Malaysia Travel Guide
Tourist season
Are November and December good months to visit Malaysia?
November
Semi-high
season
December
Semi-high
season
Did you know?
The surface area of Malaysia is 127.7 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 68 in terms of the area in the world.
How far is it?
1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
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The distance between Kuala Lumpur (MY) and Washington D.C. (US) is 9531 miles
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Safety
General travel safety level in Malaysia on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).
Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution (plus additional regional warnings).
Update: 13 Oct 2024Currency
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) - rate compared to selected currencies
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Malaysia
| Miles | Kuala Lumpur | George Town | Malacca | Kota Kinabalu | Johor Bahru | Kuching | Putrajaya | Ipoh |
| Kuala Lumpur | - | 183 | 76 | 1009 | 183 | 607 | 15 | 109 |
| George Town | 183 | - | 259 | 1083 | 360 | 740 | 195 | 77 |
| Malacca | 76 | 259 | - | 988 | 115 | 561 | 64 | 184 |
| Kota Kinabalu | 1009 | 1083 | 988 | - | 904 | 499 | 1013 | 1036 |
| Johor Bahru | 183 | 360 | 115 | 904 | - | 455 | 175 | 284 |
| Kuching | 607 | 740 | 561 | 499 | 455 | - | 605 | 673 |
| Putrajaya | 15 | 195 | 64 | 1013 | 175 | 605 | - | 122 |
| Ipoh | 109 | 77 | 184 | 1036 | 284 | 673 | 122 | - |
Best Ways to Experience Malaysia
- Cuisine
- Animals
Practical Information for Travelers
- Budget
- Currency
- Vaccinations
- Visa
- Electricity
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Vaccinations
MoreAll travelers
You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Malaysia.
Most travelers
Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.
Some travelers
Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.
Cholera
Cholera is a disease of the digestive tract caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.The most common infection occurs through the ingestion, mainly through water contaminated with human faeces, and also through food (mainly fruit, seafood). Less often by contact with the sick person and their environment.Prevention
- Eat and drink safely
- Reduce your exposure to germs
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Avoid sharing body fluids
- Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
Japanese Encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis is an infectious disease caused by arboviruses from the same family of microbes (Flaviviridae) that cause yellow fever or tick-borne encephalitis.The vector of infection is mosquitoes of the genus Culex and Aedes.Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Prevent bug bites
Malaria
Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.Prevention
- Take antimalarial meds
- Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Malaysia
Areas with malaria
Rabies
Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Keep away from animals
With or without a visa?
Visa requirements for citizens of
- United States
visiting 
Malaysia for tourism
A visa is not required.
- Allowed stay: 3 months
- All visitors are fingerprinted on arrival and departure.
- Immigration offenses, such as visa overstaying, are punishable by caning.
Electricity
240V (50 Hz)
In Malaysia the standard voltage is 240V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type G sockets are used.
Click on the socket icon to see more information
Type GFacts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 45 / 231 Ranking | 32 365 999 Malay 50.1%, Chinese 22.6%, indigenous 11.8%, Indian 6.7% |
Area | 68 / 230 Ranking | 127.7 thous. mi² It is approximately 3% of the territory of United States. |
Life expectancy | 96 / 196 Ranking | 75.9 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 74.2women 77.6 |
Median age | 65 / 157 Ranking | 29.2 Average age of population expressed in years.men 28.9women 29.6 |
Population growth | 81 / 172 Ranking | 1.06% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 45 / 131 Ranking | 95% Ability to read, write and count.men 96.2%women 93.6% |
GDP | 55 / 194 Ranking | 27 913 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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