East Coast Malaysia

Region

Quieter, more traditional and more Malay than the west. The Perhentian and Redang islands and Tioman have some of the country's best snorkelling and diving; Taman Negara is the ancient rainforest park inland, and the Cameron Highlands have tea estates and cool air. Kota Bharu is the centre of Kelantan's crafts and food. The north-east monsoon closes most islands from November to February.

East Coast Malaysia Taman NegaraGenting HighlandsMount TahanRedang IslandCrystal MosqueKapas IslandKampung Laut MosqueSultan Ahmad Shah MosqueAbidin MosqueChini LakeKenyir LakeMount Yong BelarSultan Ismail Petra MosqueTengku Tengah Zaharah MosqueBidong IslandTenggol IslandIstana MaziahKuantanKuala TerengganuKota BharuCameron HighlandsPerhentian IslandsTioman IslandCheratingPasir MasPekan, PahangTemerlohBentongRaub, PahangGua Musang DistrictKuala LipisKuala KraiMaranJerantutPasir Puteh

East Coast Malaysia essentials

Country: Malaysia
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Ringgit (RM)
Language: Malay
Emergency: 999

Where to Go in East Coast Malaysia

City Kota Bharu Kota BharuMalay cultural town near Thailand City Kuantan KuantanCity in Pahang known for its natural beauty City Kuala Terengganu Kuala TerengganuCity in Terengganu, Malaysia Island Perhentian Islands Perhentian IslandsTropical Malaysian isles known for snorkeling and turtles Island Tioman Island Tioman IslandTropical Malaysian island famed for diving and beaches Island Redang Island Redang IslandTropical island reserve famous for coral reefs Island Kapas Island Kapas IslandSmall tropical island known for snorkeling and beaches. History Istana Maziah Istana MaziahRoyal palace residence in Kuala Terengganu Nature Taman Negara Taman NegaraAncient rainforest reserve with canopy walkways and wildlife Nature Genting Highlands Genting HighlandsHill resort with casinos, theme parks, and cable car Nature Mount Tahan Mount TahanHighest peak in Peninsular Malaysia within tropical rainforest Nature Chini Lake Chini LakeNatural freshwater lake famous for lotus blooms
Regions & Cities

East Coast Malaysia at a Glance

Local Time
7:45 AM
GMT+8
Population
4,251,641

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