GENERAL INFORMATION Malaysia
ENTRY REGULATIONS:
Visitors are required to have a national passport or other internationally recognized travel document endorsed for travel to Malaysia with a validity period of at least six months beyond the time of stay allowed in Malaysia. Travelers from certain countries need to apply for a visa before entering the country.

CLIMATE:
Malaysia enjoys a tropical climate throughout the year with warm, humid days and pleasantly mild evenings. Temperatures range from 21-32 degrees Celsius in the lowlands while being slightly cooler in the highlands.
CURRENCY:
Local currency is the Ringgit (RM or MYR). The Ringgit is pegged to the Canadian dollar at a rate of 2.50RM to the CAD$, although the rate varies depending on the exchange rate.
ELECTRICITY:
220 volts, 50 cycles.
LANGUAGE:
Bahasa Malaysia and English

HEALTH REQUIREMENT:
Yellow Fever vaccination is required for all visitors coming from Yellow Fever infected areas or endemic zones except for children under 1 year of age.

AIRPORT FACILITIES & TAX:
The international airport is the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in the capital city. Departure tax is RM40.00 for international travel and RM5.00 for domestic travel.
SHOPPING:
The main shopping districts in Kuala Lumpur are Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Masjid India and Jalan Bukit Bintang. Popular open air street markets are located at Petaling Street, Chinatown, Kampung Baru and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.

CUISINE:

Malaysians love their food with a passion. Malaysia boasts of both local fare and international cuisine, whether you are dining in style at a 5-star hotel or tucking in at the local hawker stall.
For more information on Malaysia, click on www.tourism.gov.my