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Another new place of interest is the Formula 1 race-track in Sepang inaugurated last year, which is next to the new and ultra modern Kuala Lumpur International Airport, called KLIA.

Not new is our Classic Trails of Malaysia Tour, which we operate with weekly guaranteed departures and also as private tour or, new, as a self-drive program. Our Classic Trails of Malaysia are operated from/to Kuala Lumpur or Singapore.

Malaysia can be visited throughout the year. There are two not very marked seasons - a moderately wet and a moderately dry season. Thunderstorms are frequent in the late afternoons because of its high humidity, but they are brief and seldom dampen the mood for outdoor activities. The East coast of Peninsular Malaysia is avoided during the monsoon period beginning in late November, when most of the beach guesthouses take a break, to revive their vitality to receive visitors again in March.

The average temperature ranges from 24º Celsius to 30º Celsius in the lowlands.

Malaysia is one of the safest countries worldwide and it is absolutely safe to travel to any part of the country, also for women travelers.

Malaysia allows visa free stays to most foreign nationals, but all visitors entering Malaysia must be in possession of a valid passport or other internationally recognized travel documents, endorsed for traveling in Malaysia and with a validity period of at least six months beyond the time of stay allowed in Malaysia.

As regulations may change from time to time, it is advisable to check with the nearest Malaysian Embassy before your departure.

Though the standard of hygiene in Malaysia is high, we recommend to drink bottled water only which is widely available throughout the country. Food is generally ok to eat even at traditional food stalls anywhere in Malaysia. Please guard against sunburn and dehydration as the tropical heat is much stronger than it seems.

Most major currencies, traveler cheques and international credit cards are widely accepted at money changers and banks throughout the country.

Banks and licensed money changers offer usually better exchange rates than do hostels and shops, where a service charge may be levied (usually 2-4 per cent).

Make sure that you have enough cash in local currency before you leave for smaller towns or remote areas.

Please take note of the following currency regulations for travelers to Malaysia:

Residents and non-resident travelers are not allowed to bring in or take out more than RM 1,000.- per person.
Foreign Currency:
Resident travelers are not allowed to take out more than the equivalent of RM 10,000.- worth of any foreign currency from Malaysia (i.e. maximum of RM 10,000.- worth of foreign currencies)
Non-resident travelers are not allowed to take our not more than the amount of foreign currencies which they had brought in at the time of their arrival.

English is widely spoken throughout Malaysia. Road signs are written in both in Bahasa Melayu and English throughout Malaysia.

Malaysia is one of the healthiest countries of South East Asia. It requires no vaccination from foreign visitors and enjoys a good standard of health and cleanliness throughout the country. Visitors are advised to check with their doctor or travel immunization clinic for further details.

In relation to its racial diversity, the country offer visitors an exiting culinary experience. Eating out Malaysia style ranges from a five star extravaganza in a colonial setting to side walk stalls where the choice of food is never ending. One can dine on sizzling of satay, oodles of noodles cooked in Hokkien and Cantonese styles, Chinese "Dim Sum" spicy curries served with banana leave rice, nyonya delicacies and many other culinary delights.

Bargain hunters are always in for a good time and experience, shopping in night market side street stalls and shopping complex. Exotic local handicraft like batik, gold and silver woven songket cloth, silverware, pewter ware and exquisitely straw woven items are among the many invaluable mementos.

Tipping is not common in Malaysia, especially in more rural areas. In most hostels and large restaurants, a 10 percent service charge is added to the bill along with 5 per cent government tax. For tours and sightseeing we recommend from RM 5 to RM 10 per day/service for the driver and guide for day tours and RM 10 to 15 per day for overland tours. Porters, RM 1 per bag.

IKuala Lumpur, like other large cities in the world, is confronted with the problem of touts. Should you get a telephone call offering you a free tour, be very careful! It is usually someone’s intention to seduce you into doing expensive shopping or pay a high price for other tour arrangements.

It is a fact of life that nothing is free of charge, especially if offered by a stranger. Our advice thus – stay away from them! For further information or assistance please do not hesitate to contact us to help you to double check your arrangements. Also, if you receive a call for amending departure time of tours, etc., you are kindly requested to double check with us. Keep a healthy portion of mistrust also against strangers approaching you. However, despite these warnings there is no need to be anxious, touts are quite harmless, so just smile and walk on. All in all take care but be not afraid.

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DO

* Do smile when you greet people. It is normal to see people in the tourist industry to greet visitors by placing their right hand over the left breast. It means “I greet you from my heart”.
* Do dress neatly when entering places of worship. It is advisable for ladies, when entering places of worship to wear long sleeves and loose pants or long skirts.
* Do remove your shoes when entering homes and places of worship.
* Do point with the thumb of your right hand, fingers folded and not with the forefinger.
* Do wait until you're in Malaysia to convert most of your currency. A special permit is needed to bring large amounts of ringgit (Malaysia's currency) into or out of the country. There are no restrictions for foreign money.
* Do help preserve reefs and beaches by leaving coral and shells where you find them.
* Do pay careful attention to your attire if you're female: Wearing hot pants and vests on the islands where Malaysians are used to foreigners is fine, but it may invite harassment elsewhere. At mainland beaches, bring a wrap-around as well as a swimsuit so you won't feel conspicuous; Malay women usually go swimming fully dressed and some keep their scarves on. While you wouldn't be expected to do the same, it's best not to draw attention.

don't
# Don't touch the head of an adult.
# Don't kiss anyone in public - not romantically anyway. It has become fashionable in Kuala Lumpur (but not in other parts of the country) to kiss friends hello and goodbye as is done in Europe.
# Don't point the bottom of your feet at anyone.
# Don't offer to shake hands unless you know that your acquaintances are fairly Westernized. Even then, let them offer to shake first. Never shake hands with women unless they offer to do so first.
# Don't bring up the topic of ethnic relations in Malaysia or the political system: They are both sensitive subjects.
# Don't even think about buying or transporting illegal drugs - there's a mandatory death penalty for trafficking (possession of 200 grams of marijuana is considered to be trafficking).