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Theft & Pickpocketing Kuala Lumpur
29 Reviews My wife and me were having lunch at the busy basement Lot 10 food court and my wife put her handbag behind her back on a covered chair and leaning on it at all times. Halfway, I went to buy another...
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How safe is the seawater Penang
4 Reviews Honestly speaking, the beach at Batu Ferringhi, Penang isn't quite what the tourist literature makes it up to be. The sandy portion is narrow, there are rocky outcrops everywhere and there's jellyfish...
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Taxi Driver Scams Kuala Lumpur
27 Reviews If you intend to go out for a drink or see how the nightlife in Kuala Lumpur is, then I'd suggest that you should take this warning seriously. After Midnight, there will be taxi drivers who are more...
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Don't temper with the wild monkeys Penang
9 Reviews I can't really say that I like monkeys too much. Yes, they're cute and everything but they're also very unpredictable and can attack even if not intimidated. When you exit the funicular at the hills...
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Scams & Confidence Tricksters Kuala Lumpur
11 Reviews There are people in Kuala Lumpur (I encountered a man of middle-eastern origin accompanied by a man who looked Malay) posing as "tourist police". They claim to be investigating fake currency and ask...
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Mosquitoe bites Penang
2 Reviews Penang is in the tropics so mossies are commonplace. And yes, what you heard is true, they don't bite the locals, only the tourists;p If you're thinking of escaping the mossies, going to the...
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Traffic & Roads Kuala Lumpur
30 Reviews Just came back from KL recently. While the city was fine, I feel the need to warn everyone (especially those travelling with young children) about the chaos thats going on outside of KL Sentral. We...
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Weather, Climate & The Environment Kuala Lumpur
12 Reviews The night view of Eye On Malaysia may be stunning and beautiful, and during a clear night the view of KLCC & city is clearly seen. A walk along or seats beside the lake to enjoy the view is the best...
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Dodgy People Kuala Lumpur
10 Reviews There are these orange robed monks (Buddist?) that I find in Bukit Bintag and KLCC. Nearly every time I go to KLCC they approach me . Their MO is to hand me a shiny gold colored card. They are very...
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Drugs Kuala Lumpur
7 Reviews I read this sign in some night clubs and stuff saying not to do drugs here in Malaysia as if you are caught with the drugs on you , you will face the death penalty. I guess if I saw these sign put up...
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Toilets & Sanitation Kuala Lumpur
6 Reviews The horror of public toilets. OK - the public toilets around the world are notorious for being disgustingly dirty and unhygienic; so smelly that you need oxygen masks just to enter. They are so bad...
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Banned Items & Activities Kuala Lumpur
6 Reviews There are so many places to buy fake designer watches in KL that it is amazing. The area around Chinatown seems to have the highest concentration. Man, they look good. The price typically starts at...
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Delinquent Primates Kuala Lumpur
6 Reviews When you are visiting the Batu Caves please be careful of the mischievous macaques who do a good trade when unwitting guests arrive. Whether or not you intend to feed these playful primates they may...
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Smelly Fruit Kuala Lumpur
2 Reviews l have tried and tried to eat durian, but every time the smell drives me away, its like a mixture of cheese, sweaty socks and a few other things you dont want me to mention there are signs in most...
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In certain locations, ladies are advised not to travel alone, especially in the Muslim heartland of Trengganu and Kelantan.Not only are you courting trouble, you have to endure even official harassment - the police will not bother to help you. Stay away, or be prepared to cover up dress-wise.
Even though female legs look beautiful, they are advised to keep it covered.Reason No 1 - Lots of mosquitoes around Reason No 2 - In many places of Malaysia, you'll be the centre of attraction. Muslim country you know. Ladies would have a little more to look out for ! When they go swimming, the girls just walk into the water fully clothed !But you can wear your bikini in the proper swimming pools in clubs and hotels, and perhaps people won't mind, though many young guys still tend to ogle and drool.
Malaysia is a very safe country but if u need to walk in dark or quiet streets its advisable to walk on the opposite direction of the traffic while walking on the street as this will reduce the chance of snatch handbag/camera and etc. Although, chances happening are slim, but its better to take care bfr it happens.
I loved Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur but you have to be very aware that handbag snatching is writhe there. Leave your jewellery at home or in the hotel safe with your passport so you don’t look rich. Carry only what you need in your bag, hold you bag close to your body with you hand on it and have it over the shoulder away from the road as a lot of the snatching is done as they come past you on their scooters. Be aware at all times even when in one of the street cafes that they are mostly opportunists and if your guarding yours they will look for an easier bag to snatch
Malaysia as an islamic state, gambling is an illegal activity in Malaysian law, no matter in the public or indoor. (The only place for legal gambling is Genting Highland!!!)Sometimes you might see some family gambling or in the association's building, this is allowed by a different perception, but it is general against Malaysian law. When any friends invite to gamble involving money, just refuse to do so........ but card game for fun is o.k.....
Just a note. in KL if you use a taxi please make sure the driver will use his meter. If he offers a flat rate to where you want to go you will be overcharged. An example is when I left my hotel to go to the US Embassy I asked the hotel clerk how far away it was. He said a 5 minute drive. Well the first cab we hailed wanted to charge us RM30. I sent him on his way and 3 taxi's later one would use his meter and the metered fare was only RM5.This happend about 3 other times where if I accepted the flat rate I would have been overcharged. In essecne, make sure the taxi driver uses the meter.
Over the past 4 years, Malaysia has seen a rise in not only petty thefts but also rape-murder cases. These cases were targeted at locals yet, it is better to be safe than exposed. Take notice of the usual safety tips such as going out in pairs, and better still in a big group. Also, never get into a taxi if you're by yourself as many taxi drivers have been caught raping their customers. Always be careful with your drinks in bars as you don't ever want to get it spiked. This are the basic rules where ever you go, so adhere to it!
In the past 2 years, there has been a rise in petty thefts, the most common being snatch thefts, resulting in many deaths. The deaths are normally caused by handbags that are slinged across the chest, pulling the owner along with the thief(normally on a motorcycle). Preventive measures have been taken by officials, yet better to be careful in the event that it happens... hotspots for snatch-theives are on the streets of KL, though town areas are also vulnerable to attacks. If purse is snatched, let go, and quickly take note of the license plate, then report to the nearest police station.
The penalties for drugs trafficking and etc. are very high. I was told an interesting story about how serious the offense for illegal drugs are when I was in college by a malaysian roommate: An american was caught for drug trafficking by the Malaysian police. This carried the death penalty sentence there. The US embassy tried to have him extradited back to the US. The man did eventually come back to the US but in pieces. So don't even think about it!
I can't really speak for all parts of KL, but I was a little far from the city center for work. I became quite greatful that I was with coworkers because it seemed that most restaurants we went to did not speak English. Having said that, in the city center (market, KL Towers, etc) seemed multi-lingual as did the Sunway Lagoon and the mall attached to it.
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur
23 Reviews and 1115 Opinions Had a comfortable night sleep in the hotel. Nice Bathroom and bedsheets. Wide spread of Breakfast....
Eastern And Oriental Hotel Penang
16 Reviews and 473 Opinions Like other reviewers, we didn't actually stay here, we had a drink the bar which overlooks the...
Aldy Hotel Negeri Melaka
1 Review and 55 Opinions Aldy Hotel is situated in centre of Melaka Town next to the Police Station and opposite the...
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Q: Hello, I am traveling to Malaysia for the first time, at the end February beginning of March, this is my first trip there and I...
A: 1: Malaysia is a very developed and safe country to travel for anyone. 2: Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang and Camerom highlands are some very nice places. 3: That i...
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