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Geography of Malaysia
Area: 329,749 sq. km. (127,316 sq. mi.); slightly larger than New Mexico.
Cities: Capital--Kuala Lumpur. Other cities--Penang, Ipoh, Malacca, Johor Baru, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Petaling Jaya.
Terrain: Coastal plains and interior, jungle-covered mountains. The South China Sea separates peninsular Malaysia from East Malaysia on Borneo (400 mi.).
Climate: Warm, sunny days and cool nights all year round with occasional rain in the evenings. Temperature ranges from 23°C to 33°C. Humidity usually exceeds 82.3%. Although rain falls throughout the year, September to November are generally the wettest months.

How to go to Malaysia
The best way to get to Malaysia is via air. You can enter Malaysia through 2 main international Airports in Penang(PEN) and Kuala Lumpur(KUL).

Visa Requirement to enter Malaysia
Visitor from United States and United Kingdom can enter Malaysia without visa for certain period, refer to the table below for details.

Country On Arrival Extension

USA 3 months 2 months

United Kingdom 3 months 2 months

More information on visa requirement for other countries: http://www.kln.gov.my/english/Fr-visainfo1.html.
Link to complete entry requirement from Immigration Department of Malaysia : http://www.imi.gov.my/eng/perkhidmatan/im_Permit.asp

Money
Currency for Malaysia is Ringgit. At the time this article is written, 1USD = 3.78 MYR and 1GBP = 6.64 MYR. Money changers and banks will change the USD/Pound for Ringgit for slightly lower rate but it is quite convenient. ATM machines are available for foreign card too. Credit card is accepted for most shopping complex and restaurants.
Currency converter: http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Getting Around in Malaysia
The fasters way to travel inter state in Malaysia is air travel. There are 2 main airlines that provide domestic flights: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Air Asia. If you need economic flight, Air Asia is your best choice.
Link to airlines:
Malaysia Airlines http://www.malaysiaairlines.com
Air Asia http://www.airasia.com/

If you are not rushing, train and bus can be the good choice to travel state to state. The train service is provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad.
Link shows the schedule and fare info: http://www.ktmb.com.my/article.cfm?id=1083
Visit local Express Bus Station for schedule and fares.

For traveling around town and city, you can choose to take taxi or cab, make sure you bargain first before you take the ride . Car and scooter rental are also available, but it is not advisable if you can't handle the traffic especially in busy city like Penang and Kuala Lumpur. Best way to travel around the city is to walk around but mind the hot weather!

Places to visit in Malaysia
There are lots of things to see and do in Malaysia. Activities includes enjoying the beaches and tropical jungle, experiencing the multiple cultural of Malaysia, golfing, shopping, and eating.

Penang | Kuala Lumpur | Taiping
Langkawi Island | Malacca

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