Health & Safety
Vaccines:Hep A, Typhoid
Water:Tap water safe in KL/major cities, but most boil or filter.
“Good private healthcare.”
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Where Rainforest Meets Skyline
Borneo
Southeast Asia
Cameron Highlands
Southeast Asia
Langkawi
Southeast Asia
Malacca
Southeast Asia
Penang
Southeast Asia
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Essential Travel Info for Malaysia
Visa Requirements
EU Citizens:Visa-free (90 days).
Others:Visa-free (90 days) for many.
Internet & SIM
Quality:Excellent 4G/5G.
Action:Maxis or Celcom.
Money & Tipping
Cash vs Card:Cards widely accepted. Cash for hawker stalls.
Tipping:Not expected.
Getting Around
Apps:Grab
Drive:Drive on the LEFT.
KL has excellent trains/monorail. Buses for intercity.
Safety: Safe
Safe. Watch for bag snatching in KL.
SOS:999
Climate & Weather
Day
32°C
Night
24°C
Sunny Hours:6 hours/day
Hot/Humid year-round. East coast monsoon Nov–Feb.
Electricity
240V • Type G (UK style three pin).
Local Etiquette
- •Use right hand to eat/give.
- •Remove shoes.
- •Don't point with index finger.