Culture

Several decades of sustained economic development and political stability have made this nation one of the most prosperous and wealthy in the region. While it is true that (Malay) political power and (Chinese) economic influence have traditionally been kept separate along ethnic lines, Malaysia has championed a pluralistic culture based on a vibrant fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures and customs.

Places

Most visitors to Malaysia stay on the peninsula, where the hectic hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur is offset by the colonial tranquility of Cameron Highlands Hill Station or the hedonistic torpor of Langkawi. Few visitors come close to Sarawak or Sabah on the island of East Malaysia, which boast spectacular wildlife, longhouses and awe-inspiring Mount Kinabalu.