West Coast (Malaysia)
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The West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia (Malay:Pantai Barat Semenanjung Malaysia) includes states which have their coastlines along the Straits of Malacca. This part of the peninsular is more urban and developed than the more Malay, Muslim and rural East Coast. As a result, the terms West Coast and East Coast tend to mean more than a geographical description of the states. The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, and the new administrative centre of Putrajaya are located in this region.Regions
From north to south:
Malaysia's smallest state.
Popular resort island, with the charming capital George Town.
Once rich in tin.
Malaysia's most populous and developed state.
The nation's capital.
Administrative centre of the country.
For traditional Minangkabau culture.
For history stretching back to the 15th century.
Cities
- — capital and largest city in Malaysia, located in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur which is surrounded by Selangor state
- — this planned city is the new administrative centre of the Federal government
- — the tiny capital of Perlis
- — capital city of Kedah
- — capital of Penang , charming and very popular with travellers, and famous for its hawker food
- — capital of Perak, which is famous for its food
- — royal town in Perak with a few sights and laid back atmosphere
- — capital of Negeri Sembilan
- — historic city, and capital of Malacca state
Other destinations
- - Pangkor Island
Get in
By plane
- Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)