Image below shows the satellite image of Peninsula Malaysia with outline of the state shown.
Diagram below show the geological map of Peninsula Malaysia and the offshore area.
We can divide Peninsula Malaysia into three main segment. Western Belt, Central Belt and Eastern Belt based on their structural and stratigraphic difference.
Prospective hydrocarbon basin was mostly located in the offshore area East of Peninsula Malaysia in Malay Basin, whereas Malacca Strait is less prospective.