USEFUL CONTACTS
STATE AUTHORITIES
Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN)
Tel: +603 9086 6800
Careline 1 300 80 1010
www.wildlife.gov.my
Department of Marine Park
Tel: +603 8886 1379
www.dmpm.nre.gov.my
Perlis Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia
Tel: +604 977 6626 / 604 976 5966
www.forestry.gov.my
Perak State Parks Corporation
Tel: +605 791 4543
www.royalbelum.my
Negeri Sembilan Forestry Department
Tel: +606 765 9849
www.forestry.ns.gov.my
Johor National Parks Corporation
Tel: +607 266 1301
www.johornationalparks.com.my
Pahang State Forestry Department
Tel: 09-573 2911 / 09-573 2912
www.forestry.pahang.gov.my
Lembaga Kemajuan Terengganu Tengah (KETENGAH)
Unit Pelancongan & Pembangunan Tasik Kenyir
Tel: +609 823 1000
www.ketengah.gov.my
Sabah Parks
Tel: +6088 523 500
www.sabahparks.org.my
Sarawak Tourism Board
Tel: +6082 423 600
www.sarawaktourism.com
Forest Department Sarawak
Tel: +6082 442 180 / 319 102 / 319 103
www.forestry.sarawak.gov.my
Sarawak Forestry Corporation
Tel: +6082 610 088
www.sarawakforestry.com
Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Kelantan
Tel: +609-7482140
www.jpnk.kelantan.gov.my
Kesedar Hotel Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd
Tel: +609-9121229/+609-9121491
www.kesedar.gov.my
Sabah Forestry Department
Tel: 089 – 242 500
www.forest.sabah.gov.my
ASSOCIATIONS
Malaysian Nature Society (MNS)
Tel: +603 2287 9422
www.mns.my
Malaysian Ecotourism Association (MEA)
Tel: +603 4257 4688
www.mea.memberlodge.org
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Tel: +603 7450 3773
www.wwf.org.my
Malaysia Nature Guides Association
Tel: 603 2240 3551
Persatuan Pemandu Pelancong Alam Semulajadi Terengganu
H/P: +6019 917 8000 (Azhari Jannah)
TOUR OPERATORS
ATV Fun Adventure Marketing
Tel: +6012 377 5005 / 6019 340 7895 / 6019 244 8544
www.atvadventurepark.com
Borneo Eco Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +6088 438 300
www.borneoecotours.com
Borneo Nature Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +6088 267 637
www.borneonaturetours.com
Borneo Adventure Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +6082 245 175
borneoadventure.com
Catcity Holiday Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +6082 414 200
www.catcityholidays.com
FIM CRK
Tel: +6012-6663770 / 6012 6605228 / 6012 3087205
www.firstinmalaysia.com.my
Tropical Adventure Tours & Travel Services Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +6085 419 337
www.borneotropicaladventures.com
Ping Anchorage Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +609 626 2020
www.pinganchorage.com.my
NKS Hotel & Travel
Tel: +609 266 4488 / 4499
www.taman-negara-nks.com
Asian Overland Services
Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +603 4252 9100
www.asianoverland.com.my
Tabin Wildlife Holidays Sdn Bhd
Tel: 088 – 267 266
www.tabinwildlife.com.my
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges
Tel: +6088 308 914 / 308 915 / 308 916
www.suteraharbour.com
suterasanctuarylodges.com
Kingfisher Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +603 2142 1454
Natural History Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +6012 584 6184 / +604 959 4772
www.junglewalla.com
Asian Safari Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +603 2273 0097
www.asian.safari.com
Hedaco Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +609 623 4744
www.hedacotravel.net
My Gopeng Resort
Tel: +605 242 3777
www.mygopengresort.com
DCL Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +604 977 3966 / 6966
www.facebook.com/pages/DL-Travel-Tours/222971077761162
Bird Malaysia Natural History Tours
Tel: +6019 225 2300 / +6012 584 6184
bird-malaysia.com
Cemerung Outdoor Adventure
H/P: +6012 202 9057 / +6012 429 9057
www.cemeroa.com / www.cemerungatvadventure.com
TTI Management
Tel: +609 627 8888/8886/8876
www.tti.com.my
Pulau Warisan Rivercruise
H/P: +6019 983 7950
PRO ECO ADVENTURE Sdn Bhd
Tel: + 603 79 32 41 00 /
WhatsApp 6016 902 65 76
Fax: +603 79 57 49 00
www.proecoadventure.com.my
Email: sales@proecoadventure.com.my
Dev’s Adventure Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +60 (0)19 4949193
www.langkawi-nature.com
E-mail: info@langkawi-nature.com
Natural History Tours Sdn. Bhd.
