Malang

Malang is a city in East Java.

Malang Halal Explorer

Malang is the second largest city in East Java with a rapidly growing population of about 820,000 in the city proper, and 1.2 million in the Malang area.

This is a city of great historical significance. The oldest existing record of Malang as a regency is from the 8th century when it was the seat of government of the ancient Kanjuruhan and Singhasari kingdoms. The city officially became part of the all encompassing (Javanese) Mataram kingdom in the 17th century which by that time was controlled by the Dutch colonialists. Unsurprisingly given that history and there are several interesting Hindu relics in this area. The city quickly became very popular with the Dutch due to its cool climate, very attractive rural surrounds and easy reach from the main trading port city of Surabaya.

Modern day Malang, although significantly urbanised, has retained much of its historical character, remains vibrant and is regarded as by far the most attractive large city in the East Java region.

Malang Regency is located between two groups of mountains with Mount Semeru and the highest mountain on Java, and Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park to the east. The biggest attraction here must be the beautiful landscape, in addition to which there are some temples not far away.

Tourist information Centres

East Java Tourist Office, Jl Jendral Basuki Rachmat 6. ☎ +62 341 323966.
Indonesian Guides Association, Jl Semeru 4. ☎ +62 341 366852.
Malang City Tourist Office, Jl Tugu 1. ☎ +62 341 327661.
Malang Travel Guide, Jl Candi 3 No.513. ☎ +62 341 580924.

Travel to Malang

By plane

Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport IATA Flight Code: MLG Malang's small airport with a few flights every day mainly from Jakarta on Garuda Indonesia, Sriwijaya Air, and CitiLink. Regional airline Wings Air (subsidiary of Lion Air) also flies to Denpasar, Bali. There are also daily Flights from Bandung in a ATR-82 propeller plane. Prepaid taxi from the airport costs (March 2023) Rp 85,000 to the downtown.

Alternatively, Malang can be visited via Surabaya's Juanda International Airport (IATA Flight Code: SUB), served by many domestic and international flights. From Surabaya airport, you can reach Malang using a private shuttle service (Rp 80,000-100,000/pax), public transportation (DAMRI airport bus to Bungurasih bus terminal and then an intercity bus to Malang, see the main [[Surabaya#By bus|Surabaya Travel Guide]), or taxi. A 95 kilometers journey will take 2-3 hours or more, depending on traffic and mode chosen.

Rent a Car or Limousine in Malang

Malang is about 95 kilometers south of Surabaya; 2-3 hours via the Surabaya-Gempol highway, but frequently takes 4 hours to reach.

By bus

There are frequent bus services into Malang's Arjosari bus station from Bungarasih bus terminal in Surabaya. Non AC from Probolinggo 14,000.

Travel by train to Malang

Overnight train services link Jakarta and Bandung to the Malang train station GPS -7.9771,112.6371. There are many train services every day from Surabaya. One advantage to arriving in Malang by train is that the station is much more central than the long-distance bus terminals. There is also three daily train services from Malang to Yogyakarta (Rp250,000 eight hours) via Solo or you can also go to Yogyakarta via Surabaya. Surabaya is served by economy trains (2/3 hours). there is one train a day to Banyuwangi (ferry port to Bali) (Rp65,000 8 hours) the train goes via Probolinggo, good for visiting Mount Bromo.

How to get around in Malang

Best way to travel in Malang by a Taxi

Formal and informal taxis are available in the city. The two biggest firms offer telephone advance booking and instant ordering: Argo Perdana. ☎+62 341 49044 and Citra Kendedes ☎ +62 341 490555. The new price of a regular taxi after November 2014 petrol increase is first flag fall Rp 8,000 for first one kilometers, Rp 6,350 for every next kilometers, and Rp 63,500 for one-hour waiting (fractional in one minute) including stuck in traffic jam. While the executive taxi is Rp 9,000, Rp6,650 and Rp 86,500 respectively. Both with minimum payment Rp 70,000, because Malang is a big city with low price, so the metering maybe stated lower than Rp 70,000. Conveniently, online ride-hailing-services such as Gojek and Grab are now abundant.

