Trip Planning

Tipping in Malaysia: Do You Need To, and How Much?

Tipping in Malaysia explained: it is not customary, and a service charge is often already on the bill. Who to tip, how much, and where a little is genuinely appreciated.

Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Kuala Lumpur?

Short answer: drink filtered or bottled water, which is...

Travel Insurance for Malaysia: What You Actually Need

Short answer: travel insurance is not required to enter...

Vaccinations and Health for Malaysia: What You Actually Need

For a normal trip to Kuala Lumpur, no vaccinations...

How Long Is the Flight to Kuala Lumpur? From London, Sydney and More

The quick answer: London to Kuala Lumpur takes about...

Malaysia Public Holidays 2027: What Closes and What Gets Busy

Malaysia has a lot of public holidays, and if you are planning a trip you mainly need to know two things: which dates make...

Malaysia Weather Month by Month: What to Actually Expect

The short version: Malaysia is warm and humid every single day of the year, and it rains all year too. There is no dry...

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC): How to Fill It In, Step by Step

How to fill in the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card: the official free portal, the 72-hour window that catches long-haul travellers out, what to enter in each field, and how to fix mistakes.

Why the Bahrain Grand Prix Is Being Held in Malaysia

Formula 1 is racing in Malaysia in October 2026, at Sepang, for the first time since 2017. The race is called the Bahrain Grand...

F1 at Sepang 2026: A Spectator Guide

Formula 1 returns to Sepang from 2 to 4 October 2026, nine years after Malaysia last hosted a race. If you are flying in...

Money and Currency in Kuala Lumpur: The Ringgit and Where to Exchange

A guide to money and currency in Kuala Lumpur: the Malaysian ringgit, rough exchange rates, where to change money for the best rates, ATMs, and how much to bring.

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