MALAYSIA

Travelling in Malaysia is a joy. This underrated jewel of a country offers a diversity of cultures and landscapes and has a rich historical heritage.

Up until now, I’ve confined my travels to Peninsular Malaysia but Borneo is high on my travel bucket list.

the twin towers in kuala lumpur malaysia lit up at night
I took this standing below the Petronas Towers in KL

MALAYSIA IN A NUTSHELL

  • Capital: Kuala Lumpur
  • Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
  • Population: 34 million
  • Official language: Bahasa Malaysia
  • Time zone: UTC+8 

SOLO TRAVEL RATING

  • Solo travel rating: 4 out of 5
  • Risk to women travellers: Medium
  • Travel costs: Moderate
  • Recommended for first-time solo travellers: Yes

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