Malaysia is a nation defined by its colourful cultures, dense jungle interiors, incredible wildlife and out-of-this-world beaches. From the urban metropolis cosmopolitan of Kuala Lumpur to rural villages and tea plantations, gorgeous beaches and tropical rainforests teeming with wildlife, you really can experience the best of Asia’s diversity here. Across the South China Sea, Malaysian Borneo will tempt you further with its rich equatorial rainforests, orangutan-filled jungles and quaint tribal villages.
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Top Tourist Destinations: 
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is a bustling city with skyscrapers, architecture and wonderful green spaces.
​Home to the Petronas Twin Towers, it is a shopping heaven with some of Southeast Asia's biggest shopping centres, with the world's top brands and street markets with a taste of the exotic.
Penang
This island, sometimes referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, boasts a fusion of the East and the West, a mix of the old and the new and some of the best cuisine Malaysia has to offer.
Borneo
Experience Borneo’s wilderness adventures, pristine beaches and unspoilt forest landscapes.
​Borneo offers diverse scenery and beautiful beaches, and of course it is home to one of the world's most beloved wildlife species – the orangutan
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Capital: Kuala Lumpur
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Time Difference: Malaysia is 8 hours ahead of the UK (GMT +8)
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Flight Time from UK: 13 hours
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Currency: Malaysian Ringgit
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Language: Malaysian
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Passports & Visas: British nationals need a passport valid for 30 days. You may stay up to 90 days without a visa, over 90 days you must apply for visa.
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Top attractions: Petronas Towers, Pulau Payar Marine Park and Historical Malacca