| Travel
Tips |
| Currency |
| The
unit of currency is the Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM, which
is equivalent to 100 cents. Coins are issued in denominations of
1, 5, 10, 20, 50 sen and RM1. Currency notes are in RM1, 2, 5, 10,
20, 50, and 100. Foreign currency and traveler's checks can be converted
to Malaysian Ringgit at banks or authorized money changers throughout
the country. |
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| Airport
Tax |
An
airport tax of RM5 and RM40 is charged upon departure for all domestic
and international flight passengers respectively. |
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| Telephone |
Local
calls can be made from public phones, whether coin or card operated.
International calls can be made from phone booths with card phone
facilities or at any Telecom offices. Most hotels are equipped with
IDD services with a minimal service charge. - Useful Phone Directory |
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| Tourist
Police |
Visitors
who encounter unforeseen problems and difficulties can seek the
Malaysian Tourist Police Unit for assistance. They often patrol
tourist spots and will render assistance, as well as safeguard tourists'
security. (Telephone no: 03 - 2166 8322) |
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| Business
Hours |
The
country runs on a normal eight hours a day system with Saturday
as half day and Sunday as a day of rest. In the states of Kelantan,
Terengganu, and Kedah, Friday is a day of rest with Thursday as
half days. Department Stores and supermarkets are open daily from
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
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| What
to Wear |
Light,
cool, and casual clothing is recommended all year round. For more
formal occasions, men should wear jackets, ties, or long-sleeved
batik shirts whereas women should wear dresses. |
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| Medical
Services |
Medical
services are available in most towns at government hospitals and
private clinics. Non-prescription drugs are available at pharmacies,
as well as supermarkets, hotels, and shopping centers. |
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| Local
Touch |
| Food
hawkers selling traditional and local delicacies make up the everyday
scenes in big or small towns throughout the country. One can try
"teh tarik", a smoothened, creamed tea, and "roti canai", a fluffy
pancake prepared by a local person of Indian Muslim ancestry. Spicy
Malay food, such as "nasi lemak" and various kinds of Chinese noodles
are also popular. People from all walks of life frequent these food
stalls.
As
Malaysia is a multi-religious country, various Muslim mosques, Buddhist
temples, Hindu temples, and Christian churches can be found almost
anywhere. Despite the many changes and developments in the cities
and big towns, Malaysia has many "kampung" (villages), jungles,
beaches, and rice fields. Many houses in the "kampung" are built
on stilts. Batik cotton fashion is popular in Malaysia . It can
be used for casual wear, as well as formal functions. |
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| Drug
traffickers are sentenced to death by Malaysian Law. |
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