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Malaysia Travel Guide

Kuala Lumpur Capital
MYR Currency
Malay Language
+60 Calling Code
Left Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Most Nationalities Can Enter Visa-free For Up To 90 Days.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms None
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes.

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Taxi overcharging
  • Fake tour guides

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 999
Response Speed Fast
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy Common
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Good
Ride-sharing Apps Grab
Navigation Apps Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety Generally Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Touch 'n Go,grabpay
ATM Availability High
Tipping Tipping Is Appreciated But Not Mandatory.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30 Tourist: $80 Family: $200

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection Frowned Upon.
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict Laws On Drug Use.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Halo
Hah-loh
Goodbye
Selamat tinggal
Suh-lah-maht teen-gahl
Please
Sila
See-lah
Thank you
Terima kasih
Teh-ree-mah kah-seeh
Sorry
Maaf
Mah-ahf
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Adakah anda bercakap dalam bahasa Inggeris?
Ah-dah-kah ahn-dah ber-chah-kahp dah-lahm bah-hah-sah In-ge-ris?
I don’t understand
Saya tidak faham
Sah-yah tee-dahk fah-hahm
Can you speak slowly, please?
Bolehkah anda bercakap perlahan, sila?
Boh-leh-kah ahn-dah ber-chah-kahp per-lah-han, see-lah?
Can you help me, please?
Bolehkah anda bantu saya, sila?
Boh-leh-kah ahn-dah ban-too sah-yah, see-lah?
What does this mean?
Apa maksud ini?
Ah-pah mak-sood ee-nee?

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