Where is Malaysia located?
Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia, north of the Equator. The country comprises two distinct regions: Peninsular Malaysia (west) and East Malaysia (east), separated by the South China Sea.
General geographical situation
Malaysia occupies a strategic position in Southeast Asia, north of the Equator. The country benefits from an equatorial tropical climate thanks to this privileged geographical location.
The two regions of Malaysia
- Peninsular Malaysia : located in the west, it shares borders with Thailand to the north and Singapore to the south
- East Malaysia : located in the east on the island of Borneo, it comprises the States of Sarawak and Sabah
These two regions are separated by the South China Sea over approximately 650 kilometres.
Bordering countries
Malaysia shares its land borders with Thailand, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia. It is also close to the Philippines by sea.