VISA/PASSPORT

Visitors to Malaysia must possess a valid international passport or other internationally-recognized travel document endorsed for travel in Malaysia. No VISA is required for entry into Malaysia. Please consult your local embassy for further information. All travel documents must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of departure.

CURRENCY

The unit of currency is the Ringgit Malaysia (RM) which is divided into 100 cents or sen.

RELIGION

Islam is the official religion but Malaysia enjoys freedom of worship, so it isn’t uncommon to see mosques, temples and chuches sharing the same neighborhood. Hinduism, Taoism, Buddhism and Christianity are among the other main religions practiced in Malaysia.

CLIMATE

Malaysia has a typical tropical climate with high humidity and heavy rainfall almost year-round. There are no distinct seasons, and temperatures range from a low of 21C° to a high 35C°, with cooler temperatures in the hill stations. The Southwest monsoon brings light rains to Peninsular Malaysia from June to September, while the Northeast monsoon brings heavier rainfall and strong winds to the East Coast from November to February.

CLOTHING

Light cotton clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended for year-round. Bring a light jacket or sweater if you plan to visit the hill stations. For formal occasions and entry into certain clubs and fine-dining restaurants, a jacket and tie is suggested for the men, while the women are encouraged to wear a dress. Ba for formal occasions.tik, a local fabric, may also be worm for formal occasions.

LANGUAGE

Malay is the national language, but English is widely spoken and used in commerce. Other common languages or dialects are Cantonese, Mandarin and Tamil.

ELECTRICITY

220 volts ac, 50 cycles throughout the country. If you are planning to bring your own electrical equipment, please pack a converter. Some hotels also provide converters upon request.

TRANSPORTATION

Taxis and busses service every major city in the country. In Kuala Lumpur, the taxi meter starts at RM2 for air-conditioned taxis and 50% surcharge applies between midnight and 6am on the metered fare. Most busses operate on a fixed fare and range from 60 sen to RM1.50 per person. In Kuala Lumpur, the LRT (Light Rail Transit) operates from 6am to midnight and tickets may be purchased at the stations. Please check with your tour guide or hotel concierge for more details.