 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
General Information
| Climate Equatorial/Tropical—the climate is generally hot and sunny all year round; visitors need to wear comfortable clothing to avoid heatstroke. We also have scattered unpredictable rains, therefore, it’s advisable to always bring an umbrella in case it rains. |
| Average Temperature Lowlands (Kota Kinabalu, Kudat, Sandakan, Tawau) – 32 degrees Centigrade Highlands (Ranau, Kundasang, Tambunan) – 21 degrees Centigrade Bear in mind though, that Mount Kinabalu has its own climate. Temperatures can drop to freezing level above 3500 meters. |
| Currency Malaysian Ringgit (RM) Travelers’ cheques and foreign currencies can be changed for Malaysian Ringgit at banks and hotels. However, there are also money changer kiosks available at major shopping complexes and airport. Most major hotels charge a nominal fee for currency conversion. |
| Major Credit and Charge Cards VISA, MasterCrad, American Express, Diners Club—credit and charge cards are accepted in almost all departmental stores , supermarkets, petrol stations and restaurants. |
| Local Time Standard Malaysian Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT (GMT+8) |
| Banking Hours Monday through Friday from 9.30am to 3pm |
| Usual Office Hours Monday to Friday from 8am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm; Saturday from 8am – 1pm |
| Shopping Shopping centers, supermarkets, restaurants and mini markets are generally open daily from 10am to 10pm. As for tipping; food and beverages in exclusive restaurants, cafes and clubs, as well as accommodations normally include 5 per cent service charges. Tipping is not obligatory in most places. |
| Electricity & Water Facilities Electricity is on the 240 Volts AC/ 50-Cycle system; treated pipe water is available in most areas. |
| Languages Bahasa Malaysia (national language) and English is widely spoken; Mandarin and some Chinese dialects are also widely spoken. |
| Communications Mobile telecommunications cover many parts of Sabah with the exception of some remote areas. Public phones are scarcely available in most places. |
| Medical Government hospitals, clinics and dispensaries are available in all towns. The list of private medical practitioners and pharmacies are available in the local phone directory. However, those with specific medical needs are advised to have a good supply of medications. |
| Common Customs In Sabah, we greet people by saying “selamat datang”(welcome) and/ or “terima kasih” (thank you) with a smile. Due to religious reasons, some may prefer not to have physical contact with others. However, a handshake is generally acceptable as a way of introducing oneself. |
|
|
|
| Sabah Tourism Board 51 Gaya Street, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia. Tel: +6088 212121 Fax: +6088 212075 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Open: 08:00 – 05:00 pm (Mon – Fri) 08:00 – 04:00 pm (Weekend & PH)
|
Ambulance/Police Fire Department Tourist Police Police Hotline HQ Sabah Police Hotline KK Queen Elizabeth Hospital Damai Specialist Hospital Sabah Medical Centre Ranau Hospital KK Airport Terminal 1 KK Airport Terminal 2 Information Services International Telephone Directory Assistance Department of Immigration Sandakan Tawau Labuan |
999 994 +6088 450 402/222 +6088 253 555 +6088 221 191 +6088 218 166 +6088 222 922 +6088 211 333 +6088 875 266 +6088 325 555 +6088 447 049 +6088 280 600/280 641 108 +603 8880 1000 |
USEFUL PHRASES IN BAHASA MALAYSIA
| Good morning – Selamat pagi Good afternoon – Sekamat tengah hari Good evening – Selamat petang Good night – Selamat malam How are you? – Apa khabar? |
What time? – Pukul Berapa? Where? – Di mana? Which? – Yang mana? Who? – Siapa? Why? – Mengapa?
|
I’m sorry/Excuse me – Minta maaf Can you please help me? – Boleh anda membantu saya? I’m looking for a place to eat – Saya sedang mencari tempat makan How much is this? – Berapa harga? |
 |
Call us at +(6) 088 448409
Email us at 
