Traveling from Singapore to Malaysia

By flight: Convenience and speed

From Singapore, many airlines fly to Malaysia's airports, particularly to cities like Kuala Lumpur (the capital of Malaysia) and to the state of Penang. Flights to smaller cities like Ipoh are more restricted and is only served by one airline, Fireflyz. For trips to East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak), flying is the only option. For more details, please refer to the airlines' respective websites: Airasia, Jetstar, Tiger Airways, Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Singapore Airlines (SIA).

For the budget airlines, if you wish to obtain a cheap fare, it is wise to book earlier, especially if you know the exact dates which you are traveling. Airasia in particular has great promotions at certain times of the year!

Another alternative: Bus

From Singapore, you can take public buses which will bring you across the Malaysian border to the state of Johor. These buses can be taken from bus stops at the Kranji MRT station. More details can be obtained from the Lonely Planet link included below.

Not to be missed - Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

The city of Kota Kinabalu on the Island of Borneo is situated in the Malaysian state of Sabah. It is a modern city that has everything you need for a truly unique holiday experience.

Kota Kinabalu has a vast range of cultures, with over 30 different ethic groups gracing the cities streets. The city has it all; for the beach lover, paradise beaches and fantastic coral reef diving. For the adventurer; mount kinabalu and primary rainforest. For everyone; the famous Orangutan sanctuary and enough museums, nightlife and restaurants to keep you fed and watered.

Holiday in Malaysia, Penang Island

Previously known as the Pearl of the Orient, Pulau Pinang is a charming and beautiful holiday destination. Pulau Pinang got her name from the abundance of betel nut palms scattered along her soft, sandy beaches. “Pinang” means betel nut in the Malay language. The translation of "Pulau Pinang" means Island of the Betel Nut. However, in English this island is called Penang.

The history of Penang started with Captain Francis Light. This charismatic English Captain persuaded the Sultan of Kedah to grant Penang Island to the British East India Company. According to local folklore, when Francis light arrived on Penang Island in 1786 he fired gold coins into the surrounding forest to induce his men to clear the area. 14 years later, the Sultan of Kedah further granted a strip of land on the mainland across the channel to Francis Light.

Petaling Street – The Chinatown of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

If you are in the area of Kuala Lumpur then Petaling Street or otherwise known as Chinatown is a place that is sure not to be missed.

At the Petaling Street, you can find great deals even in the daytime. However the best time to visit Petaling Street is still during the night time. The area is not open to traffic which means that you do not have to worry about cars and especially motorcycles whizzing past you (which may happen often in the streets of Malaysia).

Petaling Street is not only a place to get deals on a variety of items but it also functions as a tourist attraction. As mentioned before the market opens throughout the day and comes to life at night bustling with activity.

Malaysia -Top Travel Destinations, Tourist Spots and Attractions

Malaysia is a country, which is blessed with enthralling natural beauty along with all the innumerable tourist attractions. Malaysia Tourist Destinations is also about getting the taste of the local flavor and cuisine, where the food will taste amazing with only the ambience being different for each eating joint. While considering the shopping at Malaysia, the visitors will get real value for money and good bargains along with total satisfaction. Malaysia is fast becoming one of the hottest tourist destinations in Asia. It comprises of

• big cities
• long coastlines
• spotless beaches
• huge buildings
• extensive shopping malls

Holiday in Malaysia, Langkawi Island

Known as “Jewel of Kedah”, Pulau Langkawi is an archipelago of 104 islands of which 5 of these tiny islands can only be seen during low tide. Kedah is a north western State in Peninsular Malaysia and to the north of Kedah is Thailand. These tropical islands are situated at the meeting point of the Straits of Malacca and the Andaman Sea. The largest island among these is named Langkawi. Langkawi comes from two Malay words, Lang and Kawi. “Lang” means Eagle and “Kawi” means the colour reddish brown. Put together it simply means reddish brown eagle. Maybe there were once many reddish brown eagles in these islands. Langkawi is shrouded with so many legends and myths that people called it Legendary Island. To me, the beauty of this island is legendary.