Information on Malaysia
Immigration Formalities
Entry
A valid passport (and visa if applicable) with a minimum of 6 months validity is required for all persons entering Malaysia. A valid passport is also necessary for travel between Peninsular Malaysia and the East Malaysian States of Sabah and Sarawak, as well as between Sabah and Sarawak.
Visa
No visa is required for nationals of Commonwealth countries (except Bangladesh,
India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka), Republic of Ireland, Switzerland, Netherlands,
San Marino and Liechtenstein.
No visa is required for stay not exceeding three months for nationals of:
Algeria, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Czech Rep., Denmark, Egypt, Finland,
Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Jordon, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg,
Morocco, North Yemen, Norway, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Slovak, Korea Rep.,
Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, U.A.E., U.S.A.
No visa is required for stay of not more than one month for nationals of all
ASEAN countries. For stay exceeding one month, visas will be required, except
for nationals from Brunei and Singapore.
No visa is required for stay not exceeding one month for nationals of:
Argentina, Angola, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Burundi,
Cambodia, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Corsica, Costa Rica, Croatia,
Djibouti, Dominica Rep., Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Gabon, Greece, Greenland,
Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Laos, Macedonia, Poland, Solvenia, South Africa, Zaire.
No visa is required for stay not exceeding 14 days for nationals of:
Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, S.Yemen, Syria.
No visa is required for stay not exceeding 7 days for national of: Albania,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Byelorussia, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan,
Kirghisztan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldavia, Romania Russian Fed., Tadjikistan,
Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
Entry Formalities
A disembarkation card and quarantine declaration card will be given out on all inbound flights. All visitors are required to complete the disembarkation card. The Quarantine Declaration Card must be completed by Malaysian citizens and all visitors. In addition, a Travelers’ Declaration Form (TDF) must be filled in by all arrival and departing travelers (including children) regardless of the amount of currency carried. It should be handed to the Immigration Officer together with disembarkation card, quarantine declaration card and passport. (Please check with Malaysian embassies or high commission where possible for the latest status.)
Gastronomic Delights
More information is available at:
http://www.journeymalaysia.com/M2_foodkl.htm
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. It is very much like any other city.
Overcrowded with high-rise blocks, traffic congestions, shopping malls and
entertainment spots, Kuala Lumpur has them all. What's great about KL remains in
the less glorified attractions like the pasar malam (night markets), the mamak
stalls (Malaysian's version of side walk cafes) and nasi lemak.
When you descend upon KL, the one thing you must not miss out on is the FOOD. Make time to dine and devour. Skip the shopping or the sight seeing if you have to. When in Malaysia, get yourself involved in our favourite past time: Malaysians love to eat and we eat ALL the time.
Jalan Alor - Formerly known as the Red light district of KL. The area has since undergone a number of facelifts, and now caters more to delight the gastronomical passions of its patrons. The stalls are parked all along the street. It is quite an overwhelming experience for first timers, who may have some difficulty on deciding where to eat.
Uptown Damansara - A more municipalised version of Jalan Alor. The 'stalls' are assigned and numbered in concrete shoplots. The place lacks the liberated charm of Jalan Alor, but there are plenty of scrumptious choices to amuse your senses. Malay, Chinese, Indian, Fusion, they have it all. Here, Tony's Fried Kueh Teow is the favourite.
Petaling Street - Here is where you will find some truly fantastic Chinese food. Tourists, start with the menu. The pictures on the menu will give you a good indication of what your meal will look like. Other than the invitation to tropical al-fresco dining, your hosts may also impress you with their good selection of beer. The Hokkien Noodles at the corner of Hong Leong Bank is quite popular judging from the long queues of people waiting to place their order. Don't be disheartened. It is really worth the wait.
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman - Coliseum Cafe. This is one of those places where when the colonials left; it is like they never did. Dark, dank and smokey, white tablecloths yellowed with time. Even some of the waiters are as old as the hills. Perfect! What an ambience to soak yourself in and enjoy your steak and mushroom. Or hang out at the bar, and get yourself informed on the latest gossip in town. They are never short of exciting characters to chat with at the Coliseum. Click here for a more comprehensive article on Kuala Lumpur's colonial days.
The list of what and where to EAT is endless. Widen your gastronomical tentacles
by clicking on to this website.
http://www.klue.com.my/Food.aspx
