New Year
Malaysia hosts vibrant New Year's Eve celebrations, akin to festivities around
the world. Welcoming the New Year in Malaysia is a jubilant occasion, and Kuala
Lumpur, the bustling capital, stands out as one of Southeast Asia's top
destinations for an exhilarating New Year's Eve (NYE) party.
Kuala Lumpur's NYE festivities typically feature spectacular fireworks lighting
up the sky over KLCC Park and the iconic Petronas Towers. For an enhanced view
of the NYE firework display, staying in a hotel near the Petronas twin towers
provides an excellent vantage point. Before the New Year countdown commences,
you can explore the area using the trolley, visiting lively restaurants, bars,
and shopping venues.
The city streets buzz with excitement as people eagerly await the midnight
countdown, celebrating the onset of the New Year. Popular shopping areas such as
Sunway Pyramid, Damansara Mutiara, Bukit Bintang, and Dataran Merdeka
(Independence Square) also host their own vibrant NYE fireworks displays.
Many hotels in Kuala Lumpur organize exclusive New Year’s Eve celebrations with
live music and countdown parties. Restaurants, bars, and nightclubs in the city
arrange special New Year’s programs for guests to partake in.
In Penang, Esplanade, Gurney Drive, Queensbay Mall, and Auto-City Juru on the
mainland are common spots for the NYE countdown party. If you find yourself in
Penang during this time, join the enthusiastic crowd in welcoming the New Year
with cheerful celebrations.
In Malaysia, New Year's Day is a national public holiday, and the festivities
kick off on the eve of the New Year.
undo Malaysian Festivals