Destinations &
Attractions

PENINSULAR MALAYSIA

Taman Negara

A vast protected rainforest spanning Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu. It supports biodiversity conservation, research, jungle trekking and community-based ecotourism.

Pahang · Kelantan · Terengganu

PENINSULAR MALAYSIA

Penang National Park

A compact coastal park with rainforest trails, beaches and marine habitats. It is important for environmental education and low-impact recreation.

Penang

PENINSULAR MALAYSIA

Endau–Rompin

An ancient rainforest landscape across Johor and Pahang, recognised for waterfalls, endemic plants, wildlife and guided nature expeditions.

Johor · Pahang

SARAWAK

Bako National Park

Sarawak's oldest national park combines coastal cliffs, mangroves and rainforest. Proboscis monkeys are among its best-known wildlife.

Kuching Division

SARAWAK

Gunung Mulu National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage landscape famous for enormous cave systems, limestone pinnacles and exceptional tropical biodiversity.

Miri Division

SARAWAK

Niah & Gunung Gading

Niah preserves major archaeological caves and human-history evidence, while Gunung Gading protects rainforest habitat known for Rafflesia.

Miri · Lundu

SABAH

Kinabalu Park

One of Malaysia's first UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it protects Mount Kinabalu and highly diverse mountain ecosystems. Climbing is managed through permits and guides.

Ranau

SABAH

Crocker Range & Tawau Hills

Crocker Range safeguards highland forests and water catchments; Tawau Hills protects lowland rainforest, rivers and volcanic landscapes.

West Coast · Tawau

FUNCTIONS OF MARINE PARKS

Protect, Educate and Sustain

Marine parks conserve coral reefs, seagrass and breeding grounds; support scientific research and environmental education; regulate recreation; and create sustainable tourism opportunities for island communities. Visitors should avoid touching coral, removing wildlife, littering or anchoring in sensitive areas.

Johor · Kedah · Perak · Pahang · Terengganu · Melaka · Sabah · Labuan

HISTORICAL SITE

Melaka Historic City

A former trading port shaped by Malay, Portuguese, Dutch, British, Chinese and Indian influences. Key sites include A Famosa, Stadthuys and the heritage core.

Melaka

HISTORICAL SITE

George Town

A multicultural port city with shophouses, clan buildings, places of worship and living traditions. Its heritage is both architectural and community-based.

Penang

HIGHLAND ATTRACTIONS

Cool-Climate Tourism

Genting Highlands combines resorts and entertainment; Cameron Highlands is known for tea, farms and colonial landscapes; Bukit Tinggi uses themed resort architecture; Penang Hill offers heritage rail and views; Bario presents Kelabit culture; Kundasang provides Kinabalu scenery; and Tambunan offers rural highland nature.

Pahang · Penang · Sarawak · Sabah

PROMINENT LANDMARKS

Kuala Lumpur

Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower, Merdeka Square and the modern Merdeka 118 skyline communicate national identity and global-city branding.

Federal Territory

PROMINENT LANDMARKS

Selangor

Batu Caves, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque and major integrated attractions reflect religious, civic and leisure tourism.

Selangor

PROMINENT LANDMARKS

Putrajaya

Putra Mosque, Seri Wawasan Bridge, Perdana Putra and planned boulevards demonstrate administrative-city design and landscape planning.

Federal Territory

BEACHES & ISLANDS

Johor & Kedah

Johor offers Desaru Coast and the Seribuat islands, while Kedah's Langkawi combines beaches, geopark landscapes, cable-car attractions and duty-free tourism.

Desaru · Tioman gateway · Langkawi

BEACHES & ISLANDS

Perak & Pahang

Pangkor supports accessible island leisure in Perak. Pahang includes Tioman and Cherating, linking marine recreation with coastal village experiences.

Pangkor · Tioman · Cherating

BEACHES & ISLANDS

Terengganu & Sabah

Redang, Perhentian and Kapas are renowned for clear water and reefs. Sabah offers Sipadan, Mabul and island parks with exceptional diving biodiversity.

Redang · Perhentian · Sipadan · Mabul

THEME & WATER PARKS

Destination Entertainment

Genting SkyWorlds, LEGOLAND Malaysia, Sunway Lagoon and other water parks use themed rides, resorts and events to attract families and extend visitor stays.

Pahang · Johor · Selangor

EDUCATIONAL PARKS

Petrosains & Aquaria KLCC

Petrosains uses interactive science exhibits linked to energy and technology. Aquaria KLCC interprets aquatic ecosystems and conservation through immersive displays.

Kuala Lumpur