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Time - GMT + 8.

Population 25.2 million (2008 estimate).

Passports & Visas

Visas are not required for British Natrionals but your passport must be valid for at least six months from date of departure.

Currency

The national currency is Ringgit (MYR; symbol RM) = 100 sen. Notes are in denominations of RM100, 50, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 sen. The Ringgit is often referred to as the Malaysian Dollar.

Currency Exchange

The best currency for exchange is the Pound Sterling, but US Dollars are also widely accepted. All commercial banks are authorised foreign exchange dealers; major hotels are only licensed to buy or accept foreign currency in the form of notes and traveller's cheques. It may be difficult to exchange foreign currencies outside the main tourist centres.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted.

Traveller's Cheques

Accepted by all banks, hotels and large department stores. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling, US Dollars or Australian Dollars.

Vaccinations - Inoculation regulations can change at short notice so we recommend checking with your doctor. Whilst there are no essential vaccinations required for the main resorts it does depend on where you visit. Malaria risk exists only in certain regions. Urban and coastal areas are usually safe. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age arriving within six days from infected areas.

Food and Drink

Tap water in cities is safe, but otherwise all water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Avoid unpasteurised dairy products. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish.