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Embrace the Rain in Malaysia: Indoor Activities to Enjoy During the Monsoon Season

27 October 2025 at 22:20
Embrace the Rain in Malaysia: Indoor Activities to Enjoy During the Monsoon Season

As the monsoon season arrives in Malaysia, bringing heavy rains to regions like Kelantan, Sabah, Johor, and beyond, travelers may wonder how to make the most of their indoor time. From luxury resort retreats to vibrant local markets, Malaysia offers a wide array of indoor activities perfect for the rainy season. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, cultural immersion, or fun experiences, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the beauty of Malaysia while staying dry.

Luxury Resorts for a Monsoon Retreat

During Malaysia’s wet season, the monsoon rains create an ideal opportunity to unwind in one of the country’s high-end resorts. Pahang and Johor are particularly popular for offering peaceful and quiet retreats, where the usual crowds thin out, allowing visitors to enjoy a more serene experience. Resorts in these regions offer an array of indoor activities, such as cooking classes, batik painting, and spa treatments that can keep you entertained while staying sheltered from the rain.

For those looking to stay active indoors, many resorts boast indoor pools and fitness centers, offering plenty of options for exercise. These activities, combined with fewer tourists, make these resorts an ideal choice for travelers seeking a luxurious, tranquil stay during the monsoon season.

Exploring Local Markets and Handicrafts

For those staying in Malaysia’s historic cities, local markets provide a fantastic way to experience the country’s culture while remaining dry. Sheltered markets like Terengganu’s Pasar Payang, Kelantan’s Pasar Siti Khadijah, and Sabah’s Anjung Kinabalu offer a glimpse into Malaysian life through their vibrant stalls and specialty products.

In these markets, visitors can sample local snacks such as lekor in Terengganu, akok in Kelantan, and amplang in Sabah. For a true taste of Malaysia, be sure to try regional dishes like nasi kerabu in Kelantan or the famous laksa in Penang. These markets are not only a refuge from the rain but also an opportunity to experience Malaysia’s diverse culinary offerings.

Indoor Cultural Exploration: Museums and Art Galleries

If you’re interested in diving deeper into Malaysia’s rich history and culture, the country offers an abundance of museums and galleries to explore indoors. The National Museum in Kuala Lumpur offers a comprehensive look at Malaysia’s history, from pre-colonial times to the present day. In Kuala Lumpur, the Islamic Arts Museum is a must-see for art lovers, housing an impressive collection of Islamic art from across Southeast Asia.

In Penang, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion offers an immersive tour of Peranakan culture, while Melaka is home to numerous museums dedicated to the region’s colonial history and trade. These indoor cultural activities provide a deeper understanding of Malaysia’s heritage, offering visitors a rich and educational experience while staying dry.

Attending Local Performances and Recitals

The monsoon season also brings an exciting opportunity to engage with Malaysia’s vibrant performing arts scene. Many venues across the country, such as the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC), host a variety of performances throughout the year, from traditional dance and music to contemporary theatre.

Other venues like the Penang Performing Arts Centre and Pusaka Studio in Kota Bharu also offer performances that showcase Malaysia’s diverse cultural heritage. Visitors can enjoy the unique sounds of traditional Malaysian music or experience the country’s folk dance performances while staying warm and dry indoors.

Conclusion: Making the Most of the Monsoon in Malaysia

While the monsoon season may limit some outdoor activities, Malaysia offers plenty of exciting and enriching indoor experiences to make your visit worthwhile. Whether relaxing in a luxury resort, exploring local markets, visiting museums, or attending live performances, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy the culture, hospitality, and beauty of Malaysia, rain or shine. The monsoon season provides the perfect opportunity to embrace the unique indoor activities the country has to offer, making for an unforgettable experience.

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Malaysia August 2025: Proton, Chery, BYD highlight positive market

20 October 2025 at 07:45

Proton X50 sales are up 79.8% in August.

