Question: Can you advise on car hire in Langkawi, preferably so i can pick up from the airport on arrival. How much it will cost me per day and can whether it is possible for me to drive on my UK European driving license. I have been told that hiring from hotels is often very [...]

Question: We’ll be spending 1 week in Kuala Lumpur and looking to rent a car for this period of time. Is it advisable to be driving in Kuala Lumpur, and will my US driving license be eligible for driving in Malaysia? Please kindly provide information on:
1. Average price per day
2. Where to rent the car
Any [...]

Driving in Malaysia
Car travel gives you freedom to go where you want when you want, but it has disadvantages too: expense, and sometimes having to drive when the public transport is way more convenient.
Will you be able to drive in Malaysia? If you’re an experienced, confident driver who can drive on the left-hand side of [...]

Awas: Caution
Berhenti: Stop
Beri Laluan: Give Way
Cerun Mendaki: Dangerous Ascent
Di hadapan: Ahead
Dilarang Belok Ke Kiri: No Left Turn
Dilarang Memotong: No Overtaking
Had Laju: Speed Limit
Ikut Kanan: Keep Right
Ikut Kiri: Keep Left
Jalan: Road/Street
Jalan Sehala: One Way Street
Liku Tajam: Sharp Bends
Kenderaan Dilarang Masuk: No Entry For Vehicles
Keluar: Exit
Kurangkan laju: Slow Down
Lebuhraya: Highway
Lencongan: Detour
Lorong: Lane
Masuk: Entry
Pusat Bandaraya: City Centre
Utara: North
Selatan: [...]

Fraser’s Hill is approximately 103km north, or two hours’ drive, from Kuala Lumpur. Visitors can take the Rawang exit from the highway and drive further north to Kuala Kubu Bahru (KKB) and up to Fraser’s Hill. From KKB, take the road eastwards to Kuala Lipis/Raub (past the police station all the way along the winding [...]

Car Rental / Hire

In East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak) and Langkawi I will always recommend renting a car, but in Kuala Lumpur, it is better and easier to utilize the efficient public transport.
Will you be able to drive in Malaysia? If you’re an experienced, confident driver who can drive on the left-hand side of [...]

It doesn’t take long to learn that there are a lot of motorcycles on the roads of Malaysia and while this is not uncommon in Asia it’s much more unusual in western countries so it’s worth learning a few things about them. My first four tips concern getting used to some practices of motorcyclists.
1. The [...]