QUICK FACTS
Need some quick tips so that you can hit the ground running? We've compiled some basic information to make your visit to Kuala Lumpur that much easier. Just browse the information below to get an idea of what to pack, which currency to use, and what to prepare in terms of electronics. Of course, if you find that you need extra assistance, our team at our hotels are always there to help.
QUICK FACTS
Need some quick tips so that you can hit the ground running? We've compiled some basic information to make your visit to Kuala Lumpur that much easier. Just browse the information below to get an idea of what to pack, which currency to use, and what to prepare in terms of electronics. Of course, if you find that you need extra assistance, our team at our hotels are always there to help.
QUICK FACT #1 CURRENCY
Malaysian currency is denoted in Ringgit Malaysia (RM or MYR). Notes are available in RM1, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM50 and RM100 denominations, while coins are issued in 5, 10, 20 and 50 sen (cents) denominations.
QUICK FACT #2 CLIMATE
The country experiences tropical weather all year-round, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Expect rain showers during the wet season from April to October on the West Coast, and from November to February on the East Coast of the Peninsula.
QUICK FACT #3 CULTURE & LANGUAGE
While Malaysian Malay is the national language, the many ethnic groups also converse in various languages and dialects such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, Tamil and Urdu, among many others. English is also widely spoken.
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).
