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surrounding area near Tomb of Mahsuri - Pulau Langkawi
surrounding area near Tomb of Mahsuri
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LOCAL CUSTOMS
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    • Tattugran
  • Updated By Tattugran on November 24, 2005
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    • Remove shoes when enter a home or place of worship
    Dress neatly in suitable attire that covers arms and legs when entering places of worship
    Handle food with your right hand
    Do not point your foot at anyone
    Do not touch a locals head
    Do not put your feet on the table
    Give or receive money or gifts with your right hand
    Topless swimming is inapprorpiate here
    When greeting a muslim offer your right hand then bring it towards you ...lightly touching your heart.This is the traditional Salam ...or greeting of acceptance
    Hindus greet with a Namaste (in Hindi) or Vanakam (Tamil).Both palms are brought together as in prayer at midchest level.
    With a Chinese you may shake hands.
    If you are unsure of what greeting to use just smile and nod your head
    The official language is Bahasa Melayu however English is commonly used and spoken by all

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    PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
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    • Tattugran
  • Updated By Tattugran on December 24, 2005
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    • It always help to know when you go to a different country when the public holidays are as it can effect your plans .I have listed the ones I knwo of for Langkawi here. Hope it helps
    Jan 01 - New Year's Day
    Jan 08 & 09 - Hari Raya Puasa
    Feb 05 & 06 - Chinese New Year
    Feb 01 - Federal Territory Day (Kuala Lumpur and Labuan only)
    Mar 16 - Hari Raya Haji
    Apr 06 - Awal Muharram
    May 01 - Workers' Day
    May 18 - Wesak Day
    Jun 03 - Birthday of Sri Paduka Baginda Yang di Pertuan Agong
    Jul 15 - Birthday of Prophet Muhammad SAW
    Aug 31 - National Day
    Oct 28 - Deepavali (except in Sarawak and Labuan)
    Dec 25 - Christmas
    Dec 27 & 28 - Hari Raya Puasa

    NB: NOT ALL THESE HOLIDAYS FALL ON THE SAME DATE EVERY YEAR.

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    The unit of currency is the RM
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    • Salinas
  • Updated By Salinas on September 8, 2002
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    • 'split rocks' at Casuarina Beach - Pulau Langkawi
    'split rocks' at Casuarina
    Beach
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    The unit of currency is the Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM. RM1 is equivalent to 100 cents. Coins are issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents and RM1. Currency notes are in RM1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100. 1US$ is about RM 3.80. Foreign currency and traveler's checks can be converted to Malaysian Ringgit at banks or authorised money changers.
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    Banking Hours:
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    Most states:
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    Mon-Fri: 9:30am-4.00pm
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    Sat : 9:30am-11:30am
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    Sun : Closed
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    Kelantan and Terengganu:
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    Sat-Wed: 9:30am-4.00pm
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    Thur : 9:30am-11.30am
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    Fri : Closed

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    Handshakes generally suffice...
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    • Salinas
  • Updated By Salinas on August 25, 2002
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    • surrounding area near Tomb of Mahsuri - Pulau Langkawi
    surrounding area near Tomb of
    Mahsuri
    by Salinas
    Handshakes generally suffice for both men and women. Some Muslim ladies may acknowledge an introduction with a gentleman with a nod of her head and a smile. A handshake is only to be reciprocated if the ladyoffers her hand first. The traditional greeting of 'salam' resembles a handshake with both hands but without the grasp. The man offers both hands, lightly touches his friend's outstretched hands, then brings his hands to his chest to mean, ' I greet you from my heart'. The visitor should reciprocate the 'salam'.

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    Protect the local wildlife
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  • By kyoub on January 16, 2006
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    • Watch out for monkeys - Pulau Langkawi
    Watch out for monkeys
    by kyoub
    There are signs along the roads stating that you should be on the lookout for wildlife in the area. Slow down for wildlife crossing the road.

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    Keep Your Shoes / Boots Outside
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    • Azri_Azmi
  • By Azri_Azmi on November 4, 2006
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    • Pulau Langkawi Local Customs
    by Azri_Azmi
    Went entering a house, the custom here in Langkawi and all over Malaysia is to remove your shoes before entering the house. Entering a house with shoes on will be considered as a rude act and disrespect to the host. :-)

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    Pisang Handicraft and Art Village
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    • Imbi
  • By Imbi on January 23, 2004
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    • Pulau Langkawi Local Customs
    by Imbi
    Pisang Handicraft and Art Village is another place to find some cultural stuff of Malaysia. Hand-drawn batik, accessories, pewter, marble, wood carving. Its all there. Yu can also experience people working there.

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    Shopping Hours
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    • Salinas
  • Updated By Salinas on September 8, 2002
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    Telaga Air Panas (Hot
    Springs)
    by Salinas
    Shopping Hours: Department stores and supermarkets are usually open from 10am to 10pm and shops from 9:30am to 7pm. In Kuala Lumpur, as well as in most major towns, there are several 24-hour stores. Isn't this great? :)

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    Ramadan Puasa Month
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  • By fengshui on November 4, 2006
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    • During this fasting, most of the stalls and restaurants operated by Muslim will be closed.
    So the town will be kinda quiet.
    They will break fast in the evening around 7pm, so these stalls & restaurants will only start operating after 3pm.
    This does not applies to the fast food restaurant like KFC, McDonald & shopping centres.
    Do remember to bring along bottled drinking water.

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    Sorry, not really a custom, just advice
    xxangelxx
  • By xxangelxx on December 29, 2004
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    • If you are feeling hassled by hotel staff or locals asking where you are from etc just try walking around with a friend (preferably male if you are female - males, and women with children do not get hassled so much)

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