Travelling

Check Malaysia’s official API readings with APIMS, understand haze levels, and plan outdoor activities, city breaks and travel with practical health guidance.

October brings Malaysia’s inter-monsoon transition, with frequent thunderstorms and regional differences. Learn where to travel, what to expect and how to check official weather and flood alerts.

Introduction Perlis is Malaysia’s smallest state — a sliver of land at the northernmost tip of the peninsula, wedged between Kedah to the south and Thailand to the north. Most travellers drive through it without stopping. That is a mistake.… Read More »Best Time to Visit Perlis: Malaysia’s Smallest State and a Hidden Gem Worth Exploring

Introduction Desaru Coast is one of the easiest beach escapes from Singapore — a 45-minute ferry ride from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, or a 90-minute drive via the Causeway or Second Link. It is not Malaysia’s most spectacular beach, and… Read More »Desaru Beach from Singapore: Day Trip Guide, Best Time to Go and What to Expect

Introduction Pahang is Malaysia’s largest state — and one of its most climatically diverse. Within its borders sit the cool mist of Cameron Highlands, the South China Sea beaches of Tioman Island, and the ancient rainforest of Taman Negara. The… Read More »Best Time to Visit Pahang: Seasonal Guide for Beaches, Highlands and National Parks

Introduction Negeri Sembilan — ‘Land of Nine States’ — is a compact, culturally rich state on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, situated between Kuala Lumpur and Melaka. It is best known for three things: Port Dickson, the closest beach… Read More »Best Time to Visit Negeri Sembilan: Weather Guide and Travel Tips

Introduction Pulau Tengah translates literally as ‘Middle Island’ — and in geography it sits neatly between Pulau Besar and Pulau Hujong, 16km off the Mersing coast of Johor. In every other sense, it sits apart from every other island in… Read More »Pulau Tengah Johor: The Turtle Island You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Introduction The name translates simply as ‘Big Island’ — though Pulau Besar’s appeal is less about its size than its quietness. Located off the Mersing coast of Johor, Pulau Besar is one of the least visited islands in the Johor… Read More »Pulau Besar Johor: A Quiet Island Escape from Singapore

Introduction Malaysia has over 800 islands — but for most travellers, the decision comes down to a much shorter list: which coast, which month, and how to get there. The challenge is that Malaysia’s best islands are divided between two… Read More »The Complete Guide to Malaysia’s Islands

Introduction Langkawi punches well above its size. The island — technically an archipelago of 99 islands off the northwestern coast of Malaysia — offers a combination of attractions that few beach destinations in Southeast Asia can match. There are world-class… Read More »Top Things to Do in Langkawi: The Ultimate Guide for Malaysian and Singaporean Travellers