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Pangkor Island General Info
Religion
The official religion of Malaysia is Islam
but there is freedom of worship. Visit the Al-Hana Mosque and view the intricate
designs from Uzbekistan.
Language
Bahasa Malaysia is
the official language but English is widely spoken and
understood.
Telecommunications
There are
good telephone communications throughout the island with phone booths operated
by different companies which either accept coins or phone cards. International
calls can be direct-dialled from private phones, some public phone booths using
a phone card and Telekom offices. The access code for making international calls
from Malaysia 00. For more information, dial
103.
Tipping
Tipping is not
mandatory but is widely practised. RM2-RM5.
Tourist Information
Centers
Please contact Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board for tourist
information. Website : http://tourism.gov.my
Water
Tap water is safe for
drinking in Malaysia. Hotels usually provide bottled water for guests in their
rooms.
Working week
Pangkor has its
weekend on Saturday and Sunday. The official start of the week is on
Monday.
Banks
Money can be changed at
most hotels, banks and at the airport. Banks and moneychangers are located at
Kuah town, with banks being open from 0930 am to 0330 pm. On Saturday, they are
open from 0930 am to 1200 noon. Sunday is the day off for the state of
Perak.
Currency
Malaysia currency is
in Ringgit (RM) and sen. Most establishments accept major travellers' cheques
and credit cards. The exchange rate for US dollars is fixed at RM3.80 = US$1. A
resident/non-resident is permitted to carry into and out of Malaysia, ringgit
notes not exceeding RM1,000. A resident is permitted to carry out of Malaysia
foreign currency including traveller's cheques not exceeding RM10,000. A
non-resident is permitted to carry out of Malaysia foreign currency including
traveller's cheques not exceeding the amount brought in. Should you need to
carry currency in excess of the permitted limits, please obtain prior written
permission from :
Director
Exchange Control
Department
Bank Negara Malaysia
Tel : 603-291 0772/ 290 7353/ 290 7354/
290 7780
Fax : 603-293 7732
Anti-drug law
Visitors to
Malaysia are advised that the trafficking of drugs in the country is an offence
punishable by the death penalty.
Electricity
Malaysian
electricity voltage is on a 240 volt 50-cycle
system.
Health
The only vaccination
requirements are yellow fever for those from infected areas. Cholera, smallpox
and malaria have largely been eliminated.
Immigration
Citizens from the
following countries are required to have a visa to visit Malaysia : North Korea,
Cuba, Vietnam and the People's Republic of China. Nationals other than those
stated are allowed to enter Malaysia without a visa for a visit not exceeding
one month. However, it is recommended that visa enquiries are made at the
Malaysian embassy or Malaysian consulate closest to you, as regulations are
subject to change.