Travel Guide To Malaysia - The best selections of holidays, accommodations and tours

Travel & Holidays

Tiny kampungs, fine hotels, jungle filled tropical valleys and cool mountain tea plantations, quiet white beaches and busy cities with some of the finest shopping in Asia, all these are part of Malaysia's magic. Malaysia enjoys warm weather all year round and the modern road and air transportation systems mean that the entire country is easily accessible.

Malaysia Tours

Danum Valley 3 Day Tour
Discover Mulu Caves and Pinnacles 4 Day Trip
Dive Tioman Island ex Kuala Lumpur 3 Day Package
Diving Around Redang ex Kuala Terengganu 3 Day Package
Fascinating Sabah 5 Day Tour
Headhunter's Trail 5 Day Trip
Hilton Batang Ai 3 Day Tour
Journey Into Sabah's Wildlife 6 Day Tour
The Best of Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur - Makan Angin Tour
Delightful Cameron Highlands - Makan Angin Tour
Magical Malaysia - Makan Angin Coach Tour
Lemanak River Safari 2 Day Tour
Mabul plus Sipadan Diving 4 Day Tour
Mt Kinabalu Climb 2 Day Tour
Mt Kinabalu Trekking 3 Day Tour
Mulu Caves and Rainforest 3 Day Tour
Niah National Park 2 Day Tour
Orang Utan and Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari 3 Day Tour
Romantic East-West Splendour - Makan Angin Tour
Poring Hot Springs and Kinabalu Park 2 Day Tour
Sandakan Natural Heritage Seat in Coach 2 Day Tour
Sandakan Wildlife Eco Experience 3 Day Tour
Sarawak's Caves and Longhouse 6 Day Tour
Sepilok Nature and Sukau 3 Day Tour
Sepilok Nature Experience 2 Day Tour
Taman Negara Jungle Experience Seat In Coach 3 Day Tour
Turtle Island-Selingan and Orang Utan 2 Day Tour

Cities & Attractions

Cameron Highlands
Fraser's Hill
Genting Highlands
Ipoh
Johor Bahru
Kota Kinabalu
Kuala Lumpur
Kuantan
Kuching
Langkawi Island
Malacca
Pangkor Island
Penang
Redang Island
Sabah
Sarawak
Terengganu
Tioman Island

Malaysia Hotels & Resorts

Alpha Genesis Hotel Awana Genting Highlands Awana Kijal Golf Resort Bayview Beach Resort Bayview Hotel Georgetown Beringgis Beach Resort Berjaya Langkawi Beach and Spa Resort Berjaya Redang Berjaya Times Square Hotel Berjaya Tioman Beach Golf and Spa Resort Beverly Hotel Cameron Highlands Resort Cititel Mid Valley Copthorne Orchid Hotel Coronade Hotel Corus Hotel Crowne Plaza Riverside Damai Beach Resort Damai Puri Resort and Spa Dorsett Regency Hotel Eastern & Oriental Hotel Eastern Pavilion Boutique Federal Hotel Federal Villa Langkawi Four Seasons Langkawi Fraser`s Hill Pine Resort Gem Island Resort and Spa Genting Hotel Golden Sands Resort Grand Continental Melaka Heritage Hotel Cameron Highlands Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hilton Kuching Hilton Petaling Jaya Hotel Holiday Inn Kuching Holiday Inn Melaka Holiday Inn Penang Holiday Villa Beach Resort and Spa Cherating Holiday Villa Beach Resort and Spa Langkawi Hotel Capitol Hotel Equatorial KL Hotel Equatorial Melaka Hotel Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel Istana Hotel Selesa Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hyatt Regency Kuantan Hydro Majestic Penang Impiana Casuarina Impiana KLCC Hotel and Spa Japamala Resort JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur Lone Pine Mandarin Oriental KL Mega Hotel Miri Melia Kuala Lumpur Merdeka Palace Hotel and Suites Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa Miri Marriott Resort and Spa Mutiara Burau Bay Beach Resort Mutiara Johor Bahru Mutiara Taman Negara Nexus Resort Pacific Regency Hotel Suites Pangkor Island Resort Pangkor Laut Resort Paradise Sandy Beach Resort Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur Parkroyal Penang Perhentian Island Resort Primula Beach Resort Prince Hotel Kuala Lumpur Quality Hotel City Centre Renaissance Kota Bharu Hotel Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Renaissance Melaka Hotel Royal Mulu Resort Royale Bintang Sabah Hotel Sepilok Nature Resort Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Shangri-La`s Rasa Ria Resort Shangri-La`s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa Shangri-La`s Tanjung Aru Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort Strawberry Park Resort Sunway Pyramid Tower Hotel Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa Sutera Harbour Resort Tanjong Jara Resort Tanjung Rhu Resort The Andaman The Datai The Frangipani Langkawi The Lakehouse The Ritz Carlton KL The Westin Kuala Lumpur The Westin Langkawi The Zon All Suites Residence on the Park Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur Traders Hotel Penang