By minivan

City mini-vans in Malang, called "mikrolet" or "angkot" by local residents, are blue and can be hailed at random. Two- or three- letter acronyms indicate their routes, and journeys are flat-priced at Rp 6,500 for students, indicated by their uniform, and Rp 6,000 for everyone else. There are multiple routes that the mini-vans take, and prices may differ on how far you ride.

By becak

Becaks (pedicabs) are a great way to see the city and are easy to find, often on the side of the road waiting for clients.

Walk in Malang

With its relatively cool climate and wide colonial streets, Malang is a good city to walk around. But keep with you an umbrella in the Wet Season (October - April), and wear cool clothes in the Dry Season (May-Sep). Though Malang has cooler temperatures, it still is a tropical climate.

What to see in Malang

In a city of such great cultural and historical significance there are lots of cultural attractions and any visitor to Malang should dedicate some time to exploring these.

There are also a number of beautiful sights in the rural areas surrounding the city. Malang is home to multiple temples and mountains, as it is a mountainous region. Several mountains such as Bromo, Pandermaan|Panderman and Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park|Semeru, surround the city and can be seen in the early morning and evening.

Balekambang Beaches | There are actually three beaches here: Balekambang, Ngliyep and Sendang Biru. All three are quite beautiful, are close by to each other and local residents most often refer to all 3 as just Balekambang. It is best to visit on weekdays as this is a very popular weekend escape and it can get crowded. It is not safe to swim here but these are great relaxation beaches which offer some stunning coastal scenery. There is an offshore island called Pulau Sempu which can be visited by chartering a boat from Sedang Biru beach. At Balekambang beach there are three little islets just offshore which are attached to the beach by walkways. Of the three beaches, Balekambang itself is perhaps the most attractive but all three are worth visiting. The beaches can be easily visited as a da-trip from Malang in a vehicle but for the adventurous there are basic places to stay at and around all three.

Ijen Boulevard - This is a quite beautiful street. It is lined with well-tended bougainvillea against a backdrop of old colonial structures. The street houses a number of interesting buildings including the Brawijaya Army Museum and the Catholic Church and the city library. Usually every Sunday and there is an event called "Car Free Day" when almost all of Ijen Boulevard is free of motorised vehicles. There is also a "Pasar Minggu", a traditional market which offers a wide range of items to buy, from traditional foods to clothing, even pets. It starts from 06:00 to around 10:00, depending on the number of events held. You should take in this area as part of a becak or walking tour of the historic downtown area.

Padepokan Seni Mangun Dharma - Mangun Dharma Art Centre | Arts centre dedicated to the research, promotion and performance of traditional East Javanese art forms including dance, batik, shadow puppetry and carving. Superb place. Dance performances can be arranged on demand and are of excellent quality as the dancers are trained from childhood. Their motto is Rescuing the Arts of East Java.

Purwodadi Botanical Gardens - Kebun Raya Purwodadi, Pasuruan - Opened in 1941, This is one of the four official botanical gardens in Indonesia (the others being the headquarters at Bogor, Bedugul in Bali and Cibodas in Western Java. The 85 hectares of gardens house an impressive collection and the splendid Baung waterfall.

Singosari Temple - Candi Singosari | This well preserved Hindu temple dates from 1300 AD and is a reminder of the great Hindu kingdoms that ruled East Java before the arrival of Islam. A visit to the nearby bathing pools at Ken Dedes combines perfectly with Singosari Temple. Ken Dedes was the wife of the first King of Singhasari (later Singosari) and these bathing pools are believed to have been part of the royal court. There are some quite wonderful statues here. The whole area has some other fine relics from the early Hindu kingdoms including Candi Jago and Candi Kidal. Ask your guide or at Singosari Temple for further directions.

Taman Rekreasi Senaputra - Senaputra Park | Traditional East Java dances every Sunday morning at 10:00 in the park during the dry season only. Every last Wednesday of the month there is a Wayang Kulit shadow puppet show starting at 22:00.

Malang Night Paradise - Dino Park Malang - Family entertainment place with 2 theme parks. There are some replicas of dinousaurs.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Malang

Take a tour of this fine old city by becak.
Visit the many Buddhist and Hindu temples in the area.
Buy souvenirs at the many bazaars (marketplaces).
Climb one of the mountains surrounding the city.

But most people visit Malang as a starting point for a trip to the nearby volcanoes, or as a place to enjoy cooler weather for a time.

