| Malaysia (Malaysia) | |
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| Capital city | Kuala Lumpur |
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| Area | 330 000 km² |
| Population | 28 000 000 hab. (2010) |
| Density | 84,85 inhab./km² |
| Form of State | constitutional monarchy, federal monarchy, elective monarchy, parliamentary monarchy |
| Cash | ringgit (MYR) |
| Electricity | 230 V/50 Hz, English plug |
| Telephone prefix | 60 |
| Internet suffix | .my |
| Flow direction | Drive to the left |
| Spindle | UTC 8 |
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 6 ° 0 ′ 0 ″ N 107 ° 0 ′ 0 ″ E | |
| Official site | |
The Malaysia (in Malay Malaysia) is a country ofSouth East Asia, made up of Peninsular Malaysia or West Malaysia (on the Malay Peninsula in mainland Asia) and East Malaysia (on the northern third of the island of Borneo).
Peninsular Malaysia borders the Thailand to the north, is connected by a bridge to the city-state island of Singapore to the south and has coastal coasts with the South China Sea to the east and the Strait of Malacca to the west.
East Malaysia enclaves the Sultanate of Brunei north and border of theIndonesia South.
Understand
Geography
Weather
Story
Population
Holidays and public holidays
Regions
Peninsular Malaysia
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East Malaysia
Some 800 km to the east, the East Malaysia (Malaysia Timur) occupies the northern third of the island of Borneo shared with theIndonesia and the modest sultanate of Brunei. Partly covered with an impenetrable jungle crisscrossed by headhunters, East Malaysia is rich in natural resources but very little developed by industry and tourism.
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Cities
- Kuala Lumpur -- the capital
- George town
- Malacca - port city colonized by the Portuguese, then the Dutch and the English
- Putrajaya - the new administrative capital
- Ipoh
- 1 Kota Bharu
Other destinations
Islands and beaches
- Pulau Langkawi - the largest island in Malaysia
- Pulau Penang
- Pulau Pangkor
- Pulau Perhentian - ideal for snorkeling and diving
- Pulau Redang - ideal for snorkeling and diving
- Pulau Kapas - ideal for snorkeling and diving
- Pulau Tioman - ideal for snorkeling and diving
- Cherating
National parks
- Taman Negara - one of the oldest jungles in the world
- Bako National Park - The 'house' of the nasal monkeys
- Gunung Mulu National Park - Karst landscapes, giant caves and rainforest rich in species
The Highlands
- Cameron Highland - tea plantations
- Fraser hill
- Genting Highlands
The lakes
- Tasek Cini or Lac Cini
To go
Formalities
By plane
TO Kuala Lumpur, KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is the main airport for regular lines arriving in Malaysia.
Since , a new Low Cost terminal has opened, the LCT (Low Cost Terminal). For now, Malaysian low-cost carrier Air Asia has virtually sole ownership of the new terminal.
KLIA is served by the KLIA Express which is a fast train connecting KLIA to the central station of KL (KL Sentral) in 28 min. The KLIA Express departs every 15 min during peak hours and every 20 min in off-peak hours. The last train leaves KLIA at midnight. A one-way ticket will cost you RM35.
LCT is served by a direct bus line between Central Station and LCT. The price is Rm9 per trip.
Otherwise, you can still take a taxi when you arrive at the airport. To do this, go to the AIRPORT LIMO meter and ask for either a budget taxi (the cheapest, around RM60 to go to the city center) or a PREMIER taxi (around RM90 for the same trip).
On a boat
By train
You can arrive by train from Thailand. A very comfortable train (night trip) goes from Bangkor to extreme south of Thailand. From there you will change trains to enter Malaysia.
By bus
By car
The customs pass is compulsory if you wish to bring your vehicle into the territory. The same goes for taking out insurance when crossing the border.
Circulate
By plane
On a boat
By train
By bus
Bus companies make regular connections several times a day between major cities (Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Georgestown ...)
By car
Having a colonial past, Malaysia is governed by Anglo-Saxon traffic rules (left-hand driving for all).
Nevertheless, the road network is well developed and of good quality, and the Malays adopt a prudent and respectful driving style. Luxurious multi-service stations are located throughout the territory. It is therefore easy to get around in a rental vehicle.
Possession of an international driving license is compulsory to drive oneself, the rental of a vehicle is possible from 21 years (sometimes 25 years depending on the companies and the type of vehicle ...).
For mud buffs and machete pros, Malaise is also full of 4x4 jungle treks. Specialized agencies are located in Kuala-Lumpur (outdoor for example ...).
Road orientation, on the other hand, can pose problems when approaching large cities, which are often surrounded by networks of very tangled expressways and motorways. It is then necessary to plan to bring an up-to-date GPS.
Default speed limits applied in the territory:
- Express lanes: 110 km / h
- State and federal roads: 90 km / h
- City : 60 km / h
A reduction of these limitations may be applied depending on the weather or the current season. Find out before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle.
