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WELCOME TO PAHANG TRAVEL FACTS, TIPS AND TOOLS PAGE
Just some short snippets of information and recommendation on Pahang travel before you come to savor the joys in the delightful state of Pahang. Yes, rather brief Pahang facts, tips and tools – but perhaps all you ever need for a rough guide to your travels in the delightful Malaysian state. And there are some general information on Malaysia that are also applicable to the state of Pahang.
P.S. -- If you need information on accommodations and lodgings in Malaysia, check here for the best deals, discounts and packages from top hotels and resorts in Malaysia. And visit this Pahang Hotels and Resorts Directory for the list and contact numbers of hotels, resorts and other accommodations in the main towns of Pahang.
FAST FACTS Malaysia (Country)
The capital city, Kuala Lumpur, is a modern cosmopolitan, world-famous for its Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin buildings in the world. Malaysia has a population of a little above 27 million people, comprising 60% Malays (in a grouping called "bumiputra" meaning "sons of the earth"), 25 % Chinese, 10% Indians and the rest comprising other indigenous races, like the Ibans, Bidayuhs and Kadazans, including Eurasians and other Asians. Pahang (State) Pahang Darul Makmur (the official name of the state) is the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia with an area of 8,846,000 acres or 35,960 square kilometers. It has a population of about 1.3 million people with Malays comprising more than 80%. GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE Read here on the geography and climate of Malaysia, and some tips for visitors.
LANGUAGE Bahasa Malaysia, which is essentially the Malay language, is the national language of the country, and it unites the various races and ethnic groups as a form of communication amongst them through its daily normal use. But as a former colony of Great Britain before independence in 1957, as well as a language studied in the education system, English is spoken and understood widely especially in the main towns. Read more and learn some simple Bahasa Malaysia words and phrases on this page RELIGION The Malays, who form the largest community, are all Muslims since one has to be Muslim to be legally Malay under Malaysian law. Although Islam is the official religion of the country, other religions are practiced freely, with freedom of religion being enshrined and protected in the Federal Constitution. So you will find that Muslim mosques, and temples for Buddhists and Hindus (and Sikhs), are found everywhere, while Christian churches are found in the towns. DRESSING ETIQUETTE Visitors should also understand the dressing etiquette especially when visiting places of worship in the state of Pahang as well as in the country generally. Read here on decent and appropriate dressing. The unit of currency is the Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM, and there are 100 sen to the Ringgit. It is a free floating currency and currently is about RM3.25 to US$1.00 and about RM4.80 to 1.00 Euro. Do check for the latest exchange rate at banks and authorised money-changers where foreign currencies can be converted. Visit this webpage -- Directory of Banks in Pahang -- to locate the particular bank you wish to do your banking services when you are in the state.
CREDIT CARDS Major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Diners and Amex) and travellers cheques (or checks) are accepted in most big hotels and shops. IMMIGRATION, VISAS AND CUSTOMS All visitors to Malaysia are required to have a valid passport and must complete a Disembarkation Card, which is printed in English. See here on Getting to Malaysia COMMUNICATIONS Malaysia is well connected to land or terrestrial, satellite and electronic communications networks with the three main communications companies being Telekoms Malaysia (TM), Maxis and Digi. Like all developed countries, mobile or cell phones are used extensively. However you can easily find public phones in towns that accept either coins or a variety of phone-cards that are available and can be purchased at many shops and retail stores.
SAFETY Malaysia is a relatively safe country to travel through, with few physical and security threats. Just be careful and follow normal safety procedures as in other places. Visitors should however take care in areas where pick-pockets and snatch thieves normally operate, such as crowded bus stations, shopping malls and busy markets. Beware of con-men and cheats who exist everywhere in this world. Before travelling it is wise to take up travel insurance to cover cases of theft, illness, accidents, loss of baggages or other problems that you may encounter during your travels.
SHOPPING
Markets, especially food and wet markets are popular in the early morning and late evening as many Malaysians like to buy fresh ingredients for their everyday cooking. "Pasar malam" or "night markets", and "Pasar Tani" or "Farmers’ Market", are popular with the locals. Their locations vary daily, so do ask a local person for the nearest one if you intend to visit (and enjoy the atmosphere!). And visit this informative web-site on Malaysia, Malaysia Vacation Guide where Michael will take and show you the various attractions and tourist spots in Malaysia.
To ensure that you enjoy your stay in Pahang, keep these useful contacts and important telephone numbers with you. Or come back here to Pahang travel facts, tips and tools page and surf for these useful contacts. Check the following site for telephone directories worldwide, including embassies.
To all of you, Enjoy PAHANG.
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