Basic Information for Malaysia
City Centre :Kuala Lumpur
Administrative center :PutraJaya
Location : Southeast asia, peninsula bordering Thailand and northern one- third of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia, Brunei, and the South China Sea, south of Vietnam.
MAP OF MALAYSIA
Ethnic groups:
Malay 55.%, Chinese 25.0%, Indigenous 10%, Indian 6.1%, others 4.8% (2005)
Religions:
Muslim, Buddhist, Daoist, Hindu, Christian, Sikh
note: In addition, Shamanism is practiced in East Malaysia
Languages:
Bahasa Melayu (official), English, Chinese dialects (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai
note: In addition, in East Malaysia several indigenous languages are spoken, the largest are Iban and Kadazan
Langkawi Island
Langkawi Maps
Most popular Island in Malaysia.This Island is duty free Island . white sandy beach,clear water, and the island also free from pollution.Many activity can do here such as snorkeling,just laze at the white sandy beach, and discover beautiful underwater world when u diving.
Also this Island have many place of interest like Kuah town.In this town all product is duty free .Also palce like makam mahsuri,Beras terbakar,gunung raya,cenaang beach,underwater world,kampong tok senik, and etc.
How to go there?For those who want to go here by air,can fly by AIR ASIA or MAS airlines from Kuala Lumpur International Airport .For those who are driving down from KL, Johor, Singapore, and other places on main land, you may choose the nearest Jetty Terminal. There are signboards indicating the junctions to get off the highway, after reaching Kedah, look for the sign "Alor Setar Selatan" and "Langkawi". After reaching, Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis, you may park your car at the private car park which will cost around RM6-8 per day. Vehicle can only be brought over to Langkawi via cargo vessel (at RM160.00 return) which will take 1 night to cross over, meaning the vehicle can only by retrieve the next day at Langkawi Port (Tanjung Lembung).
Form Singapore, Johor and Kuala Lumpur, there're buses running daily to Alor Setar/Kuala Kedah. Please contact local bus operators for more information. There's another option is by train, KTM (Keretapi Tanah Melayu) which start it's journey from Singapore interchange at Kuala Lumpur all the way down to Alor Star Train Station and Arau. From Alor Setar Train Station to Kuala Kedah Jetty Terminal with taxi (RM16.00). From Arau to Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal with taxi (RM12.00).
REDANG ISLAND
Located at state of Terengganu Darul Iman
White sandy beaches, crystal clear blue sea, brilliant underwater world. Redang archipelago comprises 9 islands Island and the main Redang Island that abound with marvelous marine fishes, turtles and coral reefs that ensure great snorkelling and scuba-diving. Ping Anchorage package tours from camping to luxury beach resort, the choice - is always yours
Redang maps
Pemanggil Island
Pemanggil Island was nominated as one the best fishing pots in Malaysia.Among the favorite fish to catch is black merlin.Also this island also has white sandy beach and also many good location for snorkeling.The water also free from pollution.
How to get to there?From mainland State of Johore Darul Takzim requires a 4 or 5 hours boat ride from mersing.
Tioman Island
Most beautiful Island in east cost.white sandy beach,clear water, and the island also free from pollution.Many activity can do here such as snorkeling,just laze at the white sandy beach, and discover beautiful underwater world when u diving.
Also their has many place of interest such as Marine Park,Monkey Bay,Tulai Island, and Renggis Island.
