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National flag of Malaysia Drapeau.jpg 14 bands: equal status in federation of 13 states and the federal government
Star : 14 peaks signifying the unity of these entities
Ascending: symbol of Islam
Blue: unity of the Malay people
Yellow: royal color of Malay rulers
Total area 329 750 km² (East and West Malaysia)
Capital Kuala Lumpur
Population 30 417 000 citizens
Average salary 770 euros/month
Borders West Malaysia: Thailand and Singapoor
East Malaysia : Brunei and Indonesia
Official language Malay
Religion Islam
A brief history First European presence in 1511 with the storming of the city of Malacca by the Portuguese. In 1641 the Dutch in turn take possession of the city. In 1824 the Dutch finally ous Malacca to English. From 1874, the British protectorate settles. On 31 August 1957, Malaysia declared independence.
Visa For a stay less than or equal to 3 months an input buffer will be stamped on your passport dice arrival in Malaysia. However, the passport must be valid six months after the date of return and you must be in possession of an airline ticket showing your intention to leave the country within 3 months (return ticket or onward). No particular problem at a border crossing by bus from Thailand.
Recommended vaccines before departure Universal vaccines (DTCP, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, typhoid) For rural stays longer than 48 hours, the vaccine against rabies and urged japanese encephalitis.
Malaria Country groupe 3: Preventive treatment with mefloquine necessary, consult your doctor before your departure.
Local time GMT + 8
Local currency The Ringgit (MYR or RM): like everywhere beware of scams, stay vigileant. The banknotes: 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1. 1 riggit is divided into 100 sen. The coins: 50 sen, 20 sen, 10 sen, 5 sen, 2 sen and 1 sen.
Change At banks and official exchange offices.
1 euro = 4,5 RM (environ)
1 dollars = 4,25 RM (environ)
Driving Left side
Climate March-Nov: dry season
Nov-April: hot and humid season
Don'ts Although the Malaysian Islam is more tolerant on the whole, a dress modesty is required (women should avoid to reveal thighs and shoulders off beaches). The Malays attach great importance to social behavior and conduct dress which, for them, mark the respect for others. They do not automatically shakes hands, a nod and a smile are enough, especially when you're a man and your interlocutor is a Muslim woman. Never finger-point anything, in particular a person. Always remove your shoes before entering a home or a place of worship and never touch the head of the people. We must avoid eating with the left hand, which is considered unclean. It is important to never seeming to make fun of someone. Sultans are very respected by the population; so do not criticize them, and avoid judging national Policy Drinking: zero tolerance
Malaysian court sentences to six lashes and one year in jail any Muslim caught drinking alcohol. This punishment does not apply to non-Malaysians.
Local food In Malaysia, you will eat both Malay, Chinese, Thai, Indian and Indonesian. But we often find the same basic foods ie chicken, beef or mutton to accompany rice or noodles. Fish, shellfish and seafood are abundant on the coasts. If Chinese eat with chopsticks, Malay eat with the right hand or with a spoon and fork in a restaurant.
Basic vocabulary
Hello Selamat pagi (05 à 10H00 )
Selamat petang (15 à 18H00)
Good evening Selamat malam
Goodbye Selamat Jalan
How are you? apa khabar?
What is your name? siapa nama anda?
My name is Nama saya
I'm pleased to meet you Selamat berkenalan!
I don't understand Saya tidak faham
I'm english Saya orang Perancis.
Thank you terima kasih
You're welcome sama sama
Yes ya
No tidak / Bukan
Where is the bathroom/toilets? di manakah tandas?
How much? berapa banyak?
Sorry, excuse me Maaf
How much is this? berapa banyak ini?
It's very expensive ia sangat mahal
It's too expensive ia adalah terlalu mahal
This is very good / beautiful ia amat baik
Give me this / that memberi saya ini
Yesterday semalam
Today hari ini
Tomorrow esok
One satu
Two dua
Three tiga
Four empat
Five lima
Six enam
Seven tujuh
Eight lapan
Nine sembilan
Ten sepuluh
Twenty dua puluh
Hundred peratus
Thousand ribu


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