Things to Know Before Going to Malaysia: A First Timer’s Guide

You’re planning a trip to Malaysia and don’t know where to start? No problem, we got you covered! In this blog post we’ll explain everything you need to know as a first timer in Malaysia. Whether you want to know how to get to Malaysia or how to get around in Malaysia, the best places to visit, which currency to carry or which languages they speak, you’ll get your answers here.

When thinking about travelling in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is not necessarily the first country that comes to mind. But why not, actually? Similar to other countries in Asia, Malaysia is full of beautiful places worth exploring. From the bustling capital of Kuala Lumpur to quiet, secluded places full of nature. After spending several weeks in this country, we can’t help but feel it’s absolutely underrated and deserves more hype.

That’s a question we honestly asked ourselves as well. Malaysia was somehow never really on our list, because feeds and stories are full of Thailand, the Philippines or Indonesia. During our research, we didn’t come across too much information and instead just made the experience ourselves.

Well, what can we say? Malaysia is quite similar to the otherwise popular countries. Here you will find beautiful sandy beaches, crystal clear water and great spots for diving, snorkeling or other water sports. In addition, you will find untouched nature and can experience wildlife up close. Whether it is orangutans, pygmy elephants or the famous proboscis monkeys. And if all this is not enough, you will find a lot of history, culture and the typical city life in the interior of the country.

In summary, you can say that in Malaysia you can find pretty much everything that makes a good vacation. There really is something for everyone here.

Because Malaysia is such a diverse country, it is actually just right for everyone. Whether you take a short city trip to Kuala Lumpur before moving on, or roam through the jungles of Borneo and soak up the nature. Malaysia is always worth a trip.

Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to answer this question exactly. Other countries are also already affected by changeable weather and so is Malaysia. Therefore, you will find in the following paragraph rough guidelines, but it can always be that it rains in the dry season or is totally dry in the rainy season.

Generally speaking, the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur and other areas of Peninsular Malaysia is between November and August. Although temperatures are constant year-round, you will avoid the worst of the monsoon season during this time. Don’t forget that is can still be rainy here and then, so don’t forget your rain coat at home.

If you want to visit the East Coast of Malaysia, you should plan your trip between March and September. This is also the best time to visit the tropical rainforests in Sabah or Sarawak in Borneo.