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Located in the tropics, Malaysia is made up of two parts - Peninsular
Malaysia extending from the border of Thailand south to Singapore,
and East Malaysia consisting of the states of Sabah and Sarawak
on the island of Borneo. Peninsular Malaysia has 13 states and
two federal territories - Kuala Lumpur, the capital city and
Labuan, in the state of Sabah. Malaysia is truly multicultural,
based on a vibrant and interesting fusion of Malay,Chinese,Indians
and indigenous cultures and customs. |
Malaysia's population is
in the region of 22 million people, comprising Malays, Chinese,
Indians and other ethnic groups. Bahasa Malaysia is the national
language although English is spoken widely. Islam is the national
religion, but freedom of worship is guaranteed by the Malaysian
Constitution.
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Climate
Malaysia has an equatorial climate with uniform temperatures
throughout the year ranging from 32 degrees C during the day
to 22 degrees C at night. Rainfall is common throughout the
year, averaging 200 - 250 cm a year. Under such climatic conditions,
light comfortable clothing is the norm. The Standard Malaysian
Time is eight hours ahead of GMT.
Currency
The Malaysian Ringgit (RM) is issued in notes and coins in various
denominations. Major credit cards are accepted in most cities
and towns whilst foreign currencies and traveler's cheques can
also be exchanged at authorized money changers, commercial banks
and major hotels. There are few money changers in Kuala Besut
or on the Perhentian Islands. Money should be changed
in Kuala Lumpur prior to travel to Perhentian Island. |
Transportation
Most international airlines fly in and out of Kuala Lumpur,
with some major carriers also calling at Penang, Langkawi, Kota
Kinabalu (Sabah) and Kuching (Sarawak). Malaysia's national
carrier, Malaysia Airlines, operates numerous domestic services
providing easy linkages and access to major destinations throughout
the country. Internal transportation is efficient, cheap and
easily available including rail services, air-conditioned express
buses and taxi services. Car rental services are also provided
at most airports and major towns. Basic and efficient communication
services (telephone, facsimile, telegraph, telex and email)
are available throughout the country. |
General
Malaysia is a politically stable country whose growth has been
carefully shaped by five-year strategic plans. The ultimate
goal is Vision 2020, the government's plan is to become a fully
developed, matured and knowledge-rich society by the year 2020.
Realizing the importance of information technology as a catalyst
for national development, the Government initiated the construction
of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), a fully wired high-tech
business park. This Corridor is a 15 kilometre wide by 50 kilometre
long zone, extending south from the Kuala Lumpur City Centre,
an intelligent precinct to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
This zone houses, amongst others, Putrajaya, the new seat of
Malaysia's electronic government.
You can find out more general information about Malaysia on
the following links:
http://tourism.gov.my
About Perhentian Island
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