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Malaysia
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The East Coast is a part of Peninsular Malaysia. Largely rural and comparatively poor, the East Coast's prime attractions are some of Malaysia's most unspoiled islands, featuring great beaches and excellent scuba diving.
Known for being relatively poor with farms, fields and old villages. Nevertheless, it has a distinct culture from the rest of Malaysia, even to the point where the state's dialect of Malay may be unintelligible to speakers of most other Malay dialects.
The largest and most ethnically diverse state in Peninsular Malaysia. Malaysia's oldest national park, Taman Negara, is mostly within Pahang, as are the famed British hill stations of Cameron Highlands and Fraser's Hill. The state is also heavily influenced by the 459-km Pahang River, the longest river in Peninsular Malaysia.
Popular for its islands but also full of coastal villages and fresh fruit and graced with beautiful views across Kenyir Lake.
By train
The fabled Jungle Railway chugs over 500 km through the heart of Malaysia from Gemas up to Tumpat near Kota Bharu.
By bus
Buses connect all major cities on the East Coast to Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru.
By car
The E8 lebuhraya (East Coast Expressway) connects KL, Pahang, and parts of Terrenganu; the expressway ends just to the west of Kuala Terengganu, meaning you'll have to use normal country highways if…
Getting around these states is usually by car, but there are also bus networks within and between each state.
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