The Malaysian population is an interesting mix of various ethnicities including Muslim, Indian and Chinese. Muslim population make up approximately 61% of this ethnic mix. With a total population of Muslims exceeding 19 million in Malaysia, the strong presence of Islam is reflected in all aspects of social life including the architecture of Malaysian buildings. 

Kuala Lumpur is a booming metropolis attracting over 29 million tourists from around the world. The city is spread over 243 sq. km with a population of over 1.8 million. With world-class road and transport infrastructure and a hub of air traffic to South-East Asia, Kuala Lumpur has become a major starting point for exploring South-East Asia for many travelers flying from Europe and mainland Asia.

Kuala Terengganu is an important and culturally interesting city to visit in the North-Eastern part of Malaysia. Kuala Terengganu is quite popular with people accessing the Perhentian Islands, Palau Redang and Kapas Islands which offer some of the best diving and snorkelling locations on the East Coast of Malaysia. Most international tourists use Kuala Terengganu as a starting point for travelling to the Perhentian Islands which attracts during peak seasons between March and November.