Helpful Information for Malaysia

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: Metric system.

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY:

240V. 50Hz. All UK electrical appliances should work in Malaysia with exception to televisions and video equipment, although you are advised to check with the appliance manufacturer. Television operating system in Malaysia is PAL B and not PAL I as operated in the UK.

CURRENCY: 1 Malaysian ringgit = 100 cents.

INTERNATIONAL DIRECT DIALLING CODE: 00 60.

TIME: 8 hours ahead of GMT (7 hours ahead of BST).

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:

2008

1 Jan New Year's Day.  10 Jan Awal Muharram(Islamic New Year). 1 Feb* Federal Territory Day.  7 Feb Chinese New Year.  20 Mar Mawlid al-Nabi (Birth of Prophet Muhammad).  1 May Labour Day. 19 May Wesak Day (Birth of Buddha). 7 Jun King's Birthday.  31 Aug National Day. 1-2 Oct Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan).  28 Oct** Deepvali.  8-9 Dec Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice).  25 Dec Christmas. 29 Dec Awal Muharram(Islamic New Year). *Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur and Labuan only. **Except Labuan and Sarawak. ***Date to be confirmed.

EMBASSY:
Malaysian High Commission: 45 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QT.
Tel: 020 7235 8033, fax: 020 7235 5161, e-mail: mwlondon@btinternet.com. Office hours: Mon-Fri 0900–1700.