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20 Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru
88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Malaysia
T: (60 88) 327 888
F: (60 88) 327 878
Local Time
2.03pm (GMT+8)

Local Weather
High: 33C/91F
Low: 24C/75F
Facts for the Traveller
At a Glance | Visas | Currency | Taxes | Tipping | Business Hours | Public Health | Dress | Weather | View All
At a Glance
Perched on the northern tip of the island of Borneo, the Malaysian state of Sabah is a tropical paradise of natural wonders, scenic beauty, rugged landscapes and cultural diversity. Sabah is famous for its unique blend of ancient traditions handed down through the millennia and modern evolution. In this fascinating cultural, natural and adventure tourism destination, you'll find such exotic sights as the Rafflesia (the largest flower in the world), Asian elephants, proboscis monkeys, and of course, the famous Orang Utan.Plug Type
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LanguageBahasa Malaysia, EnglishPopulation2,565,701Time ZoneGMT +8 hoursMeasuresMetric SystemVoltage220 voltsMobile PhonesGSM 900/1800/1900
Visas
Citizens of the United States, Canada, and most Arab, Commonwealth and European countries do not need visas for visits of less than three months. You may view entry requirements by country of origin by clicking on the link below.Visa information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia
Currency
The Malaysian currency is the ringgit, divided into 100 sen (cents). The currency is abbreviated both as RM and MYR. While credit cards are accepted in hotels and department stores, expect to pay in cash in rural areas.Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.MYR 1.00 equals:
.29
US Dollar (USD)
.37
Australian Dollar (AUD)
2.09
Chinese Yuan Renminbi (RMB)
.21
Euro (EUR)
.16
British Pound (GBP)
2.26
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
13.64
Indian Rupee (INR)
30.91
Japanese Yen (JPY)
.43
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
.42
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Taxes
Hotels and restaurants add a government tax of 5% and a service charge of 10%.
Tipping
Tipping is not customary in Malaysia.
Business Hours
Bank Hours9.30am to 3pm, Monday to Friday (ATMs open 24hrs)Office HoursGovernment:  8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Business: 9.30am to 5pm, until 1pm on Saturdays
Shop Hours9am to 9pm
Public Health
Ensure that food is well cooked, and consume only bottled mineral water outside the hotel.
Dress
Lightweight clothing is ideal. A shirt, jacket and tie are normal business attire. Shorts, miniskirts and sleeveless garments for women are not advisable, especially in rural areas.
Weather
Sabah has a typically tropical climate of warm, sunny weather throughout the year. Cool breezes along the coast makes for comfortable temperatures. Rain is most frequent from November to January, but can be expected in any month. The Mount Kinabalu range shelters Kota Kinabalu from the harsh weather systems sometimes associated with the monsoon season.
Five-Day Forecast
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Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

A morning shower; mostly cloudy, humid
High: 33C
Low: 24C
High: 91F
Low: 75F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Humid with a couple of thunderstorms
High: 31C
Low: 23C
High: 88F
Low: 73F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Humid with a couple of thunderstorms
High: 31C
Low: 24C
High: 88F
Low: 75F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Mostly cloudy with a couple of t-storms
High: 31C
Low: 24C
High: 88F
Low: 75F
Intermittent Clouds

Intermittent Clouds

Very humid with clouds and sun
High: 31C
Low: 24C
High: 88F
Low: 75F
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