Cat House Cameron Highlands

Sitiawan, Perak · 54 mi / 87 km

Catty Cafe (Catty Cafe剧本杀探案馆) is a games cafe on the first floor of a shophouse on Jalan Leo in Taman Desa Bintang, Sitiawan, that combines play with a small family of resident cats. A handful of affectionate, well-behaved cats, three or four at a time, live in the cafe and keep guests company while they play. The main draw is entertainment for groups: Chinese-style murder-mystery script games (jubensha), board games, and PS5 and Nintendo Switch sessions, with offers for longer play and larger groups and bookings taken by phone. The kitchen serves drinks, snacks such as nuggets, cakes like mint chocolate mille crêpe, and simple meals. It suits a relaxed evening out with friends, and staying late, especially at weekends when it opens until midnight.

Seri Manjung, Perak · 55 mi / 88 km

Waka Coffee Studio (Waka.画咖) is an art cafe on the first floor of the Manjung Point 3 shophouses in Seri Manjung, near Aeon Manjung, that sums itself up as art, coffee and cats. A few friendly resident cats roam the calm, air-conditioned room and wander between the tables, so you can cuddle a cat between brushstrokes. The main activity is painting: buy a blank canvas (a medium canvas was RM38) and the acrylic paints, brushes and other tools are free to use, and staff are happy to guide beginners and children. Food and drinks are ordered by QR code and include coffee, juices, cakes and simple meals, and the cafe describes itself as Muslim-friendly. With plenty of plug points, it also works as a quiet spot for laptop work or study, and visitors sometimes leave with a printed polaroid of their visit.

Genting Highlands, Pahang · 82 mi / 131 km

Ragdoll Catfe Signature Genting is a cat cafe on the ground floor of Antharas Residence in Genting Permai, on the road up to Genting Highlands, and is a branch of the Ragdoll Catfe group known for its Kuala Lumpur cafes. The cool-climate cafe is decorated in soft pastel tones with cosy nooks, and around 30 cats share the dining space, from fluffy ragdolls to Bengals and other breeds, all used to people and happy to be petted. There is no entrance fee; guests order from the menu and can stay to play, and cat treats are offered so visitors can feed the cats. The menu covers handcrafted coffee, lattes and teas, signature desserts and light meals such as nasi lemak. It makes an easy, family-friendly stop for anyone staying in the Genting Permai hotels and residences.

Batu Caves, Selangor · 91 mi / 147 km

Angora Tales is a one-stop cat centre at Terminal Bersepadu Gombak (TBG), the bus terminal beside the Gombak LRT station, with a cat playground where visitors can spend time with its many resident cats. The cats are of various breeds, including Maine Coons and fluffy Angoras, and are known for being calm, well-behaved and playful with children. The playground is a clean, comfortable space where visitors, including children, can relax over ice cream and drinks while the cats come to play. Playground sessions can be booked by phone. Angora Tales also rehomes cats, so ask staff about cats looking for new homes. On site there is also cat grooming, boarding and a veterinary clinic, so many visitors play with the cats while their own cat is being groomed.

• Adoptable cats

Kuala Lumpur · 92 mi / 148 km

NiYuKo Pet House & Cafe is a small cat cafe and cat care shop in Bandar Sri Menjalara, in the Kepong area of Kuala Lumpur. Alongside its cat boarding rooms, grooming service and shelf of cat food and accessories, it runs a cat cuddle area where visitors can spend time with the resident cats for a modest entrance fee, with no strict time limit. Cat cuddle time runs from 11am to 5pm, after which the cats go back for their dinner, so plan visits within those hours. The resident cats are friendly and affectionate, including a much-loved orange cat, and small packs of cat treats can be bought to feed them. The cafe side serves drinks and home-made cakes and desserts. Only cats are accepted for boarding and grooming, so the space stays free of other animals.

Kuala Lumpur · 93 mi / 149 km

Tiny Paws Munchkin Cat Cafe is a cozy feline hideaway tucked into United Point in the Taman Segambut Aman neighborhood of Kuala Lumpur. Specializing in munchkin cats, this cafe pairs relaxed hangout time with resident short-legged kitties, giving visitors a chance to unwind alongside one of the most charming cat breeds around. In addition to cafe visits, the venue offers cat boarding services for local pet owners in need of a trusted stay for their own companions. The space accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile NFC payments, making it easy to drop in. As with all cat cafes, outside cats are not permitted in order to protect the wellbeing of the resident munchkins. It is a welcoming stop for anyone in Kuala Lumpur looking to spend a purr-fectly gentle afternoon with cats.