Kuala Lumpur vs Penang vs Langkawi weather comparison - Bar chart showing average monthly temperatures and rainfall for planning the best time to visit Malaysia's west coast
Best time to visit East Coast Malaysia weather chart - Bar graph displaying average monthly temperatures in Celsius and rainfall for Perhentian Islands, Tioman, and Redang, highlighting the prime season from March to October with calm seas and sunny
Borneo weather guide for wildlife viewing - Monthly temperature chart in Celsius showing best months for orangutan sightings (April-September) during fruiting season and drier conditions for jungle trekking

  • Malaysia is absolutely worth visiting. The mix of Malay, Chinese, and Indian culture makes every city unique, the food is incredible, and the landscapes range from tropical islands to rainforests and highlands. Whether you love beaches, culture, or nature, Malaysia has something that will make you fall in love with.

  • Google Maps, Google Translate, Grab, and InDrive. The HappyCow can be helpful.

  • Check for your nationality’s requirements here.

  • Type G.

  • Yes. You will need to show your round-trip ticket before boarding and for the visa application.

  • English, Malay, Mandarin & Tamil.

  • Yes. We advise you to be aware of your personal belongings and beware of pickpocketing.

  • Yes. We only needed a very few times Google Translate.

  • No. In most stays we had a water filter or free drinkable water.

  • You can buy a sim-card upon arrival. We preferred the plans with an eSIM and to be connected as soon as we land. We used Saily eSIM. Get yours here.

  • Islam (63.5%), Buddhism (18.7%), Christianity (9.10%), Hinduism (6.10%), No religion (1.80%)