• Indian dinners included on most multi-day tours, with superb South Indian Tamil cuisine readily available
• Vegetarian options outstanding throughout, including pure vegetarian South Indian thali restaurants
• Halal food universally available across Malaysia
• No beef or pork compulsory in any included group meals
• Indian Tamil heritage sites included on itineraries, including Hindu temples and Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur
• India departure add-on available on some itineraries - contact our India team on 1800 123 181 181

Malaysia has a tropical climate throughout the year, with regional variation in monsoon timing.

April to September is the drier period on the west coast (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi). This is the main touring season for most of our Malaysia itineraries.

October to March brings the northeast monsoon to the east coast (Kota Kinabalu, the Perhentian Islands), while the west coast remains relatively dry.

Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak) is best visited between March and September when the weather is most consistent for wildlife watching and river journeys.

• Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
• Language: Bahasa Malaysia (official); English widely spoken across the country, particularly in cities and tourist areas
• Time zone: Malaysia Standard Time (GMT+8). No daylight saving.
• Electricity: Type G plugs (240V). UK plugs work without an adapter.
• Tipping: Included in your Star Tours holiday price
• India bookings: Call our India line free on 1800 123 181 181 (10am-7pm)
• ABTA & ATOL: All our Malaysia holidays are fully protected