DON'T MISS
1. Walk the long, creaky suspension bridge in Taman Negara National Park - you'll have to work hard to keep your balance
2. Dive in the crystal-clear waters just off the coast of the Perhentian Islands. Keep the colorful fish company
3. Drink a cup of rich, freshly brewed highland tea in the Cameron Highlands
4. Go to mystical Sabah, Borneo, and climb to the top of challenging, cliffy Mount Kinabalu
5. Bargain with the bright lights of Kuala Lumpur's night market
These are some of the most popular places for tourists to visit in Malaysia. The most popular places for tourists in Malaysia:
Kuala Lumpur:The Black Wind Cave, where local Hindus go so far as to enshrine idols in a rocky cave that reaches up to 272 stories high, with great views. Tourists most often visit the Independence Square, Mosque, National Palace.
Genting: In the Genting Highlands, the daytime lake touring, strolling through the mountains or playing ball, or horseback riding, or swimming, to appreciate the natural scenery; night can go sightseeing in the Genting Highlands casinos. The casinos here are the only legal casinos in Malaysia and are open 24 hours.
Malacca: Sambor Temple and Sambor Temple in honor of the Three Treasures eunuch Zheng He, and the imitation Mosaic Old City Gate left over from the era of Portuguese rule in the 15th century.
The above are the usual regular tours of the sites traveled, if you want to go further can also choose the following cities for further information. (Glass City, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, etc.)
I. Special Reminders
Malaysia's political situation is stable, and its social and economic development is in good condition. It is convenient and safe to travel, study, work and live in Malaysia. However, from the problems of Chinese citizens in Malaysia in recent years and the situation announced by the Malaysian media, special attention should be paid to the following matters:
(a) horse rape, armed robbery, murder and other vicious cases occur from time to time. For Chinese tourists, the motorcycle bandits robbed, armed robbery, cab drivers to passengers violent collection of high fares and other problems are more prominent. Chinese citizens should pay attention to self-protection in Malaysia, and report to the police or contact our embassy or consulate in Malaysia in case of emergencies.
(2) Malaysia's ordinary visa (Social Visa) is valid for 30 days and generally cannot be extended, and overstayers will face jail time or severe financial penalties. If you are unable to leave the country on time due to special reasons, you should go to the Malaysian Immigration Department to apply for an extension of your visa on your own, rather than entrusting someone else to do it, to avoid being cheated.
(3) The Malaysian General Visa is mainly issued to people traveling to Malaysia for tourism, business and visiting relatives. It is illegal to work or sell small goods in Malaysia with a Malaysian General Visa, and will be sanctioned if found.
(4) It is best for people traveling to Malaysia to carry about 1,000 U.S. dollars in cash or a list of companies or people who can provide payment in Malaysia. Ma immigration officials are more stringent on Chinese tourists, especially female casual visitors under the age of 30 entering the country. If the entrants come and go to Ma several times in a short period of time or cannot provide credible reasons for coming to Ma, they are likely to be repatriated on the original plane.
Two, visa, entry and customs
Chinese citizens to Malaysia should be outside the proper visa, did not get a visa, from Thailand or Singapore to enter the horse of the Chinese tourists, can be in the port of entry to apply for a port of entry visa. Chinese tour groups to Malaysia can apply for group visas at the ports of entry, but the Malaysian side of the reception of the travel agency must be authorized in advance by the General Administration of Immigration and has been filed. To encourage tourism, travelers arriving at Tioman Island, Pahang, Malaysia via a third country can apply for a visa on arrival if they can present a valid return ticket. Malaysia's visa categories are mainly divided into:
(a) General visa (social visa). Issued to Chinese citizens for the purpose of tourism, visiting friends and relatives and business activities. It is valid for three months and 30 days. Ordinary visas cannot be extended, except for health reasons, flight problems and can not return to the country in time, you can go to the Immigration Bureau to extend the visa with the relevant hospitals and airlines to issue a letter of proof.
