Malaysia has a mixed crowd of people of different racial groups with diverse cultures following their own customs and traditions. All these races live in integration with each other and in harmony. Malays form the largest portion of the population. Others include Sri Lankans, Indians and Pakistani's. Malaysia is highly influenced by Europeans including the British, Dutch and the Portuguese. In fact, the Europeans also form a small section of the Malaysian population.
There are some Facts About Malaysia that the tourists should know and that might make travel easy. Touching the hand to the chest is a sign of respect in Malaysia and a relaxed wrist and gentle touch should be adopted when shaking hands. Malaysians are very hospitable. They expect the visitors to respect their religious beliefs, such as wear decent cloths to religious places and remove footwear before entering temples or even a house. Smoking is banned within the town limit of Malaysia and is subject to fine by government.
Some of the travel tips for visitors to Malaysia would include the following things:
Air: Malaysia Airlines is the national airways of Malaysia. It is one of Southeast Asia's biggest airlines and flies over 110 flights to different cities of the world. Other airlines like Singapore airlines, Royal Brunei and Thai International etc., also operate flights to some Malaysian destinations.
Main Airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Penang Airport, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching etc.
Main Ports: Georgetown at Penang, Port Kelang and Westport at Kuala Lumpur, Bintulu, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Lahad Datu, Tawau etc., for Subah and Sarawak.
Roads: Malaysia is linked by good roads to Thailand and Singapore and toll fees are levied on all highways throughout Malaysia.
Currency: currency used in Malaysia is Malaysian Ringgit (RM)
Children Fare: children under 4 can travel for free in Malaysia, while children in the age group of 4 to 11 pays only half the fare.
Cloths: wear light, cool and casual cloths round the year.
Water: the water is Malaysia is safe enough to drink directly from tap, but boiled or bottled water would be a safer option.
Medicine: Medical services are available in most towns at government hospitals and private clinics. Non-prescription drugs are available at pharmacies and supermarkets.
Malaysia allows many goods to import into the country without incurring customs duty.
But importing goods from South African and Israel along with few other things like non-prescribed drugs, weapons etc, are prohibited.
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