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1. Travel Tip:
Self Travel Still OK Despite Petrol Price Hike
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If you are self-driving while in Malaysia, take note that petrol price has gone up to RM1.92/litre effective a couple of months ago. If you are converting greenback to the Malaysian ringgit, this...
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Malaysia >> Kuala Lumpur >> Kuala Lumpur
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2. Travel Tip:
Driving in Malaysia
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Should you drive when you are visiting in Malaysia? The answer depends on you. If you are comfortable driving on the left side and daring enough to tackle the road signs which are mainly in Malay,...
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Malaysia
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3. Travel Tip:
Strictly No Cellphone While Driving
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It is illegal to use your cellphone while driving in Malaysia, unless you are using it with a hands-free kit. The summons is quite hefty if you are caught doing so – some RM300 (USD120). It could...
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Malaysia
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4. Travel Tip:
Exodus During Major Festive Holidays
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I would highly suggest that you avoid the expressways when it’s near the major festive seasons in Malaysia, such as the Hari Raya or Aidil Fitri (post fasting month festivity) and Chinese New...
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Malaysia
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5. Travel Tip:
Blinking Hazard Lights Don’t Mean He’s Stopped
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In many countries, when you see a car with all four lights blinking, that means the car has stopped, but not so in Malaysia. It is normal for Malaysian drivers to switch on all their four blinking...
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Malaysia
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7. Travel Tip:
Slow Down for the VIP in Front of You
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It is very common to see Malaysian motorists not to pause or stop when coming out of a side road. I think I won’t be unfair to say that many local drivers here seem to ask only the question:...
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Malaysia
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8. Travel Tip:
Twilight Zone on Malaysian Expressways
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Malaysia has many three-lane expressways, the left lane being for slow moving vehicles and the right the fastest lane. Motorists in Malaysia are supposed to keep at the left unless overtaking. But...
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Malaysia
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9. Travel Tip:
Old Trucks Die Hard
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When you are driving on Malaysian roads or expressways, look out for old trucks. Despite the newer trucks introduced in Malaysia, there are still die-hard trucks which refuse to give way. You’ll...
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Malaysia
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10. Travel Tip:
Beware of Daredevil Motorcyclists
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I am a frequent user of Malaysian roads, more often than not, on a scooter (to save fuel cost – you see, fuel price has in June 2008 increased by 40 percent, much to the consternation of locals...
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Malaysia
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