Visiting Malaysia

The Federation of Malaysia comprises Peninsula Malaysia with 11 States and two States of Sabah and Sarawak on the northern part of Borneo island. Located between 2º and 7º north of the Equator, Peninsula Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea. To the north of Peninsula Malaysia is Thailand while its southern neighbour is Singapore. Sabah and Sarawak are north of Indonesia in Borneo while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei.

Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture. It has cool hideaways in the highlands that roll down to warm, sandy beaches and rich, humid mangroves.

One of Malaysia's key attractions is its extreme contrasts. Towering skyscrapers look down upon wooden houses built on stilts, and five-star hotels sit several metres away from ancient reefs.

For details on tourism in Malaysia, please click on "Tourism Malaysia".