Transport in MalaysiaRoad Transport

As most of Malaysia is hilly, transport development is yet in progress. Whatever they have done is still world class. Malaysia's road network covers 98,721 kilometres (61,342 mi), of which 80,280 kilometres (49,884 mi) is paved, and 1,821 kilometres (1,132 mi) is expressways.[1] The longest highway of the country, the North-South Expressway, extends over 800 kilometres (497 mi) between the Thai border and Singapore. The road systems in Sabah and Sarawak are less developed and of lower quality in comparison to that of Peninsular Malaysia.[2] Driving on the left has been compulsory since the introduction of motorcars in Federated Malay States in 1903 during British colonial era.

Railways[edit]

The railway system is state-run, and covers a total of 1,849 kilometres (1,149 mi). 1,792 kilometres (1,113 mi) of it is narrow gauge, while 57 kilometres (35 mi) is standard gauge. 150 kilometres (93 mi) of narrow gauge tracks and all of the standard gauge tracks are electrified. [1] Relatively inexpensive elevated Light Rail Transit systems are used in some cities, such as Kuala Lumpur.[3]

Waterways[edit]

Malaysia has 7,200 kilometres (4,474 mi) of waterways,[1] most of them rivers. Of this, 3,200 kilometres (1,988 mi) are in Peninsular Malaysia, 1,500 kilometres (932 mi) are in Sabah, and 2,500 kilometres (1,553 mi) are in Sarawak.[1]

Ports

Ports in Malaysia can be classified as federal ports and state ports. All federal ports are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport. At present there are seven major federal ports, namely, Port Klang, Penang Port, Johor Port, Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Kuantan Port, Kemaman Port, and Bintulu Port All these federal ports are equipped with modern facilities. Bintulu Port is the only port which handles liquefied natural gas.

In tandem with the expansion of the economy and trade, ports in the country registered impressive growth in recent years. Two of the ports; Port Klang and the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, are ranked among the top 20 container ports in the world.

Ferry[edit]

Penang Ferry Service Langkawi Ferry Service Pangkor Ferry Service Tioman Ferry Service Labuan Ferry service Tawau Ferry service Miri Ferry service Sandakan Ferry service

PipelinesSee also: Peninsular Gas Pipeline

Malaysia has 3 kilometres (2 mi) of condensate pipeline, 1,965 kilometres (1,221 mi) of gas pipeline, 31 kilometres (19 mi) of oil pipeline, and 114 kilometres (71 mi) of refined products pipelines.[1]

Air [edit]

Air transport route maps in Malaysia

KLIA is the main international airport in Malaysia

Airports[edit]

See also: List of airports in Malaysia

117 (2003 est.)

Airports with paved runways[edit]

total: 38over 3,047 m: 52,438 to 3,047 m: 71,524 to 2,437 m: 10914 to 1,523 m: 9under 914 m: 7 (2004 est.)

Heliports[edit]

2 (2006 est.)

Airlines[edit]

Malaysian Airalines ia national air carrier. The stor is serviced by other players such asAir Asia, Berjaya Air, FireFly, Malindo Air and AirSwings.From visiting family and friends to shipping high value products, 38 million passengers and 805,000 tonnes of freight travelled to, from and within Malaysia. More than 102,400 scheduled international flights depart Malaysia annually, destined for 106 airports in 47 countries. Domestically, more than 194,300 flights make over 23.7 million seats available to passengers, destined to 34 airports.

Air transport is crucial for the distribution of high value to weight products. Air freight may only account for 0.5% of the tonnage of global trade with the rest of the world, but in value terms it makes up around 34.6% of the total.

Important Airports in Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu / Kota Kinabalu International Airport Johor Bahru / Johor Bahru Senai International Airport Kuching / Kuching International Airport Kuala Lumpur / Kuala Lumpur International Airport Langkawi / Langkawi International Airport Penang / Penang International Airport Kuala Terengganu / Kuala Terengganu Sultan Mahmud Airport

Highways airports in Malaysia

Airports in Malaysia