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10300
Malaysia
T: (60 4) 262 2622
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Local Time

10.48am (GMT+8)

Local Weather

High: 30C/86F

Low: 23C/73F

Thunderstorms

Facts for the Traveller

At a Glance

Penang is an island off the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The capital, George Town is a showcase of Southeast Asia's largest collection of pre-world war II buildings.

The city of George Town has just obtained its World Heritage Status from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco). The island offers a wealth of tropical beaches, historic sights, and one of the best opportunities to experience the diversity of Malaysian culture.

Plug Type

LanguageBahasa Malaysia, English, Chinese, TamilPopulation1.2 millionTime ZoneGMT +8 hoursMeasuresMetric SystemVoltage220/240 voltsMobile PhonesGSM 1800

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)

.34

Australian Dollar (AUD)

2.12

Chinese Yuan Renminbi (RMB)

.20

Euro (EUR)

.16

British Pound (GBP)

2.30

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

12.91

Indian Rupee (INR)

31.92

Japanese Yen (JPY)

.42

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 Hours10am to 4pm, Monday to FridayOffice HoursGovernment offices from 8am to 5pm, business offices from 9am to 5pm, Monday to FridayShop Hours10am to 10pm

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

Penang has a typically tropical climate of warm, sunny weather throughout the year. Rain is most frequent from November to January, but can be expected in any month.

Five-Day Forecast Today Tomorrow Wednesday Thursday Friday
Thunderstorms Morning thunderstorms; cloudy, humid High: 30C Low: 23C High: 86F Low: 73F	Cloudy, Thunder Showers Humid with a couple of thunderstorms High: 29C Low: 25C High: 84F Low: 77F	Thunderstorms Humid with a couple of thunderstorms High: 29C Low: 25C High: 84F Low: 77F	Thunderstorms Heavy thunderstorms; cloudy and humid High: 29C Low: 24C High: 84F Low: 75F	Thunderstorms Cloudy and very humid with thunderstorms High: 31C Low: 25C High: 88F Low: 77F