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USEFUL INFORMATION Country Divided into East Malaysia on Borneo Island comprising the states of Sabah and Sarawak, and West or Peninsular Malaysia where her northern neighbour is Thailand while her southern neighbour is Singapore. Time Zone GMT + 8 hours Capital City Kuala Lumpur. The other major cities are Johor Baru, Ipoh, Penang, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. Population 23 million. Making up primarily of Malays, Chinese, Indians and Indigenous people. Major Religions Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism Language National Language is Bahasa Melayu and almost everyone you meet speaks English Currency Ringgit (RM). Divided into 100 sen (cents). Approximately RM3.80 to USD1 Climate Tropical. Generally 28 to 32 Celsius by day. 24 to 26 Celsius by night. Sunny with intermittent showers between February and October. Rainy from November to January on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. Natural Catastrophes None. Minor floodings and landslides occur infrequently in the rural hills of the interior during the rainy seasons. Travel Documents Valid passport mandatory. Visa is not required for most countries and usually no health check when entering the country. It is recommended that you check with your travel agent or your nearest Malaysian diplomatic mission.
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