Getting around Malaysia is affordable and convenient. Public
buses and taxis are one of the most popular modes of
transportation in the country. The Light Rail Transit (LRT)
and other inter-city rail services offer hassle-free
accessibility to well-known landmarks in Kuala Lumpur and
Selangor, as well as connections to outlying districts and
nearby towns.
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BY AIR
The national carrier, Malaysian Airlines, and the budget
airline, AirAsia, offer domestic air travel to major cities
in the Peninsular and East Malaysia. Locations linked to
Kuala Lumpur include Ipoh, Penang, Alor Star, Langkawi, Kota
Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Kuantan, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu,
Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Tawau, Labuan, Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu
and Miri.
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BY ROAD
Connected to the country’s major road networks, most towns
and cities on the Peninsular are easily accessed via the
North-South Expressway. Alternatively, they can be reached
via a myriad of other modern highways and roads. Also, there
are many comfortable bus services between cities and towns.
Charges for outstation travel are usually set at reasonable
metered rates.
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BY RAIL
Connecting the major cities and towns on the west and east
coasts of Malaysia, the rail network extends from
neighbouring Singapore, in the south, up to Thailand, in the
north. First-class coaches are air-conditioned with single
or double berths. Second-class coaches also have sleeping
berths. The KTM Komuter Train Service that runs from Port
Klang to Seremban connects several satellite towns around
Kuala Lumpur to the city. For more information on Keretapi
Tanah Melayu (KTM) or Malayan Rail, train fares, timetables,
routes and tour packages, visit
www.ktmb.com.my.
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BY SEA
Ferry services connect most popular islands to the mainland.
In the Peninsular, the charming ferry journey between
Butterworth and Penang is still popular despite the Penang
Bridge link. A modern ferry service runs between Kuala
Perlis or Kuala Kedah, on the mainland, and Pulau Langkawi,
a major tourist destination. Regular boat services also
connect Lumut to Pangkor Island; and Tanjung Gemok or
Mersing to Tioman Island. In Sabah, a longboat service
connects Labuan to Menumbak. In rural Sarawak, the major
means of transportation are air-conditioned express boats. |
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