The Malaysian new car market is up 4.6% year-on-year in August to 78,474 units. The year-to-date tally stands at 547,378. Perodua (-7.8%) can’t take advantage of its home market growth and falls to 40.8% share vs. 46.3% a year ago. In contrast Proton (+18.4%) and Toyota (+9.1%) improve their share to 18.6% and 14.8% respectively. Honda (-20.8%) craters at #4 ahead of a surging Chery (+692.5%). BYD (+109.9%) and Jaecoo (+87.2%) shine while Mitsubishi (+21%) and Mercedes (+17.1%) also shine in the remainder of the Top 10.

Model-wise, the Top 5 is unchanged on last month and year-to-date but the Perodua Alza (+8%) is the only member in positive. The Perodua Bezza (-10.7%) suffers the most, followed by the Axia (-3.5%), Myvi (-3.3%) and Proton Saga (-0.3%). The Proton X50 (+79.8%), a rebadged Geely Coolray/Binyue scores by far the biggest year-on-year gain in the Top 20 and climbs four spots on last month to #6, ascending to #9 YTD as a result. This is thanks to a noticeable facelift. The Toyota Hilux (+21.2%) and Vios (+10.6%) also impress with double-digit upticks in the remainder of the Top 10. The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro (#20) and Proton e.MAS 7 (#21) are the most popular recent launches.

Previous month: Malaysia July 2025: Perodua up to 44.6% share

One year ago: Malaysia August 2024: Perodua holds 46.3% share, Bezza, Axia and Myvi on top

Full August 2025 Top 51 All brands and Top 214 All models below.

Malaysia August 2025 – brands:

PosBrandAug-25%/24Jul2025%PosFY24
1Perodua 32,02640.8%– 7.8%1231,70042.3%11
2Proton14,62518.6%+ 18.4%297,57817.8%22
3Toyota11,64214.8%+ 9.1%380,55114.7%33
4Honda6,0127.7%– 20.8%445,7528.4%44
5Chery2,1162.7%+ 692.5%511,2352.1%57
6Jaecoo1,5161.9%+ 87.2%78,3901.5%712
7Mitsubishi1,3171.7%+ 21.0%69,2051.7%65
8BYD1,1191.4%+ 109.9%87,3891.3%810
9Mercedes9521.2%+ 17.1%96,2541.1%98
10Mazda8201.0%– 30.6%115,6211.0%106
11BMW7120.9%+ 3.5%105,0770.9%119
12Lexus5930.8%+ 1.5%123,9810.7%1414
13Isuzu5170.7%– 8.3%134,2020.8%1213
14Tesla5090.6%+ 16.2%183,1610.6%1616
15Nissan4920.6%+ 5.1%144,1980.8%1311
16Haval4840.6%#######172,5750.5%1727
17Ford4730.6%+ 9.5%153,3770.6%1515
18Jetour3730.5%#DIV/0!161,1160.2%2374
19Porsche2190.3%– 14.5%191,6990.3%1817
20GAC1910.2%+ 241.1%208050.1%2634
21Volkswagen1870.2%+ 14.7%241,1210.2%2220
22Mini1830.2%– 22.1%221,3230.2%2018
23Suzuki1720.2%+ 36.5%231,1280.2%2121
24Volvo1320.2%+ 3.1%259880.2%2419
25MG1240.2%+ 96.8%211,4750.3%1924
26Hyundai1110.1%+ 158.1%435440.1%3328
27Xpeng960.1%+ 2300.0%268420.2%2535
28TANK930.1%– 14.7%295040.1%3433
29Zeekr 880.1%new336800.1%3047
30Leapmotor720.1%new322250.0%3661
31Subaru700.1%– 18.6%306900.1%2822
32Denza690.1%new277520.1%27 –
33Land Rover590.1%– 32.2%286020.1%3126
34Peugeot550.1%– 32.9%316800.1%2925
35Weststar Maxus530.1%new351640.0%3836
36Kia510.1%– 44.6%345830.1%3223
37Audi330.0%+ 32.0%361920.0%3737
38Ora230.0%– 80.8%372790.1%3530
39Neta230.0%+ 9.5%401140.0%4038
40Lamborghini150.0%– 44.4%381250.0%3940
41Ferrari110.0%+ 120.0%391100.0%4143
43GAC Aion80.0%new –210.0%49 –
43JAC70.0%new43360.0%46 –
44Rolls Royce60.0%+ 50.0%46440.0%4448
45Daihatsu50.0%– 44.4%41400.0%4543
46Aston Martin50.0%+ 0.0%50140.0%5254
47DFSK40.0%new45670.0%43 –
48Jeep40.0%– 60.0%44490.0%4344
49Lotus30.0%– 66.7%47350.0%4739
50Bentley20.0%– 75.0%48300.0%4849
51Alfa Romeo20.0%n/a –80.0%5366

