PERLIS, Little Northern Gem, is Malaysia’s smallest state with an area of 795 sq km. It is flanked by Thailand in the north and Kedah in the south. Kangar is the capital of Perlis while Arau, 10 km away is the Royal town.
Predominantly agricultural, Perlis has a serene unspoilt beauty. Its picturesque low-lying padi fields stretch for miles broken only by occasional limestone outcrops. Perlis enjoys a dry season from January to April while the months of September through to December are wet months.
Main towns in the state include Kangar, …

NEGERI SEMBILAN, Land of Quiet Grace, is just about 50 km south of Kuala Lumpur. Negeri Sembilan which literally means nine states or districts, has a mainly rural landscape with patches of urban development. Once mostly agricultural the state’s economy now reflects a commercial balance between agriculture and industry with the development of several industrial parks in recent years.
Negeri Sembilan is noted for its strong Minangkabau influence which are evident in its kampong houses and official buildings. The Minangkabau people migrated across the Straits of Malacca from Sumatra centuries ago …

SELANGOR, Heartland of the Peninsula, is Malaysia’s most developed state. Located on he west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, its nine districts cover about 125,000 sq km. Much of the land in Selangor is developed but there are still large areas under vegetation which range from coastal mangroves to lush tropical rainforests. The state capital is at SHAH ALAM which is also the royal town. In 1974, the city of Kuala Lumpur and its suburbs were ceded to the Federal Government for the creation of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.

The …

Just outside the city of Kuala Lumpur bordering on Malaysia’s Silicon Valley of Cyberjaya is designed as an intelligent, Cyber-city and is the new Federal government administrative centre.
Designed as a model city, it is a thoroughly modern township displaying the best of Malaysian design and architecture in an environmentally-friendly setting of beautifully landscaped lakes and parks.
Putrajaya encompasses the dual concept of intelligent city and garden city and 38 percent of the land area is devoted to parks, lakes and wetlands. The latter provides interesting getaways for visitors and an opportunity …

The capital city of the Federation of Malaysia, is centrally located on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Covering some 243 sq km (94 sq miles), it lies approximately 35 km from the coast. Kuala Lumpur was conferred city status on February 1, 1972 and declared a Federal Territory in 1974.

The city began as a mining settlement in the late 1800s with the discovery of tin at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. Although KL’s tin trade has since declined, the growth of the city has remained unabated. …

MALAYSIA is made up of 13 states, 11 in the peninsular and the other two are Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Let’s take a look at each state, and only then will we know this beautiful country better. History has linked these states together, and history will hold them together in their journey into the future. Today, there is excitement in the air, as each is trying to outdo the other in their effort to be the most developed state in the nation. Malaysia is fast developing. …

TERENGGANU. Discover the treasures of exotic Terengganu, a state rich in Malay heritage, blessed with an abundance of sun-drenched lush islands, betowed with a wealth of invigorating natural adventure sites and a myriad of colourful traditional pursuits that include batik printing and songket weaving. Its coastal capital, Kuala Terengganu, is both the royal and largest city in Terengganu offering numerous charming facilities of modern and traditional fusion.

JOHOR. Situated at the southern end of Peninsular Malaysia, the state of Johor is also a neighbour of Singapore. It was named after the Sungai Johor (Johor River), the longest river in the state. Its capital city, Johor Bahru is a vibrant and thriving commercial city, offering a host of sporting events, pulsating nightlife, wide-ranging accommodation and a myriad of restaurants. It also offers shopping opportunities in the form of modern malls, arcades, handicraft centres, bazaars and open-air markets. Johor is also known as a golfers’ paradise as the state …

PAHANG. Pahang is blessed with famous hill resorts with cool mountain air, internationally renowned beaches and islands, serene lakes, spectacular waterfalls and intriguing caves. This largest state in Peninsular Malaysia is also home to the world’s oldest rainforests filled with exotic and even endangered flora and fauna. At its coast, the virgin jungle relaxes into peaceful and rustic fishing villages, a stunning contrast to the multicultural and sophisticated state capital, Kuantan.

KEDAH. Located in the northern region of the peninsula and known as the ‘Rice Bowl’ of Malaysia,  Kedah’s scenic beauty is unrivalled. Her great expanse of green paddy fields against the backdrop of ancient hills provides a serene ambience that adds to the appeal of this picturesque state. Steeped in history, culture and heritage, Kedah was the birthplace for many  ancient kingdoms believed to date back to the 6th century A.D. Its capital city, Alor Star, depicts a harmonious fusion of the state’s past and present.
Off the western shore are …