Malaysia Quick Facts

Country Info

Malaysia is situated just north of the Equator. It comprises Peninsular Malaysia and the two states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. It is bordered by Thailand to the north and Singapore and Indonesia to the south and east. Its sun-drenched beaches, enchanting islands, diverse flora and fauna, forest retreats and magnificent mountains are among the best in the region.
Tiny kampungs, fine hotels, jungle filled tropical valleys and cool mountain tea plantations, quiet white beaches and busy cities with some of the finest shopping in Asia, all these are part of Malaysia's magic.
Malaysia enjoys warm weather all year round and the modern road and air transportation systems mean that the entire country is easily accessible.

Climate

There are no distinct seasons and temperatures vary very little year round, ranging from 21-32°C with cooler temperatures in the hill resorts. November to February is the rainy season for the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. During the months of April, May and October, the west coast experiences high rainfall.

Currency

Ringgit, divided into 100 sen.
Notes: $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500, $1000
Coins: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 sen (cents) and $1.

Language

Bahasa Malayu (Malay) is the national and official language of the country. English is widely used all over the country especially in business. Other languages used are Chinese and Tamil.

Electricity

220/250 Volts, 50 cycles AC.
3 pin British type plug.

Timezone

Malaysia's time is GMT + 8 hours, the same as Perth, normally 2 hours behind Sydney.

Tourist Info

Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Sepang) is 50 km (29 miles) south from Kuala Lumpur. Penang (Bayan Lepas) is 16km (10 miles) south of Georgetown, capital of Penang.

Airport Tax

RM5.00 for domestic flights and RM40.00 for all other flights.

Customs

Prohibited are:

Any article bearing the imprint or reproduction of any currency note, bank note or coin which are current or have at any time been issued in any country.

Import and export for non-residents of any amount of foreign currency and up to MYR 1,000 is allowed providing currencies are declared upon arrival. Travel declaration forms may be required to be filled out for all passengers regardless of age.
The importation of illegal drugs into Malaysia carries the death penalty.

Duty Free

Duty free allowance is:

200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225 grammes of tobacco
1 litre of wine, spirits or malt liquor, cosmetics and perfumery to a total value of MYR200
One unit of each portable electrical or battery operated appliance for personal care and hygiene
A total max of MYR75 of dutiable food preparations max MYR25 for each unit or set of souvenirs and gifts to a total max. value of MYR200 if more than one unit or set.

Items such as cameras, watches,pens, lighters, cosmetics, perfumes and portable radio cassette players are duty-free in Malaysia. Visitors bringing in dutiable goods such as video equipment may have to pay a refundable deposit for temporary importation.

Passport

Visas not required for stay of less than 2 months. Passports must be valid at least six months beyond period of intended stay.
For any other than Australian passport holders please check with your travel agent regarding visa formalities.

Getting Around

Business Hours

Office Hours:	8:30am - 12pm & 2pm - 5:30pm	Monday to Friday
	8:30am - 12pm	Saturday
Banking Hours:	9:30am - 3pm	Monday to Friday
	9:30am to 11:30am	Saturday

Communication

Most hotels have direct dialing facilities. Check with the operator for long distance and international charges, which may also be found in the telephone directory.
Outgoing international code: 00
Malaysia international country IDD code: 60
Australia international country IDD code: 61

Credit Cards

Most large establishments in Malaysia will accept:

MasterCard
Visa
Diners Club
American Express

Health

No vaccinations are required for travellers entering Malaysia, but a Malaria risk exists in the deep hinterland and Sabah.

Tipping

A service charge of 10% is added automatically to restaurant and hotel bills, plus a 5% government tax, so tipping is unnecessary unless service is exceptional.

Australian Government Departments

Australian High Commission
6 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: 2465555
Facsimile: 2414323 (Public Affairs)

Australian Consulate
1-C Lorong Hutton
10050 Penang
Telephone & Facsimile: 2633320

Helpful Links

http://tourism.gov.my