Hi friends!
I'm going to Singapore and Malaysia (was thinking just Kuala Lumpur) for 2 weeks next February. Any tips? Anything we have to do, or should avoid?
We're also vegetarian so any tips in that regard would be so appreciated!

Two weeks is a long time for Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Three nights average is good for Singapore. Cameron Highlands in Malaysia are beautiful

Wow! Sounds like a great trip! Have fun!

visit Malacca in the middle of the two ..great place. Eat at Indian places .. try masala dosa in the morning and Quan yin veg buffet places ..enjoy

2 weeks in KL is a lot...rent a car or take train/bus Penang-Singapore, Melaka like Ron Z says is half way, Cameron Highlands. 2-3 days at each place is sufficient. http://www.malaysia.travel/en/ca. East coast like Kelantan, Perlis are cultural too...

if you can go a bit earlier Thaipusum is on Jan 31

Penang....and 2 weeks is a lot of time for KL, believe me. Try cutting that back, trust me.

Definitely check our Penang! Man, get ready for some of the best food. I'm so excited for you!

I’ve hear Langkawi is a must check out resort.

Langkawai is nice make sure u plan on renting a car or scooter. Or u have to call for a taxi. There are no public transit service.

Bring bug repellent!

tama negara

I agree- 3 days in Singapore- must see is the zoo plus their night safari- even San Diego zoo does not have that. Go in the afternoon & then the night safari. Haw Par Villa - check it out. KL- 3nights is good- Petronas Towers & surrounding area is good. Lots of buses to get to your destination now that Malaysia have the freeway. Check out West Coast -Ipoh, Malacca (lots of history & good Peranakan food & birthplace of the Peranakan cult& cuisine ), Penang(food paradise).
East Coast - Kelantan, Redang island (resort)

Thanks guys! I should have clarified. It's one week Singapore and one week in KL

If you intend to stay 1 week in Singapore- then check out Sentosa island with the cable car - they have a Museum with the old fort, aquarium etc
Check out the website "Hungrygowhere" for local food- 1 week is still a tad long for Singapore- 5 nights should do. Malaysia has more to offer

I stayed 4 days in Singapore and I was bored by 2nd day. Think of Singapore as SEA Vancouver. Lodging is extremely expensive as well thanks to Marina Bay Sands.. I would spend 3-4 days in Singapore and do smaller towns in Malaysia if I go back to spend time inbetween malay/sing for 2 weeks

Jill Swan

Perhentian Islands, Penang, Langkawi are all great places to check out. You could do Penang and Langkawi in 7 days. Georgetown is one of the best cities - food, culture and lots to do there. KL you can see in 2-3 days, and you won't need more than 3-4 in Singapore (go to Pulau Ubin and rent a bike!)

I find Singapore super humid even for SEA standard.. make sure you pack light clothes that dries fast

Thanks!

There is telephone company called starhub. Buy sim card and ask for roaming plan. 30 days 2.4gb for $15. This should be enough for both KL and Singapore unless you do youtube(use wifi for such). Now you will have roaming services around 7 different countries in SEA for mere $15 (it even works on US) . Also download grab taxi app. It is SEA version of uber. Especially in Malaysia, ride grab taxi. It is dirt cheap and you avoid getting robbed by dishonest taxi driver. For example, non grab taxi driver will charge you 20rm for short distance and same ride will cost you mere 6 rm. Another thing to note is, do all your foreign exchange in singapore airport. I know I said airport. They have really good rate. Trust me. I even exchanged CAD to SIN$ then SIN$ to JPY(double exchange) and pay just under 3% fee altogether versus typical 8-10% they charge anywhere in Japan.

Wow thank you!

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For Malaysia, you should consider some other destinations instead of KL. Penang, Melaka for instance.

Meats are great.