrapers of its hyper-modern cities to the primary rainforests of its unspoiled interior, Malaysia encapsulates Southeast Asia in all its variety.

The people also span cultures and creeds, with the original Malays adopting Buddhist and Hindu beliefs from Indian and Chinese immigrants long before Arab traders introduced Islam. Relaxed and self-sufficient, the Malays, Chinese and Indians of Malaysia make any visit here feel safe and easy.

There’s a great deal to see, with colonial history alive in the streets of many towns and cities, countless temples and churches reflecting Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage, quiet tea plantations blanketing the cool highlands and stunning national parks filled with tropical birds and butterflies. Dotted around this beautiful landscape are traditional kampung villages and minority tribal groups still practising ancient beliefs. But for many visitors it is the coast that is the major draw, with superb beaches on the mainland as well as a scattering of tranquil islands, poised between virgin jungle and clear coral-filled waters.

Selected Highlights

Our specialists have travelled the length and breadth of the country to research the best places to stay and things to do. Here they list a few of their favourite “unmissables”. Click here for more highlights

Visit the amazing Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Penang

This beautiful mansion which dates from the 1880s is the former home of Cheong Fatt Tze, 'China's last Mandarin and first capitalist'. Winner of the...  [more]

Discover vibrant Kuala Lumpur

As well as being a modern metropolis with glittering skyscrapers, Kuala Lumpur is a city with a rich heritage, full of colour and character. Vibrant...  [more]

Snorkel and dive off Tioman Island

The largest and most impressive of the East Coast islands, Tioman is easily accessible from Singapore and KL. Most visitors come here to dive or...  [more]