The weather is pleasant, warm and balmy with moderate rain throughout the year, There are also highland residential areas and resorts with permanent spring-like weather throughout the country.

The whole country is very well connected with up-to-date, modern road, rail, air, and sea transportation systems. Public transport by buses, taxis, trains and planes are comfortable, efficient and relatively low in cost.

The country has a very efficient health system where medical services are provided at nominal cost. Private doctors, clinics and also hospitals of international standards are easily obtainable at very reasonable cost. Malaysia is also becoming a centre for medical facilities in the region.

Islam is the official religion of Malaysia but the constitution guarantees the right of people to practise other religions.

The Malay language (Bahasa Melayu) is the national language of the country; English is the second language but other languages can be freely used and practiced. Similarly the Malay culture is dominant in the country because the Malays are the dominant race in Malaysia and in the region. But other cultures can be practiced very freely and there is a free intermingling of different cultures.

Many different varieties of dishes and beverages from around the world can be found here at a very reasonable cost. With so many races and cultures living together as one, it is understandable that Malaysia has become Asia's Food Paradise with its distinct and unique offerings of delicacies of one culture to the next.

The country has everything for the family,-theme parks, jungle trails/trekking, water sports and a large number of golf courses for the avid golfer.

Most of the items that tourists normally like to buy - perfumes, cosmestics, watches, fountain pens, a long list of electronic goods, branded goods etc. are completely free of tax. Quality goods from all over the world are imported and are relatively low in price and sold throughout Malaysia.