Jaringan Malaysia At Travel SongketMail http://travel.songketmail.org/ http://jaringanmalaysia.blogspot.com/ Information about Malaysia in one blog is provided by Wanita Perempuan Melayu Webmaster. As a Malaysian this simple in one page information about Malaysia is a way to help people around the world to get the most up to date and right information about Malaysia. We are proud to be Malaysian and wanted to share it with the rest of the world. Just click any of the links inside this blog to get more information from the right website build by the Malaysian government or by the people of Malaysia. List of Hotel In Malaysia http://malaysia-budget-hotel.blogspot.com/ Malaysia Diary http://malaysia-diary.blogspot.com/ ---http://travel.songketmail.org/2008/08/last-minute-travel-checklist-to.html Last minute Travel Checklist To Malaysia Check out this guide abd 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/ local currency is called Ringgit Malaysia (RM) 1 US Dolar = RM 2.8 (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 (5) Emergency information Civil Defence http://www.civildefence.gov.my/ Emergencies Ambulance/Police/Fire and Rescue Department dial 999 (6) Others Doctors prescription 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 (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. Trafficking in illegal drugs carries the death penalty in Malaysia.