The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei

This practical travel guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei easier to navigate while you’re there. This guide book to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei has been fully updated post-COVID-19.

The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei covers: Kuala Lumpur, the west coast, the interior, the east coast, the south, Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei and Singapore.

Inside this Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei travel guide you’ll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER 

Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Mount Kinabalu, to family activities in child-friendly places like Georgetown, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Cameron Highlands.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS 

Essential pre-departure information including Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for shopping, wildlife-watching and enjoying adventurous activities like river rafting, cave exploration and rainforest-trekking.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Kuala Lumpur, the west coast, the interior, the east coast, the south, Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei and Singapore’s best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides’ expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei features fascinating insights into Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Perhentian Islands and the spectacular Kelabit Highlands.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Kuala Lumpur,  Georgetown, and many more locations in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT 

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.