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Jas & Reen's Tips For Malaysia

Posted: Sunday, April 23 5:33 PM by reens

Gee, two and a half weeks sure flies by when you're having fun! We thought we'd compile a list of things you might want to know before going to Malaysia:

General:

• There's no real need to learn Malay, as English is one of their national languages. But be aware that there is a generation of Malaysians that cannot speak English, apparently it was rulled out of the school cirriculum for a decade. (People always like it when you make an effort: "Terima Kasih" = Thank you) .
• Take toilet paper or tissue with you everywhere.
• Get acquainted with squat toilets. They're more hygenic and easier to use.
• When travelling long distances, go by bus (business class, if you can).
• Try to find a place to stay near Chinatown or Little India - lots of good food and shopping.
• Petaling St Chinatown in KL is a must - night market every night!! [Tip for the girls - if you're after imitation LV, Gucci & Prada's, go to KL not Bangkok!! The stock in KL is imported from Bangkok (ie. excellent quality), you don't need to bargain as aggressively in KL to get a good deal and it's not illegal to sell/buy imitations in Malaysia (ie. you don't have to walk down some dark alley to buy them)!]
• For an island holiday - Pulau Perhentian (Long Beach) and Pulau Langkawi. Some islands are "duty free" which means alcohol is 1/3 of the mainland price. The island accomm gets booked out during summer & long weekends so book before you go. Be prepared to extend your island holiday - most people do. (I met a Czech girl who loved the island so much that when she ran out of money, she made arrangements to sleep in a tent and work for food).
• Dress conservatively - most people cover their knees or shoulders even in 35 degree weather (except on the islands).
• Generally everyone is so friendly and welcoming. We felt safe walking around dark alleys at night and approaching strangers for directions.

Food:

• Serving portions are not large, so people eat throughout the day/night. 11pm seems to be quite a popular time!
• Don't be afraid to eat out at small street (hawker) stalls - this is where you'll find the tastiest and cheapest food!
• In Melacca (Melaka) - try the famous Chicken Rice Balls (ask a local where it's sold). Get there before it sells out (ie. before 10am)
• In Penang (Pinang) - pig-out on seafood (it's so tasty and cheap!!)

If you've got any questions, feel free to post it and we will answer them asap.