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Always use the least amount of luggage possible no matter how long you plan to stay. Bring clothes of a cool, light weight material, it is very hot and humid here. Malaysia is predominately a Muslim country and you, especially women, should dress modestly. Bring the basic items for your personal needs as you would on any trip, but if you forget something like Imodium--as I did--you can easily get it from a local pharmacy--as I did--and relieve the misery.
Your luggage should contain just the basic things like clothes, camera, money and chargers and sun block. The rest you can find in your hotels or you can just buy when you're already in KL. Comfortable light cotton shirt in KL since its hot and humid at times. In Genting Highlands, if you have low tolerance for cold weather then bring a light jacket and also get rid of your shorts and on with your pants so you can be properly attired for the casinos if you want to go there. Adaptor for you electrical stuffs may be requested from your hotel staffs.
I ALWAYS CARRY A SMALL BACKPACK FOR DAY OUT ESSENTIALS.. HAVE A GOOD PAIR OF WAKING SHOES/BOOTSI CARRY A SMALL PONCHO THAT WILL COVER ME AND MY BACKPACK..SMALL ENOUGH TO ROLL UP POCKETSIZE 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 HATA 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!!! MAKE SURE THAT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED EVERY EVENING ..AND CARRY A SPARE MEMORY CARD IF YOU TAKE LOTS OF PICSMAKE 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.. A SMALL SELF CHARGING TORCH IS A MUST...
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. 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! a good zoom! You will be...
Backpacks, light luggage Jackets for Genting, comfortable shoes (CROCS...what else!) Decongestants for the cold night of Genting Digital and Video Camera! 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.
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. 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) U can get most things in Malaysia in the city pharmacies. Nothing to worry abt except specific medication which you're on. 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...
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.
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.
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.
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. 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. If you have a favorite brand or special needs it is best to take it with you. Take a very big memory stick or lots of film. Also extra batteries. 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..
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