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Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. It is located partly on a peninsula of the Asian mainland and partly on the northern one-third of the island of Borneo. It shares its borders with Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei and has a coastline on the South China Sea and the Strait of Malacca. It's buoyant and wealthy, and has moved towards a pluralist culture based on a vibrant and interesting fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures and customs.

Malaysia has a combined population of over 20 million people. Because of its central location, between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea, Malaysia has traditionally been a meeting point for traders and travelers from both the East and West.

Peninsular Malaysia (Semenanjung Malaysia) occupies most of the Malayan Peninsula between Thailand and Singapore, and is also known as West Malaysia (Malaysia Barat) or the slightly archaic Malaya (Tanah Melayu). It is home to the bulk of Malaysia's population, including its capital and largest city Kuala Lumpur, and is generally more economically developed.
Central — modern-day urban Malaysia in the Klang Valley (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor)
East Coast — traditional and muslim, the islands here are glittering tropical jewels (Kelantan, Pahang and Terengganu)
North — Malaysia's mountainous spine (Kedah, Perak, Perlis) and its largest island, Penang
South — endless palm plantations and a dash of history (Johor, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan)

Some 500 kilometers to the east is East Malaysia (Malaysia Timur), which occupies the northern third of the island of Borneo, shared with Indonesia and tiny Brunei. Covered in impenetrable jungle where headhunters roam (on GSM networks if nothing else), East Malaysia is rich in natural resources but very much Malaysia's hinterland for industry and tourism.
Labuan — a tiny island turned offshore finance center
Sabah — superb scuba diving in Sipadan and the mighty Mount Kinabalu
Sarawak — jungles, national parks, headhunters and traditional longhouses

Most Popular Cities
Kuala Lumpur - the capital
Johor Bahru - gateway to Singapore
Ipoh - City of Great Food
Penang Island - Pearl Of The Orient (Sumptuous Delicacies)
Taiping - Pensioners' Paradise

Major Attractions in Malaysia
Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur
Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur
Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur
Chinatown - Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Sultan Abdul Samad Building,
Masjid Jamek, Kuala Lumpur
Central Market, Kuala Lumpur
Menara Kuala Lumpur Tower, Kuala Lumpur
Railway Station and Administration Building, Kuala Lumpur
Templer Park, Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur
National Mosque (Masjid Negara), Kuala Lumpur
Lake Gardens Park, Kuala Lumpur
National Museum, Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, Kuala Lumpur
Little India - Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Sri Mahamariamman, Kuala Lumpur
National Zoo, Kuala Lumpur
Pulai Waterfall, Johor Bahru
City Square (Dataran Bandaraya), Johor Bahru
Grand Palace Park (Istana Besar), Johor Bahru
Pasar Malam, Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru State Place, Johor Bahru

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General Information For Tourists

1. Airport Tax Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 10.00 per person. 2. Duty Free Allowance Two bottles of liquor; two cartons of cigarettes; 100 cigars; 1.5 lbs. of tobacco; and one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne. 3. Currency The monetary unit


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