Malaysia August 2025 – models:

PosModelAug-25%/24Jul2025%PosFY24
1Perodua Bezza9,53312.1%– 10.7%165,47912.0%11
2Perodua Axia7,5259.6%– 3.5%256,15810.3%22
3Perodua Myvi6,5148.3%– 3.3%347,1928.6%33
4Proton Saga6,0527.7%– 0.3%443,5378.0%44
5Perodua Alza4,6455.9%+ 8.0%531,2615.7%55
6Proton X504,1335.3%+ 79.8%1016,3793.0%910
7Toyota Vios2,8163.6%+ 10.6%718,8023.4%78
8Perodua Ativa2,7503.5%– 22.3%622,3264.1%66
9Toyota Hilux2,5653.3%+ 21.2%816,3443.0%109
10Honda City2,0392.6%– 30.5%916,9373.1%87
11Toyota Alphard1,7252.2%+ 28.8%1112,0412.2%1115
12Honda HR-V1,5832.0%+ 21.6%1811,1762.0%1311
13Proton Persona1,3791.8%– 5.0%1210,7852.0%1413
14Toyota Corolla Cross1,3421.7%+ 2.4%1410,3731.9%1516
15Jaecoo J71,2321.6%+ 52.1%168,1061.5%1726
16Proton S701,2101.5%+ 0.4%1311,8802.2%1212
17Honda Civic1,1001.4%– 24.2%177,7531.4%1817
18Perodua Aruz1,0591.3%– 36.5%159,2841.7%1614
19Honda CR-V9241.2%– 9.1%196,2701.1%1918
20Chery Tiggo 7 Pro8361.1%new332,4440.4%34 –
21Proton e.MAS 77661.0%new225,4551.0%22 –
22Toyota Yaris7561.0%– 16.0%214,9570.9%2319
23Mitsubishi Xpander7260.9%+ 25.8%206,2211.1%2021
24Proton X706180.8%– 12.1%245,5021.0%2122
25Mitsubishi Triton5910.8%+ 16.1%292,9700.5%3124
26Toyota Veloz5800.7%+ 10.9%234,4750.8%2425
27Isuzu D-Max5170.7%– 8.3%254,2020.8%2527
28Chery Tiggo 8 Pro5000.6%new392,1260.4%39 –
29Haval H64840.6%#######322,5750.5%3263
30Ford Ranger4650.6%+ 10.5%283,3100.6%3030
31Toyota Harrier4540.6%– 19.9%273,3340.6%2828
32BYD Atto 24030.5%new784660.1%78 –
33Chery Omoda 53990.5%+ 49.4%263,3500.6%2723
34Chery Omoda C93810.5%new303,3150.6%29 n/a
35Honda WR-V3570.5%– 58.4%313,4490.6%2620
36Lexus RX3310.4%– 3.8%372,2120.4%3834
37Toyota Vellfire3310.4%+ 28.3%382,2970.4%3735
38Tesla Model Y3230.4%+ 466.7%482,0450.4%4144
39BYD Atto 33070.4%+ 35.2%352,3630.4%3639
40Proton Iriz2850.4%– 29.3%362,4310.4%3531
41Jaecoo J82840.4%new2840.1%94 –
42Mazda CX-52650.3%– 38.5%422,0200.4%4229
43Nissan Serena2650.3%+ 66.7%411,8350.3%4338
44Jetour Dashing2630.3%new349230.2%56 –
45Mazda CX-302560.3%– 17.4%432,1180.4%4032
46BYD Sealion 72340.3%new402,4720.5%3376
47Mercedes EQE2010.3%+ 857.1%1123120.1%91 n/a
48GAC GS31910.2%+ 664.0%457850.1%63 n/a
49Tesla Model 31860.2%– 50.9%591,1160.2%4842
50Proton X901820.2%– 18.0%441,6090.3%4437
51Toyota Fortuner1810.2%– 10.0%461,2710.2%4636
52BMW X11720.2%+ 112.3%747930.1%6252
53Toyota Voxy1600.2%– 7.5%491,0340.2%4949
54Mercedes GLC1480.2%+ 208.3%539920.2%5247
55Mercedes A-Class1420.2%– 30.7%501,2910.2%4545
56Suzuki Jimny1250.2%+ 31.6%558470.2%6081
57Toyota Hiace1230.2%+ 161.7%588980.2%5772
58Toyota Land Cruiser1220.2%– 9.6%529430.2%5458
59Toyota Innova1210.2%– 52.0%471,0290.2%5141
60Mercedes E-Class1130.1%+ 264.5%658590.2%5850
61Jetour VT91100.1%new1361930.0%118 –
62Lexus NX1090.1%+ 3.8%547550.1%6455
63Mercedes C-Class1080.1%– 44.0%621,0320.2%5046
64Toyota Corolla1070.1%n/a615920.1%73 n/a
65Mazda CX-601060.1%####### –1060.0%141 n/a
66Toyota Camry1040.1%+ 44.4%646100.1%7074
67Toyota GR86950.1%+ 115.9%694440.1%82 n/a
68BYD Seal920.1%– 55.1%818250.2%6140
69Mazda3870.1%– 58.2%1244600.1%8059
70Nissan Almera870.1%– 33.1%666950.1%6748
71BMW X3850.1%+ 84.8%514270.1%8370
72BMW 3 Series830.1%– 48.1%687470.1%6643
73BYD M6820.1%n/a561,1760.2%4785
74VW Tiguan820.1%– 18.0%716250.1%6961
75MG 5800.1%+ 7900.0%639370.2%5587
76BMW 5 Series760.1%+ 5.6%578550.2%5967
77Leapmotor C10720.1%new772250.0%106 n/a
78Mini Countryman720.1%– 24.2%756080.1%7166
79Mercedes CLA700.1%– 12.5%705570.1%7560
80Nissan Kicks700.1%+ 6900.0%679800.2%53 n/a
81BMW 2 Series690.1%+ 72.5%1182050.0%11569
82Denza D9690.1%new607520.1%65 –
83Zeekr 009690.1%new925670.1%74 n/a
84Porsche Cayenne680.1%– 43.8%766030.1%7256
85Hyundai Staria640.1%+ 56.1%1801900.0%12177
86Xpeng X9640.1%new733780.1%85 n/a
87BMW X5610.1%+ 1120.0%1092150.0%109 n/a
88VW Golf550.1%+ 44.7%1082520.0%10197
89Lexus LBX540.1%+ 1.9%823450.1%86 n/a
90Mazda CX-8540.1%– 52.2%725190.1%7653
91Nissan Navara510.1%– 58.5%904780.1%7751
92Maxus V80500.1%new1071310.0%132 n/a
93TANK 300500.1%– 54.1%863120.1%9292
94Lexus IS470.1%+ 38.2%842670.0%100 n/a
95Mazda MX-5470.1%+ 88.0%872730.0%99 n/a
96Suzuki Swift470.1%+ 51.6%912800.1%97 n/a
97VW Arteon470.1%+ 135.0%972150.0%110 n/a
98Mercedes GLA460.1%– 50.0%884520.1%8165
99Porsche Macan450.1%– 4.3%794080.1%8493
100Porsche 911440.1%+ 22.2%892510.0%102 n/a
101TANK 500430.1%new961920.0%120 n/a
102Peugeot 408390.0%– 29.1%943370.1%8891
103Porsche Taycan390.0%+ 69.6%1032750.1%98 n/a
104Mini 3 Door380.0%n/a851920.0%119 n/a
105Hyundai Santa Fe360.0%n/a1811610.0%125 n/a
106Land Rover Defender360.0%– 28.0%833400.1%8786
107Mercedes EQS350.0%+ 66.7%138950.0%142 n/a
108Mini 5 Door350.0%– 62.4%1211770.0%123 n/a
109Volvo XC40340.0%– 2.9%1271610.0%126 n/a
110Kia Carnival330.0%– 57.1%1023330.1%8957
111Xpeng G6320.0%+ 700.0%954640.1%79 n/a
112Mercedes G-Class290.0%+ 11.5%1221690.0%124 n/a
113Subaru Forester290.0%– 23.7%1152800.1%9682
114Mercedes GLE280.0%– 26.3%1062080.0%11299
115Lexus LX270.0%+ 42.1%1002000.0%116 n/a
116Toyota Supra270.0%+ 0.0%982170.0%108 n/a
117Volvo EX30270.0%+ 35.0%932060.0%114 n/a
118Volvo XC90260.0%+ 8.3%1162460.0%103 n/a
119BMW i4230.0%+ 9.5%1291210.0%135 n/a
120Subaru XV230.0%– 32.4%1112930.1%9373
121Volvo XC60230.0%+ 187.5%1042420.0%10483
122BMW iX1220.0%– 8.3%1052200.0%107 n/a
123BMW iX2210.0%– 44.7%1013310.1%9095
124Mini Aceman200.0%new1201840.0%122 n/a
125Nissan X-Trail190.0%– 63.5%992060.0%11379
126Toyota Crown190.0%+ 171.4%1441200.0%138 n/a
127Volvo C40190.0%– 48.6%143660.0%158 n/a
128Zeekr X190.0%new1301120.0%139 n/a
129Kia Sportage180.0%n/a1172330.0%105 n/a
130Mercedes S-Class180.0%– 5.3%152930.0%145 n/a
131Porsche 718180.0%– 18.2%1411200.0%137 n/a
132BMW iX170.0%+ 13.3%149770.0%151 n/a
133BMW 7 Series160.0%+ 6.7%1141580.0%127 n/a
134BMW 4 Series Coupe140.0%+ 16.7%1101280.0%133 n/a
135Mini Clubman140.0%– 26.3%184530.0%165 n/a
136Audi Q7130.0%n/a126740.0%153 n/a
137MG 4130.0%– 79.0%1132120.0%11189
138MG S5 EV130.0%new80940.0%143 –
139Ora 07130.0%– 78.3%1231520.0%12978
140BMW i5120.0%– 79.3%1322810.1%9594
141Lamborghini Urus120.0%– 36.8%125930.0%144 n/a
142Neta V120.0%– 36.8%159690.0%155 n/a
143Range Rover120.0%– 20.0%1391070.0%140 n/a
144Subaru BRZ120.0%+ 9.1%137920.0%146 n/a
145BMW X7110.0%– 15.4%153760.0%152 n/a
146Hyundai Tucson110.0%+ 450.0%214220.0%190 n/a
147Neta X110.0%+ 450.0%145450.0%173 n/a
148Lexus RZ100.0%+ 11.1%131560.0%163 n/a
149Ora Good Cat100.0%– 83.3%1461270.0%134 n/a
150Peugeot Landtrek100.0%n/a157500.0%169 n/a
151BMW X490.0%– 74.3%1341970.0%11775
152BMW Z490.0%– 35.7%154450.0%172 n/a
153Honda Odyssey90.0%– 67.9%1331490.0%130 n/a
154MG Cyberster90.0%new167650.0%159 n/a
155MG HS90.0%n/a1421340.0%131 n/a
156GAC Aion Y Plus80.0%– 74.2%164410.0%175 n/a
157Range Rover Velar80.0%– 42.9%161530.0%166 n/a
158BMW 1 Series70.0%+ 0.0%119740.0%154 n/a
159JAC T970.0%new151360.0%179 –
160Lexus LM70.0%+ 600.0%162500.0%168 n/a
161Audi Q860.0%+ 50.0%173310.0%182 n/a
162Subaru WRX60.0%+ 100.0%207250.0%187 n/a
163Daihatsu Taft50.0%– 44.4%150400.0%176 n/a
