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Go to China Town if you want to meet Chinese People, go to Batu Cave to meet Indian People, to meet European People you could go to Bangsar. Muslims are anywhere... Leave a Comment |
KL is a pretty modernised city now but westerners should remember that Malaysia is also predominantly muslim. I made the mistake of forgetting this and feeling the heat left the hotel for the morning site seeing in shorts and a vest top - for the next 3 hours I got lots of pervy stares (totally my fault) as soon as i could I went back to the hotel and changed. The shorts were fine (they weren't that short) but I changed to a t-shirt which wasn't as revealing and the differnece with passing men was amazing - now I was totally ignored! :o) So you don't have to cover up totally thankfully becuase it is so hot and sticky! Also remember that the building & shopping centres have freezing air-con so again as a woman I found a padded bra was a good item to wear as it stopped obvious problems poking through your t-shirt!!
Lastly if you want to visit the temples remember that women have to cover their head and shoulders and men can't wear shorts sometimes. But also most of them provide scarves and robes anyway for a donation. Leave a Comment |
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In Kuala Lumpur, when you go to the National Mosque or Islam center you will have to dress appropriately. Women must be covered head to foot, suitable clothing is provided. Leave a Comment |
Generally warm to hot throughout the year with temperature ranging from 21C to 32C. Humidity is high all year round. Leave a Comment |
Make sure you are not wearing any shirts with prints of pigs!! My friend was wearing this yellow top with a picture of a really cute pig on it and you could see Malays deviating from their paths as they walked towards her!! Leave a Comment |
Since Malaysia is a majority Moslem country, be prepared to dress accordingly. The country is accustomed to foreign tourists, so you won't have rocks thrown at you for wearing shorts and a tank top, but it's nice to be respectful. In mosques (including the National Mosque), women are required to cover their heads and wear full-body coverings. These are available for borrowing, if you don't have one. Here's me in full gear...I think I need some lessons on how to wear that head scarf! Leave a Comment |
This is the ethnic dress of the malaysian people...grand,rich and vibrant in colours with artistic finishes... Leave a Comment |
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Batik fashion (cotton or silk) is popular in Malaysia. Men can wear long-sleeved shirt to attend formal functions and women the batik blouse, skirts. Leave a Comment |
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. Foreign currency and traveler's checks can be converted to Malaysian Ringgit at banks or authorised money changers. Leave a Comment |
MAJID JAME MOSQUE--In Western societies, the church or cathedral buildings often times represent some of our most beautiful architecture, In Malaysia, it is the mosque that usually represents the most beautiful architecture and this one is a perfect example! Leave a Comment |
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