Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia and is made up of 13 states and three federal territories. The country is divided by the South China Sea into two regions, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo's East Malaysia. The borders of Malaysia include land and maritime borders with Thailand, Indonesia, and Brunei and shared maritime boundaries with Singapore, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur is the national capital.

The country is located near the equator, which makes its climate tropical and an excellent tourist destination throughout the year, but its subtropical climate makes tourism more ideal in certain months, as the best times to visit are between July and September, because the weather is characterized by degrees of Moderate temperature and low humidity levels.