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Certainly the most spectacular new sight in Malaysia are the Petronas
Twin Towers, one of the tallest buildings in the world,
which just recently opened its doors to the public.
The Twin Towers are easily accessible by the newly opened
LRT Light Rail Transit System which operates now in
Kuala Lumpur.
Another new place of interest is the Formula 1 race-track in
Sepang inaugurated last year, which is next to the new
and ultra modern Kuala Lumpur International Airport,
called KLIA.
Not new is our Classic Trails of Malaysia Tour, which we
operate with weekly guaranteed departures and also as
private tour or, new, as a self-drive program. Our Classic
Trails of Malaysia are operated from/to Kuala Lumpur
or Singapore.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL?
Malaysia can be visited throughout the year. There are two not
very marked seasons - a moderately wet and a moderately
dry season. Thunderstorms are frequent in the late afternoons
because of its high humidity, but they are brief and
seldom dampen the mood for outdoor activities. The East
coast of Peninsular Malaysia is avoided during the monsoon
period beginning in late November, when most of the
beach resorts take a break, to revive their vitality
to receive visitors again in March.
The average temperature ranges from 24º Celsius to
30º Celsius in the lowlands.
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3. WHAT ARE THE VISA REQUIREMENTS AND CUSTOM FORMALITIES?
Malaysia allows visa free stays to most foreign nationals, but
all visitors entering Malaysia must be in possession
of a valid passport or other internationally recognized
travel documents, endorsed for traveling in Malaysia
and with a validity period of at least six months beyond
the time of stay allowed in Malaysia.
As regulations may change from time to time, it is advisable
to check with the nearest Malaysian Embassy before your
departure.
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4. DO'S AND DON'T'S?
Though the standard of hygiene in Malaysia is high, we recommend
to drink bottled water only which is widely available
throughout the country. Food is generally ok to eat
even at traditional food stalls anywhere in Malaysia.
Please guard against sunburn and dehydration as the
tropical heat is much stronger than it seems.
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5. WHAT MONEY SHOULD I TAKE?
Most major currencies, traveler cheques and international
credit cards are widely accepted at money changers and
banks throughout the country.
Banks and licensed money changers offer usually better
exchange rates than do hotels and shops, where a service
charge may be levied (usually 2-4 per cent).
Make sure that you have enough cash in local currency
before you leave for smaller towns or remote areas.
Please take note of the following currency regulations
for travelers to Malaysia:
Residents and non-resident travelers are not allowed
to bring in or take out more than RM 1,000.- per person.
Foreign Currency:
Resident travelers are not allowed to take out more than the
equivalent of RM 10,000.- worth of any foreign currency
from Malaysia (i.e. maximum of RM 10,000.- worth of
foreign currencies)
Non-resident travelers are not allowed to take our not more than
the amount of foreign currencies which they had brought
in at the time of their arrival.
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7. HOW ABOUT MY HEALTH?
Malaysia
is one of the healthiest countries of South East Asia.
It requires no vaccination from foreign visitors and
enjoys a good standard of health and cleanliness throughout
the country. Visitors are advised to check with their
doctor or travel immunization clinic for further details.
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8. WHAT FOOD WILL I FIND?
In
relation to its racial diversity, the country offer
visitors an exiting culinary experience. Eating out
Malaysia style ranges from a five star extravaganza
in a colonial setting to side walk stalls where the
choice of food is never ending. One can dine on sizzling
of satay, oodles of noodles cooked in Hokkien and Cantonese
styles, Chinese "Dim Sum" spicy curries served
with banana leave rice, nyonya delicacies and many other
culinary delights.
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9. HOW IS THE SHOPPING AND WHAT DO I TIP?
SHOPPING:
Bargain hunters are always in for a good time and experience,
shopping in night market side street stalls and shopping
complex. Exotic local handicraft like batik, gold and
silver woven songket cloth, silverware, pewter ware
and exquisitely straw woven items are among the many
invaluable mementos.
TIPPING:
Tipping is not common in Malaysia, especially in more
rural areas. In most hotels and large restaurants, a
10 percent service charge is added to the bill along
with 5 per cent government tax. For tours and sightseeing
we recommend from RM 5 to RM 10 per day/service for
the driver and guide for day tours and RM 10 to 15 per
day for overland tours. Porters, RM 1 per bag.
IMPORTANT BEWARES: Kuala Lumpur, like other large cities in the
world, is confronted with the problem of touts. Should
you get a telephone call offering you a free tour, be
very careful! It is usually someone’s intention to seduce
you into doing expensive shopping or pay a high price
for other tour arrangements.
It
is a fact of life that nothing is free of charge, especially
if offered by a stranger. Our advice thus – stay away
from them! For further information or assistance please
do not hesitate to contact us to help you to double
check your arrangements. Also, if you receive a call
for amending departure time of tours, etc., you are
kindly requested to double check with us. Keep a healthy
portion of mistrust also against strangers approaching
you. However, despite these warnings there is no need
to be anxious, touts are quite harmless, so just smile
and walk on. All in all take care but be not afraid.
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