QUICK FACTS
LET’S EXPLORE MALAYSIA
Looking for more quick facts about Penang? We have some more quick information to make your visit to Penang that much more convenient. Read on to get an idea of what to pack, which currency to use, and what to prepare in terms of electronics. Alternatively, you can just approach our team at the hotel for further assistance.
QUICK FACTS
LET’S EXPLORE MALAYSIA
Looking for more quick facts about Penang? We have some more quick information to make your visit to Penang that much more convenient. Read on to get an idea of what to pack, which currency to use, and what to prepare in terms of electronics. Alternatively, you can just approach our team at the hotel for further assistance.
QUICK FACT #1 CURRENCY
The official currency of Malaysia is the Ringgit (RM or MYR), and while it's good to have ample Ringgit before coming into the country, it's also very easy to find money changers in Penang itself. Bank notes are available in RM1, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM50 and RM100 denominations.
QUICK FACT #2 CLIMATE
It's easy to pack for Penang, as Malaysia has tropical weather all year-round, and temperatures are fairly stable at 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Expect the rainy season in Penang to fall between April to October.
QUICK FACT #3 LANGUAGE
Malay is the most widely-spoken language here, as it is the national language. In Penang, you can also expect the other common languages and dialects to be English and Hokkien, among many others in this multicultural society.
QUICK FACT #4 GENERAL INFO (TIME & ELECTRICITY)
Time: Eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+8).
Electricity: Standard voltage is 220 - 240 Volts AC at 50 cycles per second. Malaysia uses standard 3-pin square plugs (Type G).
