Peninsular Malaysia is a bustling melting pot of races and religions, and a fusion of tradition and modernity. Comprising of eleven states, each with a story to tell. Apart from its colorful colonial history, beautiful unspoiled beaches, tropical rainforests and friendly people, it also boasts two of the world's tallest skyscrapers, one of Southeast Asia most vibrant old ports (Georgetown) and an atmospheric colonial hill station (the Cameron Highlands).

The climate in Malaysia is fairly hot and humid all year round (with the exception of the cooler clime in the central highlands) with occasional rain. Malaysia's climate is subjugated by the effect of the Northeast (October - March) and Southwest (May - September) monsoons, which affect different parts of Malaysia to varying degrees. Heavier rainfall is experienced in spring and autumn when the monsoon changes direction, however this increased rainfall should not spoil a visit to West Coast Malaysia or the hill stations.