Things to note when traveling in Malaysia

Toasting is not a custom among Malaysians, and the Malays in Malaysia do not drink alcohol.

Please take off your shoes before entering a Malaysian house.

The right hand is usually used for eating, picking up and delivering things, and shaking hands to show courtesy.

You must take off your shoes before entering any place of prayer such as churches and temples.

If you want to take photos inside a mosque or other religious prayer place, you must obtain permission from the administrator in advance.

Malaysia has a tropical maritime climate. It is hot and rainy all year round. The best time to travel is from May to September, which is the best "turtle watching" season on the east coast. But if there are business activities, it is best from March to November every year, because most Malaysian businessmen take vacation from December to February of the following year. It is not advisable to go during the week before and after Christmas and Easter, and you should also avoid the Muslim Ramadan and the Chinese New Year.

Tipping: Tipping is not common in Malaysia. Because in hotels and restaurants, a 10% service charge is already added to the bill, you do not need to tip; if the bill indicates that an additional service charge (ServiceCharge) is required, you need to pay approximately 10% service charge

Currency exchange: When you arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Malaysia, you will find banks, currency exchange offices and ATM machines everywhere.

Business hours: Malaysian working hours are generally 8 hours, with half a day on Saturdays and rest on Sundays. Government office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Half-day work is from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Bank office hours are from 10 am to 3 pm from Monday to Friday and from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on Saturday. Department stores and supermarkets are open from 10 am to 10 pm daily.

Voltage and socket: The voltage is 220-240V. The socket is a three-hole (ticket) British standard socket. You need to purchase a conversion plug.

Traffic: Cars in Malaysia drive on the left. Foreign visitors are required to have an international driving license. Tourists entering Sabah and Sarawak from Peninsular Malaysia are required to present an international passport.