Quick Facts

Citizens of the United States, Canada, and a majority of Arab, Commonwealth and European countries do not need visas for visits of less than three months.

View visa requirements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia

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 recent exchange rates for some common currencies:

Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.

MYR 1.00 equals:

Effective 1 June 2018, The Malaysian Government has announced the alleviation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Hence, effective from that date, the rate of Goods and Services Tax will be reduced from the current 6% to 0%. While the room rate and restaurants are subject to a 10% service charge and 6% government tax. 

All prices on the website are subject to change without prior notice. While we make every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date information, the price quoted do not include any applicable taxes/duties by the Malaysian Government imposed hereafter. 

Tipping is not customary in Malaysia.

Though Malaysia is an Islamic country, offices observe a Monday to Friday schedule.

Bank Hours
10am - 4pm, Monday through Friday

Office Hours
8am - 5pm(Government)
9am - 5pm(Commercial)

Shop Hours
10am - 10pm

Check with your local doctor or health care professional about vaccination requirements before you plan your trip.

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

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

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