The transport infrastructure was begun under the British colonial rule and then developed further since independence. The road network on the mainland peninsular of the country is well developed, including a highway linking Malaysia to the Singapore and the Thai border. In Eastern Malaysia, the road network is poorer.
Malaysia has six airports and its international carrier Malaysia Airlines provides international services. Travel by ferry is very important to the country, especially linking the islands.
The state run railway system operates on the peninsular only and many cities such as Kuala Lumpur have a tram system.
