West Coast (Malaysia)

The West Coast (Malay: Pantai Barat Semenanjung Malaysia) is a general way of referring to the states in Peninsular Malaysia which have their coastlines along the Straits of Malacca. This part of the peninsular is more urban and developed than the more Malay, Muslim and rural East Coast. As a result, the terms West Coast and East Coast tend to mean more than a geographical description of the states. The capital of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, and the new administrative centre of Putrajaya, are located in this region. Historical Sultan Abdul Samad Building at Independence Square, Kuala Lumpur Regions The West Coast states (from north to south) are: Perlis — Malaysia's smallest state Kedah — the rice paddy (padi) state, also contains Langkawi island Penang — popular resort island, with the charming capital George Town Perak — once rich in tin Selangor — Malaysia's most populous and developed state Negeri Sembilan — for traditional Minangkabau culture Malacca — for history stretching back to the 15th century The two Federal Territories are: Kuala Lumpur — the nation's capital Putrajaya — new administrative centre of the country Cities Kuala Lumpur — capital and largest city in Malaysia, located in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur which is surrounded by Selangor state Putrajaya — this planned city is the new administrative centre of the Federal government Kangar — the tiny capital of Perlis Alor Star — capital city of Kedah George Town — capital of Penang , charming and very popular with travellers, and famous for its hawker food Ipoh — capital of Perak, which is famous for its food Seremban — capital of Negeri Sembilan Malacca — historic city, and capital of Malacca state Other destinations Understand Talk Get in Get around See Itineraries Do Eat Nasi Kandar Beratur (Liyaqat Ali), Beside Kapitan Kling Mosque (Find the mosque and you'll easily find the place).  edit Drink Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!