1- How safe and secure malaysia is for expatriates (like Qatar & dubai or less/more then these 2)? some areas are safe & same are not
2- What are the do's and donts in Malaysia? a muslim country but quite open
3- Which area is the best for accomodation (decent + sophisticated)? Foreigner prefer Mont Kiara areas...
4- Can I live with my gf in hotel or flat? no problemo... as long as u r not muslim & nobody report u but its generally okay to stay togehter.
5- What are the best places in Malaysia to visit? Sabah...
6- How expensive malaysia is (food, accomodation, utility bills, clothes)? street food is much cheaper, Rm5-10 can get u a decent meal but hotel & high class restaurant prices are roughtly half of qatar.
7- Is roaming in markets late night is ssafe? depends on location. but its better to go where lotta foreign tourists
8- How much money (cash) i can keep in pocket? I heard it is not allowed to carry more then 1000-RM in airport while entering malaysia. I thin its USD20k the max cash but i suggest use credit cards more & RM500 should be good max.
9- How to learn quickly about the routes coz most of the roads and street names are in malay? if u plan to drive, buy a GPS around RM300 will do. Public transport very good. LRT is good but doesnt go everywhere. Taxi rip u off & Bus.... errr
1- How safe and secure malaysia is for expatriates (like Qatar & dubai or less/more then these 2)? some areas are safe & same are not
2- What are the do's and donts in Malaysia? a muslim country but quite open
3- Which area is the best for accomodation (decent + sophisticated)? Foreigner prefer Mont Kiara areas...
4- Can I live with my gf in hotel or flat? no problemo... as long as u r not muslim & nobody report u but its generally okay to stay togehter.
5- What are the best places in Malaysia to visit? Sabah...
6- How expensive malaysia is (food, accomodation, utility bills, clothes)? street food is much cheaper, Rm5-10 can get u a decent meal but hotel & high class restaurant prices are roughtly half of qatar.
7- Is roaming in markets late night is ssafe? depends on location. but its better to go where lotta foreign tourists
8- How much money (cash) i can keep in pocket? I heard it is not allowed to carry more then 1000-RM in airport while entering malaysia. I thin its USD20k the max cash but i suggest use credit cards more & RM500 should be good max.
9- How to learn quickly about the routes coz most of the roads and street names are in malay? if u plan to drive, buy a GPS around RM300 will do. Public transport very good. LRT is good but doesnt go everywhere. Taxi rip u off & Bus.... errr
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