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[[File:Malaysia Truly Asia logo.svg|thumb|290px|right|'''“Malaysia Truly Asia”''' which has been used since 1999 is one of the best and strongest slogans in the world that describes the country in the framework of diversity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sooi |first=Cheah Chor |date=2023-03-21 |title=“Malaysia: Truly Asia” is a historically relevant slogan |url=https://focusmalaysia.my/malaysia-truly-asia-is-a-historically-relevant-slogan/ |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=Focus Malaysia |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramli |first=Anis |date=2024-02-13 |title=Malaysia’s Truly Asia, and here to stay |url=https://www.travelweekly-asia.com/Marketing/Malaysia-is-Truly-Asia-and-here-to-stay |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=Travel Weekly |language=en}}</ref> ]]

'''Tourism in Malaysia''' is a major industry and contributor to the [[Economy of Malaysia|Malaysian economy]]. [[Malaysia]] was once ranked 9th in the world for tourist arrivals.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Mohd Ayob |first=Norizawati |last2=Masron |first2=Tarmiji |date=2014 |editor-last=Othuman Mydin |editor-first=M.A. |editor2-last=Marzuki |editor2-first=A. |title=Issues of Safety and Security: New Challenging to Malaysia Tourism Industry |url=http://www.shs-conferences.org/10.1051/shsconf/20141201083 |journal=SHS Web of Conferences |volume=12 |pages=01083 |doi=10.1051/shsconf/20141201083 |issn=2261-2424|doi-access=free }}</ref> In 2017, the [[Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report]] ranked Malaysia 26 out of 141 countries using its Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) which measures the various components and policies of a country that are in place to allow for the sustainable development of its travel and tourism sectors.<ref>{{cite book |author=<!--Not stated--> |url=https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_TTCR_2017_web_0401.pdf |title=The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017 |date=2017 |publisher=World Economic Forum |isbn=978-1-944835-08-8 |editor-last1=Crotti |editor-first1=Roberto |location=Geneva |page=9 |editor-last2=Misrahi |editor-first2=Tiffany}}</ref>

In an effort to diversify Malaysia's economy and reduce its dependency on exports, the government pushed to increase tourism in Malaysia. This led tourism to become Malaysia's second largest source of foreign exchange income.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Hanafiah |first=Mohd Hafiz Mohd |last2=Harun |first2=Mohd Fauzi Mohd |date=2010 |title=Tourism Demand in Malaysia: A cross-sectional pool time-series analysis |url=https://ijtef.org/papers/15-C175.pdf |journal=International Journal of Trade, Economics, and Finance |volume=1 |issue=2 |pages=200 |via=}}</ref> In 2022, tourism contributed 14% to Malaysia's overall GDP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sunbiz |title=Tourism rebounded in 2022, contributed 14% to GDP |url=https://thesun.my/business/tourism-rebounded-in-2022-contributed-14-to-gdp-AE11513762 |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=thesun.my |language=en-MY}}</ref>

The government agency in charge of promoting tourism in Malaysia is [[Tourism Malaysia]] or the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB). On 20 May 1987, the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism (MOCAT) was established and TDC moved to this new ministry. TDC existed from 1972 to 1992, when it became the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB), through the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board Act, 1992.

In 1990, Malaysia launched a tourism campaign called "Fascinating Malaysia. Year of Festivals" which was considered a success and brought in the arrivals of 7.4 million tourists.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |title=Tourism Malaysia Corporate Site |url=https://www.tourism.gov.my/campaigns/view/visit-malaysia-year |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=www.tourism.gov.my}}</ref> Five years later, in 1994, Malaysia launched another campaign themed "Fascinating Malaysia. Naturally More" which welcomed 10.22 million tourists.<ref name=":02" /> In 2007, Malaysia launched its most notable tourism campaign titled "Malaysia Truly Asia".<ref name=":02" /> This campaign was launched in conjunction with Malaysia's 50th year of independence and was heavily promoted and advertised.<ref name=":02" /> It exceeded expectations and was a massive success, chartering the arrivals of 20.97 million tourists.<ref name=":02" /><!--Please wikify
==Entering the country==
Most nationalities can enter Malaysia without a visa and are normally issued 30, 60, or 90-day entry permit stamps. Some nationalities that are not eligible to enter without a visa can get a tourist visa on arrival; other nationalities must apply for a visa in advance. Most notably, holders of Israeli or Serbia-Montenegro passports are '''not allowed''' to visit Malaysia without separate, prior approval from the Home Ministry (a fairly routine but bureaucratic process). See the [http://www.imi.gov.my/ENG/im_page1.asp Immigration Department of Malaysia website] for the current scoop.

===By plane===
Most international flights land at '''[http://www.klia.com.my Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)]''' ({{IATA|KUL}} | {{ICAO|WMKK}}); AirAsia flights now use the new LCC terminal, a 20km road transfer away from the main KLIA terminal. KLIA's predecessor, the '''Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport''' ({{IATA|SZB}} | {{ICAO|WMSA}}) in Subang near [[Kuala Lumpur]] handles chartered and turboprop aircraft.

See the [[Kuala Lumpur#get in|Kuala Lumpur "Get in" section]] for detailed airport information.

Other airports handling international flights are [[Johor Bahru]], [[Langkawi]], Malacca and [[Penang]], plus [[Kota Kinabalu]] ([[Sabah]]) and [[Kuching]] ([[Sarawak]]).

National carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has an extensive worldwide network coverage and regularly ranks high in airline quality assessments, while no-frills low-cost carrier AirAsia now covers an ever-expanding set of neighbouring destinations including Cambodia, Indonesia, Macau, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

===By train===
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* '''To/from Thailand:''' Direct sleeper train services operated by the State Railway of Thailand [http://www.railway.co.th/english/] connect [[Bangkok]] (Thailand) and [[Butterworth]] near [[Penang]] (Malaysia), while Keretapi Tanah Melayu (Malaysian Railways) [http://www.ktmb.com.my] runs trains between [[Hat Yai]] (Thailand) and [[Kuala Lumpur]] (Malaysia). Both trains cross the border at [[Padang Besar]] where Thai and Malaysia immigration formalities are all conveniently done in the station. There is also a less used eastern route from [[Hat Yai]] to Thai border town [[Sungai Kolok]], but there are no through trains to the nearby Malaysian station at Wakaf Bahru (near [[Kota Bharu]]).
* '''To/from Singapore:''' Comfortable overnight sleeper and somewhat misnamed daytime "express" trains also connect Singapore with [[Kuala Lumpur]] and [[Kota Bharu]]. Bizarrely, tickets ''from'' Singapore are twice as expensive as those ''to'' Singapore; you can save quite a bit by taking the train from [[Johor Bahru]] instead.

===By bus===
Long-distances buses/coaches into Malaysia run from Brunei, Indonesian Borneo, Singapore and Thailand. Please see the relevant city pages for more details.
* '''Brunei''' – buses connect Bandar Seri Begawan with several [[Sarawak]] cities. The most popular jumping-off point is [[Miri, Malaysia|Miri]].
* '''Indonesia''' – direct buses operate between [[Pontianak]] in [[West Kalimantan]] and [[Kuching]] in Sarawak.
* '''Singapore''' – a multitude of bus companies operate direct routes from Singapore to various destinations in [[Peninsular Malaysia]], including [[Malacca]], Kuala Lumpur, [[Penang]] and [[East Coast (Malaysia)|East Coast]] cities. Frequent buses make the short run between Singapore and [[Johor Bahru]]. To save costs, many people coming in from Singapore make the short hop to Johor Bahru and catch coaches to other Malaysian destinations from there.
* '''Thailand''' – several companies operate services from [[Kuala Lumpur]] and other cities in Malaysia to [[Hat Yai]] in [[South (Thailand)|southern Thailand]], where direct connections are available to [[Bangkok]] and many other Thai destinations.

===By road===
Land crossings are possible from [[South (Thailand)|southern Thailand]] and Singapore into [[Peninsular Malaysia]], as well as from Brunei and [[Kalimantan]] (the Indonesian side of Borneo) into [[Sarawak]]. An [[International Drivers Permit]] (IDP) is required. See the respective city or state pages for more detailed information.
* '''Brunei''' – the main crossings are at '''Sungai Tujoh''' on the [[Miri, Malaysia|Miri]], Sarawak, to Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) road, and the '''Kuala Lurah-Tedungan''' checkpoint which is used for traffic travelling between Bandar Seri Begawan and Limbang in [[Sarawak]]. You can also access the Temburong district of Brunei by road from [[Limbang]] (Sungai Pandaruan) and Lawas (Trusan).
* '''Indonesia''' – the main crossing is at the '''Tebedu-Entikong''' checkpoint on the main [[Kuching]]-[[Pontianak]] road. Various other minor border crossings used by locals are not necessarily open to foreigners.
* '''Singapore''' – the two crossings are the '''Causeway''' which links [[Johor Bahru]] with '''Woodlands''' in Singapore, and the Malaysia-Singapore '''Second Link''' which links Tanjung Kupang in [[Johor]] with Tuas in Singapore. See [[Johor Baru#Get in|Johor Bahru '''Get in''' section]] and [[Singapore#Get in|Singapore '''Get in''' section]] for more details.
* '''Thailand''' – international checkpoints (with the Thai towns in brackets) are at '''[[Wang Kelian]]''' ([[Satun]]) and '''[[Padang Besar]]''' ([[Padang Besar (Songkhla)|Padang Besar]]) in [[Perlis]], '''[[Bukit Kayu Hitam]]''' ([[Sadao]]) in [[Kedah]], '''Pengkalan Hulu''' (Betong) in [[Perak]], '''Bukit Bunga''' and '''Rantau Panjang''' ([[Sungai Kolok]]) in [[Kelantan]].

===By boat===
Ferries connect various points in [[Peninsular Malaysia]] with [[Sumatra]] in Indonesia and [[South (Thailand)|southern Thailand]], Sarawak with Brunei, and [[Sabah]] with [[East Kalimantan]] in Indonesia and [[Mindanao]] in the Philippines. Luxury cruises also run from Singapore and sometimes [[Phuket]] (Thailand) to Malaysia.

