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Capital

Kuala Lumpur

Population

32.365.999

Language

UNESCO Heritage Sites

Travel indices

Scores based on real data from 0-100

Travel indices

Tourism

90/100

Tourist infrastructure and attractions. Based on number of attractions, quality of services, and visitor facilities.

Safety

75/100

Level of safety for tourists. Based on crime statistics, political stability, and personal security.

Travel Cost

42/100

Average travel cost index. Based on accommodation, food, transport, and activities. Lower score = more economical.

Transport

70/100

Quality of the transport system. Based on public transport, road infrastructure, and mobility options.

Internet

78/100

Quality and availability of internet connection. Based on broadband speed and public WiFi coverage.

Kindness

85/100

Hospitality towards foreign tourists. Based on traveler surveys and social behavior studies.

Environment

70/100

Environmental quality and sustainability. Based on air quality, waste management, and green policies.

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3 regions

10 cities

9 attractions

East Malaysia (Borneo)

East Malaysia (Borneo) offers distinctive landscapes, culture and experiences in Malaysia.

Capital: Kuching (Sarawak), Kota Kinabalu (Sabah)

Temperate

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur offers distinctive landscapes, culture and experiences in Malaysia.

Capital: Kuala Lumpur

Temperate

Peninsular Malaysia

Peninsular Malaysia offers distinctive landscapes, culture and experiences in Malaysia.

Capital: Kuala Lumpur

Temperate

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Plan10 days · KL + Penang + island
Malaysia in 10 days
Malaysia in 10 days: Kuala Lumpur + Penang + Langkawi (or Borneo lite). City, street food and island without flight overload.
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About 7 days covers a first visit. Add more if you want to combine several regions.

Start with the featured regions and top-rated cities on this guide. Mix coast and inland if you have time.

It depends on region and style. Check budgets on this guide.

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Safety rated 75/100. Use normal urban precautions.

75Safety
42Affordable

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