(ii) Work and Student Visa. To work or study in Malaysia, a Malaysian company or school must first apply to the Department of Immigration, and upon approval, the Malaysian Immigration Department will notify the embassy or consulate in the applicant's region to issue an ordinary visa. Upon arrival in Malaysia, the person concerned will then go to the Immigration Department to exchange his/her visa for the appropriate type of long term visa. For those who are enrolled in the University of Malaysia, their long term visas are usually applied for by the school at the Immigration Department Headquarters, while those who are enrolled in high school and below apply for their long term visas themselves at the Immigration Department of the state in which they are enrolled.
(iii) Visa for visiting relatives. The maximum period of stay for visiting relatives in Malaysia is 6 months. Generally, relatives working, studying or living in Malaysia apply to the Malaysian Immigration Department in advance, or they can change their visas after arriving in Malaysia with an ordinary visa. There are a number of documents required to apply for this type of visa, such as proof of kinship, proof of employment, study and income in Malaysia.
Third, the security situation and law and order
Malaysia's law and order situation is relatively safe, but in recent years there has been a decline in the situation due to social unrest. The Malaysian government attaches great importance to this, is strengthening governance, but from social peace, travel without worry is still some time away. Therefore, Chinese citizens coming to Malaysia should pay attention to self-protection, proper care of personal belongings and important documents, do not show money in the public **** occasions, in order to prevent accidents.
(a) Beware of motorcycle riders to snatch bags. There are a significant number of motorcycles in Malaysia. Motorcycle and no special lanes, in the car in the middle of the shuttle, very fast, walking on the sidewalk on the roadside tourists are not careful, its hand or shoulder bag may be the lawless people violent looting. Due to the speed and force of the snatch, tourists are very easy to danger. It is recommended that travelers to Malaysia in the public *** place walking, try not to use the strap longer bag, walking will be placed on the side of the road away from the bag, choose to pass through the more crowded section.
(2) Do not trust others easily. Travelers coming to Malaysia on ordinary visas should not trust the local illegal agents to stay in Malaysia illegally to look for work. According to horse law, holders of ordinary visas are not allowed to work in Malaysia, once the police found, may be arrested and sent to prison or detention camps, fell into the job has not been found, can not return to their homes, in vain, spend a large sum of money on the agency fee, in the horse eat and live in the difficult situation of the miserable.
(3) Avoid traveling to remote places. It is best to travel with a companion, passing through less traveled underpasses, garages, staircases of high-rise buildings or overpasses to stay alert and pay attention to the surrounding pedestrians, so as not to be in danger and helpless.
(4) Manage your travel documents properly and don't give your passport to others for safekeeping. It is best to spread out your valuable belongings.
(5) Enhance your sense of self-protection, be alert to changes, and be flexible and resourceful in dealing with problems. If you have an accident, you should report it to the police or contact the embassy or consulate as soon as you are able to help yourself.
Four, common diseases and medical conditions
Malaysia is a tropical climate, travelers must pay attention to sunscreen, but also pay attention to dietary hygiene, otherwise prone to diarrhea and digestive diseases. Mosquitoes are abundant, travelers can apply anti-drugs and wear light and breathable pants and long shirts to prevent mosquito bites, otherwise, the chances of contracting malaria and dengue fever are relatively high. Travelers to Malaysia should prepare some of the treatment of tropical diseases, such as fever, diarrhea, swelling and pain in order to supply the urgent needs of the drug. State hospitals and private hospitals are available in all states of Malaysia, and clinics are also common. The medical staff is highly qualified and the equipment is more advanced. In case of high fever, diarrhea, etc., you should consult a doctor in time to avoid delays and serious consequences. The cost of treatment for foreign nationals in Malaysia is slightly higher than for Malaysian citizens, but not expensive.
Malaysian insurance companies generally do not provide insurance for short-term travelers, so it is best for travelers to take out travel insurance at home in case of accidents.
