I have driven in a few countries and I'd say Malaysia is one of the better developing countries to drive in (especially long distance).
Once you leave the major metropolitan areas of KL/Penang, it's a breeze to drive in unless you are caught in holiday traffic. Malaysia has well-maintained highways and signs and Malaysian drivers are generally good outside the city. If you insist on driving in KL (if you want to take a day trip to the suburbs etc.), just be prepared for aggressive drivers.
Also, I think you'd get to Butterworth a lot faster by train than driving (you'll lose flexibility on checking out some stops in between tho). Just be aware that there are automated speeding cameras (AES) along the North South Expressway to/from Penang and those tickets are pricey (google them for the camera's location).
Originally Posted by
SilverChris
For instance, pedestrians don't get the right of way, you can't make the equivalent of a right turn on red
Oppps on (the equivalent of) right turn on red in Malaysia
Been doing that all the time
Depends which part of the US you drive in. I'd say LA doesn't give pedestrians the right of way either
