Getting to and from Kuala Lumpur

Visas

Weather and temperature

Safety

Dress

Health

Money and costs

Other facts

Shopping in Malaysia

Getting to and from Kuala Lumpur

International flights

Kuala Lumpur is easy to access, with direct flights from most capital cities in the world.

Malaysia Airlines flys direct to KL from London, Manchester, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth.

There are other airlines flying to KL with stopovers including KLM, Qatar Airlines, Emirates.

Visas

Most western countries do not need a tourist visa to enter Malaysia for a short time.

The maximum stay to enter Malaysia without a visa is 3 months for countries including Australia , New Zealand , UK , USA .

Please visit the following website for more information: http://www.tourism.gov.my

Weather and Temperature

Malaysia is tropical, therefore is hot all year, alternating between rain and sunshine. Temperatures vary between around 20-30 degrees all year.

Safety in Malaysia

Malaysia is a safe destination, with no additional threat from terrorism than any other country in the world. Kuala Lumpur is generally safe, although precautions should be taken against petty theft.

Dress

Bring lots of lightweight, casual clothing - long pants and long cotton shirts are perfect for the heat. Shorts, miniskirts and sleeveless garments for women are not advisable.

Health

Travellers have little to worry about in a country where the health standards are ranked amongst the highest in Asia. Tap water in the hotel is safe to drink, but the hotel supplies free bottled water.

Money and Costs

Malaysia is fairly inexpensive compared to Australia and European countries, has a great exchange rate, and, with a great selection of clothes, shoes and food, is a shoppers heaven. It is easy to exchange money and credit cards are accepted many places.

Other Facts

Currency: Ringgit

Time Zone: GMT/UTC +8

Dialling Code: 60

Electricity: 220V ,50Hz

Weights & measures: Metric