Know before you go
Malaysia
General Information
Malaysia is made up of two similarly sized regions, Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo. Peninsular Malaysia borders Thailand in the north and Singapore in the south while Malaysian Borneo shares Borneo Island with Brunei and Indonesia. The capital and largest city is Kuala Lumpur located on Peninsular Malaysia. They drive on the left side of the road.
Visa
Holders of a EU passport don’t require a Visa. For holders of a different passport check out this link to see if you are required to apply for a visa or not or contact your ministery of foreign affairs.
Watch Geography Now!
The video will give you a good first overview of Malaysia.
Power
Liechtenstein uses Type G plug outlets. The voltage is 240 Volt and the frequency is 50 Hz.
Language
Malaysias official language is Bahasa Melayu, commonly known as the Malay language. Most people speak English as a second language.
| Malay | English |
|---|---|
| Halo! | Hello! |
| Selamat tinggal! | Bye! |
| ya | yes |
| tidak | no |
| Terima kasih! | Thank you! |
| Sama-sama! | You're welcome! |
| Maaf | Excuse me! |
| Sorakan! | Cheers! |
Weather Forecast
Climate
Malaysias climate is equatorial and characterised by the annual southwest (April to October) and northeast (October to February) monsoons. The temperature is moderated by the presence of the surrounding oceans. Humidity is usually high, and the average annual rainfall is 250 cm (98 in). The climates of the Peninsula and the East differ, as the climate on the peninsula is directly affected by wind from the mainland, as opposed to the more maritime weather of the East.
Average Temperature in Kuala Lumpur
Average Precipitation in Kuala Lumpur
Transportation
How to get around?
Kuala Lumpur has a good public transportation network. Check out this link for more information. Like in other Asian Countries Tuk Tuks are popular in Malaysia and a good option for short distances.
How to get from town to town?
On the mainland you there are trains and busses to travel between cities. Do compare prices though. Sometimes flying might also be a good option.
Money, Money, Money
Currency
The currency of Malaysia is Ringgit. Check out the currency converter to find out about current exchange rates.
Accommodation
Depending on where you are staying prices will vary of course. Expect to be paying around 20€ per person per night for a middle class hotel.
Cash
Even though credit cards are accepted many times like in malls, car rental, hotels etc, withdrawing cash is still recommended. At markets, streetfood stalls and small stores you will need cash. How much you will need of course depends on your spending habits. Retrospective I found I needed around 20€ per day. This includes food, transportation, activities and souvenirs.
