Kota Kinabalu is a coastal city located in the northern part of the island of Borneo, in the state of Sabah, Malaysia. It is the capital city of Sabah and the sixth-largest city in Malaysia, with a population of over 650,000 people.
George Town, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang, is a vibrant and historically rich destination known for its unique blend of Eastern and Western influences. Founded in 1786 by Captain Francis Light of the British East India Company, George Town became a strategic trading post and grew into an important urban center in Southeast Asia. Its population was 794,313 in 2020.