Malaysia at a Glance
Population, currency, timezone and practical travel essentials
35.1M
Population
Kuala Lumpur
Capital
South-Eastern Asia
Region
MYR
Malaysian ringgit
English, Malay
Languages
Kuala Lumpur
Local Time Zone
+60
Calling Code
Left
Driving Side
Type G
Power Plug
999
Emergency Number
Practical details are provided as general travel guidance — always verify current requirements (visas, driving rules, plug adapters) before you travel.
Top Cities in Malaysia
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3,498 stays
Johor Bahru
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60
2,151 stays
Penang
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61
1,109 stays
Ipoh
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56
832 stays
Kuching
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56
700 stays
Kuantan
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56
646 stays
Port Dickson
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41
645 stays
Shah Alam
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41
617 stays
Genting Highlands
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41
451 stays
Kota Bharu
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36
372 stays
Kuala Terengganu
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36
250 stays
Desaru
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32
188 stays
Alor Setar
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32
168 stays
Taiping
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32
157 stays
Miri
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37
156 stays
Banting
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28
141 stays
Seremban
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28
135 stays
Sandakan
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32
134 stays
Semporna
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28
Top-Rated Hotels in Malaysia
Highest guest scores — curated from 54,966 properties
Travel Guides for Malaysia
Itineraries, food guides, hidden gems & budget tips
Food
Cameron Highlands Food Guide
📍 Cameron Highlands
Itinerary
Cameron Highlands Itinerary Guide
📍 Cameron Highlands
Food
Kota Kinabalu Food Guide
📍 Kota Kinabalu
Itinerary
Kota Kinabalu Itinerary Guide
📍 Kota Kinabalu
Itinerary
Kuala Lumpur Itinerary Guide
📍 Kuala Lumpur
Food
Kuala Lumpur Food Guide
📍 Kuala Lumpur
Budget
Kuala Lumpur Budget Guide
📍 Kuala Lumpur
First Timer
Kuala Lumpur First Timer Guide
📍 Kuala Lumpur