Originally Posted by
BuildingMyBento
He was going to use a couple of those days for KL, so he doesn't actually have "a few days." Just because others blare klaxons at the notion of visiting Jakarta doesn't mean the OP will.
Logistically speaking however, as much as I don't wish to promote Malaysia, Penang or Malacca could be worth the trip.
It always worries me when my (to me) perfectly clear message gets misunderstood.
We are probably batting on the same wicket. I am offended that JKT inevitably gets bad press, and I would love to OP to try the place. Yet I recognise Malaysia and the wider region have more easily-loved places to visit.
The OP has 5 days. Two or three for KL, so two or three for elsewhere. For me, two or three is a few, and for that reason I suggested the OP select his destination carefully.