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Malaysia’s climate is hot all year round, with high humidity averaging around 80%. Temperatures range from 21 degrees through to 32 degrees.
Generally speaking Malaysia has two distinct seasons, May to September being the dry season and November to March the wet season.
Travel is possible all year round except on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia when rain is heavy from November to February.
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Voltage
You will require an adaptor for all electric appliances taken to Malaysia. The standard voltage is 240V, 50Hz
Visas
Australian passport holders do not require a visa to enter Malaysia for stays less than 2 months. Entry requires travellers to have at least 6 months validity remaining of their passports from the time of entry. Please contact your travel agent at time of travel for current visa information
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Currency |
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The basic unit of currency in Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit (RM), based on 100 sen to one Ringgit. Coin denominations are 1 sen, 5 sen, 10 sen, 20 sen and 50 sen. Notes are 1, 2, 5 ,10, 50 and 100 Ringgit. |
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A shopper's paradise...
The capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, boasts an exciting array of things to do and see.
Take the time to explore various landmarks of the city, the Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower, and the National Monument just to name a few.
Come and grab a bargain in this shopper’s paradise. There is a wide range of goods from designer fashions and fashion accessories to electronic items all at arguably Asia’s best prices.
Go to town sampling the many gourmet delights. From 5 star restaurants to roadside hawkers’ stalls the choice of cuisine is amazing.
The multiracial blend of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European makes this a truly cosmopolitan and fascinating city.
Travellers' Secrets
What to Do and See
Bukit Bintang Plaza
Jalan Bukit Bintang
BB Plaza, one of Kuala Lumpur’s oldest shopping centres offering local and international goods. Metro Jaya department store is located here selling accessories, shoes, handbags, cosmetics & toys. Sports good, electrical equipment, computers and furniture are just some of the other goods to be found within the complex.
Berjaya Times Square
1 Jalan Imbi
The largest shopping complex in Malaysia offering over 1000 shops. You can do more than just shop with Times Square Theme Park complete with roller coaster and DigiIMAX Theatre. There are restaurants, cafes and fast food outlets to satisfy your tastebuds too.
Chinatown
Jalan Petaling
Petaling Street, the centre of Kuala Lumpur’s original Chinatown. The time to go is at night when the vendors set up their merchandise for sale along the street. Test your bargaining skills and soak up the atmosphere.
Where to Eat
Tai Thong Grand Restaurant
1st Floor North Block, Wisma Selengor Dredging, Jalan Ampang
Serving authentic Cantonese cuisine, this is a spacious restaurant with oriental touches it is admired by the locals. The dim sum lunch is recommended.
Nonya Wok
2nd Floor BB Plaza, Jalan Bukit Bintang
A selection of Nonya (blends of Chinese and Malay) and Indonesian cuisine. Meals are available in varying portion sizes. With wooden décor the restaurant has been designed with an open concept in mind.
Feast Village
Lower Ground Level, Starhill Shopping Centre, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang
Not sure what cuisine you are after? Check out Feast Village, with 14 dining outlets there will be something to take your fancy. Each restaurant is uniquely designed creating it’s own individual feel. From Spanish to Indian, a Tea House to a Steak House, take your pick
Nightlife
Bintang Walk
Jalan Bukit Bintang
By day a shopping strip, by night be dazzled by the lights. Stretching from Lot 10 shopping Plaza to the JW Marriott hotel, the street is lined with restaurants, cafes and pubs. Be part of the action or sit back and watch the world go by.
Asian Heritage Row
Jalan Doraisamy
Located next to the Sheraton Imperial, this is a block of refurbished pre-war shophouses that have been transformed into trendy restaurants, cafes and bars.
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