Travelling in Malaysia

Malaysia Airlines’ Kids Fly & Stay Free Returns For Affordable Family Holidays
The revived MHholidays family campaign offers complimentary domestic flights and hotel accommodation for children across selected Malaysian packages.
Cameron Highlands vs Genting Highlands: Which Family Escape Is Right For You?
One promises cool-weather relaxation, the other non-stop entertainment. Here's how to choose the best highlands escape for your family.
How To Feed A Chef: Penang Heritage Food Spots That Earned A Professional’s Stamp Of Approval
A curated two-day Penang food itinerary showcasing the heritage eateries, traditional Nyonya flavours, and charcoal broths that impressed a professional chef.
Into The Rainforest: A Festival Shaped By How We Gather & Experience Culture In Malaysia
Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak transforms cultural performance into participation, where visitors become part of Malaysia’s living traditions.
6 Quiet Getaways In Malaysia To Recharge Fom Burnout
When burnout hits, these quiet Malaysian getaways offer restorative nature, slow travel, and easy weekend resets.
Malaysia’s Hiking Restrictions: What The Changes Mean For Recreational Travellers
Malaysia's new hiking restrictions introduce stricter rules for higher-risk trails, reflecting a growing focus on safer, better-managed outdoor recreation.
Living History: A Guide To George Town’s UNESCO Sites & Boutique Heritage Hotels
Penang’s George Town heritage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, blends restored architecture with boutique stays and living cultural history.
5 Reasons To Make The Trip To Rainforest World Music Festival 2026
Rainforest World Music Festival 2026 blends live music, Sarawak culture and immersive experiences into an unforgettable festival getaway.
Your Kuching Breakthrough: Malaysia’s First Hilton Kids Club Where Parents Finally Breathe
Hilton Kuching’s new Kids Club transforms Sarawak family hotel stays, letting kids play while parents finally breathe.
Malaysia’s East Coast Sees Surge In Domestic Travel Demand
As Malaysians rethink domestic travel, the East Coast is booming through demand for cultural, nature-led, slower-paced getaways.
Inside Gawai Dayak: A Guide To Sarawak’s Longhouse Celebrations
Gawai Dayak in Sarawak offers travellers a rare chance to experience longhouse culture, harvest rituals, and community traditions firsthand.
Kaamatan & Gawai: A No-Stress Travel Guide To East Malaysia’s Biggest Festivals
Planning travel to Sabah or Sarawak? Learn when to visit and how to experience Kaamatan and Gawai festivals confidently.
Press Pause In Taiping: A Soulful Weekend Away From Kuala Lumpur
Taiping offers a refreshing slow-travel escape with heritage streets, Lake Gardens walks, and relaxed weekend experiences just hours from Kuala Lumpur.
Planning Your Rainforest World Music Festival Trip: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Planning your first Rainforest World Music Festival trip? Here’s how to organise your visit and make the most of the experience.
FLYsiswa: How To Claim Your RM400 Student Flight Subsidy
Malaysia’s FLYsiswa programme gives eligible students a RM400 flight subsidy for travel between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan.
Short & Sweet: Malaysian Getaway Ideas For The 2026 Long Weekends
Need to keep your vacations short and sweet over the coming 2026 long weekends? Here are some getaway ideas for exploring within Malaysia.
Silent Nights: Slow Christmas Escape Ideas To Cure Festive Burnout
Swap the holiday hustle for mindful eco-retreats, stargazing nights, and cosy cabin days—slow Christmas escapes that let you celebrate the season your way.
Brick By Brick: Malaysia Through Its Stunning Architecture
Malaysia’s architectural landscape tells the rich story of its multicultural heritage and tumultuous past. The best part? You can visit these stunning spots.
Traveloka’s 10.10 Sale Makes Travel For Self-Care More Affordable
With wellness travel on the rise, resorts, cultural rituals, and nature retreats are popular choices. Traveloka’s 10.10 Sale offers Malaysians major savings.
Vespalicious: Feasting Through Kuala Lumpur On A Scooter Tour
I satiated my hunger for Kuala Lumpur by exploring the Malaysian capital’s multi-cultural neighbourhoods on the back of a Vespa.
Malaysia Day Road Trip? (Re)Discover These Gems Along The East Coast Highways
The KL-Karak Highway and East Coast Expressway (LPT1) aren’t just routes to your destination—they’re gateways to royal museums, artisanal villages, and more.
Labuan’s Chimney: The Tower With A Mysterious Purpose
This red-bricked monolith in Labuan stands tall as a reminder of its coal mining history, but its true purpose remains unknown.
Limbang To Lawas, Sarawak: A Road Trip With Pit Stops In Brunei (Yes, You’ll Need A Passport)
Our contributor, David Bowden, journeys through northern Sarawak to discover the need to cross an international border between the towns of Limbang and Lawas.
These 6 Firefly Attractions In Malaysia Will Take You On An Illuminating Journey
Make these enchanting firefly attractions your priority when travelling in Malaysia, as we potentially become the very last generation to witness them.






















