Archive for the ‘About Malaysia’ Category

Malaysia Weather and Climate

Posted by pktan on Jan 14th, 2008
File Under: About Malaysia

Question: I am planning a trip to Malaysia in 2008 - Can you let me know when is the monsoon season, and how is the climate and weather like in Malaysia.

Answer: The principal differences of climate within Malaysia are those arising from difference of altitude and the exposure of the coastal lowlands to the two [...]


Shopping VAT Tax Refund

Posted by pktan on Jan 14th, 2008
File Under: About Malaysia

Question: How do i claim VAT (Value added tax) refund for my shopping purchases in Malaysia?

Answer: Currently there is no Value Added Tax (VAT) for shopping purchases in Malaysia but it is expected that a consumption tax similar to VAT will be introduced by integrating the existing sales tax and service tax into a single [...]


Single woman female traveler safety in Malaysia

Posted by pktan on Jan 14th, 2008
File Under: About Malaysia

Question:Is it safe for a single woman to travel around in Malaysia? Recommendation for hotel or B&B? I’d like something that reflects the local culture, but want to be comfortable (luxury not needed) and safe. Anything else that I should be aware of culturally about traveling alone in Malaysia? Security is an issue that I [...]


Traditional Crafts of Malaysia

Posted by pktan on May 1st, 2007
File Under: About Malaysia

Batik
Colored designs on textiles, which can be either cotton or silk, are produced by applying wax to the parts that are left uncolored. This traditional method is practiced in various forms throughout the Malay Archipelago, with Terengganu batik as a particular favorite with tourists. Its elegant print stand out as evening wear, and can be [...]


Traditional Games of Malaysia

Posted by pktan on May 1st, 2007
File Under: About Malaysia

Wau (Kite Flying)
See the dazzling display of kites gliding and swooping across the azure sky! Once played by farmers on leveled ground after post-harvesting season, it now attracts people from all walks of life. Over the years, kite festivals have encouraged creativity in kite-making, thus resulting in kites that are designed in the shape of [...]


Visiting Mosques in Malaysia

Posted by pktan on May 29th, 2007
File Under: About Malaysia

Malaysia mosques are open to everyone, but do take note of these details when visiting one.
1. Avoid visiting a mosque at prayer time. You can check the prayer times here.
2. Remove your shoes before stepping into the mosque. This is a practical, not a religious requirement: Whenever Muslim worshippers pray, their head, hands and feet [...]


Where to go

Posted by pktan on Jan 16th, 2008
File Under: About Malaysia

(Work in progress)

A country full of different experiences waiting to be discovered, there’s never a dull day in Malaysia. Where should you go to in Malaysia depends on what activities you seek, and with that in mind, we created a Malaysia top destinations list to suit different activities.
Like any other top list, our list of [...]