It took place in Malaysia between 8 and 15 March 2015, consisting of eight road stages.

[2] The key stage was originally intended to be the seventh stage with a climb to the Genting Highlands, but this was cancelled due to dangerous construction work taking place on the road.

Additionally, there was a points classification, which awarded a blue jersey.

Points towards the classification could also be accrued at intermediate sprint points during each stage; these intermediate sprints also offered bonus seconds towards the general classification.

There was also a mountains classification, the leadership of which was marked by a red jersey.