Sabah is a tropical paradise of
natural wonders, scenic beauty and cultural diversity.
Here, you'll find the highest
mountain in Southeast Asia, Mount Kinabalu, exotic sights such as the Rafflesia
(the largest flower in the world) and the famous orangutan.
Visas
Nationals of the following countries do not
require a visa to enter Malaysia for the purpose of social/business visits for
no more than 3 months.
- Argentina, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium,
Bosnia Herzegovina, Czech & Slovak, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Krygyzstan, Luxembourg, Norway, Peru, South
Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkmenistan, Tunisia, United State Of America, Bahrain,
Morocco, United Arab Emirate, Oman, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia,
Lebanon, Turkey, Egypt
Nationals of the following countries do not
need a visa to enter Malaysia for the purpose of social/business for no more
than 14 days.
- Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria
Nationals of do not need a visa to enter Malaysia for the
purpose of social/business for no more than 30 days.
- Armenia, Atzerbaijan, Bulgaria, Estonia,
Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldovia, Rumania, Russia, Tadjikistan,
Ukraine, Yeloruss
For all other purposes/nationals, a visa is
required.
View visa requirements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia
Currency
The Malaysian
currency is known as Malaysian Ringgit
(MYR) or (RM). Credit cards are accepted in major hotels as well as shopping
malls.
Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.
MYR 1.00
equals:
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Exchange Rates
|
Currency
|
|
0.34
|
Australian Dollar
(AUD)
|
|
0.26
|
Euro
(EUR)
|
|
0.22
|
British Pound
(GBP)
|
|
2.56
|
Hong Kong Dollar
(HKD)
|
|
18.38
|
Indian Rupee
(INR)
|
|
33.65
|
Japanese Yen
(JPY)
|
|
0.41
|
New Zealand Dollar
(NZD)
|
|
2.04
|
Chinese Yuan Renminbi
(RMB)
|
|
0.42
|
Singapore Dollar
(SGD)
|
|
0.33
|
US Dollar
(USD)
|
Taxes
A 16% surcharge including government tax is
applicable in most hotels and some private restaurants.
Tipping
Many mid-range and top-end restaurants include
their own service charge that varies. Officially, tipping is accepted when
appropriate.
Business Hours
Bank Hours
9am - 4.30pm, Monday through Friday
9am - 12pm, Saturday
Office Hours
9am - 5.30pm, Monday through Friday
9am - 12pm, Saturday
Shop Hours
9am - 6:30pm or later throughout the week
Department stores are open 9am to 9pm every day.
Public Health
Visitors entering Malaysia are required to
complete a health declaration form. Check with your local doctor or health care
professional about vaccination requirements before you plan your trip.
Dress
Dress is generally informal in Kota Kinabalu
except on social, diplomatic or government occasions when a suit and tie is
appropriate for the non-Muslims. Light clothing is appropriate as Kota Kinabalu
only has one season which is summer.
Shorts, miniskirts and
sleeveless garments for women are not advisable, especially in rural areas.
Weather
Kota Kinabalu is almost always
warm and humid. Temperatures do not vary much from 74°F
to 85°F or 23°C to 30°C.
Today
Thunderstorms
Overcast with a thunderstorm or two
|
High:
|
33°C /
91°F
|
|
Low:
|
24°C /
75°F
|
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Cloudy
|
High:
|
33°C /
91°F
|
|
Low:
|
23°C /
73°F
|
|
Sunday:
|
|
Thunderstorms
|
High:
33°C /
91°F
|
Low:
24°C /
75°F
|
|
Monday:
|
|
Showers
|
High:
33°C /
91°F
|
Low:
24°C /
75°F
|
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Tuesday:
|
|
Showers
|
High:
33°C /
91°F
|
Low:
24°C /
75°F
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