* '''Brunei''' – ferries daily between the Muara Ferry Terminal in Brunei and [[Labuan Territory|Labuan]] island and Lawas in [[Sarawak]]. Speedboats, mostly in the morning, also run between Bandar Seri Begawan jetty and Limbang, [[Sarawak]].
* '''Indonesia''' – the main jumping-off points from Indonesia are the [[Riau Islands]] of [[Batam]], [[Bintan]] and [[Karimun]]; [[Dumai]], [[Medan]] and [[Pekanbaru]] on the [[Sumatra]] mainland as well as [[Nunukan]] in [[East Kalimantan]]. Ferries link [[Batam]] and [[Bintan]] with [[Johor Bahru]]; [[Karimun]] with Kukup in [[Johor]]; Dumai with [[Malacca]], Muar in [[Johor]], Port Dickson (in [[Negeri Sembilan]]) and [[Port Klang]], the port for [[Kuala Lumpur]]; Pekanbaru with [[Malacca]]; and Medan's port of Belawan with [[Penang]]. Daily ferries also link Nunukan with Tawau in [[Sabah]]. There are also minor crossings like between Bengkalis in [[Riau]], [[Sumatra]] and [[Malacca]] and Muar in [[Johor]]; and Tanjung Balai Asahan in [[North Sumatra]] with [[Port Klang]], the port for [[Kuala Lumpur]].
* '''Philippines''' – ferries run between the [[Zamboanga Peninsula]] and [[Sandakan]], Sabah.
* '''Singapore''' – daily passenger boats run between Changi Point and Pengerang, [[Johor]]; daily vehicle ferries operate between Changi Ferry Terminal and Tanjung Belungkor, [[Johor]]. See the [[Singapore#Get in|Singapore "Get in" section]] for details.
* '''Thailand''' – four ferries daily (reduced to three during Ramadan) between Tammalang at [[Satun]] and Kuah on [[Langkawi]], Malaysia. Vehicle ferries operate between [[Tak Bai]] in [[Narathiwat (province)|Narathiwat province]] and Pengkalan Kubur in [[Kelantan]], Malaysia.

===On foot===

It is possible to walk across the Causeway between Singapore and [[Johor Bahru]] at the southern tip of Malaysia. You can also walk in/out of Thailand at Wang Kelian and [[Padang Besar]] (both in [[Perlis]]), Bukit Kayu Hitam ([[Kedah]]), Pengkalan Hulu ([[Perak]]) and Rantau Panjang ([[Kelantan]]).-->

==Most visited destinations and attractions==
{{Further|List of tourist attractions in Malaysia}}

=== Kuala Lumpur ===
{{see also|List of tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur}}
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Kuala Lumpur was ranked the 6th most-visited city in the world on the Mastercard Destination Cities Index in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mastercard Destination Cities Index 2019 |url=https://www.mastercard.com/news/media/wexffu4b/gdci-global-report-final-1.pdf |publisher=Mastercard}}</ref> Since the 1990s, the city has played host to many international sporting, political and cultural events, including the [[1997 FIFA World Youth Championship|1997 FIFA World Youth Championships]], [[1998 Commonwealth Games]], [[2001 Southeast Asian Games]], and [[2017 Southeast Asian Games]]. Kuala Lumpur has undergone rapid development in recent decades and is home to the [[List of tallest twin buildings and structures in the world|tallest twin buildings]] in the world, the [[Petronas Towers]] which have since become an iconic symbol of Malaysian development. Kuala Lumpur is well connected with neighboring urban metro regions such as [[Greater Kuala Lumpur]] and [[Klang Valley]] via the rapidly expanding [[Klang Valley Integrated Transit System]].

* [[Petronas Towers|Petronas Twin Towers]], the tallest building in the world from 1998 to 2004 and the tallest twin buildings.
* [[KLCC Park]], an [[urban park]] in [[Kuala Lumpur City Centre]] features lake symphony, jogging track or footpath, ornamental water, children playground, [[As Syakirin Mosque|a mosque]], and surrounding areas such as [[Aquaria KLCC]], also [[Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre]].
* [[Independence Square (Kuala Lumpur)|Independence Square]], located in front of the [[Sultan Abdul Samad Building]] near [[Jamek Mosque]], it was here that the [[Union Flag]] was lowered and the [[Flag of Malaysia|Malaysian flag]] hoisted for the first time at midnight on 31 August 1957, surrounding the square are many buildings of historical interest, including [[Royal Selangor Club]], [[Kuala Lumpur City Gallery]], [[St. Mary's Cathedral, Kuala Lumpur|St. Mary's Anglican Cathedral]], [[National Textile Museum]], and not far [[Kuala Lumpur Railway Station|Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station]].
* [[Bukit Bintang]], it has long been Kuala Lumpur's most prominent retail belt that is home to many landmark shopping centres, al-fresco cafés, bars, [[Pasar malam|night markets]], food street, [[Mamak stall|mamak stalls]] as well as hawker-type eateries.
* [[Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim|National Palace]], is the official residence of the [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]] (King of Malaysia).
* [[Petaling Street]], a [[Chinatown]] located in old dowtown near [[Independence Square (Kuala Lumpur)|Merdeka Square]], it area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favourites such as [[Hokkien mee]], [[Ikan Bakar]] (barbecued fish), ''[[Laksa|asam laksa]]'' and [[Curry Mee|curry noodles]].
* [[Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur|Kampung Baru]], a [[Malay people|Malay]] village in central city, just opposite [[Kuala Lumpur City Centre|KLCC]].
* [[Perdana Botanical Gardens]], the first large-scale recreational park since 1888, it contains sculpted and manicured gardens, lake garden, and a host of attractions.

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=== Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley ===
{{see also|List of tourist attractions in Selangor|List of tourist attractions in Putrajaya}}
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There are many tourist attractions outside of the city, spread across [[Greater Kuala Lumpur]] and [[Klang Valley]] area which has hosted various major national and international events, from man-made attractions to natural attractions such as mountainous landscapes, hills, and rice fields.
* [[Batu Caves]], cave complex contains many [[Hindu temple|Hindu temples]], the most popular of which is a shrine dedicated to [[Tamils|Tamil]] god [[Murugan]] with a 43 m (141 ft) high [[Batu Caves Murugan Statue|Murugan statue]], one of the largest Murugan statues in the world, and the focal point of the [[Tamils|Tamil]] festival of [[Thaipusam]] in Malaysia.
* [[Sepang International Circuit]], close to [[Kuala Lumpur International Airport]] it hosted the [[Formula One]] [[Malaysian Grand Prix]] between 1999 and 2017, and is also the venue for the [[Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix]], the [[Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race]], and other major motorsport events.
* [[Putrajaya]], is the administrative centre of [[Malaysia]], and [[Seat of government|seat]] of the [[Government of Malaysia|federal government of Malaysia]] since it was moved in 1999 from Kuala Lumpur, surrounding the city it has [[Perdana Putra]] housing the office of [[Prime Minister of Malaysia|Malaysia's Prime Minister]], [[Putra Square]],  the [[Putra Mosque|Pink Mosque]], [[Putrajaya Landmark]], [[Putrajaya Lake]], [[Putrajaya Botanical Garden|Putrajaya Botanical Gardens]].
* [[Sunway Lagoon]], an [[amusement park]] located in [[Bandar Sunway|Sunway City]], [[Subang Jaya]], [[Selangor]], featured two main areas: ''Waters of Africa'', offering 13 attractions, and ''Surf Beach'', with 9 attractions. The park is also home to over 140 species. The animal sanctuaries within the park are uniquely named, such as ''Pet Village'', ''Jungle Trail'', and ''Bird Savannah''.
* [[National Zoo of Malaysia]], is managed by a [[non-governmental organization]] known as the Malaysian Zoological Society and is home to 5,137 animals of 476 different species and is a member of the [[South East Asian Zoos Association]] (SEAZA). .

=== Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, and Bukit Tinggi ===
{{Main|Genting Highlands|Cameron Highlands|Bukit Tinggi, Pahang}}
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These three places are [[hill station]] located in the [[Titiwangsa Mountains]], [[Pahang]], central [[Peninsular Malaysia]], at {{convert|800|m|abbr=on}} to{{convert|1800|m|abbr=on}} elevation. It was primary tourist attraction in the state, especially [[Genting Highlands]], a hill resort where casinos and theme parks are situated and where gambling is permitted.

