Malaysia, country of Southeast Asia, lying just north of the Equator, that is composed of two noncontiguous regions: Peninsular Malaysia (Semenanjung Malaysia), also called West Malaysia (Malaysia Barat), which is on the Malay Peninsula, and East Malaysia (Malaysia Timur), which is on the island of Borneo.

The best time to visit Malaysia; with less rain and an abundance of tropical foliage making March, April, May and June much drier and less busy months to visit.

Malaysia is about 4638 kms away from India with a flight time of about 04 hours, and direct flight from Kolkata .

Malaysia is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of India

Malaysia is a very connected country, and nowhere is that more obvious than when it comes to buying SIM cards.Maxis brands its prepaid service as “Hotlink,” while Celcom has opted for “Xpax.” In any major town or city, it’s almost impossible to walk more than a block without seeing a sign for one or both of them.Kiosks are also present and clearly marked in the arrivals area of most international airports, including both terminals in Kulala Lumpur.

In Malaysia tipping is not required and will not be expected. A 10% service charge will normally added to the bill and many locals round-up the bill and leave the change.

Malay and English is spoken in Malaysia.

Nasi lemak is a dish originating in Malay cuisine that consists of fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf. It is commonly found in Malaysia, where it is considered the national dish.

There is no facility of getting Malaysia visa on arrival for Indians. Indians nationals travelling from India to Malaysia will need to get the Malaysia visa before travelling to the country. … For longer trip you will need to apply for a visa at the Malaysian Embassy or Consulate via the Visa application centers.

Malaysia uses Malaysian Ringgit.

The capital, Kuala Lumpur, is home to colonial buildings, busy shopping districts such as Bukit Bintang and skyscrapers such as the iconic, 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers.