Last minute Travel Checklist To Malaysia

Check out this checklist that contain guides and websites to make sure you have got everything taken care before your travel to Malaysia.

(1) Passport and Visas. All passports must be valid for at least six months and beyond the intended visiting period.

Immigration Department of Malaysia
http://www.imi.gov.my/
Tel: +603 2095 5077

(2) Your country's embassy contact information in Malaysia

Ministry of Forgien Affair (Wisma Putra)
http://www.kln.gov.my/

(3) ATM and credit cards (Mastercard and visa accepted)

Bank Negara Malaysia
http://www.bnm.gov.my/

Local bank websites

Maybank
http://www.maybank.com.my/

CIMB Bank
http://www.cimb.com.my/

Al Rajhi Bank
http://www.alrajhibank.com.my/

Mastercard
http://mastercard.com/sea

local currency is called Ringgit Malaysia (RM)

1 US Dolar = RM2.8 (For estimation only. Rate may vary everyday). Visit local bank websites for up to date information.

(4) Guidebooks and maps

Visit the websites for more Malaysia guide and travel information

http://travel.songketmail.org/

http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/

http://www.virtualmalaysia.com/

Tourism Info Line : 1-300-88-5050 (Within Malaysia)
or +603 2615 8188

List of Hotels in Malaysia
http://malaysia-budget-hotel.blogspot.com/

(5) Emergency information

Civil Defence
http://www.civildefence.gov.my/

Emergencies Ambulance/Police/Fire and Rescue Department dial

999

(6) Others

It's hot and rainy in Malaysia. All important documents should be keep in water proof beg or folder. Keep it safe.

• Doctors prescription.

Remember to bring along your doctor letter of type of medicine you may need to buy in Malaysia.

• Travel insurance
• Tickets (air, train and bus)

• Cold and flu medicine
• Antibiotics
• Anti-diarrhoea tablets

This items can be buy in Malaysia mostly at Pharmancy like Guardian or Watson.

• Lipbalm
• Moisturiser
• Sanitary pads
• Tissues
• Body and hand lotion
• comb and brush
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Contact lens and cleanser
• Cosmetics and perfume
• Lozenges
• Eye drops
• Anticeptic cream
• Slippers
• Disposable underwear
• Swimsuit
• Gloves, socks and caps
• condom
  

Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival
http://www.malaysiamegasale.com.my/

The pulsating world of Malaysian shopping.

(7) Safety Tips

Stay alert, use common sense and be aware of your surroundings. If you think you're being followed, step into a store or another public place and wait to see whether the person passed by.

Dress conservatively and inconspicuously - take your fashion cues from local women. In certain cultures, what you consider attractive casual clothing may seen as provocative or inappropriate, even offensive, which could spark harrassment.

Leave behind a detailed itinerary and photocopies of your passport's identification page and your flight and ticket information at home.

Warning. Trafficking in illegal drugs carries the death penalty in Malaysia.

(8) Record your information and keep it with your belongings

- Name, address and phone number of home country
- Identity and passport number
- Person(s) to notify in cases of emergency
- Health status eg, if any chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension
- Allergies to any medications, food etc
- Immunization records
- Name, address and phone number of your doctor
- Travel information policy

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