(formerly known as Junglewalla Tours)
Tel: +6012 584 6184 / +604 959 4772
www.junglewall.com
Naam Sdn Bhd
Tel: +604 963 9200
E-mail: sales@naam.bz
SMZ Keriang
Tel: +6012 493 0867
Email: asnizah1967@gmail.com
Sedim Rainforest Resort
Tel: +604 787 0226
sedimrainforestresort@yahoo.com /
sedimrainforestresort2@gmail.com
Unic Astana Holidays Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +604 978 1133
www.unicastana.com.my
Bintong Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +604 978 2416
www.bintongtravel.com
Warnaceria Holidays & Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +6019 479 4964
Sgi Outdoor Merapoh Travel & Tours (Merapoh)
Tel: +609 912 1143
www.natureguidemerapoh.webs.com
Merapoh Adventure Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd (Merapoh)
Tel: +609 912 2321
merapohadventure@gmail.com
NKS Hotel & Travel Sdn Bhd (Taman Negara Kuala Tahan)
Tel: +609 266 4499 / 09 260 1770
www.taman-negara-nks.com
Danz Travel & Adventures Sdn Bhd (Taman Negara Kuala Tahan)
Tel: +609 266 4269
www.tamannegara-danz.com
TN Nature Outdoor Sdn Bhd (Taman Negara Kuala Tahan)
Tel: +609 266 7766
tn.natureoutdoor@gmail.com
Tuah Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd (Kenong Rimba Park)
Tel: +609 312 2292
www.tuahtravel.com
Al Hijjrah Vacation Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +6016 6613424 / +606 6771330
www.alhijjrahvacations.com
Trek Finder Tours Sdn Bhd
Tel: 088 – 319 480
www.trekfindertours.com
North Borneo Safari
Tel: +6089-666 196
www.northborneosafari.com
Traverse Tours Sdn Bhd
Tel: 088 – 261 501 / 2
www.traversetours.com
Wild Travellers Sdn Bhd
Tel: +6016 989 3588 / +6016 665 7844 / +6011 206 58778 / + 6011 206 57878
info@pahangoutdoor.com
Greenleaf Holidays & Tours Sdn Bhd
Tel: +609-267 2131 +6019-313 1240 / +6019-981 1241
www.greenleaf-tamannegara.com
SPKG Tours Sdn Bhd
Tel: +609-2662369
http://www.tamannegara-nusaholiday.com.my
Sticky Rice Travel
Tel: 088 – 203 026 / 019 – 982 9005
www.stickyricetravel.com
Rustic Borneo Travel Sdn Bhd
Tel: 088 – 385 622
https://rustic-borneo.com
Fieldskills Adventures Sdn Bhd
Tel: 088 – 484 734
www.fieldskills.com.my
TYK Adventure Tours Sdn Bhd
Tel: 088 – 232 821
www.tykadventuretours.com
MALAYSIA AT A GLANCE
COUNTRY
The federation of Malaysia comprises Peninsular Malaysia, which is made up of 11 states, three Federal Territories as well as the states of Sabah and Sarawak situated in Borneo.
