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Malaysia
Anwar Ibrahim has been sworn in as Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister -
(Since 24th November 2022)
Malaysia to India
*RTPCR test not required. Insurance is optional.
SG arrival card required to fill online for traveling to Singapore.
Public Holidays M'sia
July 19: Awal Muharram
Aug 31: Independence
Sept 16: Malaysia Day
Sept 28: Prophet Muhammad's B'day
Nov 12: Deepavali
Dec 25: Christmas
Public Holidays S'pore
May 1: Labour Day
May 4: Vesak Day
June 29: Hari Raya Haji
Aug 9: National Day
Nov 12: Deepavali
Dec 25: Christmas
Do you know...?
Malaysia is expecting 2 Million Indian tourist by 2025, says Datuk Seri Santhara (Deputy tourism minister on India visit).
7.35 lakhs tourist visited in the year 2019.
Malaysia Reopened
Tourist must bring all the documents which Malaysian government officially put forward to make your travel smooth.
Tourist visa (E visa) is only for tour, not job.
Travel Tips
Air Asia
Malindo Airlines (Batik air)
Indigo Airlines
Srilankan Airlines
Scoot (Via Singapore)
Flights
If you have a valid visa, traveling between M'sia to Singapore is possible.
Click Below: https://www.malaysiandiary.com/post/luxury-bus-trip-to-singapore-95rm
Budget Travel
Chin Swee Temple
Genting Highlands
Open until 6PM
Lazada
Shopee
Good online shopping hub where you can buy almost everything with vouchers for free shipping too.
Shopping
Grab: Good to book taxi, deliver food, shopping & can redeem these points.
Touch & Go: Shopping, Daily vouchers available (2-20% discount).
Fave: 5-10% cashback.
E-Wallet - Malaysia
RON 95 - 2.05RM
RON 97 - 4.70RM
Diesel - 2.15RM
*Only Malaysian registered car can have R95.
Petrol & Diesel Price
1 Ringgit (RM / MYR) = 18.01 INR, 0.22 USD, 0.29 SGD
(As on 20 July, 2023)
1 Singapore Dollar (SGD) = 61.92INR, 0.75 USD
Currency
Indian Food Hunt
Over 1 million tourist visited Malaysia after the reopening of borders during the period 1st April to May 31st.
Majority tourist arrived from neighboring country Singapore.
Malaysia Tourism
Malaysian Diary - AM
Keep all required documents with you. Cross check with checklist.
E Visa is valid for 90 days. SO it's always safe to apply at the earliest
Travel Tip
August climate hot & humid with temp 32/24. Normally 8 hours of sunshine. It's always good to expect an unexpected rain too ;).
"Just keep in mind".
Climate
Be Local
September 9: WMF Malaysia conducting Onam celebration at Kalamandapam hall, Kuala Lumpur.
Those who interested book in advance.
WMF ONAM 2023
New penang ferry service to be launched on August 7, with one-month free ride.
Non-Malaysians also can enjoy this benefit.
Mainland to Island - Penang
Selangor aviation show to be conducted 7-9 September.
Venue: Skypark regional aviation center, Selangor.
Aviation Show 2023
Restaurant Alibaba & 41 dishes, Chick King, Spicy hub, RK Kitchen opened business in town. More details on our food section.
New In Town - Don't Miss
Super Tips Through
MD DISCUSSION
To make hotlink sim active for one year got option at just 30RM - Mathew Kattady
Digi also got 30RM plan - Sheela Nair
Mobile Prepaid
To renew passport in Malaysia, you need to go to BLS office after getting appointment through phone.
Need to pay around 472RM.
Indian Passport Renewal
If you have Indian driving license, you can convert to Malaysian driving license. If you do follow up, you can get in 30 days.
MD Changz
With Indian driving license you won't be able to drive in Malaysia.
You need Malaysia driving license or else IDP.
Driving in Malaysia
Malayalam
English
Job Vacancy
Vacancy in IT who have experience in telecom field. Visa processing will be from company side.
IT - Telecom, Singapore
We have some openings in the below positions in Malaysia.
D365 CRM Developer
Dot Net Developer
IoT Technical Architect
Technical F&O Developer
IT, Malaysia
Here is a vacancy for android developer in my friend's company, but the work location will be Penang and is a permanent position.
2-3 years experience is preferred. Candidates from India can also apply.
Please PM me for more details.
Android Developer
Restaurants started to get work permit approvals but supermarket I haven't heard yet.
Work Permit, Malaysia
For more details - Message Me: www.malaysiandiary.com/chat
