Explore Malaysia

Introduction to Malaysia
Malaysia offers a fascinating fusion of cultures and traditions, with landscapes as varied as its people. Cities of shimmering skyscrapers and colonial-era streets contrast with palm-fringed island beaches and remote rainforests. IHG’s family of Malaysia hotels includes everything from a luxury hotel in a bustling city center to an exotic retreat in a resort.

Currency
Malaysian ringgit (RM)

Official languages
Malay; English widely spoken

Climate
Tropical and humid year round, average 82°F. Highest rainfall Jun-Sep (southwest monsoon) & Nov-Mar (northeast monsoon)

Arriving From Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Airport is 43 miles south of central Kuala Lumpur. Travel time 50 minutes by taxi (RM70–RM190, depending on vehicle)

Getting around Malaysia

• Metered taxis (all main towns and cities); long-distance shared taxis
• Domestic flights
• Express long-distance buses
• Intercity trains
• Ferries between islands

Top Malaysia sightseeing

• Views from Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur
• Jamek Mosque, Kuala Lumpur
• George Town shophouses, Penang
• Peranakan Museum, Melaka

Top experiences

• Roadside food stalls of Little India and Chinatown’s Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur
• Bukit Bintang nightlife, Kuala Lumpur
• Authentic street food in Penang
• Beaches of Batu Ferringhi
• Jonker Street, Melaka