Regions of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya & Selangor — Best in Year-Round (Dry Months Jan–Mar & Jun–Aug) · Gateway: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL — 28m KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral, RM55)
Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya & Selangor (Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) is famed for Petronas Twin Towers & KLCC Park, Merdeka 118, Batu Caves Rainbow Steps, Islamic Arts Museum, Bukit Bintang / Jalan Alor & Putrajaya Pink Mosque. Signature regional specialties include Nasi Lemak Bungkus, Banana Leaf Rice (Brickfields), Bak Kut Teh (Klang), Hokkien Mee & Teh Tarik. Primary transit hub: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL — 28m KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral, RM55).
Penang (George Town), Ipoh & Langkawi Archipelago — Best in Dec–Apr (Sunny West Coast Dry Season!) · Gateway: Penang International Airport (PEN), Butterworth ETS Station & Langkawi Airport (LGK)
Penang (George Town), Ipoh & Langkawi Archipelago (Pulau Pinang, Perak & Kedah (Langkawi)) is famed for George Town UNESCO Heritage Zone, Clan Jetties, Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang Hill & The Habitat, Ipoh Cave Temples & Langkawi SkyCab / Tanjung Rhu. Signature regional specialties include Penang Char Kway Teow, Assam Laksa, Nasi Kandar, Cendol, Ipoh Bean Sprout Chicken & White Coffee. Primary transit hub: Penang International Airport (PEN), Butterworth ETS Station & Langkawi Airport (LGK).
Malacca (Melaka) & Johor — Best in Year-Round · Gateway: Melaka Sentral (2h Coach from KL TBS Terminal, RM14)
Malacca (Melaka) & Johor (Melaka & Johor) is famed for Dutch Red Square (Stadthuys, 1650), Jonker Street Night Market (Fri–Sun), Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, A Famosa & Melaka River Cruise. Signature regional specialties include Nyonya Laksa, Chicken Rice Balls, Satay Celup, Kuih Pai Tee & Melaka Palm Sugar (Gula Melaka) Cendol. Primary transit hub: Melaka Sentral (2h Coach from KL TBS Terminal, RM14).
Cameron Highlands, Taman Negara & East Coast Islands — Best in Mar–Sep for Perhentian, Redang & Tioman Islands (Closed Nov–Feb Monsoon!) · Gateway: Tanah Rata (Cameron Highlands), Kuala Tahan (Taman Negara) & Redang/Perhentian Jetties
Cameron Highlands, Taman Negara & East Coast Islands (Pahang, Terengganu & Kelantan) is famed for Boh Sungei Palas Tea Centre, Mossy Forest, Taman Negara 130-Million-Year-Old Rainforest & Perhentian / Redang / Tioman Coral Reefs. Signature regional specialties include Highland Strawberry Scones, Boh Estate Tea, Charcoal Steamboat, Nasi Dagang & Keropok Lekor. Primary transit hub: Tanah Rata (Cameron Highlands), Kuala Tahan (Taman Negara) & Redang/Perhentian Jetties.
Kota Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu, Sandakan & Semporna (Sabah) — Best in Mar–Oct · Gateway: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), Sandakan (SDK) & Tawau (TWU)
Kota Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu, Sandakan & Semporna (Sabah) (Sabah (Malaysian Borneo)) is famed for Mount Kinabalu UNESCO Park (4,095m), Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Kinabatangan River Pygmy Elephants & Sipadan Diving. Signature regional specialties include Tuaran Mee, Hinava (Kadazan-Dusun Citrus Raw Fish), Sabah Coral Lobster & Tenom Coffee. Primary transit hub: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), Sandakan (SDK) & Tawau (TWU).
Kuching, Bako National Park & Mulu Caves (Sarawak) — Best in Apr–Sep (Rainforest World Music Festival in Jun) · Gateway: Kuching International Airport (KCH) & Mulu Airport (MZV)
Kuching, Bako National Park & Mulu Caves (Sarawak) (Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo)) is famed for Kuching Waterfront, Bako National Park Proboscis Monkeys & Sea Stacks, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre & Gunung Mulu UNESCO Pinnacles / Deer Cave. Signature regional specialties include Sarawak Laksa (Anthony Bourdain's 'Breakfast of the Gods'), Kolo Mee & Kek Lapis Sarawak. Primary transit hub: Kuching International Airport (KCH) & Mulu Airport (MZV).