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Malaysia

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

 

Malaysia travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for  information
Home - Portal (kln.gov.my)Malaysian High Commission in UK
Private health and travel insurance neededInsurance
Entry requirements - Malaysia travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - Malaysia (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information

 

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN MALAYSIA

Level 27 Menara Binjai

2 Jalan Binjai

Kuala Lumpur

50450

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

 

Telephone: +6 03 2170 2200

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-kuala-lumpur

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ambulance999
Fire999
Police999

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  • Safety and security
  • Terrorism
  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityKuala Lumpur
LanguageBahasa Malaysia (official), English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai
CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit
Phone Code+60
Internet Code.my
Time ZoneUTC+8 (8 hours ahead of UK)
Drives onLeft
Plug TypesType A, Type C, Type G, Type M
Drinking WaterSafe to drink
ReligionMuslim (official) 61%, Buddhist 20%, Christian 9%, Hindu 6%, Other 4%
Significant Dates

January 21- Feb 20 (depending on year) – Chinese New Year

September 16 – Malaysia Day