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largest known cave system. Lakes and rivers add
to Malaysia’s colourful landscape; Kenyir Lake is the largest artificial lake
in West Malaysia, and
the Kinabatangan River
in Sabah offers sightings
of orangutans, proboscis monkeys, riverine crocodiles and even pygmy elephants. In Sarawak, the new Bakun Hydro Lake is the second largest body of fresh water in Southeast Asia and the 760km Rejang River in Sarawak is the gateway
to remote longhouses and pristine rainforest.
Malaysia’s many tropical islands include Pangkor and the Langkawi archipelago on the West Coast; Tioman and the sand-fringed Perhentian Islands on the East Coast; and Mabul
and Sipadan in Sabah, two renowned diving sites.
Malaysia is a paradise for outdoor sports, especially golf, with a remarkable choice of venues ranging from breezy seaside courses to “golfing in the clouds”. Jungle trekking, horse riding and SCUBA diving are increasingly popular, as are yachting, and motorised watersports.
Visiting and Living
In Malaysia
Malaysia is a remarkable place to visit, live or work. The amenable climate, food and hospitality create a complete experience and high quality of life. The mix of Malay, Indian,
With literally hundreds of fast-flowing rivers in Malaysia, white water rafting is a popular adventure activity.
Chinese, Thai, Japanese, and Western cuisines, offers unlimited opportunities
for experiencing local
and international foods
in a variety of settings.
Accommodation is easy to find and ranges from backpacker hostels to 5- and 6-star resorts. Business visitors will find complete business facilities that make Malaysia the ideal destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions.
Long-term residents have a wide choice of quality rental properties with schools and shopping
facilities nearby. Modern hospitals and medical centers offer world-class care. Alternative therapies - traditional medicine, spas and wellness centers - are also widely available.
For those contemplating a longer term stay, the “Malaysia My Second Home” programme (MM2H) provides foreigners and their families the benefits of making Malaysia
their home on a 10-year renewable Social Visit Pass, with the ability to purchase properties, and enjoy tax exemptions
on imported cars.
A palm-fringed pool with an ocean-front view. What better place is there to escape the endless demands of modern life?