Malaysia 🇲🇾
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Malaysia is part of Asia with main city at
Kuala Lumpur. It's usually 🌤️ 25.32 °C in Malaysia with a rainfall of 🌧 333.27 mm. Tipping is usually not expected in Malaysia. Internet speed in Malaysia is on average 5.2 Mbps. In Malaysia you drive on the left side. Its Developing country with a
population of 31M people. The main currency is Malaysian Ringgit. The languages
spoken are Malaysian. Automatic teller machines are common in Malaysia. Current travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Get other useful information like socket plugs, SIM cards and emergency numbers.
👍 Developing 🌤️ ~25.32 °C 🌧 ~333.27 mm 👨👩👦👦 31M people
Malaysia Travel Advice
🛡️ Travel safety
Exercise normal safety precautions
If you're suspected of using drugs, you may be required to take a urine test on arrival in Malaysia. This includes if you're travelling from a country where possession and use of drugs such as cannabis is legal. Penalties for drug offences are severe. (See 'Local Laws').
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Malaysia.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Malaysia Essential travel details
🔌 Plugs
Malaysia uses 240V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type G.
🌐 Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are
Malaysian
Money in Malaysia
💱 Currencies Used
Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (symbol: RM), code MYR.Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 ringgits. Ringgit is subdivided into 100 sens. Coins come in denominations of 50, 20, 10 and 5 sens.
🏧 ATMs
Automatic teller machines are common in Malaysia. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
💁♂️ Tipping
Not expected, but can leave extra tip
Tipping is usually not expected in Malaysia. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts always include a service charge.
Calling in Malaysia
📡 Internet
Internet speed in Malaysia is on average 5.2 Mbps.
WiFi coverage in Malaysia is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
📱 Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 59.26 MYR, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: Celcom, DiGi, Maxis or U Mobile.
Malaysia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.
If you don't want to buy SIM card in Malaysia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
📞 Calling
To call Malaysia, dial +, then 60 (the country code for Malaysia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.
For local calls within Malaysia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 3 .
Driving in Malaysia
🛣️ Road rules
In Malaysia you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on motorways, 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 50-70 km/h (31-43 mph) in all built-up areas and 80-90 km/h (49-55 mph) on undivided highways.
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Malaysia travel details
It's important to consider getting travel medical insurance to ensure you're covered in case of unexpected medical emergencies.
For just $42, you can get coverage for 4 weeks, providing peace of mind and financial protection while you're away from home.
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