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Places to see in Malaysia, from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, and the best time to go: Dec–Mar.
Places to see in Malaysia
- Kuala LumpurPetronas Towers
LangkawiIsland beachesPhoto: Ttt.Osakanman · CC BY-SA 4.0
Penang – Street art and food · Borneo – Rainforest and orangutans
Best time to go to Malaysia
Generally December to March. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
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Questions & tips about Malaysia
What surprised you most about Malaysia?
Every trip to Malaysia brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Malaysia?
The best time for Malaysia depends on the region and what you want to do: weather, school holidays and festivals all shape crowds and conditions. Share the month you went and how it was. What would you add?
One place in Malaysia you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in Malaysia – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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