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John Forsyth and Aileen Collins welcome you to their world of unique travel ideas.
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Malaysia...
"Handy Info"
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Climate
Malaysia enjoys tropical climate with warm and balmy
weather all year round. Temperatures range from
21C to 32C. Annual rainfall varies from 2000mm to
2500mm. Humidity level is at an average of 80% throughout
the year. Generally, Malaysia has two distinct seasons.
The dry season occurs during the southwest monsoon
from May to September. The northeast monsoon which
blows from mid November till March brings the rainy
season to the country.
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When
is the best time to visit Malaysia?
You can visit Malaysia all year round. Generally,
Malaysia has two distinct seasons. The dry season
occurs during the southwest monsoon from May and
September. The Northeast monsoon blows during mid-November
till March which brings the rainy season (monsoon)
to the country especially the states in the East
Coast (Terengganu, Kelantan and Pahang) and Borneo
(Sabah & Sarawak).
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Clothing
Comfortable and informal clothing
in light cotton material or linen is suitable
during the day and recommended all year round
because of the tropical climate.
Electricty
The hotels here normally provide
the 3 square pin contact socket. However, multiple
adaptors are available with round pins and the
standard capacity is 240-volt, 50-cycle system.
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Money
The local currency in Malaysia is
Ringgit (RM), US$1 is approximately equal to RM
3.80. Most hotels and establishments accept credit
cards such as VISA, American Express, Master Card
and Dinners Club. Traveller's cheques may be cashed
at major hotels and are accepted by all banks, hotels
and major department stores.
Click here for
a current estimate of exchange rates.
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Language
Bahasa Malay is the national language.
English is also widely spoken and understood.
Due to Malaysia's cultural diversity others languages
spoken are Mandarin, Chinese, Hakka, Cantonis
and Kadazan.
Inoculations/Anti
Malarial
There are no official requirements
for Malaysia, however the more important inoculations
to consider having before heading to Malaysia
are both Hepatitis A & B, and if you're staying
longer than a month you should also consider having
a Rabies vaccination. Anti malaria medication
is a must, and additional preventative precautions
should be taken against both malaria as well as
dengue fever.
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Customs
allowance
Visitors entering Malaysia through
the various entry points are required to declare
all dutiable or prohibited goods in their possession.
In the case of alcoholic beverages, spirits, tobacco
and cigarettes, the rate of duty will be the prevailing
rate at the time of travel.
Religions
and Festivals
The most practiced religion in
Malaysia is Islam as 52% of the population are
Muslim. However many alternative religions are
also practiced and accepted throughout Malaysia.
17% of Malay's are Buddhist, 17% Taoist , 8% Christian,
8% Hindu and 2% still believe in their tribal
religions. Some festivals to keep your eye open
for are Hari Raya Puasa, is three days of celebrating
which marks the end of Ramadan (Muslim month of
fasting). Chinese New Year, in January or February,
is welcomed in with dances, parades and much good
cheer.
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