* Resorts World Genting is the main attraction that has seven hotels, with one of them being a leisure resort. One of the seven accommodations, First World Hotel, held the Guinness World Record as the largest hotel globally from 2006 until 2008 and regained the title in 2015 with 7,351 rooms. In 2018, [[Forbes Travel Guide|Forbes Travel Guide Star Ratings]] awarded 4-star rating and 'recommended' citation to Genting Grand and Maxims respectively.<ref>{{cite news |date=March 6, 2018 |title=Resorts World Genting gains two accolades in the 2018 Forbes Travel Guide Star Ratings |url=https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/resorts-world-genting-gains-two-accolades-in-the-2018-forbes-travel-guide-star-ratings-1018195854 |access-date=March 19, 2018 |website=[[businessinsider.com]]}}</ref> Crockfords at Resorts World Genting was awarded the 5-star rating in 2019 & 2020, making it the first and only hotel in Malaysia to achieve this award.<ref>{{cite news |date=February 23, 2019 |title=Crockfords Hotel awarded Malaysia's first 5-star Forbes Travel Guide rating |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/02/462955/crockfords-hotel-awarded-malaysias-first-5-star-forbes-travel-guide |access-date=March 17, 2019 |website=[[nst.com.my]]}}</ref> There are currently three theme parks at Resort World Genting, [[Genting SkyWorlds]], Skytropolis Funland, and Genting Grand Indoor Theme Park, including a defunct [[Genting Monorail|monorail service]] that operated from 1994-2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bachy Soletanche Malaysia - Works |url=http://www.bachy-soletanche.com.sg/BSM/BSMworks.htm |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070829115300/http://www.bachy-soletanche.com.sg/BSM/BSMworks.htm |archivedate=2007-08-29 |accessdate=2007-09-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Awards and Recognition - The First Monorail in Malaysia at Genting |url=http://www.genting.com/awards/book1998.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071219131353/http://www.genting.com/awards/book1998.htm |archive-date=2007-12-19 |accessdate=2007-09-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Genting Highlands Resort |url=http://www.genting.com.my/en/themepark/rides/outdoor/monorail.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070912044500/http://www.genting.com.my/en/themepark/rides/outdoor/monorail.htm |archive-date=2007-09-12 |accessdate=2007-09-19}}</ref>
* [[Chin Swee Caves Temple]] is the sole Buddhist temple named after Ancient Chinese monk [[Qingshui (monk)|Qingshui]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Berhad |first=Genting Malaysia |title=Chin Swee Caves Temple |url=http://www.chinswee.org/home/ |website=www.chinswee.org}}</ref>
* [[Mohamed Noah Foundation Mosque]] is the sole mosque named after late politician and co-founder of Genting Group Mohamed Noah Omar, Gohtong Memorial Park - memorial and cemetery of the late founder Lim Goh Tong<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gohtong Memorial Park |url=http://www.gentinghighlands.info/gohtong-memorial-park.htm |website=www.gentinghighlands.info}}</ref>
* [[Cameron Highlands]] is approximately {{convert|90|km|abbr=on}} east from [[Ipoh]], roughly {{convert|200|km|abbr=on}} north from [[Kuala Lumpur]] or about {{convert|190|km|abbr=on}} from Genting Highlands. It is one of the oldest tourist spots in Malaysia. Apart from its [[tea]] estates,<ref name="Moore 2004 182">{{cite book |last=Moore |first=Wendy Khadijah |title=Malaysia: A Pictorial History 1400–2004 |publisher=Archipelago Press |year=2004 |isbn=981-4068-77-2 |pages=182}}</ref> the plateau is noted for its cool weather, [[Orchard|orchards]], [[Horticulture|nurseries]], [[Agricultural land|farmlands]], [[Waterfall|waterfalls]], [[River|rivers]], [[Lake|lakes]], [[wildlife]], [[Cloud forest|mossy forest]], [[golf course]], [[Hotel|hotels]], [[Place of worship|places of worship]], [[Bungalow|bungalows]], [[Land Rover Defender|Land Rovers]],  [[Time Tunnel (museum)|museum]] and native inhabitants (''[[Orang Asli]])''.
* [[Bukit Tinggi, Pahang|Bukit Tinggi]] is small resort town located near [[Kuala Lumpur–Karak Expressway]],<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fX5hAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA37 |title=Delightful hideaway from city's hustle and bustle |date=7 May 2004 |publisher=New Straits Times |language=en |access-date=20 February 2024}}</ref> notable for luring visitors coming from Genting Highlands. The town features a resort village, such as [[Berjaya Hills Resort]] called [[Colmar Tropicale]].

=== Desaru, Johor Bahru District, Kukup ===
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[[Johor Bahru]] is the capital city of [[Johor]], it was the world's [[List of cities by international visitors|39th most visited city]] by international tourists, according to [[Euromonitor International]] in 2019, as well as the second most visited city in the nation, after Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barry |first=Laura |date=2024-12-24 |title=World’s top 100 city destinations revealed for 2024 |url=https://www.vacationstravel.com/top-100-city-destinations/ |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=Vacations & Travel |language=en-US}}</ref> Known as the gateway to [[Singapore]], the primary visitors of this border city are from Singapore and [[Indonesia]], majority of them come here for day trips owing to its cheaper exchange rates. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Merchant |first=Chad |date=2024-09-17 |title=Majority of Singaporeans Polled Say They Would Consider Moving to JB |url=https://www.expatgo.com/my/2024/09/17/majority-of-singaporeans-say-they-would-consider-moving-to-jb/ |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=ExpatGo |language=en-US}}</ref> Many of them also pay visit to the state as part of the [[medical tourism]] initiative.<ref>{{Cite web |title=‘Affordable with advanced facilities’: More foreigners are heading to Johor private hospitals for treatment |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-johor-medical-tourism-private-hospitals-affordable-treatment-3511176 |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=CNA |language=en}}</ref> [[Johor Zoo]] is known as the oldest zoo in Malaysia, with history hails back before the independence of Malaysia, it will also feature night safari in 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-02-09 |title=Johor Zoo to launch night safari, expand parking to attract visitors |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/johor-zoo-to-launch-night-safari-expand-parking-to-attract-visitors |access-date=2025-06-06 |work=The Straits Times |language=en |issn=0585-3923}}</ref> The [[Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple]] is the world's first glass temple and the only one in Malaysia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-20 |title=Must-Visit Tourist Places In Johor Bahru — LEGOLAND Malaysia, Shopping, Temples, More |url=https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/sg/destinations/southeast-asia/tourist-places-in-johor-bahru-legoland-malaysia-historic-buildings-temples-and-more/ |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=Travel and Leisure Asia {{!}} Singapore |language=en-SG}}</ref>

West of Johor Bahru, [[Legoland Malaysia Resort]] is the first [[Legoland]] theme park in Asia, and the sixth in the world. [[Kukup Island]] is also the world’s second largest uninhabited mangrove island and is listed as a “Wetland of International Importance” under the Ramsar Convention 1971, thus attracting many tourists and researchers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mangrove wonder on Pulau Kukup {{!}} The Malaysian Insight |url=https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/g/138443 |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=www.themalaysianinsight.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Tanjung Piai]] is the location of the '[[Extreme points of Eurasia|Southernmost Tip of Mainland Eurasia]]', and is one of the most visited places and national parks in Johor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=SGMYTAXICOMPANY |date=2024-05-09 |title=Kukup Trip: What Things To Do In Kukup Johor Malaysia 2024 |url=https://sgmytaxicompany.com/kukup-trip/ |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=SGMY Taxi Company |language=en-US}}</ref> 

To the east coast of Johor, [[Desaru]] is known to host many 5-star luxurious integrated resorts, water park and a prestige beach area.<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2025-06-05 |title=Desaru Coast Expands Tourism Ambitions with Mandarin Oriental Partnership and New Investments |url=https://www.asiabiztoday.com/2025/06/05/desaru-coast-expands-tourism-ambitions-with-mandarin-oriental-partnership-and-new-investments/ |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=Inspiring Business News Stories from Asia |language=en-US}}</ref> It was also listed among the world's 100 greatest places to visit by [[Time (magazine)]] in 2021, the only destination in Malaysia in this ranking.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-20 |title=Desaru Coast, Malaysia: The World’s 100 Greatest Places of 2021 |url=https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2021/6079234/desaru-coast-malaysia/ |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=Time |language=en}}</ref>

=== Historical states of Penang and Malacca ===
{{see also|List of tourist attractions in Malacca|List of tourist attractions in Penang}}

Both two cities and states is the country's UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 7 July 2008.

==== Malacca ====
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[[Malacca City]] is the [[List of capitals in Malaysia|capital city]] of the [[Malaysia|Malaysian]] state of [[Malacca]]. It is [[List of cities by time of continuous habitation|the oldest Malaysian city]] on the [[Straits of Malacca]], it is located along the [[Maritime Silk Road]] having become a successful [[entrepôt]] in the era of the [[Malacca Sultanate]]. The economy of Malacca City is largely based on tourism. Among the tourist attractions in Malacca City are [[Fortress of Malacca|Porta de Santiago]], [[Jonker Walk]], [[Little India, Malacca|Little India]], [[Portuguese Settlement, Malacca|Portuguese Settlement]], [[Stadthuys]], [[Maritime Museum (Malaysia)|Maritime Museum]], [[Christ Church, Malacca|Christ Church]], [[Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum]], [[Taming Sari Tower]] and  Malacca River Cruise with evening cruises along the [[Malacca River]]. 

There are also the [[Melaka Wonderland]], a 9.2-hectares wide [[Water park|water theme park]] and [[resort]] in [[Ayer Keroh]], Malacca, which features 16 attractions.<ref>{{cite web |date=16 May 2010 |title=Taman tema air Melaka Wonderland mula dibuka |url=http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2010&dt=0516&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Selatan&pg=ws_02.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305031623/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2010&dt=0516&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Selatan&pg=ws_02.htm |archive-date=5 March 2016 |access-date=6 August 2015 |publisher=Utusan Online}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Melaka Wonderland Theme Park & Resort |url=http://www.malacca.ws/attractions/malacca-wonderland.htm |access-date=9 July 2021 |website=Malacca}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Mulup |first=Amran |date=30 April 2010 |title=Taman Wonderland dibuka 15 Mei |url=http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2010&dt=0430&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Selatan&pg=ws_03.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305031253/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2010&dt=0430&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Selatan&pg=ws_03.htm |archive-date=5 March 2016 |access-date=16 May 2010 |publisher=Utusan Online}}</ref> Not far away, [[Malaysia Heritage Studios]], a cultural [[theme park]] which was divided into two sections – the Mini Malaysia section, showcases the traditional houses from every [[States and federal territories of Malaysia|state in Malaysia]] and the Mini ASEAN section, showcases the traditional houses from every member countries of the [[ASEAN|Association of Southeast Asian Nations]] (ASEAN).<ref>{{cite web |title=Mini Malaysia & Mini Asean Cultural Village |url=http://amazingmelaka.com/2011/10/mini-malaysia-mini-asean-cultural-village/ |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202235346/http://amazingmelaka.com/2011/10/mini-malaysia-mini-asean-cultural-village/ |archivedate=2 February 2015 |work=AmazingMelaka.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mini Malaysia & ASEAN Cultural Park |url=http://www.malacca.ws/attractions/taman-mini-asean.htm |access-date=20 August 2021 |website=Malacca}}</ref> 

