DUTY-FREE SHOPPING
Overview
According to pharmacylib, the following articles can be imported into Malaysia duty-free (people over 18 years of age who will stay in Malaysia for at least 72 hours):
200 cigarettes or mixed tobacco products up to 225 g;
1 l of spirits, wine or liqueur;
3 pieces of newly purchased clothing;
1 pair of new shoes;
one piece of each battery-operated or electrical device for personal hygiene;
Dutiable food up to a total value of MYR 75;
Gifts up to a total value of MYR 400 (MYR 500 if the items are from Langkawi or Labuan).
Import regulations
In order to ensure quick customs clearance, a medical certificate in English is recommended for the import of syringes, needles and medication.
Prohibited imports
Valuables must be declared and a security must be deposited (usually 50% of the value of the goods, ask for a receipt).
The importation of goods from Israel, South Africa and Haiti is prohibited, as is the importation of counterfeit money, printed offensive or pornographic material and images that denigrate the Quran. The death penalty is imposed on the import of and trafficking in drugs (even small quantities).
SHOP
Overview
Malaysia offers a world class shopping experience with futuristic shopping malls, unique cultural shops and bustling street markets. Trading is allowed in the markets. Shops and department stores set the prices, but have special offers from July to September and November to January as part of seasonal sales. Electronics, cosmetics, and perfumes are duty-free across Malaysia, and popular souvenirs include batik fabrics and clothing, silver and pewter goods, brocades, handicrafts (especially braids and wood carvings), and antiques.
Kuala Lumpur is the most popular destination for a shopping spree and rivals Singapore and Hong Kong in terms of fashion and electronics. The Suria KLCC shopping center (Internet: www.suriaklcc.com.my) at the foot of the Petronas Towers houses a wide range of leading international retail brands. The Sleek Starhill Gallery and the shopping center Lot 10 offer glamorous brands, while the Berjaya Times Square, one of the largest malls in the world, has the largest indoor amusement park in Asia. In the Sungei Wang shopping center, in addition to fashion items, you will find IT products such as software, DVDs and hardware. On theJalan Petaling Street Market in the Chinese Quarter sells inexpensive souvenirs and the Central Market (Internet: centralmarket.com.my) offers high quality handicrafts. The Mid Valley Megamall (Internet: www.midvalley.com.my) in Seputeh just outside of Kuala Lumpur offers over 430 shops, restaurants, cafes, several large supermarkets (including a Carrefour) and a variety of entertainment options.
Opening hours
Differently, most stores set their own opening hours, i. General 9.30am-7pm. Supermarkets and department stores are usually open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
NIGHTLIFE
Introduction
Kuala Lumpur has the liveliest nightlife in the country – there are plenty of bars, nightclubs and discos, most of which are large hotels. The most varied offer can be found in the area around Jalan Bukit Bintang, Asian Heritage Row, CapSquare, Starhill Gallery, Bangsar, Sri Hartamas and the Curve shopping center in Mutiara Damansara. Night clubs are usually open Wednesday to Sunday until 5 or 6 a.m. Instead of admission, most clubs charge a cover charge that includes the first drink; sometimes there are two drinks for the price of one before 8 p.m.
Outside of the big cities, nightlife is mostly found in the night markets, where locals eat, drink and chat late into the night. Most night markets open at 4 p.m. every evening. The most famous night markets include the markets in Kuala Lumpur and the night market in the Chinese quarter of Penang.
Most of the major cities have cinemas showing Malaysian, Chinese and Indian films. The films are often shown with English subtitles, sometimes English films are also offered, especially American blockbusters.
The National Lottery and the only casino in Genting Highlands (Internet: www.rwgenting.com). are government approved, tourists should not gamble anywhere else. Evening wear is welcome in the casino, the minimum age is 21 years.
LANGUAGE
Overview
The official language is Malay (Bahasa Melayu). English is the language of communication and education. Various Chinese dialects, Tamil and other Indian languages are also spoken.
Idioms
- Eight = lapan
- Eighty = lapan puluh
- Exit = keluar
- Beer = bir, arak
- Please = tolong
- Thank you = terima kasih
- Tuesday = hari Selasa
- Doctor = doctor
- Thursday = hari Khamis
- Three = tiga
- Thirty = tiga puluh
- Entrance = masuk
- One hundred = seratus
- One = satu
- One thousand = seribu
- Friday = hari Jumaat
- Five = lima
- Fifty = lima puluh
- Danger = Bahaya
- Closed = tutup
- Hello = Hello
- Today = hari ini
- Hotel = hotel
- I feel sick = Saya sakit.
- I don’t understand = Saya tidak faha.
- Yes = Ya
- My name is …?? =?? Saya nama adalah…
- Wednesday = hari Rabu
- Monday = hari Isnin
- Tomorrow = Esok
- No = Tidak
- Nine = sembilan
- Ninety = sembilan puluh
- Open = buka
- Restaurant = restoran
- Saturday = hari Sabu
- Six = enam
- Sixty = enam puluh
- Seven = tujuh
- Seventy = tujuh puluh
- Sunday = hari Ahad
- Menu = menu
- Do you speak German / English? = Kamu boleh bercakap Jerman / English?
- Toilet = tandas
- Four = empat
- Forty = empat puluh
- Wine = wain
- How are you? = Apa khabar? (literally: How’s the news?;answered with Khabar baik – The news is good.)
- How much is it? = Berapa itu?
- Where is …? = Di mana…?
- Ten = sepuluh
- Twenty = dua puluh
- Two = dua