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Malaysia
Due to Malaysia's geographical setting between the separate land masses of Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, the country offers a huge spectrum of sights and settings to captivate even the most seasoned traveller. Peninsular Malaysia is the more developed of the two and home to the country's most popular beach resorts, namely Penang and Langkawi, as well as the ever developing capital city Kuala Lumpur. Whereas, East Malaysia occupies the northern segment of Borneo Island and is famously known for its resident Orang-Utans and lush rainforests. Malaysia offers its visitor numerous holiday choices, from exploring high-tech KL, relaxing on one of its sandy beaches or meeting the tribal villagers of Sabah.
THAILAND BRUNEI (PENINSULAR) MALAYSIA (EAST) MALAYSIA
Malaysia Travel Tips
· Time: GMT +8. · Flying Time from UK: Approx. 12 hours. · Language: The official language is Bahasa Malaysia but English is widely understood and spoken. · Getting Around: Malaysian Airlines and Berjaya Air operate a number of regular flights between Kuala Lumpur and its major towns and resorts in Peninsular and East Malaysia (Borneo); including Langkawi, Penang, Pangkor Island, Redang Island, Kuantan and Kota Kinabalu. However, many of Malaysia's tourist areas can be accessed via the well maintained road system; including Malacca, Cameron Highlands and Taman Negara. · Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). £1 = MYR 6.79 approx. · Departure Tax: MYR 45 incorporated in the price of the air ticket. · Visa Requirements: Visas are not required by UK passport holders for stays of up to 3 months. · Festivals, Events & Busy Times: Although Islam is the main religion there are a significant number of followers of other world religions and numerous festivals and special events happen in Malaysia throughout the year. Malaysia has more public holidays than most countries when hotels and transport can be busy. Some significant dates include:Thaipusam and Chinese New Year (February), the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix (end March/beginning April) during this time most hotels will charge a supplement. Deepavali `Festival of Lights' (November) · Tourist Office: Tourism Malaysia, 57 Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DU. Tel: 0207 930 7932. www.tourism.gov.my
INDONESIA INDONESIA
PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
THAILAND
Alor Setar Langkawi Penang Kota Bharu Redang Island
EAST MALAYSIA
MALAYSIA
Taman Negara Highlands
Pangkor Island Ipoh Cameron
Kuala Terengganu Kota Marudu
Pacific Ocean
Kota Kinabalu Sipitang Miri
Turtle Island Sandakan
Port Kelang
Kuantan Tioman Island Kuala Lumpur Seremban Malacca Sibu Johor Bahru
Sabah
Pensianga
South China Sea
Sarawak MALAYSIA
Batang Ai National Park
INDONESIA
Kuching
KALIMANTAN (INDONESIA)
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