In the heart of Southeast Asia, lies one of the world’s most enchanting lands - Malaysia. A tropical paradise of immense charm, Malaysia is a veritable treasure trove of diverse cultures and hospitable people, exotic cuisine, fascinating festivals, quaint villages and modern skylines. Bordered by Thailand to the north and Singapore to the south, Malaysia also stretches across the northern tier of Borneo to form the states of Sarawak and Sabah. Endowed with a long coastline and numerous off-shore islands, Malaysia offers much to the traveller. Endless stretches of palm fringed beaches with emerald seas and golden sunlight. | | Fresh water lagoons for quiet introspection. Breathtaking underwater worlds of colourful marine life. And mist shrouded hills of primeval rainforests. Travellers to Malaysia will find that the climate varies according to region. In general, the lowlands are warmer with temperatures ranging between 21°C and 32°C. Due to the higher elevation, the highlands are cooler with temperatures dropping as low as 16°C. Rain falls throughout the year in quick heavy showers and averages around 200cm annually. The wettest months are between October and March during the rainy season. |