==== Penang ====
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* The capital city of [[Penang]] is [[George Town, Penang|George Town]]. It was well-known for its diversified cultural history, historic sites, and street art scene. The [[Penang Island City Council]] has officially identified 3,642 heritage buildings inside the UNESCO-demarcated zone.<ref name="Penang Island City Council-2">{{Cite journal |title=Draf Rancangan Tempatan Pulau Pinang (Pulau) 2030 Jilid 1 |journal=[[Penang Island City Council]]}}</ref> Shophouses sit alongside Anglo-Indian bungalows, mosques, temples, churches, and European-style administrative and commercial complexes, shaping the city's multicultural framework.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=2016 |title=Stories from Penang |url=https://adp.uq.edu.au/files/1212/Publications-2016_PenangInternationalTravelStudio.pdf |url-status=live |journal=[[University of Queensland]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105205135/https://adp.uq.edu.au/files/1212/Publications-2016_PenangInternationalTravelStudio.pdf |archive-date=5 November 2023 |access-date=25 December 2023}}</ref> Among the landmarks within the zone that feature various Asian architectural styles are the [[Khoo Kongsi]], [[Kapitan Keling Mosque]] and [[Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Penang|Sri Mahamariamman Temple]].<ref name="Hockton-2012">{{Cite book |last=Hockton |first=Keith |title=Penang: An Inside Guide to Its Historic Homes, Buildings, Monuments and Parks. |publisher=[[MPH Group]] |year=2012 |isbn=978-967-415-303-8}}</ref> Elsewhere in the city, the influence of Siamese and Burmese cultures can be seen at places of worship like [[Wat Chayamangkalaram]], [[Dhammikarama Burmese Temple]] and [[Kek Lok Si]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ooi |first=Tze Xiong |date=October 2022 |title=Buddhist Schools of Thought Converge in Penang |url=https://penangmonthly.com/article/20746/buddhist-schools-of-thought-converge-in-penang |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217100647/https://penangmonthly.com/article/20746/buddhist-schools-of-thought-converge-in-penang |archive-date=17 December 2023 |access-date=17 December 2023 |website=Penang Monthly |language=en}}</ref> [[Gurney Drive, George Town|Gurney Drive]] along [[Gurney Bay]] it is also popular places for chills and famous for the [[Penang cuisine|street cuisine]] at the seafront's hawker centre.
* [[Batu Ferringhi]] is Penang's popular beach destination, home to several five-star hotels, resorts and a 4-km stretch of white sandy beaches with the varied water activities, including parasailing, jet-skiing and even windsurfing. Another major highlight here is the night market, shops and restaurants.
* [[Penang Hill]] is a [[hill resort]] stands {{convert|833|m|abbr=on}} above sea level comprising a group of peaks near the center of [[Penang Island]], [[Malaysia]]. It is located within the [[Air Itam]] suburb, 9 km (5.6 mi) west of the center of [[George Town, Penang|George Town]]. The top of Flagstaff Hill, the most developed tourist area, is accessible via the [[Penang Hill Railway]] from its base station at [[Hill Railway Station Road]], transporting over a million visitors to the top of Penang Hill {{As of|2014|lc=y}}.<ref name="penang monthly">{{cite web |author=Matthew Tan Kiak Hin |date=December 2015 |title=To the summit, anyone? |url=http://penangmonthly.com/to-the-summit-anyone/ |work=Penang Monthly}}</ref> Penang Hill is part of Penang Hill [[Biosphere Reserve]], recognized by [[UNESCO]] as the third Biosphere Reserve in Malaysia listed in the [[World Network of Biosphere Reserves]] (WNBR).<ref name="UNESCOPenangHillBiosphereReserve">{{cite web |title=Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, Pulau Pinang – UNESCO |url=https://unesco.org.my/v2/portfolio/penang-hill-biosphere-reserve-pulau-pinang/ |access-date=3 January 2022}}</ref>
* [[Teluk Bahang]] is home to several tourist attractions, located 13.6 km (8.5 mi) west of the city centre near the northwestern tip of [[Penang Island]], which include forest reserves, ecotourism sites and theme parks, such as [[Penang National Park]], Teluk Bahang Forest Eco Park, Entopia Butterfly Farm, and ESCAPE Adventure Play theme park, including ESCAPE Adventure Play also the ESCAPE Water Play consists of a variety of aquatic attractions and swimming pools, including the world's longest water slide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2017/11/30/escape-into-the-wonders-of-water-new-theme-park-nestled-amid-nature-set-to-attract-thrillseekers/|title=Escape into the wonders of water – Metro News {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=2018-02-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.onlypenang.com/about-penang/penang-water-theme-park-by-escape-is-here/|title=Penang Water Theme Park by ESCAPE is Here! - OnlyPenang.com|last=Shaun|date=2017-10-19|work=OnlyPenang|access-date=2018-02-18|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/2124798/malaysian-theme-park-get-worlds-longest-water-slide|title=Malaysian theme park to get world's longest water slide|work=South China Morning Post|access-date=2018-02-18|language=en}}</ref>

=== Langkawi Islands ===
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The [[duty-free]] island and an [[archipelago]] of 99 islands (plus five small islands visible only at low tide in the [[Strait of Malacca]]) located some 30 km off the coast of northwestern [[Kedah]], Malaysia. This tourist island can be reached via [[Langkawi International Airport]] or ferry from [[Kuala Kedah]]. On 1 June 2007, Langkawi Island was given a [[International Network of Geoparks|World Geopark]] status by [[UNESCO]].<ref>{{cite news |date=8 June 2007 |title=Langkawi given geopark status |url=http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/6/8/nation/17962886&sec=nation |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070909060354/http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2007%2F6%2F8%2Fnation%2F17962886&sec=nation |archive-date=9 September 2007 |access-date=24 December 2007 |work=The Star Online |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Three of its main conservation areas in Langkawi Geopark are Machincang Cambrian Geoforest Park, Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, and Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest park (Island of the Pregnant Maiden Lake). These three parks are the most popular tourism area within Langkawi Geopark. 

* The [[Langkawi Cable Car]] and [[Langkawi Sky Bridge|Sky Bridge]] is one of the main attractions on the island to enjoy the view of the entire island group and UNESCO's national park. The Sky Bridge can be reached by first taking the cable car to the Top Station, where an [[inclined lift]] called SkyGlide takes visitors from the Top Station down to the bridge.<ref name="skyglide">{{cite web |title=A Convenient Way To Visit SkyBridge |url=http://www.panoramalangkawi.com/sky_glide/ |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160106215949/http://www.panoramalangkawi.com/sky_glide/ |archivedate=2016-01-06 |df=}}</ref> The bridge deck is {{convert|660|m|ft}} above sea level at the peak of [[Mount Mat Cincang]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Langkawi Sky Bridge |url=http://googlesightseeing.com/2008/05/21/langkawi-sky-bridge/ |accessdate=18 December 2014 |work=Google Sightseeing}}</ref>
* The [[Kilim Karst Geoforest Park]] is a mangrove forest park which consists of limestone caves and three interconnected river estuaries that stretch approximately 10 km from Kisap village to Tanjung Rhu.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kilim Karst Geoforest Park Langkawi |url=http://www.langkawi-info.com/attractions/kilim-karst-geoforest-park.htm}}</ref> Bats, crocodiles, eagles, kingfishers, monitor lizards, macaques, otters, snakes and tree crabs are some of the most commonly found wildlife in the park.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Once in a Lifetime Journey |date=7 August 2017 |title=Langkawi's Kilim Geoforest Park Tour |url=https://www.onceinalifetimejourney.com/once-in-a-lifetime-journeys/kilim-geoforest-park-tour/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Home - Kilim Geoforest Park Langkawi |url=https://kilimgeoforestpark.com/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123025910/https://kilimgeoforestpark.com/ |archive-date=23 January 2022 |access-date=23 January 2022}}</ref>
* Eagle Square or ''Dataran Lang'' in [[Malay language|Malay]] is a 12-meter high sculpture in the shape of a sea-eagle perched on rocks in pre-flight pose. It is located on the waterfront of Kuah near the jetty. The eagle is the emblem of [[Langkawi]] Island as its name is thought by some to have been derived from the Malay word for eagle. The square is a landscaped area with ponds, terraces and bridges.<ref>{{cite web |title=Langkawi Eagle Square - Dataran Lang |url=http://www.langkawi-info.com/attractions/dataran-lang.htm |work=Langkawi info}}</ref>
* [[MAHA Tower]] is a 2-storey tower with a height of 138 meters in downtown of [[Kuah]], it is the latest addition, also part of the Langkawi City's project.<ref name="LANGKAWI CITY">{{cite web |title=LANGKAWI CITY |url=https://langkawicity.com.my/ |access-date=13 January 2023 |website=LANGKAWI CITY}}</ref> The tower is approximately 1.40 km from Dataran Lang.<ref name="Tower">{{cite web |title=The Jewel of Langkawi's Skyline |url=https://www.mahatower.com.my/ |access-date=13 January 2023 |website=Maha Tower}}</ref>
* [[Langkawi Legend Park]] is a park in the downtown of Kuah. The park spreads over an area of 50 hectares with a total of 17 sculptures telling legends and myths about Langkawi from prehistory until modern times.<ref name="langkawi-info.com">{{cite web |title=Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman |url=http://www.langkawi-info.com/attractions/lagenda-langkawi.htm |access-date=31 October 2016 |website=Langkawi |language=ms}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web |last=Raj |first=Bhattacharya |title=Lagenda Park, Langkawi |url=https://www.langkawi-insight.com/langkawi_00007c.htm |access-date=31 October 2016 |website=Langkawi Insight}}</ref> There are also 4 artificial lakes and a beach.<ref name="malaysia-travel-guide.com">{{cite web |title=Taman Legenda how much of Langkawi's history do you know? |url=http://www.malaysia-travel-guide.com/taman-legenda.html |access-date=31 October 2016 |website=Malaysia Travel Guide}}</ref>
* Durian Perangin Waterfall is a cascading waterfall located on the northeastern side of Langkawi Island, Malaysia. It is named after the durian trees that grow in the surrounding rainforest. The waterfall consists of multiple tiers, with natural pools at the base of each cascade.<ref>{{Cite web |title=15 Fun Things to Do in Langkawi for A Stress-Free Vacation |url=https://biztechcommunity.com/style-travel/things-to-do-in-langkawi/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231026000000/https://biztechcommunity.com/style-travel/things-to-do-in-langkawi/ |archive-date=26 October 2023}}</ref>

