Malaysia

The Geographical representation of Malaysia would easily lead to one declaring the existence of two countries where only one exists. In between the Country of Malaysia spans the South China sea that separates the Southern Malay peninsula to the north and the southern segment which is made up of the northern part of the island Borneo. The fascinating attractions found in this country placed in the south east of Asia are enough to make anyone quickly pack a bag for the holiday of a lifetime in Malaysia.

Malaysian people are made up of a mixture of different races. The ethnic Malays make up the biggest chunk followed by the Chinese, the Indians and many other smaller races. This will explain the colourful collage of culture in the country. Due to the many races occupying the country, the country also has many religions with most races professing a particular religion. Islam is the official religion in the country and Malay is the main language spoken.

Sightseeing and activities

Most of the country is covered in Jungle and many parks are spread over the country. Trekking through the foliage is a major activity for tourists in Malaysia; this activity should be done in the company of a guide to avoid getting lost or other unseen hazards.

Wildlife is plenty in the jungles and for example in the state of Sarawak, Orang-utans and hornbills rule the trees. Towards the northeast corner of the island of Borneo is Sabah, also known as the land below the wind. The area has a terrain that offers dazzling beauty.

Apart from adventures through the jungle, tourists have a chance of experiencing some of the most beautiful oceanscapes in the world. The coasts of Malaysia are ringed with flawless beaches of rolling sand. A memorable destination for tourists with a thing for beaches is the island of Penang.

Here the beaches offer many activities for tourists other than scenic beauty; scuba diving in the clear warm waters of Penang presents quality viewing of life beneath the sea.

Swimming, hiking across the beaches, horse riding and many other activities fill the days of tourists with immeasurable pleasure.

Due to the influence of many races, Malaysia prides itself with multiple varieties of cuisine. For example there is the ‘Nonya’ delicacy which has its roots in the Malay and Chinese cultures.

Most other varieties of food are also found and even western delicacies are available; cooked to scintillating perfection. The meals served are not the same everywhere, for example Sarawak has a variety of local dishes that will not be found in the Peninsular Malaysia. Also care should be taken as the names can be confusing and guidance from a knowledgeable person might be necessary to benefit from the best of Malaysian cooking.

Some of the major attractions in Malaysia are to be found in the cities. For example Kuala Lumpur is famous for its towering buildings. The Petronas Towers, once famed to be the tallest, are found in this modern town. Despite its name’s meaning of ‘muddy confluence’, the city offers high standards for tourists in terms of accommodation and facilities. Night life in the city is pretty intense too.

This is but a taste the many goodies that are in store for anyone planning to spend some holiday time in Malaysia.