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Welcome Malaysia
Malaysia transportation
Public
Holidays
With its multi-ethnic population, it is not surprising that almost
every month sees a different festival. Some of these are declared as
Public Holidays. As festivals vary from year to year, it is best to check
the dates with the nearest Tourism Malaysia Office before you plan your
trip.
School Holidays
There are five term breaks in the year for schools throughout Malaysia.
The term breaks vary slightly from state to state. However, they fall
roughly during the later part of the months of January (1 week), March (2
week), May (3 weeks), August (1 week), October (4 weeks).
Water
It is generally safe to drink water straight from the tap. Bottled mineral
water, however, is easily available in shops and supermarkets.
Electrical Supply
Electric supply is on a 240-volt 50-cycle system.
Newspapers
English Language newspapers are available i.e. The New Straits Times, The
Star, Business Times, Malay Mail, Daily Express, Sabah Daily News and
Sarawak Tribune. International newspapers can be obtained at most
bookshops and newsstands. Several dailies in other languages include
Utusan Melayu, Berita Harian, Nanyang Siang Pan, Sin Chew Wit Poh and
Tamil Nesan. There are also weeklies, such as the Leader and Straits
Shipper.
Radio
Radio services are in Bahasa Melayu, English, Chinese, and Tamil.
Television
There are 4 television stations with TV 1 and TV 2 being government
networks while the other two are privately run.
Health Services
In the event you need medical care, there are private clinics in most
towns. It is a good idea to take out a medical insurance before you travel
as Malaysia does not have reciprocal health service agreements with other
nations. For over-the-counter prescriptions, there are pharmacies and
'Chinese medical halls'.
Health Regulations
No vaccination is required for cholera and smallpox.
Climate
With a temperature that fluctuates little throughout the year, travel in
Malaysia is a pleasure. Average temperature is between 21 C and 32 C.
Humidity is high. Rain tends to occur between November to February on the
east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, on western Sarawak, and north-eastern
Sabah. On the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia the rainy season is April
to May and October to November. Click here for the current four-day
weather forecast in Kuala Lumpur.
Clothing
As Malaysia's climate is sunny almost year round, light clothing is ideal.
It is advisable for ladies, when entering mosques and temples, to wear
long sleeves and loose pants or long skirts.
Time
Malaysia is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 16 hours ahead
of United States Pacific Standard Time.
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