Full country name:
Federation of Malaysia
Area:
329,750 sq km
Population:
23 million
Capital City:
Kuala Lumpur
Currency:
Malaysian Ringgitt
People: 50%
Malay, 33% Chinese, 9% Indian, plus indigenous tribes
Language:
Malay, English, Tamil
Religion:
52% Muslim, 17% Buddhist, 12% Taoist, 8% Christian, 8%
Hindu, 2% tribal
Government:
Constitutional Monarchy
Major Industries:
Tin, rubber, palm oil, timber, oil, textiles,
electronics
Major Trading Partners:
Singapore, Japan, USA
Climate/Temperature:
Malaysia is hot and humid all year so you're going to
have sunshine pretty much whenever you visit. It is,
however, best to avoid the November to January rainy
season on Peninsula Malaysia's east coast. The time to
see turtles on the east coast is between May and
September.
Visa: British Passport holders do
not require a Visa.
Local Time: GMT + 8 hours.
Health: The immunisations given
below are a guide only.
You must discuss your own particular
needs and contra-indications to vaccines or tablets with
your doctor or practice nurse.
Immunisations – confirm those
recommended for use in Britain are up to date,
especially those for children and adult boosters of
tetanus.
Courses or boosters usually advised
– hepatitis A; typhoid.
Vaccines sometimes advised –
poliomyelitis; diphtheria; tuberculosis; rabies;
hepatitis B; Japanese B encephalitis (risk is minimal in
western peninsular Malaysia). Yellow fever certificate
required if entering from an infected area.