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Malaysia



Basic Information:

Official Name: Malaysia
Population: 29,980,000
Area: 329,750 km2
Capital City: Kuala Lumpur
Major Religion: Islam, Buddhism, Taosim, Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism
Currency: Ringgit (MYR)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT +8
Current time: 01:47am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 60
Region: Asia
Language: Malay


Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.tourism.gov.my
Electricity: 240V
Electrical Socket:

Type G


Travel Cost: $$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Gunung Mulu National Park
  • Petronas Twin Towers
  • Batu Caves
  • Sukau Rainforest

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)