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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.
Banks and moneychangers are located at Kuala Terengganu, with
banks being open from 0930 am to 0330 pm. On Saturday, they are
open from 0930 am to 1200 noon.
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
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.
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