Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. It is a Federal Constitutional Monarchy. It borders Thailand on land and Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia on the sea. The capital is Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia As A Tourist Hub
Besides the main cities, there are many other attractive tourist places in Malaysia. For example, Muar is famous for its food, Teluk Intan for its Leaning Tower and Taiping for its landscapes and local attractions.
Things To Do In Malaysia
- You’ve never been to Malaysia if you do not visit (or even see) the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur.
- Scuba diving and hiking (Kinabalu National Park) in Kota Kinabalu.
- Have fun sunbathing in Langkawi Island.
- You’re never too old for some playtime at LEGOLAND and Hello Kitty Town in Johor.
- Enjoy Malacca’s heritage.
- Bet in the casinos of Genting Highlands.
- Try to eat at least one Malaysian dish.
- Shop for souvenirs and other items.
- Drink hot tea while enjoying the scones at Cameron Highlands.
- Spend a day at Sunway Lagoon, Selangor.
Culture
Malaysia is a multicultural and multi-ethnic country. The original culture of the country is attributed to the indigenous tribes who occupied it. Other than that, Chinese and Indian culture influences the country substantially.
The traditional fine arts in the country are mainly carving, weaving, and silversmithing. Various common wooden artworks add to the cultural beauty of Malaysia. The literary tradition followed in Malaysia mainly follows the oral medium and as such, Malaysian people heavily respect and rely on a strong oral tradition. Like its culture, its cuisines are also influenced by the multi-ethnicity of the country. Other than that, the food of other countries also influences the Malaysian cuisines.
Language
The official language is Bahasa, but English is also a popular language. The major ethnic group in Malaysia is Malay, with 50% of the population belonging to it. The major religion followed by people is Sunni Islam.
How To Get Here
There are a total of 13 states in Malaysia, namely: Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu. Also, there are 3 popular federal territories which are: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya.
Going to Malaysia is more convenient (and faster) now. Certain airlines are offering flights to these states and federal territories. You just have to scout discounted tickets and enjoy the flight to these wonderful destinations!
Getting Around
Locals of Malaysia ride trains (MRT, LRT) to travel around the city. In an instance that trains are full or unavailable, another option is taxi/cab.
Taxis/Cabs aren’t hard to find. There are 2 kinds of taxis: one that run by meter, and the other one is a fixed fare. Most drivers ask for a fixed rate, most especially if they can sense that you’re a tourist. Booking a cab via Grab is also easy. But remember, you must have a Malaysian sim inserted to your phone in order for you to access Grab.
Car hire is also easy. Note that cars drive on the left side of the road.
Currency
The official currency is Malaysian Ringgit (RM). The approximate exchange rate is RM4.48 for US$1. Credit cards are easily acceptable. Also, ATMs are available widely.
Electricity and Plug Type
In Malaysia, they use electric sockets of type G. The standard voltage is 240V.
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July 15, 2016 12:00 am 5 Comments
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