Daily Life in Malaysia
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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Time Zone | Kuala Lumpur Standard Time is UTC+8 (GMT+8), same as Beijing, Hong Kong and Taiwan of China, with no time difference. |
| Currency | 1 Ringgit (RM) = 100 Sen. Coins: 1sen, 5sen, 10sen, 20sen, 50sen. Banknotes: RM1, RM2, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM50, RM100. |
| Payment Methods | Major shopping malls, hotels and restaurants accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and UnionPay. E-wallets & instant transfer: Alipay, WeChat Pay, Touch ‘n Go, DuitNow, GrabPay. Street stalls and small shops support cash and QR code payment. |
| Banking Hours | Monday to Friday: 9:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Government Office Hours | Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Shopping Mall Hours | Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., open all year round. |
| Major Airports | Ipoh Airport, KLIA, KLIA2, Penang International Airport, Senai International Airport, Langkawi International Airport, Kuching International Airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport, etc. |
| Voltage & Plug | 220–240V, 50Hz. UK standard 3-pin triangular plug; a travel adapter is required for Chinese electrical appliances. |
| Tipping Policy | Tipping is not a local custom. A 10% service charge is already included in bills of hotels and restaurants, so no extra tipping is needed. |
| Communication Code | Country calling code: +60 / 0060. Perak: +605; Kuala Lumpur & Selangor: +603; Penang: +604; Johor: +607. |
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