About
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia known for its cultural diversity and modern economy. The economy is rapidly growing, with strong development in the services, industrial, and export sectors.
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Cities and Resorts
What to See
Connectivity & Internet
Average Speed100 Mbps
4G Coverageexcellent, 5G in cities
SIM from Digi, Maxis, Celcom or U Mobile costs $5-15 for 10-30GB. Available at airports and malls. 5G in Kuala Lumpur. Good coverage in Borneo tourist areas.
Electricity
Voltage:240VV
Frequency:50HzHz
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G
UK-style Type G plugs (three rectangular pins). Voltage 240V. British colonial heritage. EU/US travelers need adapter
Local Transport
Operators: Transnasional, KKKL Express, Plusliner, StarMart Express
Booking: busonlineticket.com, easybook.com, bus terminals
Popular Routes
Kuala Lumpur-Penang4h45min-5h
RM 25-60
Kuala Lumpur-Malacca2-2.5h
RM 20-45
Johor Bahru-Singapore1h
RM 12-25
Kuala Lumpur-Singapore5-6h
RM 50-95
Malaysia split by sea—flying essential to East Malaysia (Sabah/Sarawak). AirAsia super cheap from RM 85 ($20). Peninsula has good buses—KL to Penang 5h (RM 25/$6). ETS trains modern—KL to Penang 4h (RM 47/$11). KL has excellent LRT/MRT with Touch 'n Go card (RM 1-6/$0.23-1.35). Book buses on BusOnlineTicket.com. Grab app works well for taxis.
Local Cuisine
Nasi lemak
roti canai
satay
Tipping
Local term: Tip
Restaurants
Not expected, 10% service charge includedTaxi
Round up fareHotels
Porter2-5 MYR per bag
Housekeeping2-5 MYR per day
Concierge5-10 MYR for special service
Tours
Guide (per day)10-20 MYR per person
Driver (per day)5-10 MYR per person
Tipping is not expected in Malaysia - most places include service charge. If you want to tip, 10% is appreciated for excellent service.