When’s the best time to visit Malaysia?
Check the 2008 Public and School holidays calender OR 2008 Events Calender to plan your trip.
The best time to visit Malaysia is to avoid the two peak tourist seasons. The first peak tourist season falls roughly from the beginning of December to the end of January, covering the major [...]

Bunga Raya
The national flower of Malaysia is the five-petal Bunga Raya, or commonly known as hibiscus (bunga in Malay means grand and raya means flower). The Bunga Raya can be found in abundance throughout Malaysia, and in 1960 was chosen as the national flower by Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia’s first Prime Minister.
Symbolically, Bunga Raya’s [...]

The mix of cultural influences in Malaysia is the result of centuries of immigration and trade with the outside world, particularly with Arab nations, China, and India. Early groups of incoming foreigners brought wealth from around the world, plus their own unique cultural heritages and religions. Further, once imported, each culture remained largely intact; that [...]

Question:Hi! I am planning a trip to Malaysia this summer. However I don’t speak Malay - will travel in Malaysia be difficult without knowing the language? Thanks!

Answer: Travelling in a country where you don’t speak the language can be both challenging and rewarding. But even if you don’t speak any Malay, finding your way around [...]

Here’s the list of the Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Malaysia, you can located them using the Kuala Lumpur Map.

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Afghanistan
Embassy of the Islamic State of Afghanistan
Level 2, Wisma Chinese Chamber, [...]

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I came to realize that I’ve been answering the same questions over and over again, and why not just make a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page! On this page, you will find actual emails I have replied, and links to topics that I felt will be useful to answer your queries. [...]

Hari Raya Puasa or Hari Raya Aidilfitri is one of the most significant celebrations for Muslims. The celebration is determined by sighting of the new moon on the day, before the next month on the Muslim calendar, Syawal. Hari Raya Puasa signifies the end of the fasting season of Ramadan, a month-long fasting period and [...]

Street Market: Chinatown
How to bargain and haggle in Malaysia (Shopping)
To bargain and haggle is a tradition in Malaysia as in many other neighboring countries. Unfortunately most Americans and Europeans are uncomfortable with it at best, and tried to avoid it totally. However a market shopping trip in Malaysia is never complete without a “bargain and [...]

In Malay food, rice is the staple food, balancing the spicy cuisine of this region. Pork is not used due to religious reasons. Coconut is an important ingredient; the flesh is grated and squeezed to make the coconut milk which is then used in gravies as well as cakes, drinks and desserts.

These Malay food [...]

Business Hours
Banks are open from 10am to 3pm Monday through Friday and 9:30 to 11:30am on Saturday. Government offices are open from 8am to 12:45pm and 2 to 4:15pm Monday through Friday and from 8am to 12:45pm on Saturday. Smaller shops like provision stores may open as early as 6 or 6:30am and close as [...]

Malaysia Food
The Malaysian food is a multicultural affair combining Malays, Indians, Chinese and Peranakan, this is what you expect to get from a country that is such a melting pot of cultures. The fusion of these cuisines that has developed over the centuries makes Malaysian food not only colorful, spicy and eclectic – but [...]

Malaysia Islands and Beaches: Pulau Manukan @ Tunku Abdual Rahman Park - Sabah
Come experience the enchantment of Malaysia’s idyllic islands and golden beaches.

“experience the enchantment of Malaysia’s idyllic islands and golden beaches”

Malaysia a land of friendly people and a nation blessed with natural wonders, welcomes you. Bordered by Thailand to the north and Singapore [...]

Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture. There are two parts to the country, 11 states in the peninsula of Malaysia and two states on the northern part of Borneo. The mix of cultural influences in Malaysia is the result of centuries of immigration and trade with the outside world, particularly with Arab nations, [...]

Any foreigner who wishes to study in Malaysia is required to obtain Student Pass. Application has to be made through the respective Educational Institution prior entry.

At present, there are over 500 higher educational institutions in Malaysia but only about 200 of these institutions are given permission to recruit international students.
It is important for international students [...]

Map of Malaysia
Why a Malaysia Vacation?
A Malaysia vacation is high on the list for many travelers, and recent surveys shows that a Malaysia vacation is one the top travel choices. There’s an endless range of attractions and activities on a Malaysia vacation that cater for the cosmopolitan shopper, cultural enthusiast, historical buff and nature-lover. [...]