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14 things to do for a short trip to Malaysia

If you’re left with a few days of leave to clear and don’t want to waste them lounging around at home, consider taking a short trip or bringing your family to Malaysia.

Lim Yian Lu

·Contributor

Updated 29 December 2022 at 12:55 am·1-min read

Cameron Highlands - Pahang Malaysia. (Photo: Getty)

The year is coming to an end. On top of doing some shopping and planning year-end gatherings, are you also busy clearing your annual leaves?

If you’re left with a few days of leave to clear and don’t want to waste them lounging around at home, consider taking a short trip or bringing your family to Malaysia.

Here are 14 ideas to get you started.

1. Enjoy thrilling rides at Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast

Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast Ticket in Johor (Ferry Option and Fruit Farm Tour Available)

2. Bond with your family at Legoland

Legoland Malaysia Ticket

3. Be surrounded by captivating fireflies in Johor

Firefly River Cruise Experience in Kota Tinggi Johor

4. Get wet at Sunway Lagoon

Sunway Lagoon Ticket in Bandar Sunway

Sunway Lagoon Ticket in Malaysia. (Photo: Klook SG)

5. Re-discover Genting Highlands

Klook Pass Genting Highlands

6. Unwind at KSL Hotel & Resort, Johor

KSL Hotel & Resort

7. Take the highest cable car ride in Malaysia

Langkawi Skycab Cable Car + SkyDome Langkawi + Skyrex Langkawi + 3D Art Langkawi Admission

8. Have a fun-filled day in Ipoh

[Klook Exclusive] Sunway Lost World Of Tambun WaterPark Ticket in Ipoh

9. “Escape” to Penang

ESCAPE Theme Park Ticket in Penang

10. Leave the busy Kuala Lumpur for an amazing wilderness adventure in the Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands Day Tour

11. Visit Malaysia’s first ever UNESCO World Heritage Site

Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring

12. Spend some time with animals at Melaka

A’Famosa in Melaka

Zoo Melaka Admission Ticket

13. Catch the latest blockbuster for half the price

[Up To 17% OFF] GSC Cinemas Movie Ticket Promo Code (Open-dated)

14. Go for a retreat with safari-style tents and treetop villas

[Klook Exclusive] Tiarasa Escapes Glamping Resort Staycation in Janda Baik

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