Dreaming of an exotic adventure in the heart of Southeast Asia? Malaysia, with beautiful beaches, jungles and multicultural society, is the perfect destination – read the highlights about this paradise destination!
*1 EUR~4,50 PLN
*1 MYR~0,20 EUR
Entry and stay in 2023
Depending on your nationality, entry requirements to Malaysia may vary. Please look for information on official government websites.
From my own experience, I know that the process of crossing the border into Thailand was simple and took place without unnecessary formalities. The officers were polite and helpful.
MALAYSIA AND HEALTH – BASIC INFORMATION
There are no mandatory vaccinations. Nevertheless, doctors recommend the following vaccinations for most Southeast Asian countries:
- Hepatitis A so-called „dirty hands disease”
- Rabies, if we have contact with animals
- Booster dose for pertussis, tetanus, diphtheria
- Typhoid
- Cholera
- Japanese encephalitis
Vaccinations against hepatitis A and typhoid fever are especially recommended.
In addition to the above diseases, a traveler going to Malaysia is exposed to:
- Dengue,
- Zika,
- Traveler’s diarrhea – you can read more about the treatment of this unpleasant ailment HERE.
There is no vaccine for these diseases, symptomatic treatment is used.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Malaysia is well developed. In the tourist regions of the country you can easily find accommodation of various standards and in various locations. Of course, you will pay more for locations in the city center, close to attractions and food courts.
To make things easier, you can assume:
- Backpacker standard – hostels, homestays: about 60 – 90 PLN (13,33 – 20 EUR) / 2 persons per night,
- Medium standard – homestays, hotels: 110 – 190 PLN (24,45 – 42,22 EUR) / 2 persons per night,
- Higher standard – hotels: PLN 200 and more (44,44 EUR) / 2 people per night.

When staying in a hotel, hostel or any other accommodation facility, you are obliged to pay “tourist tax”, which will be added to your accommodation bill. For each day in Malaysia, you will pay from 2.5 to even 20 Malaysian ringgits, in short „MYR” (0,50 – 4 EUR). The price depends on the standard of accommodation. If you choose more expensive accommodation, expect to pay a higher fee. Tax is not always included in the final price on booking sites. In the end, you may have to pay more than the website showed you.
Transportation and public transport
GRAB
GRAB – the Asian replacement for Uber/Bolt – operates in the country. If we want to get somewhere, it is worth monitoring the prices and waiting to book a ride.
For example, Penang is heavily congested and, depending on the time of day, travel prices may vary significantly. (For getting to Batu Ferringhi Beach during rush hour from our hostel in George Town, Grab charged 36 MYR (7,15 EUR). An hour later it was 21 MYR (4,17 EUR). However, we managed to book the return trip for 19 MYR(3,77 EUR)). Similar situations exist in larger cities such as Kuala Lumpur.
In Ipoh, you can easily book a ride without worrying about price fluctuations caused by road disruptions. For a ride from the bus station to the city center you should pay approximately 10 – 14 MYR (2,00 – 2,78 EUR).
In some places GRAB practically does not function (Taman Negara, Perhentians).
BUSES & TRAINS
Malaysia is well connected and you can buy tickets via 12go.asia or busonlineticket.com.
Przykładowe ceny na różnych odcinkach:
- George Town – Ipoh: 28 PLN (6,22 EUR) per person with CS Travel,
- Ipoh – Cameron Highlands: 28 PLN (6,22 EUR) per person with CS Travel,
- Cameron Highlands – Taman Negara: 95 PLN (21,11 EUR) per person with operator NKS Hotel and Travel Sdn Bhd
*Rapid Penang buses operate in George Town and surrounding areas and charge a few MYR. For example, you can get to the Kek Lok Si temple located in Air Itam from the city center by bus no. 203 or 204. You must give the driver the calculated amount, he does not give change.
Additionally, there is a free CAT bus within the center, which has a total of around 20 stops at the city’s biggest attractions. Masks are still mandatory on public transport, and we enter through the front entrance and exit through the back. Besides, it only goes in one direction. There are no timetables at the bus stop. You just sit at the bus stop and wait for it to arrive.
PLANES
Internal flights focus on the largest cities on the continent, the Malaysian part of Borneo and the islands belonging to Malaysia (Langkawi)
Sample prices (varying depending on the season and airline):
- From Penang to Langkawi, prices range from 70 PLN to 200 PLN per person (15,55 – 44,44 EUR) with Air Asia or FireFly,
- From Penang to Kuala Lumpur prices range from 70 PLN to 140 PLN ( 15,55 – 31,11 EUR) per person with Air Asia or FireFly,
- From Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu in Borneo, prices range from125 PLN to 280 PLN (27,77 – 62,22 EUR) with Air Asia.
The prices given are from skyscanner.pl.

