Head north from KL up the west coast to explore historic cities, sun-drenched beaches, cool mountain retreats and to experience the local lifestyle.

The North-South Expressway heads southward out of Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru and takes about four hours. En route, the states of Negeri Sembilan and Malacca beckon with a host of attractions.

Laid-back towns, fishing villages and resort islands are characteristics of the east coast states of Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang. Here, life stands still and many observe traditional customs.

The island of Borneo, one of the largest islands in the world, is politically divided between the three neighbouring Islamic countries – Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.