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50 percent surcharge in taxi meter (Transportation)
As soon as 12 midnight strikes, all cabs in Kuala Lumpur will levy an additional surcharge which is 50 percent of your cab fare. So if your cab fare hits 200 rupees, you have to pay an additional 100...Read full tip...
Be warned of snatchers on motorcycles in Penang (Warnings)
When walking on the streets of Penang, be sure that your bag is safely fastened to your body. Snatchers on motorcycles roam the streets and they can easily grab anyone's belongings especially if they...Read full tip...
Be sure to try Bayview's revolving restaurant (Food)
If you have the time and the budget for some fine-dining experience, be sure to try the revolving restaurant in Bayview in Penang. Not only will you have a fantastic meal but you will also be serenaded...Read full tip...
Haiti goods banned (Warnings)
Goods from Haiti are prohibited from entering Malaysia.. Read full tip...
Ladies please cover up! (Female Traveler)
Particularly the Muslim places in Malaysia like Trengganu and Kelantan, ladies are advised to dress very conservatively, and as much as possible travel with someone. Those places are hotspots for...Read full tip...
Don't bring drugs! (Warnings)
The country imposes the death penalty for mere possession of drugs, even for the mild types and for personal amounts too! Don't risk getting caugh!. Read full tip...
Cabs and Taxis in Malaysia (Warnings)
When taking a cab in Malaysia, it pays to negotiate for the price (RM 2 for the first 2 km and 10 sen for every 200 meters) before getting into the taxi for most of the taxi drivers hardly use meters. If...Read full tip...
Cast Away Pulao Langkawi Style (Itineraries)
Malaysia’s Pulao Langkawi, an island off the coast of Malaysia, is easily navigable by car (a car rent costs 60 ringgit). The island offers possibilities for trips to the nearby villages, rainforest...Read full tip...
A wild trip to Endau Rompin (Warnings)
A wild trip to Johor’s Endau Rompin, a national park which has one of the oldest rain forests in the world, will delight the intrepid traveler as it requires a lot of courage and will. It can be...Read full tip...
Night Market in Malaysia (Itineraries)
Malaysia is known for its night market Pasar Malam where visitors get a chance to rummage through cheap items and all sort of knick-knacks such as pirated CDs, faux signature bags and the like...Read full tip...
Home Stay in Malaysia (Itineraries)
Other than the sight-seeing, experiencing home stay or the “village life” in Malaysia can be a worthwhile experience. Here you get a chance to spend time with the locals, learn to cook Malaysian...Read full tip...
Spelunking in Gua Nasib Bagus in Malaysia (Itineraries)
Other than beaches, caves in Malaysia are also a major tourist draw. Spelunkers will surely love the challenge that it offers (imagine yourself in small passageway which suddenly opens up into a...Read full tip...
On Public Display of Affection (Warnings)
As an Islamic nation, Malaysia is a highly conservative country where lavish display of public affection is frowned upon by the local society. While you won't get arrested for holding hands (and tourists...Read full tip...
Public Washrooms (Health)
Malaysia's public washrooms ("tandas awam" in the local language) are generally clean and safe to use. Just equip yourself with sanitary wipes, alcohol and tissue paper if you are extra hygienic...Read full tip...