It remains the best-kept secret that Malaysia has a world-class effervescent and exciting nightlife jam-packed with flamboyant personalities and gorgeous women. With trendy bistros and hip clubs constantly revamping to keep up with demand, Malaysia’s nightlife continues to successfully fan the flames of the masses year after year. It goes without saying that the best place to groove in Malaysia is the booming metropolis of Kuala Lumpur – the heart of the city. With plenty of entertainment options that range from sedate pubs, sophisticated clubs and trendy bistros, Kuala Lumpur easily satisfies its culturally diverse clientele.

Langkawi: Nightlife in Langkawi consists of charming pubs, cocktail lounges, and lively bars that offer affordably priced drinks, laidback settings, friendly crowds, and live music that keep night dwellers entertained until sunrise. Accessible within a ten-minute drive from Langkawi International Airport, Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah are widely known as Langkawi’s busiest nocturnal playgrounds, housing rows of beachfront bars and lounges overlooking the Andaman Sea. Densely-packed nightclubs are practically non-existent here, making Langkawi nightlife the ideal destination for nocturnal crowds who want to spend a breezy evening with their favourite beer in hand over conversations with fellow tourists or friendly locals. Meanwhile, honeymooners or travelling couples who want to enjoy romantic interlude rather than a swinging nightlife scene can head to Langkawi’s more secluded locales such as Datai Bay and Rebak Island while those who prefer to mingle with the locals can opt for the Sunday Padang Matsirat Night Market, a lively bazaar of hawker food stalls and tourist-friendly trinket booths.

KL: Kuala Lumpur is a vibrant and lively nocturnal hub of countless bars, pubs and clubs on the streets, as well as swanky rooftop establishments situated within five-star hotels. From Bangsar’s cocktail bars to Changkat Bukit Bintang’s chic see-and-be-seen nightclubs spinning hip-hop and house tracks, it’s safe to say that there’s no shortage of exciting places to go at night in Kuala Lumpur. KL nightlife is packed with a diverse range of party goers – from local youths and expats to international travellers. By 22:00, the nightlife scene in Kuala Lumpur comes alive, with nightspots offering a winning combination of lively and friendly ambience, extensive alcoholic offerings, and talented DJs spinning dance-worthy tunes until the wee hours of morning.

Penang: In recent times, the nightlife scene in Penang has grown to massive proportions. During weekends, throngs of people can be seen making a beeline for the pubs, bars, discos, nightclubs and karaoke lounges dotting the major cities. Great places to socialise, many of these establishments have large dancefloors to accommodate a large crowd, which multiplies during festival seasons. Most also come with their own in-house restaurants where patrons can grab a bite to eat in between dances. The nightlife options in Penang are just as vibrant as its shopping and dining options. Many entertainment venues are concentrated around its capital city, Georgetown, particularly within the area between Eastern & Oriental Hotel and Cititel Hotel around Upper Penang Road, where smoky, old-school English pubs are laced with state-of-the-art nightclubs and trendy bars.

Port Dickson: Night time entertainment is decidedly very limited in Port Dickson. The best places to go to in PD for some fun when the sun goes down are in the resorts. These fashionably decorated nightclubs are usually the only trendy hotspots in PD to enjoy a drink and listen to some good music with friends.

Pahang: Peninsular Malaysia’s largest state, Pahang, is home to several superlative sights ranging from its highest peak, Gunung Tahan, to its longest river, Sungai Pahang. Pahang’s capital, Kuantan is situated near the mouth of the Kuantan River and is the state’s busiest tourist hub. Malaysians recognise Kuantan as the site for popular local products ranging from traditional textiles such as batik prints to local savouries such as prawn crackers and salted fish. Even though Kuantan may have more than a few eateries sprinkled across its landscape, its variety of watering holes is limited. The town’s after-hours scene is dull – there are a few nightclubs operating within hotels but beyond that most locals enjoy early dinners with a few drinks at popular Chinese restaurants. There’s an art bistro along Jalan Besar that’s startlingly trendy, the ever popular Swiss Garden Resort & Spa Kuantan has a few good places to enjoy a cold beer and the posh Hyatt Regency features three watering holes that are sure to keep you entertained till the wee hours of the morning.