East
Malaysia
KUCHING
Airport Information
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Name of airport: Kuching International
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Distance to town: 10 km
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Airport tax: M$40
Visa
Visitors must be
in possession of national passports or other internationally recognized
travel documents, endorsed for travelling in Malaysia and with validity
period of at least six months beyond the time of stay allowed in Malaysia.
Visitors on social
and business visit purposes are to be guided by the following visa requirements:
One Month Visa
Free Visit
Applicable to citizens
of ASEAN countries. Thus Filipinos & other ASEAN countries may visit
Malaysia without a visa provided their visit is less than One (1) month.
Visa Exemption
No visas are required
for citizens of Commonwealth countries (except Bangladesh, India, Pakistan
and Sri Lanka), British Protected Persons or citizens of the Republic of
Ireland and citizens of Switzerland, Netherlands, San Marino and Liechtenstein.
2 Months Visa Free Visit for Hong Kong.
Three Months Visa
Free Visit
Citizens of Albania,
Austria, Algeria ,Argentina, Bahrain , Belgium , Czech Republic, Republic
of Slovakia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland,
Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Lebanon, Morocco, Norway, Oman,
Qatar, Spain, South Korea, Republic of Bosnia, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Turkey,
Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States of America and Yemen are eligible
for three months visa free visit.
14- Days Visa
Free Visit
Citizens of Afghanistan,
Iran, Iraq, Libya and Syria are eligible for 14- Days visa free visit.
7- Days Visa Free
Visit
Applicable to citizens
of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Republic of Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia,
Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kirghizstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldavia, Romania,
Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Air travellers on transit (not
exceeding 72 hours) are eligible for a visa free visit. As regulations
may change from time to time, it is advisable to check with the nearest
Malaysian Embassy before your departure.
Customs allowance
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Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 200g of cigars or tobacco
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Liquor: 1 malt liquor or wine spirit
Currency
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Ringgit (M$)
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Approximately M$1=US$0.3938
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Click
here for restrictions
Tax
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Airport Tax
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- International: M$40
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- Domestic: M$5
Time Zone
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GMT: + 8
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Difference from Philippines: + 0
Transportation
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Bus
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Car-rental
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Taxi
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Train
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Tricycle
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Domestic flights
Tourist Attraction
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 Bako National Park
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Batu Caves
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Daman Beach Resort
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Iban Long House
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Sarawak Museum
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Semmenggok
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Sunday Market
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Margherita Castle
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Mulu Caves
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Talang Talang Besar, Kecil,
Satang for diving
Shopping Guide
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Main Bazaar
Tipping
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Tipping is not a way
of life in Malaysia. It is unnecessary in hotels and restaurants where
there is already a 10% service charge, unless the services rendered is
exceptionally good.
Weather
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Warm and humid weather is fairly stable throughout the
year, with a 22C to 32C daily temperature range. There is a distinct dry
season form April through July and a wet monsoon from December through
Feberaury.
Language
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Official Languages: Bahasa Malaysia
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Language of Business and Administration: Bahasa Malaysia
and English, Chinese, several Indian dialects and many tribal language.
Electricity
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220 volts/ 50 cycles
Emergency and Useful Tel. No.
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Police 999
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TDC (Tourist Development Corporation) (04)6200661 or
(04)619067
Public Holidays
1999 Public Holiday
| Date |
Day |
Name |
| Jan 01 |
Fri |
New Year's Day |
| Jan 19 - 20 |
Tue - Wed |
Hari Raya Puasa |
| Feb 01 |
Mon |
Kuala Lumpur City Day |
| Mar 28 |
Sun |
Hari Rasa Qurban |
| Apr 17 |
Sat |
Awal Muharram |
| May 01 |
Fri |
Labour Day |
| May 29 |
Sat |
Wesak Day |
| Jun 05 |
Sat |
King's Birthday |
| Jun 26 |
Sat |
P.Muhammad's Birthday JIMMIE |
| Aug 31 |
Tue |
Merdeka Day |
| Nov 07 |
Sun |
Deepavali |
| Dec 25 |
Fri |
Christmas Day |
Tourism Board
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Malaysia Tourism Board
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