Malaysia Tourism

Malaysia is, as they say, Truly Asia. A land of fascinating charm, friendly people and a rich diversity of experience. Malaysia today is a cosmopolitan, progressive nation of great opportunity, which has managed to retain its rich heritage of culture and tradition despite modernisation. The country is also endowed with verdant rainforests, beautiful dive sites and marine parks containing fascinating animal life and a diversity of flora and fauna. In the words of renowned British novelist, Somerset Maugham, "If you haven't seen this place, you haven't seen the world".
Malaysia is two and a half hours ahead of the Indian Standard Time. The local currency is Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). Malay, English, Mandarin and Tamil are widely spoken.

Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, is considered to be Asia's equivalent of Silicon Valley. From an obscure little town, it has grown to a bustling city of almost two million people. The growth and development of this city has produced an interesting mix of architecture - elegant palatial buildings of the bygone colonial era contrast with ultra modern mega structures like the Petronas Twin Towers.
All these, coupled with numerous street level markets and the traditional culture in the lanes of Chinatown makes Kuala Lumpur an unforgettable experience for the visitor.

Pangkor Islands
Across the Manjung Straits, opposite Lumut, lies the bustling fishing village of Pulau Pangkor. The largest of nine islands, Pangkor with its quaint mix of fishing settlements and resorts is a fascinating holiday venue. It presents the visitor with the rare opportunity to experience life near fisherfolk and enjoy fine beaches.

Langkawi
The Langkawi archipelago, a cluster of 99 islands just off the coast of Kedah, is the ultimate holiday paradise that offers sun-drenched beaches and ancient rainforests, teeming with exotic plant and animal life. The island has several tourist attractions, most notable among them the Tomb of Mahsuri and the Black Sand Beach.