DESTINATION: Malaysia - Facts for the Visitor
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
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