Tour operator:

Helios Tours Doing all kind of trips to Bromo, Ijen continuing to Bali. For example 3 days / 2 nights to Bromo, Ijen and ferry to Bali for Rp3.3 Mio.

Bromo Holiday Tours

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Malang

Malang has some large shopping malls but you are better off in Surabaya for those. But you can visit one of the multiple bazaars that sell all sorts of things from traditional knives to foods to clothing.

Local textiles and handicrafts can be found at Batik Keris, Jl Merdeka Timur 2d.

Fabulous Spa & Salon | Offers professional massage and spa treatments in clean and relaxing ambience including body spa, body scrub, Balinese touch massage, manicure and pedicure spa. There is also a hair salon which offers haircuts and styling. Supplies are ordered in small and selected batches to ensure freshness when they are used. Fresh new towels are provided for each guest.

Malls & Supermarkets

Malang Plaza Mall - Has a big supermarket.

Halal Restaurants in Malang

Eating is a highly rated experience here. Local specialities are best sought out at street stalls and simple Halal warungs and include:

Ayam Goreng Kampung (fried village chicken).
Tempe
Bakso Malang. The city's own unique and delicious take on the Indonesian hala Meat ball soup staple. Try Bakso Bakar, literally means "grilled hala Meat ball". The famous one will be the one in Jl Pahlawan Trip, in the junction of the junction with Jl Ijen
Jagung Bakar (grilled young corn on the cob) is everywhere. Best eaten at a streetside stalls fresh from the coals. Some of them congegrate in Pulosari Stalls.
Apples (Apel). The highlands around Malang are the apple growing centre of Indonesia and the small green beauties (manalagi) are very highly prized. Eat them here and they are sure to be fresh from the tree.
Malang's night market on Jalan Merdeka operates every Saturday. A riot of flavours and smells will assault your senses. A must do for any visitor to Malang.

Bakmi Gajah Mada | East Javanese Noodles dishes at their very best.

Inggil | Highly rated restaurant specialising in (Javanese) cuisine.

Warung Pojok | Very well known for rujak (salad with spicy sweet peanut sauce).

Martabak Cairo | The kopi jahe is infused with cloves for a powerful and simply decadent taste. Serving martabak, sate kambing and nasi goreng cairo.

Warung Subuh | Dizzying array of foods, incredibly cheap, fresh and delicious. This place is booming with local residents, so you know it's good. A great place to try some new and interesting food.

Kongkow cafe - Friendly owner who speaks good English and has good knowledge of area. Good and free wifi. Reasonable prices with western movie themed menu is about 500 metres North west of train station. Corner of Jl. Patimura and Jl. Trunojoyo

Kedai Remboeg Pawon Original Indonesian coffee blended by pro.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Malang

Malang offers a full range of accommodation through from simple homestays to star-rated hotels.

Tugu Hotel | The sister hotel of the famous Tugu Hotel in Canggu, Bali, and a similar type of property. It is fitted and furnished with a range of (Javanese) antiquities. The owners of the Tugu rescued and relocated many splendid old trees here when property developers razed the old Malang botanical gardens. Located in the heart of the old town and looks out on the Tugu Monument which commemorates the independence struggle in Indonesia. A four-star property.

Stay Safe

Muslim Friendly Hospitals

RSUD Dr. Saiful Anwar
RS Panti Nirmala
RSU Lavalette
RSI Aisyiyah
RST Tk. II Dr. Soepraoen
RSI UNISMA
RS Panti Waluya Sawahan
RS UMM
RS Permata Bunda
RS Universitas Brawijaya (UB) Malang
RSIA Hermina Tangkubanprahu
RS Bersalin Husada Bunda
RS Khusus Bedah Manu Husada
Persada Hospital
RSIA Mardi Waloeja Kauman
RSIA Melati Husada
RSIA Mutiara Bunda

Telecommunications in Malang

The telephone area code for Malang is 0341

News & References Malang

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Batu - nearby hill town. Very cool, fresh and visually extremely attractive, with a few theme parks and stunning vistas.
Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park - active volcanoes and unearthly scenery.
Surabaya, a port city that's a hub for local life.
Wendit - a little lake with a woody place full of monkeys, nice to see and to swim.
Sengkaling - a place for swimming with crystal clear water.