Asiavalley Holidays - We Bring Asia To You Malaysia lies seven degrees north of the Equator. Peninsular Malaysia is flanked by South China Sea in the east and the historic Straits of Malacca in the west, while East Malaysia is surrounded by South China Sea to the west and north and Sulu Sea in the northeast. Geographically, the east is made up of narrow coastal plains that rise up to hills and mountains, while the west is wide and fertile...... Similar Editorial : Alone for the Holidays by Margaret Paul, Ph.D.. | Source : Taiwan Attractions