Dos and Don'ts of Traveling to Malaysia
Toasting is not a Malaysian custom and the Malays in Malaysia do not drink alcohol.
Please remove your shoes before entering a Malaysian house.
The right hand is usually used for eating, picking up and dropping off things and for shaking hands as a sign of politeness.
Shoes must be removed before entering any place of prayer such as back to churches and temples.
If one wishes to take photographs inside the H? Chí Minh City or other places of religious prayer, prior permission must be obtained from the administrator.
Malaysia has a tropical maritime climate. It is hot and rainy all year round. The best time to visit is from May to September, which is the best season for turtle-watching on the east coast. However, if you have business activities, the best time to visit is from March to November each year, because most Malaysian businessmen are on vacation from December to February. The week before and after Christmas and Easter is not a good time to visit, and you should also avoid the Muslim month of Ramadan and the Chinese New Year.
Tipping: Tipping is not common in Malaysia. In hotels and restaurants, a 10% service charge is added to the bill, so there is no need to tip; if the bill states that there is a separate ServiceCharge, then you will need to pay about 10% of the bill
Currency exchange: When you arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), you will find banks, currency exchange offices and ATMs all around you. abound in the surrounding area.
Operating hours: Working hours in Malaysia are generally 8 hours, with a half day on Saturdays and a day off on Sundays. Government office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Half-day work is from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Banks are open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturdays, while department stores and supermarkets are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Voltage and sockets: Voltage 220-240V, sockets are three-hole (door ticket) type British standard sockets, you need to buy a conversion plug.
Transportation: Cars in Malaysia drive on the left. Foreign visitors are required to have an international driving license. Visitors are required to show an international passport even when entering Sabah and Sarawak from Peninsular Malaysia.