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Malaysia Tourism Board
With a country full of natural beauty, it's easy to see why Tourism Malaysia takes a nature-lover's approach to promoting Malaysia's array of beaches, mountain parks and unique slices of tropical paradise.
Airport Taxes
Airport Tax is pre-paid and included in the cost of your air ticket
Attire
Smart-casual attire is recommended for restaurants and nightspots
Business hours
Banks open from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. from Mondays to Fridays. Major shopping places are open daily from 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
Currency
The unit currency is Malaysian Ringgit. RM1.00 is equal to 100 Sen.
Denominations in notes are RM1.00, RM2.00, RM5.00, RM10.00, RM20.00, RM50.00, RM100.00, RM500.00 and RM1000.00. (Denomination in notes for RM1.00, RM500.00 and RM1000.00 are no longer in circulation)
Denominations in coins are 1 Sen, 5 Sen, 20 Sen, 50 Sen and RM1.00
Drinking Water
Although tap water in major cities is chlorinated and considered safe to drink, we advise you to exercise caution as bottled water is available everywhere.
Duty Free
Antiquities may not be exported without a license from the Director- General of the Museum Department. .
Electricity
Malaysia's voltage is 220 - 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second.
Entertainment
Nightspots are permitted to operate until 1.00 a.m. on weekends and 12.00 a.m. on weekdays. Various types of entertainment are available, i.e. Discos, Pubs, Karaoke, Lounge with live bands.
Entry & Exit Requirements
Visitors must be in possession of national passports or other internationally recognised travel documents, endorsed for travelling in Malaysia and with validity period of at least six months beyond the time of stay allowed in Malaysia.
No visas are required for citizens of Commonwealth countries (except Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka), British Protected Persons or citizens of the Republic of Ireland and citizens of Switzerland, Netherlands, San Marino and Liechtenstein.
Languages
Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) is the National language;
English and Mandarin are widely spoken and written
Money Changing Service
Money changing services are available at most banks, hotels and shopping complexes.
Population
21,376,066 (July 1999 est.)
General Holidays for 2008-9
Jan 1 2008
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New Year's Day |
Jan 10
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Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year |
| Feb 7-8 |
Chinese New Year |
| Mar 20 |
Birth of Prophet Mohammad |
| May 1 |
Labour Day |
| May 19 |
Vesak Day (Birth of Buddha) |
| Jun 7 |
King's Birthday |
| Aug 31 |
National Day |
| Oct 1-2 |
Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan) |
| Oct 27 |
Deepvali Festival. |
| Dec 8 |
Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice) |
| Dec 25 |
Christmas Day |
| Dec 29 |
Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year) |
| Jan 1 2009 |
New Year's Day |
| Jan 20 |
Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year) |
| Jan 26-27 |
Chinese New Year |
| Mar 9 |
Birth of the Prophet Muhammad |
| May 1 |
Labour Day |
| May 2 |
Vesak Day (Birth of the Buddha). |
| Jun 7 |
King's Birthday |
| Aug 31 |
National Day |
| Sep 20-21 |
Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan) |
| Oct 18 |
Deepvali |
| Nov 27 |
Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice) |
| Dec 25 |
Christmas Day |
Religions
Islam, Buddhism, Daoism, Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism and Shamanism is still practised in parts of East Malaysia.
Size
329,750 sq km
Taxis
Fares should be fixed before journey is made for taxis without metres.
Tipping
Tipping is generally discouraged but is at your discretion in hotels and restaurants.
Transportation
Kuala Lumpur and several other major cities in Malaysia have extensive transportation networks.
Weather & Climate
Equatorial climate
Average temperature - 21 degrees to 32 degrees Celsius
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