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About Singapore Malaysia

PLANING YOUR TRIP 4

The first tip here is that people are always abbreviating Kuala Lumpur to KL. Okay, that's pretty obvious. But these people will abbreviate everything else they can get away with. So, Johor Bahru becomes 1B, Kota Bharu KB, Kota Kinabalu, KK-you get the picture. Malaysia itself is often shortened to M'sia and Singapore to S'pore. To make it easier for you, the only shortened version I've used in this book is KL.

The Malaysia Tourism Board (MTB) can provide some information by way of pamphlets and advice before your i rip, but keep in mind they are not yet ns sophisticated as the Singapore tourism Board. Much of the informal ion they provide is vague, broad-stroke descriptions with few concrete details that are useful for the traveler. Overseas offices are located as follows.
The nationwide tourist hot line is 1300/88-5776.

To enter the country you must have a "did passport. Citizens of the United ,)rates do not need visas for tourism and business visits, and upon entry are ;ranted a Social/Business Visit Pass ;,ood for up to 3 months. Citizens of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and [he United Kingdom can also enter the country without a visa, and will be granted up to 30 days pass upon entry. For other countries, please consult the nearest Malaysian consulate before your trip for visa regulations. Also note: Travelers holding Israeli passports are not permitted to travel within Malaysia (likewise, Malaysians are forbidden from traveling to Israel).

While in Malaysia, should you need to contact an official representative from your home country, the following contact information in Kuala Lumpur can help you out: United States Embassy 03/21G8-5000; Canadian High Commission 03/ 2718-8333; Australian High Commission 03/214G-5555; New Zealand High Commission 03/ 2078-2533; and the British High Commission 03/2148-2122.

If you are arriving from an area in which yellow fever has been reported, you will be required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination. Contact your nearest MTB office to research the specific areas that fall into this category.

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