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Malaysia
Anwar Ibrahim has been sworn in as Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister -
(Since 24th Nov 2022)
Malaysia expecting 2 Million Indian tourist by 2025,says Datuk Seri Santhara (Ex-Deputy tourism minister) on India visit.
7.35 lakhs tourist visited in the year 2019.
India to Malaysia /
*MDAC required to fill 3 days prior to arrival in Malaysia.
Link Below
https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main
SG arrival card required to fill online for traveling to Singapore.
Public Holidays M'sia
Feb 10 & 11: Chinese New Year
March 28: Nuzul Al-Quran
April 10-11: Hari Raya
May 1: Labour Day
May 22: Vesak Day
June 3: King's Birthday
June 17: Eid al-Adha
July 7-8: Awal Muharam
Aug 31: Independence Day
Public Holidays S'pore
Feb 10,11,12 : Chinese New Year
March 29: Good Friday
April 10: Hari Raya
May 1: Labour Day
May 22: Vesak Day
June 17: Hari Raya
Aug 9: National Day
Do you know...?
Malaysian can apply tourist visa online for 1 month, one year and 5 years at a cost of 150, 250 and 430 ringgit respectively.
Malaysians with Indian origin or spouse of Indian can apply for OCI
Malaysia to India
Tourist must bring all the documents which Malaysian government officially put forward to make your travel smooth.
Visa free for Indians only for tourism, cannot apply job under tourist visa.
Travel Tips
Air Asia (Without lugaage)
Malindo Airlines (Batik air)
Malaysian airlines
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) = 17.55 INR, 0.21 USD, 0.28 SGD
(As on 05 March, 2024)
1 Singapore Dollar (SGD) = 61.72INR, 0.74 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.
Travel Tip
Average temperature during March will be between 22 to 32. Check whether below. It's always good to expect an unexpected rain in Malaysia ;).
"Just keep in mind".
Climate
Be Local
December 8-10: Pay you summons at discount rate - DBKL.
National stadium, Bukit Jalil
Traffic Summons Discount
Ceria Kids Preschool, Cyberjaya, Selangor started their enrollment for 2024.
10% discount for Malaysian Diaries group members.
Message me if you would like to get admission details.
Preschool Admission
All shopping malls have started their Christmas decorations! Suria KLCC deserves credit for having the tallest Christmas tree, located by the Petronas Tower. Enjoy your free time amidst the festive atmosphere!
Celebrations
Makdas Fried Chicken, 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
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Job Vacancy
UI/UX Designer
Kochi, info Park
Front end & back end developer
Kochi, Info Park
We are looking for a videographer. Need to wait until work permit start approving.
Videographer
Restaurants work permit approval not yet started.
Work Permit, Malaysia
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