Here are the available villas for rental in Malaysia.

Plenty to see and do

I travelled to Singapore and Penang in June. It is hot and very humid so the air-conditioning in the shops and hotels is a must.
There is plenty to see and do. The night safari in Singapore is a must and the zoo is very clean.
Shopping is excellent with a huge range of shopping malls, even the designer brands are cheaper.
Penang is very friendly and the food is cheap with a huge choice of different types. Go to the hawker stalls for the best food - everything is prepared and cooked in front of you.
The Batu Ferrenghi Beach is superb and Georgetown is well worth a visit.
If visiting the Kek Lok Si Temple it is best to take yourself off in a taxi as the tours don't give you long enough to get around.
I think more people should think about going to Malaysia as it has a lot to offer.

Welcoming and easy going

Malaysia is one of the most welcoming, easy going and fantastic locations in the world. It has such a friendly feel about it that you just can't explain.
I spent three weeks in Malaysia travelling to Sarawalk, Sarpong, Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur. Anyone looking for a taste of the orient with modern bustling cities then Malaysia is the place for you.
If you are considering Malaysia then I suggest you visit the famous Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur and the Batu caves in Selangor, they are fantastic.
I thoroughly enjoyed my holiday and am hoping to go back in the near future.

Perfect moments at Pangkor Laut

They should put a plaque saying 'Joan Collins and Charles Kennedy slept here' over the vast bed on Estate One, one of eight private villas on the island of Pangkor Laut, off the west coast of Malaysia.
Suspended on a polished wooden podium and swathed in Egyptian cotton, it is where these two unlikely bedfellows spent their honeymoon nights - although sadly not at the same time.
It's difficult to believe the glamorous Hollywood star and the diminutive leader of the Lib Dems share the same taste in anything.
Yet, when it came to impressing their newly betrothed, they both went for the tropical uber-boudoir look with its own petal-strewn jacuzzi and attentive staff of three.
And all for just £9,000 a week - although not including the Bells whisky bill. (Do politicians really earn that sort of money?)
Over at the £290-a-night side of the island, at the Pangkor Laut Spa Village, there was considerable consternation among the holidaying Middle Englanders when I went there in the summer that Mr Kennedy may even have taken a helicopter to the resort - thus avoiding the gruelling four-hour car and boat trek from Kuala Lumpur.
Not true, says the management. Which is just as well, because at several thousand dollars a round trip, that really would have put the spotlight on the Lib Dems' finances.
And yet there is little else to do but gossip about visiting celebs when all that is required from you is to eat, sleep, do a bit of yoga, laze around the polished granite 'infinity' pool and occasionally have your back kneaded by a doe-eyed girl called Joey.
Opened four months ago, the Spa Village is a new and separate addition to the existing Pangkor Laut resort. ... more

Motoring through Malaysia

Malaysia might not be the first place you'd think of for a self-drive holiday. America's famous open roads like Route 66 make it a top choice for putting the foot on the pedal. South Africa's known for the picturesque Garden Route, and in countries like New Zealand jumping in a car to explore can be part of the fun.

But Malaysia? Surely you're just meant to fly and flop on a beach? Isn't driving in South Asia a complicated affair?
Not according to tourism bosses, who insist driving is safe, easy and a great way of seeing the country. So with international driving licence in hand, I headed out to put its self-drive credentials to the test.
Like most visitors to my trip started in Kuala Lumpur. The city appears suddenly on the horizon – a skyline of skyscrapers glistening in the evening light.
Dominating the scene are the twin Petronas Towers, rising 450m into the sky – a symbol of the new Malaysia and currently one of the tallest buildings in the world. A bridge between them on the 41st and 42nd floors offers great views over the city.
Wander around the flashy Golden Triangle, the new business and entertainment district filled with post-modern high-rises, and presents a modern face to the world. But, despite development, it is still full of olde-worlde charm. Less hectic than Bangkok, less sterile than Singapore, KL marries the best of both worlds – full of Asian flavour with a sci-fi touch.
To the south of the centre lies Chinatown. Crowded and colourful, the streets buzz with life – particularly at night when the neon-lit market comes into its own. There's every kind of fake you could want here – sunglasses, handbags, and the very latest DVDs and CDs. For nightlife too, KL holds its own. Café culture turns to bar-hopping and there are plenty of clubs and venues for live bands.
After soaking up the capital's vibe, it was time to start my mission and hit the road. First up, I set out to visit Putrajaya, one of Malaysia's mega-projects – a US$8 billion 21st-century city in the southern suburbs, built for administration and government.
It's an impressive sight – but more impressive still was my driving. With signs in English and driving on the left-hand side of the road, it soon became clear that getting around wasn't going to be a problem, even in the capital.
While most visitors to Malaysia will jump on a flight after a few days in KL and fly on to one of the key beach resorts – or Penang – or to Borneo for the rainforest, I followed the road north along the west coast.
The journey through Selangor state to Shah Alam (the beautiful blue mosque here is a must) was pleasant enough, but it's not until you hit Kuala Selangor that you really leave the traffic and urban sprawl behind. The flat stretch of coastal plain is broken by Bukit Melawati, a hill overlooking the town, it's topped with the remains of a fort and is worth a visit for the wild monkeys and great view.
The scenery from here is a pretty mix of banana and tree plantations, with roadside stalls selling tropical fruit and tiny villages dotted along the roadside. The state is encouraging home stays too – great for anyone wanting to experience typical Malay life with a local family. ... more