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Malaysia

Malaysia is a country famously known for its multicultural society. Travelers will be able to see the beautiful diversity within its 11 states. That’s why Malaysia’s enchantment has attracted tourists to come. Not only for its various cultures, travelers might as well enjoy the modernity around the bustling Kuala Lumpur or the picturesque natural views in Johor and Penang. Kuala Lumpur serving as a financial and cultural hub, and its beautiful beaches in Langkawi Island and Perhentian Island, Malaysia attracts tourists from around the world.

Aside from the skyscrapers that seem to look down on the old buildings surrounding them, Malaysia is also known as the gastronomy paradise for your vacation, with dishes like Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, Murtabak, and the sweet Teh Tarik. No need to go to fancy restaurants, you can find these delicious gems in some traditional markets around Malaysia.

Travel Tips for Malaysia

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Malaysia

A guide to Malaysia's local transportation

Grab or E-hailing

Trains

Taxis

Rental Vehicles

LRT (Light Rapid Transit) and Monorail

Services like Grab (similar to Uber) are very popular in Malaysia. You can use this app to book taxi services or private cars at affordable prices.

Practical Tips for Malaysia

Things to prepare and best way to visit

What is the currency of Malaysia?

Malaysia’s currency is ringgit. If you need to exchange foreign currency for ringgit, the nearest money changer services in your area are easy to find.

Where to buy Malaysian souvenirs?

If you are looking for some sort of chocolates, Pasar Seni or Central Market located in downtown Kuala Lumpur is the place. Get accessories like refrigerator magnest and Petronas Twin Towers t-shirts, too. Another place to get similar souvenirs at aﬀordable prices is Petaling Street. Make sure to activate your debit or credit card for overseas use. This choice of payment for Visa and Mastercard is available in Malaysia.

What Activities Are Recommended in Malaysia?

Recommended activities in Malaysia include exploring historic cities like Melaka, sampling diverse cuisine on Jalan Alor in Kuala Lumpur, witnessing traditional dance performances, and exploring natural wonders such as Taman Negara and Mount Kinabalu.

What is typical Malaysian cuisine?

Nasi lemak is the most popular breakfast menu that you must include in your culinary list. There is also char kway teow, a stir-fried rice noodle dish. Another noodle dish is laksa. It tastes spicy and savory from the mixture of fish, shrimp, vegetables and spices. Forget not to have roti canai (flatbread dish) and teh tarik (pulled milk tea) at the many coﬀee shops in Malaysia. Nasi kandar, a rice dish with various side dishes and curry sauce, is also easy to find.

What transportation do you take from KLIA to KL Sentral?

The easiest way is to order a taxi online from your smartphone. You can click on the preferred destination on your mobile screen. The fastest way is to use KLIA Express Airport Train, with KL Sentral as the destination. It will only take 30 minutes. If you are looking for the cheapest transportation from KLIA, you can get a bus bound for KL Sentral. The price is 11 MYR or about US$2.5 per person.