Malaysia Visa Information & Essential Travel Tips

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Malaysia Visa Travel Tips
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• A step-by-step guide to Malaysia visa, Malaysia
  travel tips for your upcoming adventure

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Do You Need a Malaysia Visa to Visit the Country?
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Documents Required to Applying for Malaysia Visa
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Simple Steps to Apply Malaysia Visa Online
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You can check your Malaysia visa status on the
Malaysia visa official website
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Malaysia Travel Tips for First Time Traveler

• Greetings Malaysians are known for being polite
  and friendly. It's important to be mindful of
  local customs when greeting people in Malaysia.
  Muslims should be greeted with a traditional
  Salam, Hindus with Namaste or Vanakam, and
  Chinese with a handshake. If unsure, a smile and
  nod is always a polite option.
• Time Malaysians follow the GMT8 time zone, so
  make sure to adjust your watches accordingly. 
• Tourist Police If you're lost or in need of any
  assistance while traveling in Malaysia, you can
  always count on the tourist police
  officers. Tourist police officers are recognized
  by their checkered hat bands, dark blue shirts
  and trousers, and the letter "I" (for
  information) on a red and blue badge on their
  breast pocket.
• Public Holidays Malaysia celebrates a range of
  religious and national public holidays throughout
  the year. , it's highly recommended to confirm
  the exact dates with the nearest Tourism Malaysia
  Office before planning your trip.
• Health Services Malaysia has a well-developed
  healthcare system, and visitors can access public
  and private medical facilities throughout the
  country. However, it's advisable to acquire
  medical insurance before traveling since Malaysia
  doesn't have any reciprocal health service
  agreements with other countries. For minor
  illnesses or over-the-counter prescriptions,
  pharmacies and "Chinese medical halls" are also
  widely available.
• Climate With a temperature that fluctuates a
  little throughout the year, travel in Malaysia is
  a pleasure. The average temperature is between
  21C and 32C. Humidity is high. Rain tends to
  occur between November to February on the east
  coast of Peninsula Malaysia, on western Sarawak,
  and north-eastern Sabah. On the west coast of
  Peninsula Malaysia, the rainy season is April to
  May and October to November.
• Clothing As Malaysia's climate is sunny almost
  year-round, light clothing is ideal. It is
  advisable for ladies, when entering mosques and
  temples, to wear long sleeves and loose pants or
  long skirts.

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Do's and Don'ts in Malaysia

• Malaysia is generally a laid back and relaxed
  place. However, we do have our own customs and
  visitors should try to observe these practices
  when they arrive. Some common courtesies and
  customs are as follows
• Although handshakes are generally acceptable for
  both men and women, some Muslim ladies may
  acknowledge introductions to gentlemen by merely
  nodding and smiling. A handshake should only be
  initiated by ladies. The traditional greeting or
  salam resembles a handshake with both hands but
  without the grasp. The man offers both hands,
  lightly touches his friend's outstretched hands,
  and then brings his hands to his chest to mean,
  "I greet you from my heart". The visitor should
  reciprocate the salam .
• It is polite to call before visiting a home.
• Shoes must always be removed when entering a
  Malaysian home.
• Drinks are generally offered to guests. It is
  polite to accept.
• The right hand is always used when eating with
  one's hand or giving and receiving objects.
• The right forefinger is not used to point at
  places, objects or persons. Instead, the thumb of
  the right hand with four fingers folded under is
  the preferred usage.
• Shoes must be removed when entering places of
  worship such as mosques and temples. Some mosques
  provide robes and scarves for female visitors.
  Taking photographs at places of worship is
  usually permitted but always ask permission
  beforehand.
• Toasting is not a common practice in Malaysia.
  The country's large Muslim population does not
  drink alcohol.

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• By following  this guide  Malaysia travel tips,
  you can get the most out of your trip to Malaysia
  and experience its unique culture and hospitality.

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