CAPITAL CITY
Kuala Lumpur
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Lying 2º to 7º north of the Equator, Peninsular Malaysia is separated from Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea. The Peninsular shares a common border with Thailand in the north, while its southern neighbor is Singapore. Sabah and Sarawak share a common border with Indonesia while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei Darussalam.
AREA
329,758 sq km
POPULATION
32.4 million
PEOPLE
Malays make up about 57% of the population, with Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest.
LANGUAGE
Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken. Malaysians also speak various languages and dialects.
RELIGION
Islam is the official religion but all other religions are practiced freely.
GOVERNMENT
Malaysia practices parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. The Head of State is the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Head of Government is the Prime Minister. The country has a bicameral legislative system.
CLIMATE
Malaysia has a tropical climate and the weather is warm all year round. Temperatures range from 21ºC to 32ºC and the annual rainfall varies from 2,000 mm to 2,500 mm.
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Manufacturing constitutes the largest component of Malaysia’s economy while tourism and primary commodities such as petroleum, palm oil, natural rubber and timber are major contributors to its economy.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Visitors must be in possession of a valid passport or travel document with a minimum validity of six months beyond the intended visiting period. Citizens of most countries do not require visas for social or business visits.
For further information, please visit or call the nearest Malaysian diplomatic mission or Tourism Malaysia office.
CURRENCY
The unit of currency is the Malaysian Ringgit, which is denoted as RM.
Foreign currencies can be converted at banks and money changers.
WORKING DAYS
Most states observe Monday to Friday as working days while Saturday and Sunday are rest days. In the states of Johor, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, working days are from Sunday to Thursday. Friday and Saturday are observed as rest days. This applies to government offices and many private establishments.
BANKING HOURS
In most states, banks are open from Monday to Friday from 9.15 am to 4.30 pm. In Kelantan and Terengganu, banks are closed on Friday and Saturday.
Check the websites of the relevant banks for details on operating hours and rest days. Online banking services are available.
POST OFFICES
Post offices are open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm daily except on Sunday and public holidays. They are open for half–a-day on Saturday (until 1.00 pm).
Post offices that are located in shopping malls have extended operating hours. In the states of Johor, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, post offices are closed on Friday and Saturday.
TIME
The standard Malaysian time is eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of the U.S. Pacific Standard Time.
ELECTRICITY
The voltage used throughout Malaysia is 220 – 240 volts AC, at 50 cycles per second. Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets are used.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
Malaysia uses the metric system.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Malaysia is linked nationally and internationally by telephone, facsimile and via the Internet. Most hotels provide International Direct Dial (IDD) telephone services and Wi-Fi Internet connection.
GETTING TO MALAYSIA
The main gateway to Malaysia is through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang. It is located about 50 km south of Kuala Lumpur.
Over 40 international airlines fly into the country while the national carrier, Malaysia Airlines, has a global network that spans six continents. The airline is a full-fledged member of oneworld, one of the world’s top three airline alliances. The national carrier is complemented by Firefly, AirAsia and Malindo Air. The new KLIA 2, situated about 1.5 km away from the main terminal of KLIA, is the world’s largest purpose-built terminal dedicated to low-cost carriers. Airlines that operate from KLIA2 include AirAsia and AirAsia X. Other major international airports that serve as entry points are situated in Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and the island of Langkawi.
The main entry point to Malaysia by sea is Port Klang, about 50 km away from Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is also accessible by rail and road from Singapore and Thailand.
GETTING AROUND
Malaysia has excellent domestic air links serviced by Malaysia Airlines as well as carriers such as AirAsia and Firefly. The country has a well-developed and efficient public transportation system served by buses, taxis as well as trains. GrabCar and Uber services are available in Malaysia.
ACCOMMODATION
Malaysia has a wide range of accommodation with competitive rates.
International star-rated hotels, boutique hotels, beach resorts, chalets, youth hostels and timeshare apartments are among the types of accommodation available.
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