Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy located in Southeast Asia. It consists of thirteen states and three federal territories and separated by the South China Sea into two similarly sized regions, Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur

Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is national language but English is widely spoken.

Islam is the official religion but all other religions are freely practiced.

Ringgit Malaysia (RM) is the basic unit of currency. Both paper notes and coins are used.

Lying between one and seven degrees north of the equator, Malaysia enjoys a tropical climate. The average temperature is 28 degrees Celsius; however, highland temperature can reach the mean of 18 degrees. Annual rainfall is heavy at 2500mm (100 inches). The high humidity level at 80% throughout the year favours light and sweat-absorbent material such as cotton for daily dressing. Generally, Malaysia has two distinct seasons. The dry season occurs during the southwest monsoon from May to September. The northeast monsoon blows from mid-November until March, which brings about the rainy season (monsoon) to the country. The East Coast of the country is best avoided during these times.

Electric supply is on a 240-volt 50-cycle system. Please ensure that the electrical goods from your country are compatible to use in Malaysia.

Please take note of the following prohibitions of the Malaysian Customs Department:

You are required to declare to Customs or the Plant Quarantine Inspector any plants or parts of plants such as seeds, flowers, fruits, soil samples, cultures of fungi, bacteria and viruses, insects or any other vertebrate or invertebrate animal, that is in your possession.