Transportation

1. Air

With more than 40 airlines operating to and from Malaysia, it is very easy to reach Malaysia by air. The flights operate from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) that is situated at Sepang. You can take connecting flights to various cities in Malaysia. Malaysia Airlines is the national carrier and offers regular flights to more than hundred destinations around the world. Domestic airlines such as Transmile Air, Berjaya Air and Air Asia can take you to various destinations such as Penang, Malacca, Ipoh, Kuantan, Taman, Kuala Terengganu and Pulau Perhentian.

2. Bus

Bus transport in Malaysia is good and inexpensive and buses are probably the best way to commute within Malaysia. Some of the main bus lines operating in the city and suburban areas include Metro, lntrakota and Cityliner. Listed below are the names of some of the major bus stations in Malaysia and the destinations they cater to:

Bus stations:

Klang Bus Station

To Petaling Jaya, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Shah Alam and Port Klang.

Jalan Sultan Mohamad Bus Station

To Bangsar, Petaling Jaya (Old Town), Kelana Jaya, Jalan Pantai, Bukit Damansara and Subang.

Bangkok Bank Bus Station

To Selayang Baru, Segambut Dalam and Batu Caves. Pudu Raya Bus Station To Seri Kembangan, Sungai Besi Camp, Balakong, Taman Seri Serdang and Kajang.

Lebuh Ampang Bus Station

To Taman Greenwood, Kg. Air Panas, Sri Gombak, Taman Setapak and 12th Mile Gombak.

Kota Raya Shopping Complex/Menara Maybank

To Jalan Cheras, Sri Petaling, Serdang Lama, Taman Goodwood, Salak South, Sungei Besi, Kampung Pandan, Bandar Tun Razak and Taman Maluri.

Chow Kit Bus Stand

To Kg. Datuk Keramat, Ulu Kelang, Ampang, Cheras, Salak South, Sungai Besi, Petaling Jaya, jalan Kelang Lama, Bangsar, Damansara, Kepong, linjang, Segambut, Selayang, Sentul, Gombak and Jalan Genting Kelang.

Hentian Duta

To KLIA

The names and contact numbers of bus stations to travel from one state to another are as follows:

Putra Bus Station (Opposite the Putra World Trade Centre)

Pekeliling Bus Station, Jalan Tun Razak

To the East Coast Tel: 03-4042 7256

Pudu Raya Bus Station, Jalan Pudu

To the North & South and Singapore.

Tel: 03-230 0145

Bangunan MARA, Medan MARA, Jalan Raja Laut

To the North & South. Tel: 03-2691 8113

3. Car

You can also explore the breathtakingly beautiful Malaysia by hiring a car for your expedition. There are a large number of car rental agencies that offer cars on rent, although most of them will require you to have a valid international driving license. You will usually find car rental companies near hotels, airports, and commercial centers. Listed below are some of the popular car rental companies in Malaysia.

ACME

Rent-A-Car 2nd Floor, Ming Court Hotel, Jalan Ampang Tel: 03-21611136

Avis Rent-A-Car

40, Jalan Sultan lsmail Tel: 03-2417144

Budget Rent-A-Car

29, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng Tel: 03-2425166

Hertz Rent-A-Car

Lot 214A, International Complex, Jalan Sultan lsmail Tel: 03-2433433

National Car Rental

G47, Wisma HLA, Jalan Raja Chulan

Tel: 03-2480522

Orix Car Rental

No: 5, Jalan Leiu Weng Chee Tel: 03-2488553

SMAS Rent-A-Car

Lot 9, 1st Floor UBN Tower, Jalan P. Ramlee

Tel: 03-2307788

Thrifty Car Rental

Ground Floor, LPPKN Building, Jalan Raja Laut

Tel: 03-26932388

Toyota Rent-A-Car

Gr. Floor, Federal Hotel, Jalan Bukit Bintang

Tel: 03-2438142

4. Ferry

Malaysia has a very good infrastructure and you can choose from a wide range of travel options to reach faraway destinations. You can opt for ferry services that operate between major islands. The ferry service that links Butterworth and Penang island in Peninsular Malaysia is very convenient. Malaysia boasts of a modern ferry service that operates between Kuala Perlis on the mainland to Pulau Langkawi, which is a favorite tourist destination. You can also avail of the boat services that operate on the Mersing-Tioman Island and Lumut-Pangkor Island routes. Between Labuan to Menumbak in Sabah, you can commute by means of a longboat service. In Sarawak in the riverine region, air-conditioned express boats are the chief means of transportation.

5. Ship

You can reach Malaysia by sea and the various ports of entry include Penang, Kuantan, Kuching Port Klang, and Kota Kinabalu.

6. Taxi

Taxis in major cities in Malaysia charge you on the basis of taximeters, although at some places you will have to negotiate the fares. You can hire a taxi from a taxi stand or anywhere on the streets. You can even request for a taxi via radiophone paging system. The contact numbers are as follows:

Tel: 03-2936211, 7330507, 2211011, 7330507, 7815352.