=== Malaysian Borneo ===
{{see also|List of tourist attractions in Sabah|List of tourist attractions in Sarawak}}

==== Sabah ====
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* [[Kota Kinabalu]] is often known as '''KK''' both in [[Malaysia]] and internationally. It is a major tourist destination and a gateway for travellers visiting [[Sabah]] and [[East Malaysia|Borneo]].<ref name="kk1">{{cite news |author=Junaidi Ladjana |date=25 February 2010 |title=Dari Jesselton ke Kota Kinabalu |trans-title=From Jesselton to Kota Kinabalu |url=http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2010&dt=0225&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Sabah_%26_Sarawak&pg=wb_01.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055157/http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2010&dt=0225&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Sabah_%26_Sarawak&pg=wb_01.htm |archive-date=21 September 2013 |access-date=19 May 2013 |newspaper=[[Utusan Malaysia]] |language=ms}}</ref><ref name="tourism">{{cite news |date=11 June 2007 |title=Tourism hub set to lift Sabah real estate |url=http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/6/11/business/17978745&sec=business |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121030103229/http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/6/11/business/17978745&sec=business |archive-date=30 October 2012 |access-date=15 January 2008 |work=The Star}}</ref> It is located on the northwest coast of [[Borneo]] facing the [[South China Sea]]. The [[Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park]]<ref name="bk1">{{cite book |author1=Charles De Ledesma |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hS0_GehsGPwC&pg=PA508 |title=Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei |author2=Mark Lewis |author3=Pauline Savage |publisher=Rough Guides |year=2003 |isbn=978-1-84353-094-7 |pages=508– |access-date=22 May 2013}}</ref> lies to its west and [[Mount Kinabalu]], which gave the city its name, is located to its east. There are many other tourist attractions in and around the city, such as KK Waterfront which features restaurants, cafes, pubs, and a nightclub. Kota Kinabalu is also one of the major industrial and commercial centres of [[East Malaysia]]. These two factors combine to make KK one of the fastest-growing cities in Malaysia.<ref name="rapid">{{cite news |author=Muguntan Vanar |date=20 September 2010 |title=Rapid development in Kota Kinabalu has its drawbacks |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2010/09/20/rapid-development-in-kota-kinabalu-has-its-drawbacks |access-date=3 January 2011 |work=The Star}}</ref>
* The [[Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park]] is a group of five islands of [[Gaya Island|Gaya]], [[Manukan Island|Manukan]], Mamutik, Sapi and [[Sulug Island|Sulug]]. It is located between 3 and 8 km from the city. The ferry station for visitors traveling to the islands is located in the city center of Kota Kinabalu, and is also the departure point for visitors staying at Manukan Island Resort, Gayana Resort, or Bunga Raya Resort.
* [[Mount Kinabalu]] is the highest mountain in [[Borneo]] and [[Malaysia]]. With an elevation of {{convert|13,435|ft|m|order=flip}}, it is the [[List of islands by highest point|third-highest peak of an island]] on Earth, and [[List of mountain peaks by prominence|20th most prominent]] mountain in the world. The mountain is located in [[Ranau District|Ranau]] district, [[West Coast Division]] of [[Sabah]] or approximately 60 km from the capital city of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu. It is protected as [[Kinabalu Park]], a [[World Heritage Site|UNESCO World Heritage Site]] since 2000 for its "outstanding universal values" and the role as one of the most important biological sites in the world with more than 4,500 species of flora and fauna, including 326 bird and around 100 mammal species,<ref>[http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/06/12/chilling-out-a-tropical-destination.html Chilling out in a tropical destination] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160523124237/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/06/12/chilling-out-a-tropical-destination.html|date=23 May 2016}}. ''The Jakarta Post'', 12 June 2011.</ref> and over 110 land snail species.<ref>Liew, T.S., M. Schilthuizen & M. Lakim, 2017. The determinants of land snail diversity along a tropical elevational gradient: insularity, geometry, and niches. Journal of Biogeography, 37: 1071-1078</ref>
* [[Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre]] is located about 25 kilometres west of [[Sandakan]] in the state of [[Sabah]], [[Malaysia]]. The centre opened in 1964 as the first official [[orangutan]] rehabilitation project for rescued orphaned baby orangutans from logging sites, plantations, illegal hunting or kept as pets.<ref>{{cite book |last=Thompson |first=Shawn |title=The Intimate Ape: Orangutans and the Secret Life of a Vanishing Species |publisher=Citadel Press |year=2010 |isbn=978-0-8065-3133-5 |page=54}}</ref> The orphaned orangutans are trained to survive again in the wild and are released as soon as they are ready. The sanctuary is located within the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve which covers an area of {{convert|4294|ha|acre|abbr=on}}, much of which is virgin [[rainforest]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Conservation Areas Information & Monitoring System - Kabili-Sepilok FR |url=http://www.sabah.gov.my/htan_caims/Level%202%20frame%20pgs/Class%206%20Frames/kabili-sepilok_fr.htm |access-date=12 November 2007 |publisher=Sabah Forestry Department}}</ref> The reserve has been designated an [[Important Bird Area]] by [[BirdLife International]]. Today around 60 to 80 orangutans are living free in the reserve.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre - Orangutan Appeal UK |url=http://www.orangutan-appeal.org.uk/sepilok-rehabilitation-centre/ |access-date=30 December 2011}}</ref>
* Diving tours on the islands around Sabah, such as [[Sipadan]], [[Ligitan]] or and [[List of islands of Malaysia|Bohey Dulang Island]] are several famous islands for the beauty of their underwater nature. It is located in the [[Celebes Sea]] and [[Sulu Sea]] off the east coast of [[Sabah]], [[Malaysia]]. Especially the island of Sipadan, it was formed by living [[Coral|corals]] growing on top of an extinct [[Volcano|volcanic cone]] that took thousands of years to develop. Sipadan is located at the heart of the [[Indo-Pacific|Indo-Pacific basin]], the centre of one of the richest marine habitats in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-02 |title=Sabah Tourism Delivers North Borneo’s World of Natural Island Beauty, Ocean Conservation and Beautiful Birds to the World |url=https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/my/destinations/sabah-tourism-delivers-north-borneos-world-of-natural-island-beauty-ocean-conservation-and-beautiful-birds-to-the-world/ |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=[[Travel and Leisure]] |language=en-MY}}</ref> More than 400 species of fish and hundreds of coral species have been classified in this ecosystem. Frequently seen in the waters around Sipadan: [[Green turtle|green]] and [[Hawksbill turtle|hawksbill]] turtles<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip0fBjpN9F4 Here you can see the turtles of Sipadan.] It was filmed by [[Christoph Brüx]].</ref> (which mate and nest there), enormous schools of [[barracuda]] in tornado-like formations as well as large schools of [[Carangidae|big-eye trevally]], and [[bumphead parrotfish]]. Pelagic species such as [[manta rays]], [[Eagle ray|eagle rays]], [[Hammerhead shark|scalloped hammerhead sharks]] and [[whale sharks]] also visit Sipadan. A turtle tomb lies underneath the column of the island, formed by an underwater [[limestone]] [[cave]] with a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers that contain many skeletal remains of turtles that become lost and drown before finding the surface.<ref>Fabio Spadi (2003) "Pulau Ligitan and Pulau Sipadan: New Parameters for the Concept of Dependency in the Maritime Environment? The ICJ judgment of 17 December 2002",[http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/mnp/estu/2003/00000018/00000002;jsessionid=6qt3nvmpmm558.alice ''The International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law''] 18: 295–310</ref> Visiting Sipadan Island requires a permit issued by Sabah Parks, a Sabah Government agency. Since 2019, there are 178 permits available each day.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sipadan Permits |url=https://www.sipadan.com/Sipadan-Permits.php |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=www.sipadan.com}}</ref>
* [[Mabul Island]] is a small resort island in the southeastern coast of [[Semporna District]], Sabah. The two main settlements on the island are Mabul and Mus village. After the 1990s, Mabul gained popularity with scuba divers due to its proximity to [[Sipadan]] island.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sipadan Island |url=https://www.malaysia.travel/explore/sipadan-island |access-date=2023-07-19 |website=www.malaysia.travel |language=en}}</ref> The island is roughly 15 km north of [[Sipadan]], 0.2km<sup>2</sup> in size, and around 2–3m above sea level. 
* The [[Tanjung Simpang Mengayau|Tip of Borneo]] is the northernmost tip of Kudat Peninsula, [[Borneo]] located in [[Kudat District]]. The tip marks the meeting point of the [[South China Sea]] and [[Sulu Sea]].<ref name="Tip of Borneo">{{cite web |author=Joshua Hendry |date=5 August 2011 |title=Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, northernmost tip of Borneo, a place like no other |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2011/08/05/tanjung-simpang-mengayau-northernmost-tip-of-borneo-a-place-like-no-other/ |access-date=21 May 2019 |work=The Star}}</ref><ref name="Bornean Tip">{{cite web |date=17 February 2017 |title=Tip of Borneo |url=http://www.newsabahtimes.com.my/nstweb/fullstory/13531 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521040012/http://www.newsabahtimes.com.my/nstweb/fullstory/13531 |archive-date=21 May 2019 |access-date=21 May 2019 |publisher=New Sabah Times}}</ref> The tip is one of Sabah's popular tourist attractions.<ref name="Kudat formation">{{cite journal |author=F. Tongkul |year=2008 |title=Geological heritage of tip of Borneo at Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, Kudat Peninsula, Sabah |journal=[[Bulletin of the Geological Society of Malaysia]] |volume=54 |pages=159–163 |doi=10.7186/bgsm54200823 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Within the area, there is a park-like grounds with a [[Flag of Malaysia|Malaysian flag]] pole and a large bronze globe which opened since 2004.<ref name="Tip of Borneo2">{{cite web |author=Joshua Hendry |date=5 August 2011 |title=Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, northernmost tip of Borneo, a place like no other |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2011/08/05/tanjung-simpang-mengayau-northernmost-tip-of-borneo-a-place-like-no-other/ |access-date=21 May 2019 |work=The Star}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=10 July 2004 |title=Ucapan Yang Amat Berhormat Ketua Menteri Sabah, Datuk Musa Haji Aman Sempena Majlis Pembukaan The Landmark of The Tip of Borneo, di Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, Kudat |trans-title=Chief Minister of Sabah Datuk Musa Haji Aman Speech in Conjunction with the Opening Ceremony of The Landmark of The Tip of Borneo, Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, Kudat |url=https://www.sabah.gov.my/press/docs/2004000287.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521042625/https://www.sabah.gov.my/press/docs/2004000287.htm |archive-date=21 May 2019 |access-date=21 May 2019 |publisher=[[Government of Sabah]] |language=ms}}</ref> The bronze globe marks the location of the Borneo Island tip at latitude [[7th parallel north|7 degrees north]] and longitude [[116th meridian east|116 degrees east]] with a map featuring the island embossed in bronze and laid on a flat surface at an angle with inscriptions to mark the tip. Over the years, several infrastructure and public amenities have been erected at the site which including a public rest area with a [[café]], souvenir shop and [[Washroom|washrooms]].<ref name="Tip of Borneo2" /> In the park-like grounds, it has become one of the destination to view sunsets and [[Full moon|full moons]].<ref name="Bornean Tip2">{{cite web |date=17 February 2017 |title=Tip of Borneo |url=http://www.newsabahtimes.com.my/nstweb/fullstory/13531 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521040012/http://www.newsabahtimes.com.my/nstweb/fullstory/13531 |archive-date=21 May 2019 |access-date=21 May 2019 |publisher=New Sabah Times}}</ref>