Malaysia's public hospitals:
Hospital Kuala Lumpur:
Address:
Jalan Pahang, 50586 Kuala Lumpur, Tel:
Penang Central Hospital (Hospital). Pulau Pinang)
Tel: 604-229 3333
Hospital Melaka (Hospital Melaka)
Tel: 606-282 2344
Private Hospitals:
Tung Shin Hospital: (Tung Shin Hospital), Chinese Hospital
Address: BangunanTung Shin Hospital. 102, Jln Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: 03-20721655
Fifth, local customs and regulations
Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy, mainly composed of Malay, Chinese and Indian ethnic groups. More than 90% of Malays believe in Islam, Chinese mostly believe in Buddhism and Taoism, and Indians believe in Hinduism. The Constitution of Malaysia explicitly states that Islam is the official religion of Malaysia. Muslims in Malaysia are mostly Sunni. The customs of the Chinese and Indians are basically the same as those of their country of origin. Malay customs are very unique.
(I) Address
The Malays do not have a fixed surname, so they are not addressed by their surname. The Malay name can be divided into two parts, the first part is their name, separated by "bin" or "binti", which is sometimes omitted. The second part is their father's name. Men: "bin" (pronounced bin) is used in the middle, while women use "binti" (pronounced binti).
Informally, the more intimate way to address a younger man is Adik or dik (pronounced dish or disk), meaning brother or sister, and the name may be omitted. Men of older grades may be addressed as Pakcik (pronounced Ba Qi), meaning uncle, and women as Makcik (pronounced Ma Qi), meaning aunt.
In everyday situations, men are addressed with Encik (pronounced: Enjai) plus name, meaning Mr. So-and-so, and women are addressed with Cik (pronounced: Jie) plus name, meaning Ms. So-and-so.
On more formal occasions, Tuan (Tuan) is used to honor men, and Puan (Bu Beng) is used to honor women. In addition, the person who has a title can be honored directly by the title or title plus name. For example, Datuk (Dato'), Tan Sri (Tan Sri) and so on.
(2) Greetings
The traditional Malay greeting is very unique. They hold each other's hands and rub them against each other, then point their right hand towards their heart. For women who do not know each other well, they should not just reach out and ask for a handshake, the man should nod his head or bow slightly to the woman, and take the initiative to give a verbal greeting. However, the Western-style handshake is now the most common form of greeting in Malaysia, and can be used by Malays, Chinese and Indians alike.
(3) Eating
The Malays avoid eating pork and drinking alcohol. If you see a large kettle on the dining table in a Malay restaurant, don't mistake it for a teapot filled with drinking water, in fact, the water inside is used to wash your hands. Generally, Malays use their right hand to grab food to eat, so washing hands before and after eating is a Malay table manners.
(4) Visiting
In Malaysia, unless the host allows it, no matter whether you are visiting a Malay, Chinese or Indian home, you need to take off your shoes before entering. When visiting a Malay home, if the host arranges to sit on a mat on the floor, men should sit with their legs crossed, while women should sit with their legs tilted to the left.
(5) Dress code
The traditional Malay dress code for men and women is: men wear a collarless blouse, pants, a short sarong around the waist, a sungkok hat and leather shoes. Women's dress is also a blouse and sarong, clothing as wide as the robe, head draped in monochrome brightly colored sarongs. In Malaysia, in addition to members of the royal family, generally do not wear yellow clothing. Currently working people in order to work in order to wear a convenient, generally with a light suit, only after work at home or visit friends and relatives or in major festivals, only with traditional clothing. On various formal occasions, men may wear long-sleeved badi shirts in addition to national dress or suits. Batik is a batik fabric made of long-sleeved tops, the texture of thin and cool, has gradually replaced the traditional Malay dress, as Malaysia's "national dress".
(F) Visiting a Mosque
Malay Muslims are generally more pious and pray five times a day. Mosques are places where Muslims hold their religious ceremonies. When open to the public, ladies are required to wear long gowns and headscarves, otherwise they will be turned away. You must be fully clothed when visiting the mosque, and women must not wear clothing that exposes their arms or legs. Shoes must be removed before entering the mosque.
