What to pack for Malaysia

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Luggage and bags: I ALWAYS CARRY A SMALL BACKPACK FOR DAY OUT ESSENTIALS..

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: HAVE A GOOD PAIR OF WAKING SHOES/BOOTS
I CARRY A SMALL PONCHO THAT WILL COVER ME AND MY BACKPACK..SMALL ENOUGH TO ROLL UP POCKETSIZE

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: IT IS SO IMPORTANT HERE TO HAVE A GOOD MOSQUITO REPELLANT THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY MAKE IT A NECCESITY..USE IT EVERY EVENING..ALSO CARRY A GOOD SUNBLOCK..SUN GLASSES AND HAT
A SMALL BOTTLE OF ANTISEPTIC HANDWASH IS A MUST AND ALSO A SMALL PACKET OF FACEWIPES (MOISTURISED)
A VERY HANDY ITEM I FIND IS A SMALL PACKET OF TISSUES ... HANDY IF THE ROLL IS EMPTY!!!

Photo Equipment: MAKE SURE THAT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED EVERY EVENING ..AND CARRY A SPARE MEMORY CARD IF YOU TAKE LOTS OF PICS
MAKE SURE THAT YOUR ELECTRICAL ADAPTOR IS RIGHT FOR WHERE YOU ARE VISITING.. GET A LITTLE "ZIP" PACK FOR ALL YOUR CHARGERS AND ELECTRICAL LEADS..IE: CAMERA ,I POD, MOB.PHONE..LAPTOP..

Miscellaneous: A SMALL SELF CHARGING TORCH IS A MUST FOR THOSE DARK PLACES..

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: If you will be spending time in the jungle, rubber boots are a must. The mud NEVER dries up. You can buy cheap ones in Malaysia or borrow them from the camp. Sabah has malaria, bring long sleeved tops and long pants. Make sure you can cover yourself. It is very humid and this can be uncomfortable so bring the lightest most breathable clothing possible. if you are staying at a jungle camp, it is hard to get clean, there may be very primitive shower facilities only (a bucket!). If you can stand being sweaty and dirty for prolonged periods, bring plenty of changes of clothes.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Sabah region has malaria - bring repellent and mosquito nets. Most places will have a net, but if it has holes it's useless. Bring your own - they are useful even in non-malaria regions just to keep the creepy crawlies off the bed. I do not take anti-malarials, but you probably should!

Photo Equipment: a good zoom! You will be seeing lots of WILD animals, some dangerous, some not. For safety and out of respect for the animals' space, get a good zoom. Also, learn how to take a steady photo in a wobbly boat. You will see much of the wildlife from boat trips along the rivers - it can be difficult to get a steady photo.

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Luggage and bags: Backpacks, light luggage

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Jackets for Genting, comfortable shoes (CROCS...what else!)

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Decongestants for the cold night of Genting

Photo Equipment: Digital and Video Camera!

Miscellaneous: Don't forget to bring adoptors for your cellphone and camera chargers. That is, Adaptors suited for Malaysian electrical sockets. Malaysia has different sockets from back home and so we had to buy adaptors fit for these sockets.

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Luggage and bags: Always carry a hammock in Malaysia. U'll find it a versatile 'tool' to make yourself comfortable wherever you go :)

On the islands, a good book or a quiet scrabble game with a friend is a good thing to pack.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: If your holiday is the walking-a-lot-in-national-parks kind, u'll need good walking shoes and always keep a pair of trekking sandles handy. Cos it's hot and humid, locals prefer trekking sandles to closed up shoes. But do be aware of leeches in some areas.

Good to also have a poncho/raincoat with you if you visit in rainy season (May-July)

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: U can get most things in Malaysia in the city pharmacies. Nothing to worry abt except specific medication which you're on.

Photo Equipment: Hmm. this is subjective but again camera shops in city areas carry most things. Its cheap too so u wanna develop your pics there or buy film there.

Lenses, digital cams, camcorders etc are all of good quality and competitive price.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: well depending on what kind of a traveller you are, most people stay in chalets, tents etc... Camping stuff like methyl spirit for cooking in trangias or outdoor stoves, is easily available.

Penknives, ropes, strings all of good camping quality are available thorugh out Malaysia.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Shoes are not worn in religious buildings or home!

If you plan to visit many of the mosques or temples, wear inexpensive shoes that are easy to take off and on.
While lace up shoes may be great for walking around, they quickly become a pain when touring religious buildings. Often you will have to leave you shoes in a pile with other peoples, and won't have a place to sit to put them back on.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Something as simple as a normal cold, can be a disaster here! Any medicine that may cause drowsiness requires a prescription. Only the weakest of cough medicines can be bought over the counter.

Aspirin also can be hard to find and is expensive.

A little box of cold medicine/allergy medicine and a travel packet of aspirin could save you a lot of misery.

As the saying goes... Been there, Done that.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Malaysia is defiantly a practice you deep knee bends & Bring Your Own Toilet Paper country!

While pit toilets may not be very important to men, for western women who have problems with their knees this can be a major problem.

Nicer hotels, and malls in the K.L. area usually have both types of toilets, but many times there will be a paper shortage. Some public places charge for paper. Places that cater to locals or in the rural areas may only have pits and NO PAPER.

My suggestion is to buy little packages of travel Kleenex that can be easily carried in your purse or pocket and a small travel bottle of waterless soap.

Luggage and bags: Pack light because some of the smaller planes have a very limited weight allowance. You will also need a small day pack to take along on your day trips.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Light weight cotton is your best bet for the hot humid weather here. A long pair of pants for the jungle, capris, shorts, tops, swimsuit, sandals, and a pair of comfy walking shoes will take you most anywhere.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: If you have a favorite brand or special needs it is best to take it with you.

Photo Equipment: Take a very big memory stick or lots of film. Also extra batteries.

Miscellaneous: Don't forget the sunscreen and the mosquito repellent. The sun is very hot and you will encounter some biting insects, if you get out of the city..