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Malaysia - General Travel Information


Airport	Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is near Putra Jaya, 50 km (29 miles) south of Kuala Lumpur. Buses to the city centre operate daily from 6 a.m. to 11.15 p.m.; journey time is 1 hour. Taxis are available.

Banks	Open Monday to Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Saturdays 9.30–11.30 a.m. Some places close on Friday.

Capital City	Kuala Lumpur

Climate	Hot and humid, except for the cool hill stations. The rainy season on the west coast is from September to December; on the east coast it's from October to February.

Clothing	Lightweight cottons. You should dress modestly for visiting mosques, and beachwear is not appreciated in towns.

Time Zone	GMT + 8, all year round.

Languages	Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) is the official language but English is widely spoken.

International Dialing Code	To call the UK, dial 00 44 then the area code (omitting the initial zero) and local number.

Religion	Hindu, Christian, Muslim and other

Currency	The ringgit (M$), also called Malaysian dollar = 100 sen (cents). Coins range from 5 sen to 1 ringgit; banknotes from 1 to 1000 ringgit (500 and 1000 ringgit notes are being phased out). Click here to convert currency.

Electricity	220 V AC, 50 Hz. Plugs are usually UK style.

Health	Health facilities, hygiene and disease risk vary worldwide. You should take health advice about your specific needs as early as possible through either your general practitioner or a specialist clinic.

Holidays	January 1: New Year's Day May 1: Labour Day August 31: National Day December 25: Christmas Day Moveable: Chinese New Year; Hari Raya Puasa (end of Ramadan); Hari Raya Haj (Feast of the Sacrifice); Maal Hijrah; Vesak Day (Buddha's Birthday); Official birthday of HM the Yang di-Pertuan Agong; Birth of the Prophet Mohammed; Deepavali Festival.

Festivals	18 Feb - Chinese New Year May - Wesak Day marking the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha Jun - Fifth Moon Festival Jun - The Kings Birthday 31 Aug - National Day Sep - Mooncake Festival 13-14 Oct - Hari Raya Aidifitri (Muslim New Year Celebrations) Nov - Diwali Hindu Festival of Light

Safety and security	People are generally honest and law-abiding, but it is still unwise to leave valuables unattended.

Visa Requirements	Not required when traveling from UK for stay less than a month. Return Ticket Required.

Approx Flight Time	Around 12.5 hours from London

Health and Vaccination	Please consult your GP for the latest advice least 6-8 weeks before departure.

Tipping	Tipping: Tipping in Malaysia is entirely discretionary. A service charge is added in hotels and restaurants. Taxi drivers are not normally tipped.

Customs	Visitors are required to declare all dutiable or prohibited goods in their possession. There are no customs duties for travel between Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak. The islands of Labuan in Sabah and Pulau Langkawi in Kedah are excluded from any customs duties because of their duty free status.

Water	Tap water is drinkable in the cities; elsewhere, stick to bottled water.

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