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การดูงานพืชสวนที่ประเทศมาเลเซีย 90 The Journal of the Royal Society of Thailand Volume 40 Number 1 January-March 2015 Abstract A Study Tour of Horticulture in Malaysia Saichol Ketsa Associate Fellow of the Academy of Science, The Royal Society, Thailand The author was invited to give a lecture for the training course ‘Postharvest Handling of Tropical Produce’ at the Malaysian Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Selango, Malaysia during 30 June - 5 July 2012. The lecture was given during 30 June - 2 July 2012, while the study tour was conducted during 3-5 July 2012 to see horticulture in both lowlands and highlands. Malaysia has a total area of 329,847 sq km and population 30,134,926. Malaysia is located near the equator and has tropical climate similar to Thailand but more rainfall and higher relative humidity than Thailand. Horticultural commodities grown commercially in lowlands are banana, guava, and star fruit. The study tour at Cameron Highlands was highlighted, with commodities grown commercially in highlands including strawberry, vegetables, and chrysanthemum. The Cameron Highlands has a cool temperature all year round, good views and good accommodation. Therefore, Cameron Highlands is very popular among Malaysian tourists and oversea tourists including Thai people. Keywords : vegetable, fruit, flower, postharvest handling, Malaysia, Cameron Highlands, MARDI