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Malaysia
Malaysia (Malay: مليسيا,) is a country in Asia which consists of West Malaysia (Malacca) and East Malaysia. West Malaysia borders Thailand and Singapore. East Malaysia is located on the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia and Brunei. Malaysia has since 1957 independence from the United Kingdom. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. A number of major cities in Malaysia are: Ipoh, Klang, Kuantan, Johor Bahru and Georgetown. For the coast of Malaysia are still many islands that make up the country. The biggest islands are Penang, Langkawi, Tioman, Redang and Perhentian.
Travel and tours to Malaysia
Malaysia is known for its beautiful nature. Especially East Malaysia which is on the island of Borneo has large tracts of unspoiled nature. Both parts have beautiful white beaches with clear blue water. You can go diving excellent. Scattered across the land are several national parks, mountain ranges, rain forests, tea plantations, swamps and mangroves. You can spot some 600 species of birds and there are wild animals, such as leopards, elephants and monkeys. The Malaysian capital (Kuala Lumpur) is known for its impressive skyline with many skyscrapers. Malaysia is also known as the country where regular TV show Expedition Robinson was incorporated in the Netherlands.
States and federal territories of Malaysia:
Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur (federal territory), Labuan (Federal Territory), Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya (Federal Territory), Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor and Terengganu.
Official name: Malaysia
Continent: Asia
Surface: 329 847 km²
Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Population: 28,334,135 inhabitants (2010)
Government: Federal constitutional monarchy (Kingdom Select)
Highest point: 4095 m (Mount Kinabalu)
Distance (Amsterdam - Kuala Lumpur): 10,192 km
Flight Duration: about 12 hours
Travel advice
Availability: All non-essential travel advises against certain areas in Malaysia.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
June, July and August are the best months to travel to Malaysia. In these months is relatively the least precipitation.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Malaysia. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Malaysia has a tropical climate. Temperatures throughout the year around 25 to 35 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Malaysia visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Malaysia, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Malay is the official language in Malaysia. In addition, there are a lot of English and Chinese spoken.
Want free translate to or from Malay? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon departure from Malaysia.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Malaysia for less than three months.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
US Embassy in Malaysia: KLIK HERE
US consulate in Malaysia: KLIK HERE
Immunization (vaccination)
For to pick up a visit to Malaysia, it is advisable to one or multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Malaysia does malaria occur outside major cities.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Malaysia is paid by the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Malaysia can be found on our ATMs page.
The Malaysian ringgit you order easily through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Malaysia six hours later.
During our winter time, it is in Malaysia 7 hours later.
Local time, date, and time zone of Malaysia, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Malaysia you must drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Malaysia.
Electricity
In Malaysia, you need an adapter.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Malaysia can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 999
- Fire: 999
- Ambulance: 999
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Malaysia can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Malaysia visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Malaysia end with .my.
Official websites of Malaysia: malaysia.gov.my and tourism.gov.my.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in Malaysia is 0060 or +60.
Want to call from Malaysia to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages Malaysia.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Malaysia.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Malaysia.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Malaysia visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Malaysia? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Malaysia, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Malaysia?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Malaysia earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Malaysia can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Malaysia can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Malaysia.
- Alcohol: Buy over 18 years, drinking at all ages. forbidden for Muslims.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment for more than 10 years.
Did you know that…
... Between 1998 and 2004 the world's tallest building in Malaysia?
... In Malaysia, find the largest cave in the world?
... Prevents 20% of all species in Malaysia?
... The world's largest flower, the Rafflesia, found in Malaysia?
... There are many tribes living in Malaysia?
... Malaysia 9 has several royal families?
Malaysia is known for its beautiful nature. Especially East Malaysia which is on the island of Borneo has large tracts of unspoiled nature. Both parts have beautiful white beaches with clear blue water. You can go diving excellent. Scattered across the land are several national parks, mountain ranges, rain forests, tea plantations, swamps and mangroves. You can spot some 600 species of birds and there are wild animals, such as leopards, elephants and monkeys. The Malaysian capital (Kuala Lumpur) is known for its impressive skyline with many skyscrapers. Malaysia is also known as the country where regular TV show Expedition Robinson was incorporated in the Netherlands.
States and federal territories of Malaysia:
Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur (federal territory), Labuan (Federal Territory), Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya (Federal Territory), Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor and Terengganu.
Official name: Malaysia
Continent: Asia
Surface: 329 847 km²
Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Population: 28,334,135 inhabitants (2010)
Government: Federal constitutional monarchy (Kingdom Select)
Highest point: 4095 m (Mount Kinabalu)
Distance (Amsterdam - Kuala Lumpur): 10,192 km
Flight Duration: about 12 hours
Travel advice
Availability: All non-essential travel advises against certain areas in Malaysia.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
June, July and August are the best months to travel to Malaysia. In these months is relatively the least precipitation.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Malaysia. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Malaysia has a tropical climate. Temperatures throughout the year around 25 to 35 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Malaysia visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Malaysia, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Malay is the official language in Malaysia. In addition, there are a lot of English and Chinese spoken.
Want free translate to or from Malay? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon departure from Malaysia.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Malaysia for less than three months.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
US Embassy in Malaysia: KLIK HERE
US consulate in Malaysia: KLIK HERE
Immunization (vaccination)
For to pick up a visit to Malaysia, it is advisable to one or multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Malaysia does malaria occur outside major cities.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Malaysia is paid by the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Malaysia can be found on our ATMs page.
The Malaysian ringgit you order easily through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Malaysia six hours later.
During our winter time, it is in Malaysia 7 hours later.
Local time, date, and time zone of Malaysia, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Malaysia you must drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Malaysia.
Electricity
In Malaysia, you need an adapter.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Malaysia can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 999
- Fire: 999
- Ambulance: 999
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Malaysia can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Malaysia visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Malaysia end with .my.
Official websites of Malaysia: malaysia.gov.my and tourism.gov.my.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in Malaysia is 0060 or +60.
Want to call from Malaysia to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages Malaysia.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Malaysia.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Malaysia.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Malaysia visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Malaysia? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Malaysia, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Malaysia?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Malaysia earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Malaysia can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Malaysia can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Malaysia.
- Alcohol: Buy over 18 years, drinking at all ages. forbidden for Muslims.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment for more than 10 years.
Did you know that…
... Between 1998 and 2004 the world's tallest building in Malaysia?
... In Malaysia, find the largest cave in the world?
... Prevents 20% of all species in Malaysia?
... The world's largest flower, the Rafflesia, found in Malaysia?
... There are many tribes living in Malaysia?
... Malaysia 9 has several royal families?
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