Malaysia - Melting Pot Of Cultures

Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures, with its urban and rural divisions reinforced by the ethnic diversity that is so prominent in the country’s history

INFORMATION

WHEN TO GO November to March

GETTING AROUND Public transport in Malaysia is relatively accessible and inexpensive. You can travel around by bus, train and taxi. Budget flights are also a great option for those looking to hop between regions within the country

GETTING THERE The main gateway to Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, which has two airports – KLIA and KLIA2 – with many international as well as domestic flights passing through. If you are looking to visit from neighbouring Singapore, you can travel by train or by bus, where fares are cheaper, but the journey is much longer

A member of the Commonwealth, Malaysia is a political marriage of territories that were once under British Rule. Established in 1964, Malaysia only became what it is today, when the federation of the eleven peninsula states – joined by Singapore and the two Bornean territories of Sarawak and Sabah – came together after the British handed overpower. Shortly after, in August 1965, Singapore split from the federation and became its own independent republic.

Located just north of the equator, Malaysia is split into two sections, separated by 650 kilometres of water – the western half shares the peninsula with Thailand and Singapore whilst the eastern half covers roughly a quarter of the island of Borneo, the other portion being part of Indonesia.

Home to over 31 million people of various races and religions, Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures, with its urban and rural divisions reinforced by the ethnic diversity that is so prominent in the country’s history. Dominantly, the cultural force of the country is Islam, but there is also a sizeable Christian and Hindu minority, together adding a beauty to the country with its mix of mosques, temples and churches.