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Smallest Cities in Malaysia

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Best Malaysia Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

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Smallest Cities — Malaysia

1 Bukit Pinang 02 5,012
2 Kemajuan Tanah Rentam 06 5,110
3 Simpang 07 5,132
4 Tenom 16 5,148
5 Bukit Damansara 14 5,161
6 Kampung Oran 08 5,210
7 Kampung Padang Lalang 02 5,216
8 Maludam 11 5,284
9 Pengkalan Kundor 02 5,328
10 Bagan Samak 02 5,391
11 Tebengau 02 5,415
12 Batu Tiga 12 5,419
13 Kampong Tanjong Chat 03 5,462
14 Chaah Bahru 01 5,509
15 Titi 05 5,533
16 Kampung Naga Lilit 02 5,547
17 Bongawan 16 5,594
18 FELDA Maokil 01 5,630
19 Kampong Sijangkang 12 5,723
20 Kampung Ayer Puteh 02 5,724
21 Machap 04 5,770
22 Melor 03 5,777
23 Sungai Kob 02 5,777
24 Kampong Gunong 03 5,800
25 Kampung Wakaf Stan 03 5,823
26 Eco Sanctuary 12 5,827
27 Bandar Al-Muktafi Billah Shah 13 5,853
28 Long Lama 11 5,870
29 Langgar 02 5,872
30 Kemayan 06 5,977
31 Kampung Olak Lempit 12 6,020
32 Oya 11 6,027
33 Kangkong 02 6,034
34 Kemajuan Tanah Bukit Goh 06 6,053
35 FELDA Soeharto 12 6,060
36 Niyor 01 6,092
37 Kampung Pulai 02 6,129
38 Gedangsa 12 6,150
39 Rembia 04 6,217
40 Kemajuan Tanah Lok Heng Barat 01 6,262
41 Teras 06 6,266
42 Slim River 07 6,297
43 Templer Bestari 12 6,300
44 Roban 11 6,722
45 Felda Gugusan Adela 01 6,736
46 Kampung Batu Lima 02 6,739
47 Ayer Hitam 01 6,745
48 Pusing 07 6,780
49 Serdang 07 6,793
50 Sundar 11 6,806
51 Kampung Cangkat Jering 07 6,936
52 Nanga Medamit 11 6,968
53 Tanah Rata 06 7,000
54 Sematan 11 7,107
55 Kampung Pering 02 7,227
56 Glenmarie Estate 12 7,265
57 Alor Merah 02 7,273
58 Meru 12 7,404
59 Dengkil 12 7,672
60 Kampung Pondok Upih 09 7,679
61 Kuala Nerang 02 7,802
62 Debak 11 7,907
63 Binatang 11 7,912
64 Pantai Belimbing 04 8,056
65 Kampung Simpang Pulai 07 8,102
66 Ringlet 06 8,242
67 Pasir Panjang 05 8,249
68 Tikam Batu 02 8,323
69 Kampung Teh 06 8,350
70 Tanjung Piandang 07 8,352
71 Seremban 3 05 8,403
72 Kampung Bagan 01 8,506
73 Kampung Tawar Besar 02 8,642
74 Pekan Serkat 01 8,668
75 Bandar Botanic 12 8,670
76 Sabak Bernam 12 8,696
77 Bandau 16 8,716
78 Kampung Sok 02 8,781
79 Balingian 11 8,797
80 Laman Permai 12 8,800
81 Kampung Umbai 04 8,989
82 Bandar Parklands 12 9,000
83 Bagan Datoh 07 9,046
84 Simpang Empat 09 9,149
85 Simpang Empat 02 9,149
86 Gunong 02 9,200
87 Beruas 07 9,268
88 Karak 06 9,362
89 Kampung Siong 02 9,413
90 Kampong Tajar 02 9,441
91 Lubok Antu 11 9,542
92 Ulu Kinta 07 9,799
93 Pantu 11 9,852
94 Song 11 9,961
95 Ketengah Jaya 13 9,993
96 Padang Mat Sirat 02 10,000
97 Ayer Hangat 02 10,000
98 Parit Jawa 01 10,000
99 Pangkor 07 10,000
100 Telaga Batu 09 10,000

The smallest cities in Malaysia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Bukit Pinang has a population of just 5,012. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,012 residents, Bukit Pinang is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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