Travel Tips.

Religion
The official religion of Malaysia is Islam but there is freedom of worship.

Language
Bahasa Malaysia is the official language but English is widely spoken and understood.

Telecommunications
There are good telephone communications throughout the island with phone booths operated by different companies which either accept coins or phone cards. International calls can be direct-dialled from private phones, some public phone booths using a phone card and Telekom offices.  The access code for making international calls from Malaysia 00. For more information, dial 103.

Tipping
Tipping is not mandatory but is widely practised. RM2-RM5.

Tourist Information Centers
Please contact Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board for tourist information.
Website : http://tourism.gov.my

Water
Tap water is safe for drinking in Malaysia. Hotels usually provide bottled water for guests in their rooms.

Working week

Terengganu has its weekend on Thursday and Friday. The official start of the week is on Saturday.

Banks
Money can be changed at most hotels, banks and at the airport.

Currency
Malaysia currency is in Ringgit (RM) and sen. Most establishments accept major travellers' cheques and credit cards. The exchange rate for US dollars is fixed at RM3.80 = US$1.

A resident/non-resident is permitted to carry into and out of Malaysia, ringgit notes not exceeding RM1,000. A resident is permitted to carry out of Malaysia foreign currency including traveller's cheques not exceeding RM10,000. A non-resident is permitted to carry out of Malaysia foreign currency including traveller's cheques not exceeding the amount brought in. Should you need to carry currency in excess of the permitted limits, please obtain prior written permission from :

Director
Exchange Control Department
Bank Negara Malaysia
Tel : 603-291 0772/ 290 7353/ 290 7354/ 290 7780
Fax : 603-293 7732

Customs
Langkawi is a duty-free port, hence hotel tariffs and retail goods are exempted from goverment duty.

Anti-drug law
Visitors to Malaysia are advised that the trafficking of drugs in the country is an offence punishable 
by the death penalty.

Electricity
Malaysian electricity voltage is on a 240 volt 50-cycle system

Health
The only vaccination requirements are yellow fever for those from infected areas. Cholera,smallpox 
and malaria have largely been eliminated.

Immigration
Citizens from the following countries are required to have a visa to visit Malaysia : North Korea, Cuba, Vietnam and the People's Republic of China. Nationals other than those stated are allowed to enter Malaysia without a visa for a visit not exceeding one month. However, it is recommended that visa enquiries are made at the Malaysian embassy or Malaysian consulate closest to you, as regulations are subject to change.