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Moving Around Malaysia
Moving around Malaysia is easy and affordable. Public buses and taxis are the most common modes of transportation in the country. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital city and Selangor, the Light Rail Transit (LRT) services namely PUTRA & STAR offer fast and hassle free accessibility and connections to nearby towns and popular shopping points such as the KLCC & The Mall.
By Air
Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia’s national carrier & AirAsia, Malaysia’s budget airlines offer various domestic air travel to major cities in Peninsular Malaysia as well as to the states of Sabah & Sarawak. The links to Kuala Lumpur include Johor Bahru, Penang, Langkawi, Kuala Trengganu, Kuantan, Alor Setar, Kota Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Labuan, Kuching, Miri, Sibu & Bintulu.
By Road
In general, Malaysia has good extensive road networks that keeps on expanding. Most towns in Peninsular Malaysia are accessible via the North-South Expressway which links to coastal roads and other roads. The Expressway is equipped with emergency telephones placed at every 2 km. Rest areas are also available at designated points along the expressway and offer various conveniences such as restaurants, petrol stations, shops, ATM machines, phone booths, toilets and shower cubicles.
Between most cities and towns in Malaysia, various interstate bus services are available. They offer comfortable rides with air-conditioned coaches and charge at reasonable rates.
By Rail
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) provides railway networks which extends from Singapore in the south, through the major towns within Peninsular Malaysia up to Thailand on the north, both on the West and on the East coasts.
The main rail station is at KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur from which the interchange to Express Rail Link (ERL), Light Rail Transit (LRT PUTRA & STAR), KTM Commuter & KL Monorail are available here.
For more information on KTMB ticket fares, timetable & routes, you can visit www.ktmb.com.my
By Sea
Ferry services are offered to major islands in Peninsular Malaysia such as between Butterworth and Penang Island & Kuala Perlis & Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Island, both of which are popular tourist destinations.
Cruise line such as the Star Cruise operates around the water off popular destinations such as Malacca, Kuala Lumpur & Langkawi.
Regular ferry and boat services are also available from Lumut to Pangkor Island as well as from Mersing & Tanjung Gemok to Tioman Island, both of which are also among Malaysia’s favourite holiday destinations. |
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