(vii) Other taboos or etiquette
No pointing with the index finger, if you want to give directions, only use your thumb. Do not use your left hand when greeting, shaking hands, offering gifts or receiving things from Malays. If you use your left hand to receive things or greetings, it is disrespectful to them. It is taboo for Malays to touch their heads, and no one is allowed to touch another person's head, except for teachers or religious ceremonies. Do not show the soles of your feet to others, it is an insult to others to point the soles of your feet at them.
Sixth, prices and supply
Malaysia's currency unit Ringgit (currency symbol RM), commonly known as the Malaysian Ringgit (RM). 1 U.S. Dollar ≈ 3.7 Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Currency exchange centers are available at airports, hotels, and shopping malls, where Chinese yuan can be converted into Malaysian dollars. Credit cards are widely accepted, but the domestic UnionPay card cannot be used to make purchases or withdraw cash in Malaysia. The price level is a bit higher than that of China, especially for daily necessities, which are twice as expensive as those in China, but brand-name products are cheaper than those in China.
When traveling in Malaysia, if you are in urgent need of remittance from your family and friends in China, you can send money to Malaysia through the Western Union service at the post office in China, and then go to the local banks (RHB Bank, Bumiputra Commerce Bank and Bumiputra Bank) with your valid personal ID, the number of remittance amount, and the Money Transfer Control Number. With your valid ID, remittance amount and Money Transfer Control Number, go to your local bank (RHB Bank and Bumiputra Commerce Bank) or post office to collect the money.
Note: The remittance limit is in accordance with the Malaysian Payment Limit Regulations and China's Foreign Exchange Control Policy.
VII. Transportation and Travel
Major cities in Malaysia include Kuala Lumpur, Pulau Pinang, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Ipoh and Melacca. Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, as well as Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia, offer weekly flights to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. There are also regular flights between major cities within Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is over 70 kilometers from downtown Kuala Lumpur, and is accessible by Airport Limo & Taxi Service and KLIA Express. Cab from the airport: You must first check in at the counter at the exit of the lobby, state your destination and pay for the ticket, which is about RM70 to Kuala Lumpur city, and the cab ride takes about 1 hour. The LRT from the airport to KL Sentral takes 28 minutes and costs RM35. Upon arrival at KL Sentral Station, passengers can transfer to the city's LRT or take a cab to other destinations.
Traffic in Malaysia is left-handed. Traffic is fast and motorized vehicles generally do not yield to pedestrians. Pedestrians crossing the street must use the sidewalks, tunnels or overpasses provided.
Airport Taxi Contact: 03-1300-88-8989 or 03-9223 8080 (Reservation Center) 03-8787 3675 (Kuala Lumpur International Airport Counter)
Taxi Company Phone Reservations: Radio Taxi: 92217600; Hotline: 2553399; Comfort: 7330507
Airline:
Air China: (006) 03-2166 1999
China Southern Airlines: (006) 03-2163 9977
China Eastern Airlines: (006) 03-2161 1666
Chinese Xiamen Airlines: (006) 03-2161 1666
< p>China Xiamen Airlines: (006) 03-2175 0047China Shenzhen Airlines: (006) 03-2171 2970
Malaysia Airline: (006) 1-300-88-3000
Malaysia is rich in tourism resources, with many tourist attractions, and the off-peak seasons are not obvious. The attractions that travelers go to more often are: Kuala Lumpur, Genting, Penang, Malacca, Langkawi, Tioman Island, Heatwave Island, Banglao Island and so on.
