Malaysia

1. Check the Foreign and Commonwealth Office travel advice.

2. Private healthcare in Malaysia is expensive.

3. A passport is necessary for travel between the Peninsula and East Malaysia. Don't remain in Malaysia beyond the limit stamped in your passport. People, who overstay, can face arrest, fines and even imprisonment.

4. For Personal Security- Beware of bag snatchers - there have been many reports of bags being snatched by motorcyclists. Do report any loss immediately to the tourist police.

5. Respect local laws and customs - Malaysia is a predominately Muslim country. You should dress modestly. Alcohol is prohibited.

6. Don't carry anything through customs for someone else unless you know exactly what it contains.

7. There are street crimes, particularly bag snatching, and is increasing. Take particular care of your passports, as passport theft, including on aircraft and in airport buildings, is common. Do not leave possessions in unattended vehicles, even if out of sight in a locked boot.

8. Credit card fraud is on the increase. Care should therefore be taken when making payments by credit card.

9. Beware of con men. There have been a number of reports of tourists being invited to private houses and then lured into gambling games and forced to put up a considerable amount of money.

10. Police permission is required for certain kinds of public gatherings in Malaysia. You are advised to avoid street gatherings and demonstrations.

11. Travel to the islands of the east coast of Sabah is not recommended.

12. There are severe penalties for all drug offences in Malaysia, including, the death penalty, or, in the case of possession, whipping in addition to any custodial sentence imposed. This also includes the possession of or trafficking in Amphetamine-type stimulants.

13. You might have to undergo a urine test for the use of drugs-Should the test prove positive, the person concerned could be referred for rehabilitation treatment or deported.

14. You may not be allowed to stay for more than one month continuously.

15. Under current Malaysian exchange control rules, you may import or export up to RM1,000 per person without prior approval. There are no limits on the amount of foreign currency (notes and/or traveler's cheques) that you may import. Non-residents may export foreign currency (notes and/or traveler's cheques) up to the amount they previously imported, provided they have documentary evidence of the amount they imported. You must complete travelers' declaration forms on entering Malaysia.

16. The business community in Malaysia is predominantly Chinese. Every half an hour you will find a shuttle flight to Singapore.

17. It is essential to take full insurance cover for medical treatment and accidents, as well as cover for unexpected losses such as cancelled flights, stolen cash, cards, passports or luggage. Private hospitals in Malaysia are expensive.

 

The cheapest travel mode is airport coaches that take you to various destinations. There are numerous trains taking you to the neighboring places. It makes your commute very simple. These instructions are simply meant to make the most of your travel. Follow them and find out how useful they have been.