
General information -MALAYSIA
AREA 329,758 km²
POPULATION 28,700,000
CAPITAL CITY Kuala Lumpur
CURRENCY Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
LANGUAGES Bahasa Melayu (Malay)
TIME ZONES + 08:00 (GMT/UTC)
COUNTRY PHONE CODE +60
ELECTRICITY 220 V (Asia)
TIPPING Optional but appreciated.
BANKS OPENING HOURS Most states: Monday to Friday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Saturday & Sunday: Closed (some banks are open on Saturdays).
HEALTH Medical service is available in most towns. Non-prescription drugs are available at pharmacies.
GENERAL INFORMATION NATIONAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS New Year: 01.01.2012, Chinese New Year: 23.01.2012, Federal Territories Day: 01.02.2012, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday: 9.3., Labour Day: 01.05.2012, Wesak Day: 07.05.2012, Kings Birthday: 02.06.2012, Hari Raya Puasa: 19.08.–20.08.2012, National Day: 31.8., Malaysia Day: 16.09.2012; Hari Raya Haji: 26.10.2012, Deepavali: 13.11.2012, Awal Muharam: 15.12.2012, Christmas: 25.12.2012
CONTACT Asian Trails Co. Ltd., 11-2-A Jalan Manau, Kampung Attap, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia