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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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Time
Eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of U.S. Pacific
Standard Time.
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Electricity
Voltage
is 220 – 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second.
Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets.
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Weights and Measures
Malaysia follows the metric system in weights and measures.
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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.
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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. |
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