Malaysia, referred to as Malaysia, has the capital Kuala Lumpur and is one of the Southeast Asian countries. The country consists of thirteen states, divided into two parts, East Malaysia and West Malaysia, facing each other on the east and west sides of the South China Sea. Here are some tips for traveling to Malaysia, welcome to read!
Western Malaysia combines modern flavor with classical temperament, urban life and fresh style. The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur tower into the sky and shine every night; the chanting from the mosque echoes in every street; the breakfast shop owner in Penang only opens the door slowly at 10 o'clock in the morning to welcome guests and serve everyone with hot charcoal Baked toast bread; heart-shaped redang island cabins are lined up along the coastline, with coconut palm trees in the shadows and clear water and white sand.
The Malay people are warm and hospitable. Although there are many ethnic groups living there, including Malays, Indians, and Chinese, they all get along harmoniously and enjoy themselves. Try your best to integrate into the life of the locals, maybe it will lead you to experience the beauty you have never discovered.
Climate
Basically, it is suitable for travel all year round, and May to September is generally the best. Although it is hot during the day, there are often showers in the afternoon, and the monsoon blows at night, making it very cool in the morning and evening. It is recommended that when the summer is hot, go out early in the morning to play, return to the hotel to eat and rest at noon, and go out after 4 pm. The typhoon season from November to February is relatively off-season, and all kinds of consumption, especially accommodation prices, will be lower.
Language
The official language is Bahasa Malaysia, but English is a general business language, and most people can converse in simple English. There are also a large number of Chinese in Malaysia, and most of them speak Mandarin and southern Chinese dialects such as Cantonese, Teochew Chinese, Hakka, Hokkien and Hainanese. So when you go to Malaysia, you don’t have to worry about the language problem. Just grab a Chinese-looking guy on the street and ask for directions.
Time difference: the same as Beijing time
Currency
The currency of Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). Exchange: You can exchange it by bringing RMB. Currency exchange is available in Malaysian banks, airports, and city commercial centers. Travelers' checks can also be exchanged at banks. Credit Cards: Credit cards are widely accepted in Malaysia.
Most high-end hotels, shopping malls, large restaurants and shops accept major international credit cards - Visa and MasterCard. At the same time, you can also use a credit card to withdraw cash, but a handling fee of 1% to 5% will be charged. China UnionPay Card: China UnionPay has opened POS card consumption business and ATM withdrawal business in Malaysia.
All specially appointed merchants with the “UnionPay” logo can accept UnionPay cards. Some merchants may not have posted the "UnionPay" logo. Cardholders can actively present their UnionPay cards and ask the cashier whether they can use them. There are approximately thousands of ATM machines in Malaysia that can use UnionPay cards to withdraw local currency. These ATM machines are equipped with Chinese operating mirrors. UnionPay cards cannot be used for bank counter transfers and cash withdrawals overseas. There is no handling fee for swiping cards in Malaysia. Compared with other international credit card networks, currency conversion fees ranging from 1% to 2% are waived.
Other points of note
1. Communication
Local SIM card: There are four main mobile operators in Malaysia: Celcom, Maxis, Digi and U mobile signals covering Celcom >Maxis>Digi>U mobile, all have 3G networks, but the coverage of 3G is also in the same order. TuneTalk is a virtual operator that rents Celcom's 2G network. SIM cards from the above companies can be purchased at airports or convenience stores.
Roaming: First activate international roaming in China, and you can use it directly when you arrive in Malaysia. Cost: local calls/reception 2.99/minute; calls to mainland China and other countries 7.99/minute; sending text messages to mainland China 1.29/minute; data roaming 0.02/KB.
Important telephone numbers: Fire: 994 Police and first aid: 999
Area code: 0060
2. Power supply
Malaysian voltage is 200V —240V, although it is different from China, the difference is not big and no transformer is needed.
The socket is a British three-hole socket and requires a converter. You can buy it at home or over there. It is sold in many places and can usually be obtained at the hotel front desk, but the quantity is limited.
3. Food
Malaysia is a world-famous food paradise. Here, you can taste food from all over the world, such as Chinese food, Indian food, Portuguese specialties, etc. It can be seen that it makes people salivate and cannot stop. When traveling to Malaysia, it is natural to taste authentic Malay dishes and snacks from various places. The staple food of the Malays is mainly rice and mulberry cake, and then add vegetables, onions, garlic, ginger, spices, small dried fish, etc., which is a comparison A hearty meal. Malay cuisine mainly uses beef, chicken and fish as the main ingredients, and is cooked with peppers and onions. The taste is spicy, and the cooking methods in different regions are also slightly different.
Things to note
1. Most hotels do not have toothbrushes, toothpaste and slippers, so you need to bring your own.
2. When entering, unless permission is obtained from the host, guests must take off their shoes at the door or stairs before entering the house.
3. After entering the house, the guest and the host should greet each other and shake hands. When shaking hands, they only touch their hands once, and then put their hands in front of their foreheads to show sincerity. Use your right hand when shaking hands with locals and taking food. They think the left hand is unclean.
4. When you find that there are other guests in the room and you have to pass by them, you must lower your head slightly and say: "Sorry, please borrow the light", and then walk to your seat .
5. You should not cross your legs when sitting on a chair, especially in front of the elderly. Women should put their feet together to behave more elegantly. If you sit on the floor, it is best for men to cross their legs, while women should sit on their knees and not straighten their legs.
6. The host will serve drinks and snacks to the guests. If the guests refuse, the host will be unhappy.
7. When a guest is leaving, he should say goodbye to the host. The host usually sends the guest out.
8. Visiting at dusk is not popular, because Muslims have to pray at this time, and visits in the evening should usually be after 8:30.
9. Don’t touch other people’s heads at will, and don’t point at people with your index finger.
10. You must wear slippers when entering the temple. Do not expose your arms and legs. Wear neat clothing such as trousers and long skirts. Women's clothing should not be too revealing.