Malaysia is an enchanting land with land with boundless natural beauty. Blessed with perpetual sunshine, this is an all year round holiday destination.
A visit to a Sarawak longhouse is unforgettable, and a trek into the ancient rainforests of Taman Negara is not to be missed. For adventures, the lofty summit of Mount Kinabalu beckons and the awesome Mulu Caves await.
The island of the East Coasts are idyllic diving locations on isolated retreats for sun-worshippers.
For shoppers, Kuala Lumpur and Penang offer a seemingly endless selection of bargains. Kuala Lumpur also boasts the world’s second tallest building and the Formula One Cuircuit at Sepang.
Political stability and strong economy make it a safe and attractive destination for business or pleasure. Tourism has fortunately not greatly changed the character of the people, on the contrary, it has encourage them to preserve and share their rich heritage. It is the friendliness of its people that makes Malaysia irressistable.
The Facts and Figures
Malaysia covers a total area of 330,434 sq km of which 124,967 sq km is Sarawak, while Sabah occupies 74,398 sq km. The mountainous interior of Pahang has the highest peak in West Malaysia with Gunung Tahan standing at 2187m high, while in Sabah, the Crocker Range boasts one of the highest mountains in Southeast Asia, Mount Kinabalu at 4101m.
In Sarawak, Gunung Mulu harbours the world’s largest natural cave systems. The largest river system at 563km, is the Rejang in Sarawak.
Because of the high annual rainfall in its catchment, the volume of water flowing from it is estimated to be one of the world’s highest.
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