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That's pretty much my experience when living in Turkey and visiting southern Thailand during Ramadan too. Not everyone is expected to fast, including people who are travelling, and there will be plenty of people, particularly in Malaysia, who are not Muslim and not observing the fast.

It is kind of a neat time to be in a Muslim area. I hope you enjoy it. As sayadian says, just show good manners and a bit of consideration and awareness of where you are by not eating in public and in front of those fasting. You can always stock up on snacks at night so you've got food when you need it. You could also go nuts and try fasting too (although maybe sneak water during the day if you aren't used to the hot weather so you don't dehydrate). It could be an amazing chance to experience the authentic local culture. Have a good trip.

Don't worry - there will always be somewhere to eat.

Malaysia is a multi-cultural country and it's accepted that not everyone is fasting this month, including Malaysians who are ethnically Chinese, Indian, Eurasian, and even the Orang Asli (indigenous people).

I was in the town of Kahang (population < 2,000) two days ago, and there were multiple Chinese restaurants and coffee shops open in the middle of the day. In big cities like Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Melaka, etc. all the fast food restaurants, international chains, etc. will also be open.

After the sun sets and the fast ends, look for the Ramadan markets where you can buy festive foods and desserts that are hard to find at other times of the year.

There's nowhere to eat when trekking in Taman Negara at any time of year; you'll carry food with you and your guide won't expect you to skip meals. I'm sure at least one of the dreadful floating tourist restaurants outside the park entrance will be open for breakfast and lunch, as will the better eating options in the pricier hotels.

Borneo was fine during Ramadan last year; I even flew from KK to JB and crossed the Singapore border on Hari Raya.
Tioman (Air Batang / ABC) was very quiet when I headed there a couple of days after that; it's not like Muslims celebrate by rushing there to binge on duty free alcohol

Yes, The Eid is great if your into eating huge plates of goat, sheep and camel meat and drinking mint tea but I much prefer a few beers something I won't get during the festival.I doubt the camel is on the menu in Malaysia but it's a big delicacy in the Arab world.

'try to be discreet if you need to eat on the bus.'

Actually, travellers are exempt from fasting