Tourist guide Malaysia

Located in South-Eastern Asia, Malaysia plays host to many international corporations and organisations, largely due to its practical and convenient location. With the right combination of facilities, infrastructure and renowned world class hotels and resorts, along with the accessibility and professional expertise, Malaysia makes an ideal destination for your corporate events. The multiculturalism that exists in Malaysia has made it gastronomically unique and as culturally diverse as its geography. There are two parts to the country: 11 states in the Peninsula of Malaysia and two states on the northern part of Borneo. One of the main reasons people are lured to Malaysia is the extreme contrasts that can be found. The towering skyscrapers looking down upon wooden houses built on stilts, to the five-star hotels sitting several metres away from ancient reefs. With affordable shopping, eco-tourism sites and fascinating local culture, meeting industry professionals will have much to discover between the hotel and the meeting room. The myriad natural, cultural and adventure attractions has also earned Malaysia a well deserved international reputation as a premier destination for global incentives.

Useful information

Number of airports : 2
Number of railway stations : 1
Timezone : GMT + 8
Telephone prefix : +60
Weight & measures : Metric system
Electricity : 240 volts, Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets.

Identity card

Capital :
Kuala Lumpur

Main cities :
Johor Bahru

Official language :
Bahasa Melayu is the official language, but English is widely spoken.

Currency :
The Malaysian Ringit (MYR)

Public Holidays :

•    New Year's Day : 1 January 2011 / 2012
•    Chinese New Year : 3 February 2011 / 23 January 2012
•    Federal Territory Day : 1 February 2011 / 2012
•    Mawlid al-Nabi (Birth of Prophet Muhammad) : 15 February 2011 / 4 February 2012
•    Labour Day : 1 May 2011 / 2012
•    Wesak Day (Birth of Buddha) : 10 May 2011 / 28 April 2012
•    King's Birthday : 6 June 2011 / 2012
•    Merdeka Day (National Day) : 31 August 2011 / 2012
•    Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan) : 2 September 2011 / 20 August 2012
•    Deepavali (Except Labuan and Sarawak) : 26 October 2011 / 13 November 2012
•    Hari Raya Qurban (Feast of the Sacrifice) : 6 November 2011 / 26 October 2012
•    Awal Muharram : 27 December 2011 / 15 November 2012
•    Christmas Day : 25 December 2011 / 2012