Malaysia Cities

Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malacca, Kuantan

Malaysia has a sprawling network of towns and cities that each project their own unique charm and appeal. Visiting any of these destinations will bring you into a deeper awareness of Malaysia from its cultural traditions to cosmopolitan living.

Kuala Lumpur

The Garden City of Lights is the capital of Malaysia; a modern city with a melting pot of cultures as its heart. Kuala Lumpur is now the centre-point of cultural activities and events. From time to time, the Government’s Tourism Board organises events such as traditional performances, cultural festivals and lifestyle exhibitions for the benefit of tourists. (Read more ...)

Penang - Georgetown

The island of Penang is also a state by itself. Known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ for its natural beauty and cultural heritage, Penang is also a paradise for food lovers, who come from across Malaysia and even Singapore to eat the food. Penang is probably the second busiest city after Kuala Lumpur. You won’t go wrong visiting this place for a taste of great food and fascinating scenery. (Read more ...)

Bandar Malacca

The city of Bandar Melaka is rich in history and culture. It was in 1414 that a Sumatran prince named Parameswara discovered Malacca. Later, it was conquered by the Portuguese, followed by the Dutch and finally the British before Malaysia received her independence. Today, a population of Portuguese people still live here, imparting their culture and traditions in the Portuguese Square with the occasional festival or two. (Read more ...)

Kuantan

Kuantan is the capital city of Pahang, the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia. This beautiful place is a beachside destination with several magnificent beaches, including the popular tourist spot of Cherating. Tourism is a major economic activity in Kuantan, and here, you can experience traditional culture in the form of handicrafts, cuisine and fishing. (Read more ...)

Kuching

Kuching is the capital city of Sarawak, the largest state in Malaysia located on Borneo Island. It is the fourth largest city in the country and the most populated in East Malaysia. The name of the city comes from the Malay word for ‘cat’ with many theories attributing to its feline origin but no solid confirmation on any of them. (Read more ...)

Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu is the capital city of Sabah, Borneo’s most famous destination for nature and adventure among international visitors. Located on the northeast section of the island, Kota Kinabalu is the gateway to exploring much of Borneo’s natural treasures, such as Mount Kinabalu and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. The city is also a rich melting pot of Kadazan (The largest tribe in Sabah) culture mixing with Chinese, Malay and Indian. (Read more ...)

Johor Bahru

The capital city of Johor State is a favourite haunt for visitors from Singapore via the Causeway, and is fondly referred to as ‘JB’. Rich in culture, Johor has a wealth of traditional dances that include the ‘Ghazal’, a form of contemporary jazz-like Malay music, and ‘Kuda Kepang’ a dance imitating the movement of horses. (Read more ...)

Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu, Kelantan’s capital and Malaysia’s very own ‘Newcastle’, is an Islamic city with a large Malay population. Hence, Kota Bharu has a rich Malay culture evident in the food, language, lifestyle and sights. It’s also the reason why alcohol is prohibited although there are some Chinese who will sell you beers behind closed doors. (Read more ...)

Ipoh

Ipoh city in Perak has a rich Chinese culture; the Chinese comprising 70 percent of the total population. The lifestyle here is relaxed and live moves at a quiet pace. This is why for Malaysians, Ipoh is known as a great place to retire to. (Read more ...)

Seremban

The Minangkabaus from Sumatra founded Negeri Sembilan and it is no surprise that its capital city today, Seremban, is the centre of Minangkabau culture. However, rather than being practised today, wide-spread elements of the Minangkabau culture are now reserved for shows, exhibitions and museums. In a way, this is also reminder to locals of its heritage. Some of the places you can visit are the State Museum, State Mosque and Cultural Arts Centre. (Read more ...)

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