West Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia): A Guide to Its States, Cities, and Economy

West Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia)

West Malaysia comprises the 11 states on the Malay Peninsula, separated from East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak) by the South China Sea.

States

Kedah, Perlis, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan.

Population & Demographics

~21 million (2020), with Malays, Chinese, Indians, and indigenous Orang Asli communities.

Major Urban Centers

Kuala Lumpur (capital), George Town (Penang), Ipoh, Johor Bahru, Melaka City.

Economy

Manufacturing (electronics, automotive), agriculture (rubber, palm oil), tourism, services.

Tourism Highlights

Langkawi, Penang, Cameron Highlands, Taman Negara, Malacca, Perhentian Islands.

Transportation

Extensive highways, rail (KTM, ETS, MRT/LRT), international airports (KLIA, Penang), and seaports (Port Klang).