164Mercedes Vito Tourer50.0%– 44.4%174290.0%185 n/a
165Peugeot 300850.0%– 73.7%1281550.0%12898
166Porsche Panamera50.0%– 28.6%172420.0%174 n/a
167Rolls Royce Cullinan50.0%+ 400.0%176230.0%189 n/a
168Audi Q540.0%+ 100.0% –130.0%215 n/a
169Audi RS340.0%+ 100.0%204110.0%222 n/a
170DFSK Box40.0%new166670.0%157 –
171Ferrari F840.0%n/a191300.0%184 n/a
172Ford Everest40.0%– 55.6%163460.0%171 n/a
173Ford Mustang40.0%+ 100.0%186210.0%193 n/a
174Jeep Wrangler40.0%– 55.6%155480.0%170 n/a
175Lexus RC40.0%+ 100.0%194210.0%194 n/a
176Mazda CX-340.0%– 94.4%135900.0%14768
177Mercedes EQA40.0%– 55.6%148680.0%156 n/a
178Mercedes GLS40.0%+ 33.3%217130.0%219 n/a
179Mini Convertible40.0%– 20.0%170220.0%192 n/a
180Toyota C-HR40.0%– 63.6%168310.0%183 n/a
181Toyota Estima40.0%– 78.9%183550.0%164 n/a
182Toyota Wish40.0%+ 0.0%187160.0%207 n/a
183BMW 8 Series30.0%– 62.5%210190.0%198 n/a
184Maxus G1030.0%new169250.0%186 n/a
185Range Rover Sport30.0%– 50.0%140800.0%150 n/a
186Volvo EX9030.0%new147650.0%160 –
187VW Touareg30.0%+ 0.0%175250.0%188 n/a
188Alfa Romeo Giulia20.0%n/a –70.0%234 n/a
189Aston Martin DBX20.0%– 33.3% –30.0%251 n/a
190Aston Martin Vantage20.0%n/a22060.0%236 n/a
191Audi A5 Sportback20.0%– 66.7%171190.0%196 n/a
192Audi RS e-tron GT20.0%n/a200120.0%220 n/a
193Bentley Bentayga20.0%– 50.0%193190.0%197 n/a
194Ferrari 48820.0%n/a185190.0%199 n/a
195Ferrari 81220.0%n/a179150.0%208 n/a
196Ferrari Roma20.0%+ 100.0%177180.0%200 n/a
197Lamborghini Huracan20.0%– 66.7%165220.0%191 n/a
198Lexus LC20.0%+ 100.0%196140.0%210 n/a
199Lexus UX20.0%– 66.7% –180.0%201 n/a
200Lotus Emeya20.0%+ 100.0%197140.0%211 n/a
201Toyota GranAce20.0%– 71.4% –140.0%214 n/a
202Aston Martin DB1210.0%n/a21950.0%242 n/a
203Audi A7 Sportback10.0%– 50.0% –50.0%243 n/a
204Audi Q310.0%– 66.7% –50.0%244 n/a
205BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe10.0%– 80.0%21860.0%238 n/a
206BMW i710.0%– 93.3%160520.0%167 n/a
207BYD Dolphin10.0%– 99.0%182870.0%14954
208Ferrari 29610.0%– 50.0%211170.0%203 n/a
209Lamborghini Aventador10.0%– 50.0%20570.0%235 n/a
210Lotus Eletre10.0%– 87.5%192210.0%195 n/a
211Mazda CX-910.0%– 66.7% –60.0%240 n/a
212Mercedes SLC10.0%n/a202100.0%229 n/a
213Peugeot 200810.0%– 75.0%1891210.0%136 n/a
214Rolls Royce Ghost10.0%n/a –90.0%230 n/a

Source: MAA

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