MALAYSIA
MALAYSIA
Malaysia is an incredibly underrated country found on the mainland of South-East Asia. An affordable and diverse country, Malaysia is a hot destination for backpackers and travellers alike! The melting pot of cultures found in Malaysia make the country rank highly for having one of the most delicious and varying cuisines in the world.
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USEFUL KEY PHRASES
Selamat pagi – good morning
Terima kasih – thank you
Sama-sama – you’re welcome
Berapa harga? – What’s the price?
Saya mau pesan… – I would like to order…
KNOWN FOR
The Pertronas Towers
Batu Caves
Merdeka 118
Rainforests
Orangutans
Currency
The currency in Malaysia is Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).
Language
Languages in Malaysia are slightly confusing due to the range of cultures. The main language is Bahasa Malay – which is similar to Bahasa Indonesia. However, Tamil and Mandarin are also widely spoken. Malaysia was part of the British Empire until 1957 and a lot of local people consider English to be a recognised language of Malaysia also.
Weather
Weather in Malaysia is generally good all year round! You can expect highs of around 35°C and temperatures rarely lower than 25°C.
Malaysia actually has two rainy seasons. In the south, the rainy season is from late May until September and in the north it runs from November until March.