We paid 680 PLN (151,11 EUR) for tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Bali for 2 people. (with checked baggage).
Food
Malaysia is known for its street food and rich culinary offerings. Try the local specialties, but be careful if you are sensitive to hot spices! Malaysian cuisine (which combines Malay, Indian and Chinese flavors) is extremely spicy 😉
Depending on where you go, you can eat for around 10 MYR (2,00 EUR) per person. As a rule, however, dinners in Malaysia ranged from 30 PLN to 60 PLN (6,92 – 13,84 EUR) for two people. We tended to choose street food and small pubs. Local cuisine dishes are much cheaper than European and Western dishes.
We usually ate breakfast outside hostels/homestays, because they simply didn’t offer them. In our case, breakfasts for two people in restaurants and cafes cost us from 28 PLN or 6,22 EUR (in less touristy places like Ipoh) to even PLN 80 ( 17,77 EUR) in Kuala Lumpur or Cameron Highlands. The average amount was approximately 50 PLN (11,11 EUR), and the breakfast set always included two coffees and at least two dishes, usually from European cuisine, which were more expensive than classic Malaysian breakfasts (e.g. Nasi Lemak). In this way, coffee + a set of scrambled eggs, two sausages, toast, butter and cucumber with tomato cost about 25 PLN (5,55 EUR).
Sample prices for various snacks/products in Malaysia:
Coconut – 4,50 – 8 PLN / 1,00 – 1,77 EUR
Fresh juice – 4,00 – 8,00 PLN / 0,88 – 1,77 EUR
Laksa in Laksalicious in George Town – 9,50 – 14 PLN / 2,11 – 3,11 EUR
Strawberries in Cameron Highlands at a stall – 13,50 PLN / 3,00 EUR per 500 grams
A packet of cookies at 7 Eleven – about 5,50 PLN / 1,22 EUR
Mix of peeled fruit at the stall 5,00 – PLN 13,00 / 1,11 – 2,88 EUR depending on the type and quantity,
With this knowledge, I would assume the following costs:
European breakfast (50 PLN/ 11,11 EUR) + dinner (45 PLN / 10 EUR) + light lunch (drink + snack 20 PLN / 4,50 EUR) = approx. PLN 115/2 people, or approx. 57.50 PLN / 12,77 EUR per day per person.
Of course, these are only estimated calculations and may not completely match your bills!
Here I will note that our breakfasts were plentiful and we never spared money on them. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for me and I wanted it to be filling and tasty. Cheaper breakfasts (in Malaysian style), you can eat up to half the price. We ate local dinners, which made them much cheaper. Most often it was some kind of meat + rice or noodles. In our case, many times we paid more for breakfasts than lunches.


Attractions
In Malaysia, almost every tourist attraction has two prices – for Malaysian citizens (holders of a Malaysian ID card) and for tourists. This higher fee will always be for the tourist. I must admit that I was often outraged by the price difference. I understand when the amount differs by 20 – 30%, but many times there were differences of 100%. For this reason, I have sometimes boycotted some attractions.

Fortunately, some attractions in Malaysia are free. Most often, these are places of worship, temples and objects of religious importance (e.g. Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang, Kek Look Tong in Ipoh or Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur are free). Botanical gardens are also free of charge (e.g. on the island of Penang).
Sample prices of paid attractions (prices for tourists, non-Malaysian citizens):
- Penang National Park: 50 MYR per person (10 EUR)
- Penang Hill: 60 MYR per person (12 EUR) – You can read more about attractions on Penang island HERE
- Mossy Forest in Cameron Highlands – 30 MYR per ( 6 EUR)
- Mirror Lake w Ipoh – 8 MYR per person ( 7,34 PLN) – You can read more about attractions on Ipoh HERE


Malaysia culture and customs – brief information
Remember that:
- Malaysia is a majority Muslim country. In tourist places there is much greater tolerance for women’s clothing, but for your own comfort it is better not to reveal too much. It is worth packing light, breathable and covering clothes, also due to the tropical climate.
- As Islam dominates the country, alcohol is relatively expensive. You should also refrain from abusing it,
- In Malaysia, unlike Thailand, possessing and smoking marijuana is strictly prohibited. If you transport any prohibited „souvenirs”, you will face severe penalties. (The Malaysian government is considering legalization in the coming years).
- Homosexuality is illegal in the country. Same-sex sexual acts can even result in the death penalty.
Weather and tourism
Malaysia has a tropical climate, with high humidity and temperatures hovering around 30°C most of the year. Lower temperatures prevail at higher altitudes, e.g. in the Cameron Highlands.
The monsoon season occurs from October to March. Rainfall may be heavy and sudden. There are also cyclones and typhoons. For this reason, some attractions and hotels are closed, and many flights and bus routes are suspended. This period is not the best for traveling in Malaysia.
Malaysia – information and summary
Malaysia is a country full of amazing experiences and beautiful places that are sure to stay in your memory forever. Now that you know this key information, you are ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Asia.
But remember!
Prices in Malaysia are increasing every year. It is worth keeping up to date with the information and changes taking place in this country, especially since it is more and more willing to open up to tourists. I think it’s worth including Malaysia in your travel plans for the next few years before prices skyrocket. Malaysia is developing rapidly and has for some time been considered one of the „Asian Tigers” (Countries with rapid GDP growth). Don’t wait, there will be no better opportunity to visit 😉

One Response
Malaysia – All the most important information in a nutshell | Pasażerka.pl
akfqelpvc
kfqelpvc http://www.g3u445k37s9o5z67brp99u06ap0dqj2hs.org/
[url=http://www.g3u445k37s9o5z67brp99u06ap0dqj2hs.org/]ukfqelpvc[/url]