Malaysia divides between the peninsula — Kuala Lumpur, the colonial ports of Penang and Malacca, and the highlands — and Borneo, where Sabah and Sarawak offer rainforest, caves and Mount Kinabalu. The two halves are separated by the South China Sea and connected by frequent flights.
The guides on this page cover Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia overall. Monsoon timing differs by coast: the east coast of the peninsula is wettest from November to February, while the west coast and Borneo have less pronounced seasons. Malaysia is multiethnic and multireligious, which shows most clearly in the food, and dress expectations are more conservative at mosques and in rural areas.