To speak
The official language is Bahasa Melayu (abbrev. BM) very similar to Bahasa Indonesia. Language using Latin characters. English is used quite often without having an official status Other languages are spoken according to the origins of other ethnic groups (Chinese / Mandarin and dialects: Hakka, Cantonese, Teochew, Hokkien etc ... as well as the languages of India: Hindi, Tamil etc.)
To buy
The currency of Malaysia is the ringgit (RM, ringgit, MYR).
Eat
Like most countries in Southeast Asia, Malaysian cuisine holds unsuspected treasures for our taste buds. With a Malay, Indian and Chinese influence at the same time, the dishes are generally quite spicy because they are embellished with curry, so beware.
Malay Influence Dishes
- Nasi Goreng or Fried Rice
- Nasi Lemak - Malaysian national dish. Eat mainly for breakfast. This dish consists of rice cooked in coconut milk, served with peanuts, cucumbers, a hot sauce and an egg. You can add if you want chicken or beef. Count less than 5 RM.
- Satay - Small skewer of meat marinated in a sweet honey sauce which is dipped in a peanut sauce once grilled.
- Teh Tarik - National drink (we now find coca tarik, nescafé tarik, etc.). Tea made from sweetened condensed milk which is 'drawn' several times to aerate it and thus lighten it.
Indian Influence Dishes
Indian dishes are usually found in the so-called Mamak (stalls serving Indian and Malaysian cuisine.
- The Murtabak - Hard to be stronger than a Murtabak. Preparation begins the day before by making the dough, which is then spread by hand, filled with onions, herbs, eggs and meats (for the most easily recognizable) then fried in oil. We end with a kind of large rectangular pancake a centimeter thick, extremely fat. It is eaten with a large cup of curry.
- The Roti Canai - (Pronounce Roti Tchanaille) Eat mainly for breakfast. Roti Canai is a fried pancake that is eaten with a curry sauce. The Roti Canai is the most classic because it is plain, but there are all kinds of Rotis: Roti Pisang (with banana), Roti Sardin, Roti Telur (with egg), Roti Bom (with sugar) ... These rotis are always served with a curry sauce. Count 1 RM max for a plain Roti Canai.
- The tosay - The Tosay is a kind of 'Indian Breton galette' ... Like the Roti Canai, there are all kinds of variations and the Tosay is served with various sauces. Count 1 RM max for a natural Tosay.
- The Banana Leaf - The Banana Leaf is a complete dish. On a large banana leaf, you are served rice, 3 vegetable-based sauces (one of which is often very spicy), a curry sauce to put on the rice, a few small Indian chips. Count less than 5 RM.
- Chicken Tandoori
- Nope - Indian 'bread'. There are also various variants such as cheese nan, garlic nan (with garlic) ...
Chinese Influence Dishes
- The Curry Puff - Literally the curry soufflé: these are small turnovers filled with curried chicken, and fried in oil. Ideal for small appetites. It would seem that the exact name would be Etoh Etoh, but I never heard anyone pronounce it, so beware ...
- Chicken Rice - Rice-based dish cooked in chicken juice served with either chicken or pork, as well as chicken broth (sometimes with the chicken feet in the broth).
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
Camping carStrictly speaking, there are no official camping areas in Malaysia, but wild camping is no problem. In cities, there are large guarded car parks everywhere, such as vacant lots accessible for all types and sizes of vehicles. We pay a small amount at the entrance (approximately 1,2 € in KL, in front of the tourist office) and we stay .... as long as we want. Elsewhere, there are picnic areas, vacant lots and accessible seaside everywhere. Both the authorities and the locals respect the privacy and tranquility of passing travelers. No problem with water supplies either: service stations and car parks are almost all equipped with taps, access to which is often negotiated at the price of a simple smile.
To buy
Shopping
Kuala Lumpur contains many shopping centers, especially near Bukit Bintang.
Bank cards
The country has many ATMs, and most shops and hotels accept credit cards. HSBC bank card holders, whose bank prides itself on having a global network of ATMs: if many ATMs do indeed exist in the country, they sometimes reject only… HSBC cards, which are however accepted everywhere else (with obviously much higher commissions).
To learn
To work
Communicate
Although Malay is the official language, English is widely spoken in large cities. In more remote places, it is sometimes necessary to make oneself understood by gestures, but the Malays are very welcoming and contact very easy.
Manage the day-to-day
The electrical outlets are type "G" (said British) with three rectangular pins. You can purchase an adapter on site for a price ranging from 5RM to 8RM (maximum price in Kuala Lumpur hotels).
But you can also do without. If you try to push your E, F or C type plug into the sockets the pins will be stuck on the outside. The third broach plays a "security" role and controls the "opening" of the two locations. To do this, take a key, a small pliers or btr, or another object that can fit into the sheet. Then push it inside in the upper slot then push in your type E, F or C plug ... and voila!
Security
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Government travel advice
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Health
Respect
Ramadan date
Majority of Muslims insist on local sighting of the crescent moon to mark the start of Ramadan, but others insist on calculating the new moon or declaring it saudi to determine the start of the month. Since the first crescent after the new moon is not visible everywhere at the same time, the start and end dates of the month depend on what is visible in each location. Therefore, the dates vary from country to country, but usually only one day. |
