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Batu Feringgi Beach
11100 Penang
Malaysia
T: (60 4) 886 1911
F: (60 4) 881 1880

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Local Guide

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Local Time

2.36pm (GMT+8)

Local Weather

High: 34C/93F

Low: 24C/75F

Intermittent Clouds

Facts for the Traveller

At a Glance

Penang, an island just off the northwest coast of Malaysia, forms a part of the Malaysian state of the same name. The capital, George Town, is a showcase of Southeast Asia’s largest collection of pre-World War II buildings. The island offers a wealth of tropical beaches, historic sights, and one of the best opportunities to experience the diversity of Malaysian culture.Plug Type

LanguageBahasa Malaysia, English, Chinese, TamilPopulation1.2 millionTime ZoneGMT +8 hoursMeasuresMetric SystemVoltage220/240 voltsMobile PhonesGSM 1800.

Visas

Citizens of the United States, Canada, and most Arab, Commonwealth and European countries do not need visas for visits of less than three months. You may view entry requirements by country of origin by clicking on the link below.Visa information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia

Currency

The Malaysian currency is the ringgit, divided into 100 sen (cents). The currency is abbreviated both as RM and MYR. While credit cards are accepted in hotels and department stores, expect to pay in cash in rural areas.Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.MYR 1.00 equals:

.33

US Dollar (USD)

.31

Australian Dollar (AUD)

2.07

Chinese Yuan Renminbi (RMB)

.25

Euro (EUR)

.21

British Pound (GBP)

2.55

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

16.48

Indian Rupee (INR)

25.57

Japanese Yen (JPY)

9.82

New Taiwan Dollar (NTD)

.41

Singapore Dollar (SGD)

Taxes

Hotels and restaurants add a government tax of 6% and a service charge of 10%.

Tipping

Tipping is not customary in Malaysia.

Business Hours

Bank Hours10am to 4pmOffice HoursBusiness: 9am to 5pm
Government: 8am to 5pm
Shop Hours10am to 10pm

Public Health

Ensure that food is well cooked, and consume only bottled mineral water outside the hotel.

Dress

Lightweight clothing is ideal. A shirt, jacket and tie are normal business attire. Shorts, miniskirts and sleeveless garments for women are not advisable, especially in rural areas.

Weather

Penang has a typically tropical climate of warm, sunny weather throughout the year. Rain is most frequent from November to January, but can be expected in any month.

Five-Day Forecast Today Tomorrow Sunday Monday Tuesday
Intermittent Clouds Clouds and sunshine High: 34C Low: 24C High: 93F Low: 75F	Partly Sunny An a.m. shower; otherwise, partly sunny High: 32C Low: 24C High: 90F Low: 75F	Partly Sunny with Showers Periods of sun, a shower in the p.m. High: 32C Low: 25C High: 90F Low: 77F	Mostly Sunny Mostly sunny High: 32C Low: 24C High: 90F Low: 75F	Partly Sunny with Showers Partly sunny with a couple of showers High: 32C Low: 25C High: 90F Low: 77F