Art, history and heritage stops to visit in Malaysia this holiday season

Christine Das’ 'Betrayal' (2021), an artwork from the 'LangUR: Building Bridge Between Our Worlds' exhibit in George Town, Penang. Photo: The Star/Jeremy Tan

While the country’s borders remain closed to the wider world of international tourists, many Malaysians have been planning short getaways, "balik kampung" trips and checking out interesting places to visit.

With domestic travel gaining traction in the past few months and the holiday season bringing cheer to all, we have rounded up a selection of art galleries and museums you can visit from George Town to Kota Kinabalu and beyond.