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Kuala Lumpur cityscape at dusk, Malaysia (Jeremy Woodhouse/Digital Vision/Getty)

Destinations in Malaysia

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Langkawi		Hotels
Kuala Lumpur		Hotels
Cameron Highlands		Hotels
Ipoh		Hotels
Johor Bahru		Hotels
Klang		Hotels
Kuching		Hotels
Melaka City		Hotels
Penang Island		Hotels
Petaling Jaya		Hotels

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Malaysia Travel Guide

When the urban jungle gets me crazy, I escape to Malaysia. Even Kuala Lumpur, the capital city, seems relaxed. In fact, many people look to Malaysia for the perfect vacation, taking advantage of its pristine national forests and marine parks, relaxing on picture-perfect beaches in sophisticated resorts, taking in culture in its small towns, shopping for inexpensive handicrafts, or eating some of the richest food in Southeast Asia. Malaysia offers something for everyone—history, culture, adventure, romance, mystery, nature, and relaxation—without the glaring buzz of an overdeveloped tourism industry. It almost makes me overjoyed that few tourists venture here. Read More

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