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:: GENERAL INFORMATION ::

:: AIRPORT ::

Malaysia has 19 airports, 5 international and 14 domestic. The international airports are at Sepang in Selangor, Penang Island, Langkawi Island, Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, and Kuching in Sarawak. To cope with the increasing volume in air traffic, a sixth international airport has been planned at Kuala Muda in Kedah. The domestic airports are at Alor Setar, Kota Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Kuantan, Ipoh, Subang in Selangor, Johor Bahru, Tawau, Miri, Sibu, Bintulu, Labuan, Sandakan and Lahad Datu. Malaysia Airlines (MAS), the country’s national carrier, operates most of the domestic flights within West and East Malaysia and vice-versa.

There are 17 flights daily from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang to all domestic destinations, except Ipoh. There are two flights a day to Langkawi, Penang, Alor Setar, Kota Bharu, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuala Terengganu. From these destinations, there are two daily return flights to Subang. For Kuantan, there is only one daily return flight. Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh are handled by Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang. Pelangi Air, a private operator, also operates scheduled domestic flights from Subang; most of them to island resorts. Air Asia, Transmile, and Berjaya Air and other carriers operate charter flights out of the airport to various domestic and regional destinations. Pelangi Air fly to and from Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang, Alor Star, Melaka, Kerteh, Kuantan, Tioman Island, Johor Bahru, Kota Bharu, and Kuala Terengganu. There are reductions for night flights, group and advance bookings. AirAsia currently has a relatively limited network and offers services between Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport and Kuching, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu and Labuan.

:: HOLIDAYS ::

Weekly holidays vary from region to region. In Selangor, Melaka, Penang, Perak, Pahang and Negri Sembilan, there is a half-day holiday on Saturday and a full-day holiday on Sunday. In the states of Johor, Kedah, Perlis, Terengganu and Kelantan a traditional half-day holiday is observed on Thursday and full-day holiday on Friday; Saturday and Sunday are treated as weekdays.

Major Holidays:

	New Year's Day- 1st January*		The King's Birthday- June
	Hari Raya Aidil Fitri- January*		August 31 - National Day*
	Chinese New Year- January/February*		Deepavali- October/November#
	Labour Day- 1st May		Christmas Day- 25th Decmber*
	Vesak Day- May*
	National Holidays. #Execpt Sarawak and Labuan. Note:* If a holiday falls on a weekend or Friday, the following day becomes a holiday.

:: LOCAL CUSTOMS ::

General ::

When visiting Malaysia, the visitor should observe local customs and practices. Some common courtesies and customs are as follow:-

	Although handshakes generally suffice for both men and women, some Muslim ladies may acknowledge an introduction with a gentleman with a nod of her head and smile. A handshake is only to be reciprocated if the lady offers her hand first. The traditional greeting of "salam" resembles a handshake with both hands but without the grasp. The man offers both hands, lightly touches his friend's outstretched hands, then brings his hands to his chest to mean, " I greet you from my heart". The visitor should reciprocate the "salam".
	It is polite to call before visiting a home
	Shoes must be removed when entering a Malaysian home. It is also customary to do so upon entering a mosque or an Indian temple.
	The right hand is always used when eating with one's hand or when giving and receiving objects The right forefinger is not used to point at places, objects or persons. Instead, the thumb of the right hand with the four fingers, folden under is preferred usage.
	Toasting is not a common practice in Malaysia. The country's large Muslim population does not drink alcoholic bevergaes.

Business ::

	Malaysians tend to be late for appointments yet expect others to be on time. Your contact will meet you at your hotel or at his or her office.
	Meetings are often held during lunch or dinner.
	Malaysians are usually called by their given names preceded by Mr., Mrs., or Miss. The Chinese use their family names preceded by Mr., Mrs., or Miss.
	A firm handshake and a "hello" are suitable as a greeting. Muslims bring their hand to their chest after shaking hands, and you should follow suit.
	Business cards are always exchanged and should be both given and received with both hands at all times. Study the card for a few moments before placing it in your pocket.
	A suit and tie is suitable business attire for men, with the jacket removed on warmer days. Long-sleeved batik shirts are always acceptable. For women, a suit or blouse and skirt are best for daytime appointments.
	The many cultures and religions of Malaysia may make giving a suitable gift a complicated issue. Never give liquor to a Muslim (alcoholic beverages are forbidden in the Muslim religion), or clocks, watches, knives or white flowers to a Chinese person (white flowers are associated with death in Chinese culture, and so are clocks, knives and watches - the word for time and death sound similar). A pen or a similar object having a company logo is probably the safest kind of gift.

:: COUNTRY CODES ::

Country Code

:: CITY CODES ::

Ipoh	05
Johor Bharu	07
Kota Bharu	09
Kota Kinabalu	088
Kuala Lumpur	03
Kuala Terengganu	09
Kuantan	09

Kuching	082
Melaka	06
Penang	04
Seremban	06
Sungai Pentai	04
Taiping	05

When calling a telephone number from within the same city, delete the area code from the number. When calling from within another city in Malaysia, use the entire area code. When calling from another country, delete the first digit (0) from the area code.

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