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Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort - Langkawi

Pelangi, a Malay word which means Rainbow is full of friendly charm and gentle hospitality, where th... more

D Oriental Inn Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur

D Oriental Inn, Chinatown KL is strategically located in the heart of Chinatown, Petaling Street of ... more

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Shangri La Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur

The Shangri La Hotel also features impressive selection of international, award winning restaurants,... more

TRAVEL GUIDE & ADVICE

Bus to Malaysia

Buses / coaches into Malaysia (KL / Malacca) run from Brunei, Indonesian Borneo, Singapore and Thailand. Please see the relevant c... more

Malaysia overview

A former British colony, Malaysia, as the rising star of South-East Asia, neighbored with Thailand in the west, Singapore in the S... more

Taiwan Climate

Located in the subtropical climate zone, Taiwan enjoys warm weather all year round. The weather is fluctuated during spring... more

Taiwan Overview

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TRAVELER HOTEL REVIEWS

Hermes Athens [1 Reviews]

Location is perfect for tourists - cafes, restaurants, shopping in and around Plaka, close to underground stations (very... more

MGM Grand Macau [1 Reviews]

We were so exciting when we decided we were going to Macau as a short trip in few days. My sister was keeping search on ... more

Voyages Bedarra Island [1 Reviews]

My husband and I stayed at Bedarra for a week of our honeymoon. I was worried that the cost may not be worth it....but o... more

BB Berlin [1 Reviews]

The hotel was very close to the underground station and busses. It had a great location for Folsom Europe (on fuggerstra... more

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Malaysia Hotels

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Location
Southeast Asia.

Time
GMT + 8.

Area
329,750 sq km (127,317 sq miles).

Population
25.2 million (2008 estimate).

Population Density
76.4 per sq km.

Capital
Kuala Lumpur. Population: 1.8 million (2007 estimate).

Geography
Malaysia is situated in central South-East Asia, bordering Thailand in the north, with Singapore to the south and Indonesia to the south and west. It is composed of Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the north coast of the island of Borneo, 650 to 950km (404 to 600 miles) across the South China Sea. Peninsular Malaysia is an area of forested mountain ranges running north-south, on either side of which are low-lying coastal plains. The coastline extends some 1,900km (1,200 miles). The west coast consists of mangrove swamps and mudflats which separate into bays and inlets. In the west, the plains have been cleared and cultivated, while the unsheltered east coast consists of tranquil beaches backed by dense jungle. The major islands are Langkawi (a group of 99 islands), Penang and Pangkor off the west coast; and Tioman, Redang, Kapas, Perhentian and Rawa off the east coast. In Malaysian Borneo, Sarawak has alluvial and, in places, swampy coastal plains with rivers penetrating the jungle-covered hills and mountains of the interior. Sabah has a narrow coastal plain which gives way to mountains and jungle. Mount Kinabalu, at 4,094m (13,432ft), is the highest peak in Malaysia.

Government
Constitutional monarchy since 1963. Gained independence from the UK in 1957.

Head of State
Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin since 2006.

Head of Government
Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak since 2009.

Language
The national and official language is Bahasa Melayu, however, English is widely spoken. There are some minorities also speak Chinese (Cantonese and Hokkien), Iban and Tamil.

Religion
Malaysia's official religion is Islam. The country also has a large Buddhist community. Other religions, including Christian, Taoist, Confucianist, Hindu and animist, are also practiced.

Electricity
220-240 volts AC, 50Hz. square three-pin plugs are generally used.

Social Conventions
Malaysia is rich in differing ethnic and cultures. Malays are the majority and lead a peaceful life governed by the authority of elders and a strong sense of respect and etiquette. The Indian, Pakistani and Sri Lankan of the population came to Malaysia for the professional positions such as civil officer, police and some in the new rubber plantations. Due to its history, Malaysia is also influenced by Europe (British, Dutch and Portuguese in particular). However, this member portion of Malaysia population is now very small.

In Malaysian, “hello” means “peace be with you” in the Muslim. Usually Malay men are addressed Encik (pronounced Enchik) with or without the name; single Malay women should be called Cik (pronounced Che) and married woman Puan. To show a sign of respect is touching the hand to the chest. When shaking hands, a relaxed wrist and gentle touch should be adopted. It is also common to address in western forms among Chinese and Indians. Malaysian people are of warm and lavish hospitality. The manner of hospitality is informal in most cases.

Notes: Only use your right hand when eating food by hand. The religious beliefs should be respected by visitors and follow Malaysian examples such as wearing appropriate clothing, removing shoes when entering a house or temple.