Things to know about Malaysia

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It was really a fascinating experience in Malaysia. So what is fascinating about it?? I was fascinated by PETRONAS Tower, it was on my wish list to see it from really close and live that moment. And guess what, I did it!!

Kuala Lumpur, is slightly different from other Asian cities. Sky Scrappers everywhere, as you can see in the above Image.Dozens of Shopping Malls, Pubs, Bistros and many more. Commuting in city is really easy and the best part is one can walk to all the tourist destinations – That is why it is really a “Well Planned City”.

So listed below the info which one must know before planning for Malaysia Trip:

    1) Capital: Kuala Lumpur

    2) Currency: Malaysian Ringett(RM)

    3) Major City: Kuala Lumpur

    4) Country code: +60

    5) Major Population: 85% Malay Muslims

    6) Popular Tourist destination

    7) Valuation: 1USD=3.2RM and 100 INR=5.25RM

    8) VISA Related Info (VOA- Visa on Arrival not Available)

     – Documents Required:

• Original Passport
• Minimum 3 blank pages
• Visa application form duly filled
• 2 Photograph 3.5*4.5 cm in white background
• 80% face appearance
• Return Air ticket
• Two Address Proof
• Last 6 months Bank Statement
• Fees: 1000 INR DD in favor of “ Consulate General of Malaysia” payable at Chennai
• 3-5 Working Days

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9) Calling Card to India and Others

Sim Cards are available on Airport only. I took Maxis- Red color.(Hot Link)

Specification

· 30 RM for Sim card

· Passport photocopy is reqd

· Local call/India Call: 12cents/min

· 1RM=100cents

· 500MB internet for 7 days

· Facebook , Whatsapp and other social networking websites free

· For calling to India: 1320091**********(Your number after 91)

· For Balance enquiry: *122#

10) Major Places to see

   Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi,  Penang, Melaka etc…

11) Kuala Lumpur city is known for its Food all over the World

• (Jalan Alor- Major Food Street)

12) Two Major Airports which gave you entry to Malaysia(Kuala Lumpur)

                       KLIA(Major Flights)                  KLIA 2

Every 15min bus service is there from KLIA to KLIA 2 and vice versa. Both the Airports are very well connected to the City.

13) Mode of transport

         MRT

         LRT

        Buses

       Meter taxis

      Monorail

14) Major Bus Station

•  KL Sentral   
• Pudu Central

15) Shopping: The most Important part

From Designer brands, exclusive designs, retail and bargain shopping to Market haggling, KL has it all!!

If you will ask me about shopping in Kuala Lumpur I will say a big “NO”. It will put ants in your pocket. But if you have fetish for designer brands then this is the place for you. Go ahead and do countless shopping.

Suria KLCC, Pavalion, Fahrenheit, Lot 10, BB Plaza, Berjaya Times Square, China town, Mid Valley Mega mall, Central Market etc.

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