Knowledge Base

Essentials:

Power Plug and Socket

Malaysia uses the Type G plugs and sockets which are also used in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Singapore

Long-distance Buses

With only 2 (slow) train lines in the country, intercity travel in Malaysia is almost entirely relies on buses. Roads in Malaysia are good and so are…

Taxis

Taxis in Malaysia don't necessarily have the best reputation. Even though they are required to use the meter, many of them refuse to use it and you…

pre-paid phone & internet cards

In a time where people wanna stay connected while travelling and don't want to rely on internet Wifi hotspots only, pre-paid SIM cards for your phone…

Weather

It is hot (around 30°C celcius) and very humid (up to 90 percent) throughout the year in Malaysia. So be prepared to take 2-3 showers every day to…

School Holidays

During school holidays popular attractions and family oriented destinations like Langkawi or Cameron Highlands can get very busy, so it is good to…

A-Z:

Awal Muharram Awal Ramadan Christmas Daulat Tuanku Declaration of Malacca as a Historical City Deepavali (Diwali) Federal Territory Day Good Friday Hari Gawai Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Johor Hari Hol Pahang Harvest Festival Holiday: Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Holiday: Sultan of Kedah’s Birthday Holiday: Sultan of Negeri Sembilan’s Birthday Installation of the Sultan of Terengganu Israk and Mikraj Jalur Gemilang Long-distance Buses Malacca Governor’s Birthday Malaysia Day Merdeka Orang Asli Peranakan Culture Power Plug and Socket pre-paid phone & internet cards Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Public Holidays Raja Perlis’ Birthday Sabah Governor’s Birthday Sarawak Governor’s Birthday School Holidays Straits Settlements Sultan of Johor’s Birthday Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday Sultan of Pahang’s Birthday Sultan of Perak’s Birthday Sultan of Selangor’s Birthday Sultan of Terengganu’s Birthday Taxis Temiar Vesak Day Wayang Kulit Weather