States in Malaysia   

There are 13 states and 3 areas under federal territories (the federal government) in Malaysia; 11 states are on the Malaysian peninsular (West Malaysia) and 2 states on the island of Borneo in East Malaysia. 

West Malaysia is also referred to as Peninsular Malaysia

Federal Territories

My Kuala Lumpur ,Putrajaya and Labuan    

Government of Malaysia

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States

Perlis

Location: West Malaysia/ Malaysian Peninsular

Land Area: 795 square kilometers

Capital: Kangar

      Smallest state in Malaysia, at the Malaysia-Thai border, north of Kedah. Travellers from Thailand enter Malaysia through Padang Besar, Perlis. You can travel from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi island. For details check at external links: Perlis State Government

Pulau Pinang

(better known as Penang)

Location: West Malaysia/ Malaysian Peninsular

Land Area: 1,031square kilometers

Capital: George Town   

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Kedah

Location: West Malaysia

Land Area: 9,425 square kilometers

Capital: Alor Star (Alor Setar) 

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Perak

Location: West Malaysia/ Malaysian Peninsular

Land Area: 21,005 square kilometers

Capital: Ipoh

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Selangor

Location: West Malaysia/ Malaysian Peninsular

Land Area: 7,960 square kilometers (Map of Selangor)

Capital: Shah Alam

The most developed state in Malaysia. In the heart of the state is the Federal territory, which the capital Kuala Lumpur is located.

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Negeri Sembilan

Location: West Malaysia/ Malaysian Peninsular;  adjacent to Selangor.

Land Area: 6,644 square kilometers

Capital: Seremban

For details check at external links: Negeri Sembilan State

Melaka

(old name Malacca)

Location: West Malaysia/ Malaysian Peninsular

Land Area: 1,652 square kilometers

Capital: Melaka

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Johor

Location: West Malaysia/ Malaysian Peninsular

Land Area: 18,987 square kilometers

Capital: Johor Bahru

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Pahang

Location: West Malaysia/ Malaysian Peninsular

Land Area: 35,965 square kilometers

The largest state in west Malaysia, where you can enjoy the natural rainforest the highland resorts.

For details check at external links:

Pahang State Government  .  Genting - City of Entertainment

Sabah

Location: East Malaysia (Borneo continent)

Land Area: 73,619 square kilometers

For details check at external links: Pulau Sipadan  .  Sabah Tourism

Sarawak

Location: East Malaysia/ Malaysian Peninsular (Borneo continent).

Land Area: 124,450 square kilometers

Capital: Kuching

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