Destination:

Malaysia

Travelling there	The main gateways into the country are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in West Malaysia, and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Kuching International Airport (KCH) in East Malaysia. As Peninsular Malaysia shares its northern border with Thailand and its southern border with Singapore, overland entry by rail or bus is also possible.
Capital city	Kuala Lumpur.
Population	30.719 million.
Religion	Malaysia is multicultural and multi-religion. The majority practise Islam.
Language	Standard Malay.
Currency	Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).
Climate	Malaysia's climate is equatorial, hot and humid throughout the year.
Transport	Taxis, bicycle rickshaws and buses abound. Kuala Lumpur also has commuter trains, a Light Rail Transit and a monorail system. Bus services and taxis are taken between towns. There is a train service that connects Singapore to Thailand going through the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. In the jungle, one may have to resort to riverboats and airplanes as alternatives to lengthy treks.
Best time to travel	The best time to visit most of the region is generally between March and early October after the rainy season when there is less humidity. There is risk however of air pollution caused by the annual forest fires in Indonesia.
What to wear	Malaysia is relatively conservative when it comes to dress: anything that draws attention to oneself should be avoided. Exposing lots of skin is also frowned upon. Dress codes are more liberal in the cities and on the beach, however. Choose breathable lightweight fabrics suited to the tropics.