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* [[Kuching]] is the capital city of [[Sarawak]] and also the main gateway for travellers visiting the city via [[Kuching International Airport]]. Kuching is surrounded by [[Sarawak River]] at the southwestern tip of Sarawak on the island of [[Borneo]] with 810 m the city's highest peak at [[Mount Santubong]]. Kuching is a major food destination and is a member of [[City of Gastronomy|UNESCO's Creative Cities Network under the field of gastronomy]].<ref>{{cite news |author=John Brunton |date=21 January 2017 |title=Kuching, Malaysia: what to see plus the best restaurants, hotels and bars |url=https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/jan/21/kuching-borneo-malaysia-city-guide-hotels-restaurants-bars |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231004516/https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/jan/21/kuching-borneo-malaysia-city-guide-hotels-restaurants-bars |archive-date=31 December 2017 |access-date=31 December 2017 |newspaper=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> [[Kuching Wetlands National Park]] is located about {{cvt|30|km}} from the city and there are many other tourist attractions in and around Kuching such as [[Bako National Park]], Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, [[Rainforest World Music Festival]] (RWMF), [[New Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building|state assembly building]], [[The Astana, Sarawak|The Astana]], [[Fort Margherita]], [[Kuching Cat Museum]], and [[Sarawak State Museum]]/Borneo Cultures Museum. The city has become one of the major industrial and commercial centres in [[East Malaysia]].<ref>{{cite book |author1=Raymond Frederick Watters |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=x6FBojYl4vsC&pg=PA311 |title=Asia-Pacific: New Geographies of the Pacific Rim |author2=T. G. McGee |publisher=Hurst & Company |year=1997 |isbn=978-1-85065-321-9 |pages=311–}}</ref><ref name="Group2008">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2Eb81MjvJngC&pg=PA69 |title=The Report: Sarawak 2008 |collaboration=Oxford Business Group |publisher=Oxford Business Group |year=2008 |isbn=978-1-902339-95-5 |pages=30, 56, 69 & 136}}</ref>
* [[Gunung Mulu National Park]] is a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] that encompasses caves and [[Karst topography|karst formations]] in a mountainous [[Tropical rainforest|equatorial rainforest]] setting, it is located . The national park is named after [[Mount Mulu]], the second highest mountain in [[Sarawak]]. The park is famous for its caves and the expeditions that have been mounted to explore them and their surrounding rainforest, most notably the [[Royal Geographical Society]] Expedition of 1977–1978, which saw over 100 scientists in the field for 15 months. This initiated a series of over 20 expeditions now named the Mulu Caves Project.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RGS Expedition 1977-78 – Mulu Caves Project |url=https://mulucaves.org.uk/expeditions/rgs-expedition-1977-78 |access-date=2025-01-14 |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Niah National Park]] is a national park, [[UNESCO]]'s [[World Heritage Site]] in [[Miri Division]] and the site of the Niah Caves which are an archeological site. The Great Cave is the most epic in Niah National Park. Its dramatic {{cvt|61|m}} high and {{cvt|244|m}} wide entrance and stalactite columns make it one of the most spectacular cave entrances in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Niah Cave {{!}} Discovery, Archaeology, & Facts {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Niah-Cave |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=[[Britannica]] |language=en}}</ref> The caves are home to the region’s oldest human remains, including the so-called Deep Skull, confirmed to be at least 65,000 years old and the earliest evidence of [[Human|''Homo sapiens'']] (modern man) in [[Southeast Asia|the region]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chua |first=Sam |date=2018-10-22 |title=Pre-historic humans at Niah Caves 65,000 yrs old — Archaeologist |url=https://www.theborneopost.com/2018/10/23/pre-historic-humans-at-niah-caves-65000-yrs-old-archaeologist/ |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=[[The Borneo Post]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park|Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef]] is a protected area of [[coral reefs]] in [[Miri Division]]. The park is a popular [[Underwater diving|dive]] destination, lying at depths ranging from {{convert|7|to|50|m|ft}} at the seaward edge, has an average visibility of {{convert|10|to|30|m|ft}}. The best time to dive is from late March through November each year. Popular diving sites includes Anemone Garden, Grouper Patch Reef, Atago Maru Wreck and Seafan Garden.<ref>{{cite web |title=Diving in Miri-Sibuti Coral Reefs National Park |url=http://sarawaktourism.com/attraction/diving-in-miri-sibuti-coral-reef-national-park/ |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321094922/http://sarawaktourism.com/attraction/diving-in-miri-sibuti-coral-reef-national-park/ |archivedate=21 March 2015 |accessdate=13 April 2015 |publisher=Sarawak Tourism Board}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Project of Sarawak's Coral Reef |url=http://www.fri.gov.my/friswak/eprocoral.htm |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121213111339/http://www.fri.gov.my/friswak/eprocoral.htm |archivedate=13 December 2012 |accessdate=13 April 2015 |publisher=Fisheries Research Institute Malaysia}}</ref>
* [[Similajau National Park]] is a national park in the [[Bintulu Division]], facing the [[South China Sea]], contains [[Rainforest|rainforests]], [[Beach|beaches]], and [[Rocky shore|rocky shores]]. It consists of three main flora types: beach, ''[[Sundaland heath forests|kerangas]]'', and mixed [[dipterocarpaceae]] forest. The park also has 24 recorded species of [[Mammal|mammals]], including [[Primate|primates]] such as [[Gibbon|gibbons]], [[Raffles' banded langur|banded langurs]], and [[Crab-eating macaque|long-tailed macaques]]. A total of 185 [[species]] have been identified in the park including [[Hornbill|hornbills]] and [[Bird migration|migratory]] [[Water bird|water birds]] like the [[Storm's stork]].

=== Others ===
{{See also|List of tourist attractions in Pahang|List of tourist attractions in Perak|List of tourist attractions in Kelantan|List of tourist attractions in Kedah|List of tourist attractions in Negeri Sembilan}}

Beside the main cities, there are other towns and places in Malaysia offering some special tourist attraction. Such as in [[Taiping, Perak|Taiping]] for their landscape and local attraction. [[Teluk Intan]] for their [[Teluk Intan#Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan|Leaning tower]]. [[Genting Highlands]], [[Cameron Highlands]], [[Bukit Tinggi, Pahang|Bukit Tinggi]] in Pahang and [[Kundasang]] in [[Sabah]] for a cool climate. [[Muar (district)|Muar]] in Johor is famous for its food. [[Miri, Malaysia|Miri]] is the official tourism-city and resort city of [[Sarawak]] and [[Sibu]] in Sarawak is famous for its landscape and parks.
* [[Alor Setar]] – capital of [[Kedah]], the state of the paddy fields
* [[Ipoh]] – capital of [[Perak]], famous for its Chinese food, [[tin]] mines and [[limestone]] mountains and caves
* [[Kangar]] – capital of [[Perlis]], and gateway to Thailand
* [[Kota Bharu]] – capital of [[Kelantan]], and gateway to Thailand
* [[Kuala Terengganu]] – capital of Terengganu, famous for the turtles and beaches
* [[Kuantan]] – capital of [[Pahang]], noted for its many beaches
* [[Seremban]] – the capital of [[Negeri Sembilan]], and the nearest cities to [[Port Dickson]]
* [[Victoria, Labuan|Victoria]] – capital of [[Labuan]], the offshore financial centre of Malaysia

=== Historical structures and buildings ===

* [[A Famosa]]
* [[Christ Church (Melaka)|Christ Church Malacca]]
* [[Church of the Immaculate Conception (Johor)|Church of the Immaculate Conception]]
* [[St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Sandakan|St. Michael's and All Angels Church]]
* [[Stadthuys]]
* [[Sultan Abdul Samad Building]]

=== Hill stations ===
{{main|List of hill stations in Malaysia}}

=== Islands and beaches ===
[[File:TelukCempedak.jpg|thumb|240x240px|[[Teluk Cempedak]] Beach, Kuantan]]
[[File:SouthBeach_Curve.JPG|thumb|240x240px|South Beach, [[Perhentian Islands|Perhentian Besar]]]]
Malaysia has several tropical islands. Some of the islands in Malaysia are:

* [[Kapas Island|Kapas]]
* [[Labuan Territory|Labuan]]
* [[Langkawi]]
* [[Lang Tengah Island|Lang Tengah]]
* [[Mabul]]
* [[Pangkor]]
* [[Penang Island|Penang]]
* [[Perhentian Islands|Perhentian]]
* [[Rawa Island|Rawa]]
* [[Redang]]
* [[Sipadan]]
* [[Tenggol Island|Tenggol]]
* [[Tioman]]
* [[Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park]]

===National parks and nature reserves===
{{Further|List of national parks in Malaysia}}
[[File:Let’s_explore.jpg|thumb|Tourists in [[Taman Negara]]]]<!--pls wikify
There are various national parks in Malaysia as well as different types of expeditions available, ranging from those where you hardly lose sight of the hotel to those were you are fully immersed in the jungle with only the guide and yourself if you are willing to pay the money! Tours vary from about 4 days to 2 weeks or more.

