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Dentists & Doctors Consultation and treatment fees vary greatly depending on whether the practitioner you have visited operates from a private or public clinic. Your best bet is at a private medical center if your ailment appears serious. These are often expensive but, being virtual minihospitals, they have the latest equipment. If you just have a flu, it's quite safe to go to a normal M.D.-most doctors have been trained overseas, and will display diplomas on their walls. The fee at a private center ranges from RM20 to RM45 (US$5.25-$12). Call 999 for emergencies.

Drug Laws As in Singapore, the death sentence is mandatory for drug trafficking (defined as being in possession of more than 15g of heroin or morphine, 200g of marijuana or hashish, or 40g of cocaine). For lesser quantities you'll be thrown in jail for a very long time and flogged with a cane.

Electricity The voltage used in Malaysia is 220-240 volts AC (50 cycles). The three-point square plugs are used, so buy an adapter if you plan to bring any appliances. Also, many larger hotels can provide adapters upon request. Internet Service is available to all of the nation, and I have found Internet cafes in the most surprisingly remote places. While the major international hotels will have access for their guests in the business center, charges can be very steep. Still, most locally operated hotels do not offer this service for their guests. For each city I have listed at least one alternative, usually for a very inexpensive hourly cost of RM5 to RM10 (US$1.30-$2.65).

Language The national language is Bahasa Malaysia, although English is widely spoken. Chinese dialects and Tamil are also spoken. Liquor Laws Liquor is sold in pubs and supermarkets in all big cities, or in provision stores. You'll hardly find any sold at Tioman though, so bring your own if you're headed there and wish to imbibe. In Terengganu and Kelantan, liquor is strictly limited to a handful of Chinese restaurants. Hotels are having an increasingly difficult time keeping their bars open. A recent ruling requires pubs and other nightspots to officially dose by lam nationwide.
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