Malaysia
Some of the world’s best cruise ships operate in Malaysian waters and offer an excellent combination of recreational facilities, entertainment, gourmet meals and exotic destinations.
The principal cruise operator in Malaysian waters is the Malaysian-owned and operated Star Cruises. The main ports of call for cruise ships in Malaysia are Port Klang, Penang, Langkawi, Malacca and Kota Kinabalu.
Penang and Malacca have many common features. Both were former Straits Settlements and their city centres have similar architectural styles. Tour the historic sites, fascinating museums and shop for antiques in these exciting destinations.
Port Klang is the nation’s principle port located in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur, the federal capital. The attractions of Kuala Lumpur such as the Petronas Twin Towers, is a magnet for passengers arriving on cruise ships.
Langkawi, one of the Asia’s top island resorts, is equipped with excellent facilities for cruise ships. Its stunning beaches and scenic landscape of mountains, forests, waterfalls and mangroves exude a magical appeal to visitors.
Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah in Borneo boasts the Sutera Harbour Marina Golf & Country Club, a leading leisure resort in the region.
The balmy weather and warm waters, good mooring spots and miles of beautiful coastline make Malaysia an exceptional cruising destination. Malaysia also offers many interesting sights at the ports of call. Come, visit Malaysia and be enthralled.
Language
Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken. The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects.
Climate
Tropical climate with warm weather all year round. Temperatures in the lowlands range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF). The highlands are cooler, where temperatures range between 15°C (59° F) to 25°C (77°F). Annual rainfall varies from 2,000mm to 2,500mm.
Currency
The local currency is the Malaysian Ringgit, indicated as RM.
Local Time
Eight hours ahead of GMT.
