The Ultimate Guide to Driving Up To Malaysia
View of the highway leading in to Kuala Lumpur.
That first road trip to JB has become a time honoured rite of passage for many Singaporeans, but it’s important to be abreast of the ever changing rules, regulations and roads. Here’s what you need to take note of on your driving adventure.
Where to go?
There are two main arteries that cut through the length of Malaysia: the North South Highway (NSH) is more popular and leads to Malacca and KL, while the Eastern Coastal Route offers some idyllic views of the South China Sea.
Here are some of the interesting places each route presents:
North South Highway
Johor – Perhaps the most well-known destination for Singaporeans, Singapore is connected to the state of Johor via two bridges. Known as a shopping and food haven for many, the city centre can get pretty congested especially on weekends.
Malacca – A seaside town made up of a mostly Chinese community, Malacca is a popular tourist destination. Jonker Street is where much of the tourism is centred as it forms a nexus for food and souvenir hunters.
Kuala Lumpur – The capital of Malaysia and home of the Petronas Twin Towers, for those looking for some fine dining and night life, the capital is where it’s at.
Kuala Lumpur’s food culture is diverse and a must-try.
Ipoh – What used to be a tin mining town, this city has become another epicentre of Malaysian food culture after Penang. There are cave temples as well as colonial architecture for the hobby photographer’s delig[……]