VIII. Work and Study
Chinese nationals coming to Malaysia to work and study should apply through proper channels. The normal procedure is as follows: companies or schools with legal operating rights in Malaysia apply for positions in advance to the Immigration Department and other competent authorities, and upon approval of the positions, the Immigration Department will notify the embassies and consulates in the locations of the Chinese nationals to issue short-term ordinary visas. Upon arrival in Malaysia, the applicant then exchanges the ordinary visa for a work or student visa. The Malaysian government currently only allows Chinese professionals to work in Malaysia, while other labor markets such as the construction and service sectors are not open to Chinese nationals. Chinese nationals should be vigilant to prevent being cheated by illegal agents, which could result in huge financial and emotional losses. The Malaysian police and Immigration Department deal with the problem of illegal Chinese laborers harshly, and after arrest, they will be brought to court and sent to prison or detention camps.
Nine, immigration and nationality policy
Malaysia does not recognize dual citizenship. Malaysia has stricter restrictions on naturalization for foreign nationals. Chinese nationals who marry Chinese-Malaysian citizens are generally not allowed to become Malaysian nationals, but their spouses can apply for long-term residence visas in Malaysia. Children born to Chinese and Malaysian citizens after intermarriage have Malaysian citizenship if their father is a Malaysian citizen; if the woman is a Malaysian citizen, she can apply for Malaysian citizenship if the birthplace of the children is in Malaysia; if they are born in a foreign country, it is more difficult for them to join Malaysian citizenship.
X. Contact with the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Malaysia
Chinese Embassy in Malaysia
Address: 229, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (006)03-21428496 Fax: (006)03-21414552
Emergency duty cell phone: (006)03-21414552
Emergency duty cell phone: (006)03-21414552
Emergency Duty Cell Phone: (006) 012-3720197
Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia
Address: 1st Floor, Plaza OSK,25, Jalan Ampang, 50450, Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: (006) 03-21636815Fax: (006) 03-21414552
Tel. 21636815Fax: (006) 03-21636809
Consular Area: 11 states in Peninsular West Malaysia: Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu, and the two Federally Administered Territories (Federated States) of Kuala Lumpur and Putra Jaya. Major cities in the consular district include: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, Malacca, Ipoh, Langkawi, etc.
Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Kuching
Address: Lot3716-3719, Daukang Gardens, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Telephone: (006) 082-453344 Fax: (006) 082-461424
Consular Area: Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan, East Malaysia. The main cities in the territory include Kuching, Miri, Sibu and Bintulu in Sarawak, and Kota Kinabalu in Sabah
XI. Frequently Used Telephone Numbers
Fire Alarm: 994
First Aid and Alarm: 999
Telephone Lookup: 103
XII. Contacts with the relevant Malaysian Immigration Departments and the Police
Immigration Department Headquarters:
The Department of Immigration and the Police Force are as follows
Department of Immigration Headquarters:
Address: Department of Immigration, Malaysia
Level 4, Block2G4 (PODIUM) Precinct 2,
Federal Government Administration Center,
62550 Putrajaya
Enforcement Department: Tel: (006) 03-88801302, Fax: (006) 03-88801310
Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department:
Address:
Tingkat 5, Block I Jabatan Imigresen, Wilayah Persekutuan
Enforcement Department: 603-20955077
Sarawak Immigration Department:
Enforcement Department: tel: (006) 082-258361, fax: (006) 082-259933
Public **** Relations Department: Tel: (006) 082-246267, Fax: (006) 082-428606
Sabah Immigration Department:
Enforcement Department: Tel: (006) 088-280791, Fax: (006) 088-264094
Labuan Immigration Department:
Tel: (006) 087 -412298, Fax: (006) 087-414990
Police Department
Royal Malaysian Police Headquarters (Bukit Aman, Bukit Aman):
Operations Department:
Kuala Lumpur Police Station:
Address:
IPK Pejabat Polis Kontinjen Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Hang Tuah, 50560, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (006) 03-21460522
Kuala Lumpur International Airport Police Station:
Tel. 87766614
Sarawak Police Station:
Tel: (006) 082-274013
Sabah Police Station:
Tel: (006) 088-450216
Labuan Police Station:
Tel: (006) 087-412222