Malaysia covers a total landmass of 330,803 square kilometres (127,720 sq miles) and is divided into two separate regions - West (or Peninsular) Malaysia and East Malaysia (Malaysian Borneo). These two regions are separated by the South China Sea into a pair of similarly sized chunks of land; both feature coastal plains rising towards inland hills and mountains covered by rainforest.
Destination: Malaysia
A Message from Panorama Destination Malaysia: Hello from Kuala Lumpur! 2023 has been a big year for Panorama Destination Malaysia – a new team, with a new beginning and a renewed sense of purpose. With the tireless support and direction […]
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Indian and Chinese Travellers to Enjoy Visa-free Entry this December
From 1 December, Malaysia will offer visa-free entry to citizens of India, China and several Middle Eastern countries. The move, which was announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on 26 November, is expected to dramatically boost tourism arrivals in the […]
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Sarawak and Sabah Surpass Tourism Targets
Two of Malaysia’s most popular tourism states – Sarawak and Sabah – have enjoyed a successful recovery and revival in 2023. This is evidenced by a growth in tourist arrivals which, in both locations, has outstripped expectations. Officials in Sabah […]
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Ecotourism on the Agenda for Travellers to Malaysia
Malaysia has committed to expanding its eco-friendly offerings, while also improving standards across the board. The government is backing these commitments up with funding, by allocating a cool RM350mil (US$ 73.6 million) to sustainable tourism development in the 2024 National […]
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Malaysia Takes Centre Stage at PATA Travel Mart
Tourism Malaysia has picked up multiple awards at the 46th edition of the PATA Travel Mart (PTM), in recognition of the organisation’s growing stature in the Asia-Pacific tourism sector. The event also provided an opportunity for Malaysia to showcase four […]
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Going Green: Nature Tourism on the Rise in Penang
Tourism professionals and local government in Penang have noticed a major uptick in foreign visitors in recent months, which they attribute to a combination of government funding support and the region’s natural beauty. “Sustainable nature-based tourism can attract many foreign […]
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