Time
GMT +8 hours, EDT +13 hours

Climate
Equatorial / Tropical

Telephone
Locals calls can be made from public phones, whether coin or card operated. International calls can be made from phone booths with card phone facilities or at any Telecom offices. Most hotels are equipped with IDD services with minimum service charge.

Language
Bahasa Malaysia is the national language. However English is widely spoken.

Currency
Malaysia Ringgit (RM) is the official currency in Malaysia. Locals markets and established outside the city only accepts Malaysia Ringgit CASH. Credit cards are only accepted in big shopping centre and hotels/resorts. Foreign currency can be changed at the airport, hotel or money changer.

Major Credit and Charge Card
VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Diner Club

Immigration
Every person entering Malaysia must posses a valid national Passport or international recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia. Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by the Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport. Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office aboard. Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity, Laisser Passer, Titre de Voyage or a Country's Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which is issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed. Documents must be valid for six (6) months from the entry into Malaysia.

Tourist Police
Visitors who encounter unforeseen problems and difficulties can seek the Malaysian Tourist Police Unit for assistance. They often patrol tourist spots and will render assistance, as well as safeguard tourists' security.

Medical Services
Medical services are available in most towns at government hospitals and private clinics. Non-prescription drugs are available at pharmacies, as well as supermarkets, hotels, and shopping centers.

Halal Food
Visitors to Malaysia have nothing to worry when comes to the food matter as most of the eatery outlet throughout the country serve Halal food (Lawful Meal for Muslims and Non-Muslims). Hotels in Malaysia serve halal food. Other local restaurants also serve halal food and they normally place Halal Sticker on their screen door or put somewhere visible to customers.

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