Distance to Malaysia

• London, United Kingdom to Kuala Lumpur : 6,557 miles (10,552 km)
• Paris, France to Kuala Lumpur 6,483 miles (10,432 km)
• Rome, Italy to Kuala Lumpur : 6,038 miles (9,716 km)
• Stockholm, Sweden to Kuala Lumpur : 5,812 miles (9,353 km)
• Berlin, Germany to Kuala Lumpur : 5,979 miles (9,622 km)
• Madrid, Spain to Kuala Lumpur : 6,885 miles (11,079 km)
• New York, USA to Kuala Lumpur : 9,400 miles (15,126 km)
• Los Angeles, USA to Kuala Lumpur : 8,790 miles (14,144 km)
• Vancouver, Canada to Kuala Lumpur : 7,944 miles (12,783 km) 

Currency

• The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM. USD1 is roughly equivalent to RM3.80. Foreign currency can be converted at banks and money changers. 

Banking Hours

• Most states:
• Mon – Fri: 9.30am – 4.00pm
• Sat: 9.30am – 11.30am (closed 1st & 3rd Sat of each month)
• Sun: closed
• Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu: Sat – Wed: 9.30am – 4.00pm
• Thur: 9.30am – 11.30am
• Fri: closed 

Post Offices

• Open from 8.00am to 5.00pm daily except Sundays and public holidays.
• In Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu post offices are closed on Fridays and public holidays. 

Time

• Eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of U.S. Pacific Standard Time. 

Electricity

• Voltage is 220 – 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second.
  Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets. 

Weights and Measures

• Malaysia follows the metric system in weights and measures. 

Telephones

• Local calls can be made from public phones using coins or pre-paid cards. International calls can be made from public phones with card phone facilities or at any Telekom offices. 

Accommodation

• Malaysia has a wide range of accommodation at competitive rates. International standard, medium and budget hotels; youth hostels; and timeshare apartments are just some of the types of accommodation available. Privately operated motor-homes are also available for rental.