It is very unlikely in most of the national parks for one to see a tiger or an elephant (perhaps due to the [[endangered species|endangered]] status of these animals), this is only really likely if one is going to be staying for longer than a few days, that is for a couple of weeks at least. One of the most common forms of wildlife that one will encounter in the jungle however are definitely [[leech]]es. In the rainforest it is very humid but not incredibly hot. This is because of the large amount of shade afforded by the canopy created by the interlocking trees. Shop around for deals of getting into the jungle and make your decision based on what type of person you are. If you are going to enjoy a lot of hiking without seeing any other people for days or even weeks then you can have that choice, alternatively you can have a much more 'packaged' tour in which you will probably stay in a very built up tourist town which has probably just grown out of the demand for people wanting to stay in the jungle.-->

* [[Kubah National Park]], [[Sarawak]]
* [[Bako National Park]], Sarawak – famed for its wildlife, especially [[Bornean bearded pig|Bornean bearded pigs]] and [[proboscis monkeys]]
* [[Batang Ai National Park]], Sarawak.
* [[Gunung Buda National Park]], Sarawak.
* [[Gunung Mulu National Park]], Sarawak
* [[Gunung Gading National Park]], Sarawak
* [[Lambir Hills National Park]], Sarawak
* [[Niah National Park|Niah Caves National Park]], Sarawak
* [[Loagan Bunut National Park]], Sarawak
* [[Kinabalu Park|Kinabalu National Park]], [[Sabah]] – home of 4100 metre peak [[Mount Kinabalu]]
* [[Taman Negara National Park]] – the world's oldest rainforest, spanning [[Kelantan]], [[Pahang]] and [[Terengganu]]
* [[Endau Rompin National Park]], [[Johor]]
* [[Bukit Nanas|Taman Eko Rimba]], Kuala Lumpur - the nature reserve in the middle of Kuala Lumpur. The nature reserve is located near Kuala Lumpur Tower.
* Kinabenuwa Wetland & Mangrove Forest, [[Labuan]]

=== Shopping districts ===

* [[Bukit Bintang]]
* [[Gurney Drive]]
* [[Petaling Street]]

=== Skyscrapers and towers ===

* [[Merdeka 118]]
* Menara JLand
* [[Petronas Towers|Petronas Twin Towers]]
* [[The Exchange 106]]
* [[KOMTAR|KOMTAR Penang]]

* [[Kuala Lumpur Tower]]
* [[Alor Setar Tower]]
* [[Taming Sari Tower]]
* [[Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan]]

=== Sports ===

* [[Johor Circuit]]
* [[National Sports Complex, Malaysia|National Sports Complex]]
* [[Sepang International Circuit]]

=== Theme parks ===

* [[A' Famosa Resort]]
* [[Berjaya Times Square Theme Park]]
* [[Legoland Malaysia Resort]]
* [[Melaka Wonderland]]
* [[Sunway Lagoon]]
* [[Tropical Village]]
* [[MAPS Perak|Movie Animation Park Studios]]

=== Transportation ===

* [[Awana Skyway]]
* [[Genting Skyway]]
* [[Langkawi Cable Car]]
* [[Penang Hill Railway]]
* [[Sabah State Railway]]

=== Zoos ===

* [[Johor Zoo]], Johor
* [[Melaka Zoo]], Melaka
* [[National Zoo of Malaysia|National Zoo]], Selangor
* [[Taiping Zoo]], Perak
* [[Kuala Lumpur Bird Park]]

===Other places of interest===

* [[A' Famosa Resort]], [[Malacca]]
* [[Aquaria KLCC]], [[Kuala Lumpur|KL]]
* [[Bakelalan]], [[Sarawak]]
* [[Bario]], Sarawak
* [[Batu Caves]], [[Selangor]]
* [[Batu Ferringhi]], [[Penang]]
* [[Berjaya Hills Resort]], [[Pahang]]
* [[Berjaya Times Square]], KL
* [[Bukit Bintang]], KL
* [[Cameron Highlands]], Pahang
* [[Central Market, Kuala Lumpur|Central Market]], KL
* [[Cheng Hoon Teng Temple]], Malacca
* [[Chin Swee Caves Temple]], Pahang
* [[Crystal Mosque]], [[Terengganu]]
* [[Dhammikarama Burmese Temple]], Penang
* [[Fort Cornwallis]], Penang
* [[Fraser's Hill]], Pahang
* [[Genting Highlands]], Pahang
* [[Gurney Drive]], Penang
* [[Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia|Islamic Arts Museum]], KL
* [[Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur|Kampung Baru]], KL
* [[Kek Lok Si]], Penang
* [[Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre|Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary]], Pahang
* [[Kuala Lumpur Bird Park]], KL
* [[Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park]], KL
* [[Kuala Lumpur Tower]], KL
* Labuan Bird Park, [[Labuan]]
* Labuan Botanical Gardens, [[Labuan]]
* Labuan Financial Park Complex, [[Labuan]]
* [[Labuan Maritime Museum]], [[Labuan]]
* Labuan Kwang Fook Kong Temple, [[Labuan]]
* [[Labuan War Cemetery]], [[Labuan]]
* [[Long Pasia]], [[Sipitang]], [[Sabah]]
* [[Masjid Negara]], KL
* [[Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur|Merdeka Square]], KL
* [[Mines Wellness City]], Selangor
* [[Muzium Negara]], KL
* [[Tugu Negara|National Monument]], KL
* [[Penang Hill]], Penang
* [[Perdana Botanical Gardens]], KL
* [[Petronas Twin Towers]], KL
* [[Poh San Teng Temple]], Malacca
* [[Snake Temple]], Penang
* [[Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur|Sri Mahamariamman Temple]], KL
* [[Stadium Merdeka]], KL
* [[Sultan Abdul Samad Building]], KL
* [[Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque]], Selangor
* [[Sunway Lagoon]], Selangor
* [[Thean Hou Temple]], KL
* [[Wat Chetawan]], Selangor
* [[Wat Phothivihan]], [[Kelantan]]

== Medical tourism ==
{{Main article|Medical tourism in Malaysia}}

[[Medical tourism]] is popular in Malaysia, with the [[Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council]] reporting an arrival of 1.3 million foreign patients in 2019, almost double from 2014 figure with around 882,000 foreign patient.<ref>{{cite web |title=Statistics |url=http://www.mhtc.org.my/en/statistics.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150803223514/http://www.mhtc.org.my/en/statistics.aspx |archive-date=3 August 2015 |access-date=16 August 2015 |publisher=Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, a government agency with the aim of promoting medical tourism, was launched in 2009 as an initiative by the [[Ministry of Health (Malaysia)|Ministry of Health]].<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Sarwar |first=Abdullah |date=2013 |title=Medical Tourism in Malaysia: Prospect and Challenges |url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26056632 |journal=Iranian Journal of Public Health |volume=42 |issue=8 |pages=795–805 |issn=2251-6085 |pmc=4441909 |pmid=26056632}}</ref> The established private healthcare facilities supported by internationally recognized doctors and trained medical staff have made Malaysia a top destination for medical travel. In 2019, Malaysia attracted 1.3 million international healthcare tourists who generated over $500 million in hospital receipts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Is Malaysia’s medical tourism about to rebound? |url=https://www.jll.com.tw/en/trends-and-insights/research/is-malaysias-medical-tourism-about-to-rebound |website=JLL |access-date=3 June 2025}}</ref>

== Statistics ==

===Tourist arrivals===

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In 2016, Malaysia recorded 26,757,392 tourist arrivals, a growth of 4.0% compared to 25,721,251 in 2015. The table lists the top 15 arrivals to Malaysia by their origin countries.
{| class="wikitable"
|{{n/a}}
|''Denotes that the country was not within the top 15 arrivals for that year''
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{{Static row numbers}}
{| class="wikitable sortable static-row-numbers static-row-header-hash"
|+Foreign tourist arrivals in Malaysia
!Country
!Visitors (2024)<ref>{{cite web |title=Malaysia Tourism Statistics - Tourist Arrivals to Malaysia (2024) |url=https://data.tourism.gov.my/ |access-date=28 February 2025}}</ref>
!Visitors (2023)<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 45 Tourist Arrivals (2023) |url=https://mytourismdata.tourism.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TOP-45-TOURIST-ARRIVALS-DECEMBER-2023.pdf |access-date=7 June 2024}}</ref>
!Visitors (2022)<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 45 Tourist Arrivals (2022) |url=https://mytourismdata.tourism.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TOP-45-TOURIST-ARRIVAL-JAN-DEC-2022-website.pdf |access-date=7 June 2024}}</ref>
!Visitors (2021)<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 45 Tourist Arrivals (2021) |url=http://mytourismdata.tourism.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Top-45-JAN-DEC-2021websitetourist.pdf |access-date=28 December 2022}}</ref>
!Visitors (2020)<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 45 Tourist Arrivals (2020) |url=http://mytourismdata.tourism.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TOP-45-DEC-2020-website.pdf |access-date=28 December 2022}}</ref>
!Visitors (2019)<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 45 Tourist Arrivals (2019) |url=http://mytourismdata.tourism.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Top-45-December-2019-website.pdf |access-date=25 March 2020}}</ref>
!Visitors (2018)<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 45 Tourist Arrivals (2018) |url=http://mytourismdata.tourism.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Top-45-December-2018-website.pdf |access-date=21 February 2019}}</ref>
!Visitors (2017)<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 45 Tourist Arrivals (2017) |url=http://mytourismdata.tourism.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Top-45-December-2017-website.pdf |access-date=18 April 2018}}</ref>
!Visitors (2016)<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 45 Tourist Arrivals (2016) |url=http://mytourismdata.tourism.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Top-45-Jan-Dec-2016-website.pdf |access-date=4 March 2018}}</ref>
!Visitors (2015)<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 45 Tourist Arrivals (2015) |url=http://mytourismdata.tourism.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/TOP-45-DEC-2015-website.pdf |access-date=4 March 2018}}</ref>
|-
|{{flagcountry|Singapore}}
|9,099,727
|8,308,230
|5,222,991
|16,308
|1,545,255
|10,163,882
|10,615,986
|12,441,713
|13,272,961
|12,930,754
|-
|{{flagcountry|Indonesia}}
|3,651,668
|3,108,165
|1,481,739
|11,025
|711,723
|3,623,277
|3,277,689
|2,796,570
|3,049,964
|2,788,033
|-
|{{flagcountry|China}}
|3,287,362
|1,474,114
|211,363
|7,701
|405,149
|3,114,257
|2,944,133
|2,281,666
|2,124,942
|1,677,163
|-
|{{flagcountry|Thailand}}
|1,639,211
|1,551,282
|715,528
|59,607
|394,413
|1,884,306
|1,914,692
|1,836,522
|1,780,800
|1,343,569
|-
|{{Flag|Brunei}}
|1,142,134
|811,833
|301,757
|773
|136,020
|1,216,123
|1,382,031
|1,660,506
|1,391,016
|1,133,555
|-
|{{flagcountry|India}}
|1,133,331
|671,846
|324,548
|3,916
|155,883
|735,309
|600,311
|552,739
|638,578
|722,141
|-
|{{flagcountry|South Korea}}
|475,815
|400,853
|146,384
|3,028
|119,750
|673,065
|616,783
|484,528
|444,439
|421,161
|-
|{{flagcountry|Philippines}}
|400,912
|339,282
|159,442
|2,317
|66,051
|421,908
|396,062
|370,559
|417,446
|554,917
|-
|{{Flag|Taiwan}}
|385,415
|283,380
|48,132
|563
|60,090
|382,916
|383,922
|332,927
|300,861
|283,224
|-
|{{flagcountry|Australia}}
|382,628
|343,438
|152,265
|1,321
|72,680
|368,271
|351,500
|351,232
|377,727
|486,948
|-
|{{flagcountry|United Kingdom}}
|345,438
|272,297
|134,667
|2,676
|63,868
|346,485
|361,335
|358,818
|400,269
|401,019
|-
|{{Flag|Vietnam}}
|330,189
|344,361
|173,763
|583
|64,184
|400,346
|375,578
|248,927
|216,877
|229,926
|-
|{{flagcountry|Japan}}
|307,883
|229,892
|83,309
|3,114
|74,383
|424,694
|394,540
|392,777
|413,768
|483,569
|-
|{{flagcountry|United States}}
|271,809
|229,476
|108,141
|2,030
|48,810
|269,928
|253,384
|198,203
|217,075
|237,768
|-
|{{Flag|France}}
|160,637
|115,145
|55,087
|843
|28,237
|141,661
|139,408
|131,668
|134,257
|151,474
|-
|{{Flag|Germany}}
|155,848
|125,987
|57,780
|824
|27,458
|130,221
|128,895
|109,816
|130,276
|144,910
|-
|{{Flag|Bangladesh}}
|143,919
|142,748
|59,033
|1,509
|17,634
|179,000
|150,053
|111,836
|114,607
|147,152
|-
|{{Flag|Myanmar}}
|114,551
|86,298
|36,765
|377
|9,745
|46,257
|38,513
|42,314
|49,175
|66,553
|-
|{{Flag|Russia}}
|112,806
|109,689
|33,003
|399
|28,694
|79,984
|72,785
|67,564
|50,893
|55,263
|-
|{{Flag|Pakistan}}
|102,570
|107,657
|60,535
|2,043
|17,777
|105,757
|74,458
|53,453
|58,388
|69,112
|-
|{{Flag|Canada}}
|86,882
|71,981
|30,656
|471
|16,631
|87,568
|84,705
|67,056
|72,337
|79,557
|-
|{{Flag|Netherlands}}
|82,964
|68,448
|31,070
|466
|14,486
|82,110
|81,651
|75,885
|72,200
|84,584
|-
|{{Flag|Italy}}
|69,781
|48,440
|18,866
|300
|8,971
|54,710
|52,055
|44,638
|42,747
|51,946
|-
|{{Flag|Cambodia}}
|63,964
|72,627
|39,823
|250
|16,548
|97,097
|90,113
|42,004
|61,844
|75,059
|-
|{{Flag|Saudi Arabia}}
|62,764
|51,375
|35,980
|687
|23,390
|121,444
|112,263
|100,549
|123,878
|99,754
|-
|{{Flag|Spain}}
|60,527
|40,762
|20,474
|147
|6,367
|43,616
|42,267
|35,149
|28,018
|36,692
|-
|{{Flag|Sri Lanka}}
|58,015
|55,050
|24,906
|385
|8,142
|26,058
|28,376
|43,738
|33,340
|51,337
|-
|{{Flag|New Zealand}}
|47,961
|42,955
|18,238
|196
|8,794
|50,140
|50,698
|55,923
|53,352
|60,846
|-
|{{Flag|Poland}}
|36,821
|21,472
|8,472
|161
|7,539
|27,033
|24,364
|20,067
|19,768
|19,920
|-
|{{Flag|Kazakhstan}}
|30,730
|8,298
|2,836
|141
|6,065
|18,138
|13,861
|12,577
|10,717
|15,410
|-
|{{Flag|Switzerland}}
|28,035
|23,312
|10,486
|197
|5,263
|25,659
|25,680
|20,775
|26,628
|28,141
|-
|{{Flag|Belgium}}
|25,234
|17,726
|7,543
|122
|3,734
|22,082
|20,624
|17,327
|14,283
|18,789
|-
|{{Flag|Iran}}
|24,710
|19,908
|7,570
|314
|7,078
|46,559
|67,094
|59,023
|47,102
|65,066
|-
|{{Flag|Turkey}}
|23,986
|17,275
|7,169
|286
|3,152
|15,290
|15,406
|14,594
|13,029
|15,395
|-
|{{Flag|Egypt}}
|22,859
|20,783
|11,117
|652
|6,204
|29,831
|27,909
|23,760
|30,231
|25,637
|-
|{{Flag|Sweden}}
|21,242
|18,006
|8,083
|253
|9,292
|29,592
|32,665
|34,304
|32,861
|35,586
|-
|{{Flag|Ireland}}
|21,170
|18,127
|8,739
|137
|3,735
|25,659
|19,687
|20,854
|18,208
|22,746
|-
|{{Flag|Nepal}}
|20,091
|18,488
|11,379
|198
|5,067
|20,437
|19,914
|20,553
|60,476
|93,159
|-
|{{Flag|Denmark}}
|19,242
|16,053
|7,717
|214
|6,061
|22,314
|23,566
|23,219
|21,612
|24,113
|-
|{{Flag|Laos}}
|18,886
|16,781
|7,010
|425
|5,424
|26,955
|23,782
|39,460
|31,061
|24,448
|-
|{{Flag|Iraq}}
|18,884
|12,562
|6,008
|452
|3,628
|21,421
|22,291
|18,555
|22,533
|20,098
|-
|{{Flag|South Africa}}
|16,979
|15,155
|7,937
|168
|3,876
|22,674
|21,977
|21,560
|20,053
|20,625
|-
|{{Flag|Ukraine}}
|13,511
|11,129
|4,381
|298
|6,326
|16,019
|14,529
|13,068
|12,971
|10,672
|-
|{{Flag|Norway}}
|13,250
|9,981
|4,960
|136
|3,552
|14,585
|15,202
|14,121
|14,709
|18,622
|-
|{{Flag|United Arab Emirates}}
|6,836
|7,877
|3,230
|86
|679
|11,174
|9,386
|8,555
|14,150
|15,769
|-
!Grand Total
!25,016,698
!20,141,846
!10,074,964
!134,728
!4,332,722
!26,100,784
!25,832,354
!25,948,459
!26,757,392
!25,721,251
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===Past foreign tourist arrivals===
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!Year!!Arrivals<br>(in million)!! % change
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| 2019 || 26.1 || {{Increase}} 1.0%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2018 || 25.8 || {{decrease}} 0.4%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2017 || 25.9 || {{decrease}} 3.0%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2016 || 26.8 || {{Increase}} 4.0%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2015 || 25.7 || {{decrease}} 6.3%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2014 || 27.4 || {{Increase}} 6.7%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2013 || 25.7 || {{Increase}} 2.7%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2012 || 25.0 || {{Increase}} 1.3%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2011 || 24.7 || {{Increase}} 0.6%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2010 || 24.6 || {{Increase}} 3.9%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2009 || 23.6 || {{Increase}} 7.2%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2008 || 22.1 || {{Increase}} 5.1%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2007 || 20.9 || {{Increase}} 19.5%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2006 || 17.5 || {{Increase}} 6.8%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2005 || 16.4 || {{Increase}} 4.6%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2004 || 15.7 || {{Increase}} 48.5%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2003 || 10.6 || {{decrease}} 20.4%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2002 || 13.3 || {{Increase}} 4.0%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2001 || 12.9 || {{Increase}} 25.0%
|- style="background:white;" align="center"
| 2000 || 10.2 || {{Increase}} 28.9%
|}

==See also==
* [[List of museums in Malaysia]]
* [[Visa policy of Malaysia]]
* [[Tourist Police (Malaysia)]]
* [[Malaysian Tourist Guides Council]]

==References==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150317072945/http://corporate.tourism.gov.my/research.asp?page=facts_figures Top 15 arrivals by nationality]

==External links==
{{Wikivoyage|Malaysia}}

* [http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/ Tourism Malaysia]
* [http://www.pahangtourism.org.my/ Pahang Tourism official website]
{{Malaysia topics}}{{Asia topic|Tourism in}}{{Southeast Asia topic|Tourism in}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Tourism In Malaysia}}
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