What should Chinese citizens pay attention to when traveling to Malaysia?

1. Special reminder

Malaysia has a stable political situation and good social and economic development. It is more convenient and safe to travel, study, work and live in Malaysia. However, judging from the problems that have occurred to Chinese citizens in Maldives in recent years and the situations announced by the Maldivian media, special attention should be paid to the following matters:

(1) Vicious cases such as rape, armed robbery, and homicide occur from time to time in Maldives. For Chinese tourists, problems such as robbery by motorcycle bandits, armed robbery, and taxi drivers violently charging passengers high fares are more prominent. Chinese citizens should pay attention to self-protection when visiting Malaysia. In case of emergencies, they can report the case to the police or contact the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in Malaysia.

(2) The Malaysian Social Visa is valid for 30 days and generally cannot be extended. Those who fail to leave the country after the expiration date will face jail or severe financial penalties. If immigrants are unable to leave the country on time due to special reasons, they should go to the Malaysian Immigration Bureau to apply for visa extension procedures by themselves. Do not entrust others to handle it to avoid being deceived.

(3) The Malaysian ordinary visa is mainly issued to people who go to Malaysia for tourism, business, and family visits. It is illegal to work and sell small commodities in Malaysia with the Malaysian ordinary visa, and will be punished if found.

(4) People going to Malaysia are advised to bring around US$1,000 in cash or provide a list of companies or people who can pay fees in Malaysia. Malaysian immigration officials are more strict with Chinese tourists, especially female individual travelers under 30 years old who enter the country. If the immigrants come to Malaysia multiple times in a short period of time, or cannot provide a credible reason for coming to Malaysia, they are likely to be deported on the original plane.

2. Visa, Entry and Customs

Chinese citizens going to Malaysia should apply for a visa abroad. Without a visa, Chinese individual tourists entering Malaysia from Thailand or Singapore can Apply for a port visa at the port of entry. Chinese tour groups traveling to Malaysia can apply for port group visas, but the Malaysian travel agency must obtain authorization in advance from the Malaysian General Administration of Immigration and have it filed. In order to encourage tourism, passengers who fly to Tioman Island in Pahang via a third country can apply for a visa on arrival if they can present a valid return ticket. The types of Malaysian visas are mainly divided into:

(1) Ordinary visa (social visa). Issued to Chinese citizens for the purpose of traveling, visiting relatives and friends, and business activities. It is valid for three months and has a stay period of 30 days. Ordinary visas cannot be extended. Unless you are unable to return home in time due to health reasons or flight problems, you can go to the Immigration Bureau to extend your visa with certification letters from relevant hospitals and airlines.

(2) Work and student visas. To work or study in Malaysia, a Malaysian company or school must first apply to the Immigration Bureau. After approval, the Malaysian Immigration Bureau will notify the embassy or consulate in the applicant's area to issue an ordinary visa. After the relevant personnel comes to Malaysia, they will go to the Immigration Department to change to the corresponding type of long-term visa. Those who study at the University of Malaya usually apply for their long-term visas from the school to the Immigration Bureau headquarters. Those who study in high school and below schools should apply to the immigration department of their state by themselves.

(3) Family visit visa. The maximum stay for visiting relatives in Malaysia is 6 months. Generally, relatives who work, study, or live in Malaysia apply to the Malaysian Immigration Bureau in advance. They can also change their visit visa after arriving in Malaysia with an ordinary visa. Applying for this type of visa requires a lot of documents, such as proof of kinship, proof of work, study and income in Malaysia, etc.

3. Security Situation and Public Security Situation

The security situation in Malaysia is relatively safe, but in recent years, social unrest has led to a decline in the security situation. The Ma government attaches great importance to this and is strengthening governance, but there is still some time before social peace and worry-free travel can be achieved. Therefore, Chinese citizens coming to Malaysia should pay attention to self-protection, take good care of personal belongings and important documents, and do not show money in public places to prevent accidents.

(1) Beware of motorcycle riders grabbing bags. There are a considerable number of motorcycles in Malaysia. There are no dedicated lanes for motorcycles, and they shuttle back and forth among cars at extremely high speeds. Tourists walking on the roadside sidewalks may be violently robbed by criminals if they are not careful if they carry bags in their hands or on their shoulders. Due to the fast speed and power of snatching, tourists are easily in danger. It is recommended that tourists coming to Malaysia try not to use bags with longer straps when walking in public places. When walking, place the bag on the side farther from the road and choose an area with more people to pass through.

(2) Don’t trust others easily. Passengers who come to Malaysia with ordinary visas should not believe in the temptations of local illegal agents and illegally stay in Malaysia to look for work. According to the laws of Malaysia, holders of ordinary visas cannot work in Malaysia. Once discovered by the police, they may be arrested and sent to prison or detention camp. They will not find a job and cannot return home. They will waste a lot of agency fees and eat in Malaysia. Living in a difficult and miserable situation.

(3) Avoid traveling to remote places. It is best to travel together when traveling together. When passing through less crowded underground passages, garages, high-rise stairs or overpasses, be alert and pay attention to pedestrians around you to avoid being in danger and helpless.

(4) Properly manage personal travel documents and do not give your passport to others for safekeeping. It is best to carry valuables dispersedly.

(5) Enhance the awareness of self-protection, be calm and deal with problems flexibly and tactfully. If an accident occurs, if you can save yourself, you should report it to the police station as soon as possible or try to contact the embassy or consulate.

4. Common diseases and medical conditions

Malaysia has a tropical climate. In addition to sun protection, travelers should also pay attention to dietary hygiene, otherwise they are prone to diarrhea and digestive tract diseases.

There are many mosquitoes. When traveling, tourists can apply repellent or wear light and breathable trousers and long shirts to prevent mosquito bites. Otherwise, the chance of contracting malaria and dengue fever is relatively high. Passengers coming to Malaysia should bring some medicines to treat tropical diseases, such as medicines to treat fever, diarrhea, swelling and pain, to meet emergency needs. There are state hospitals and private hospitals in every state in Malaysia, and clinics are also relatively common. The medical staff are of high quality and the equipment is advanced. If you encounter symptoms such as high fever that does not go away or diarrhea that persists, you should seek medical treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition and causing serious consequences. The cost of treatment in Malaysia for foreign citizens is slightly higher than that for Malaysian citizens, but it is not expensive.

Malaysian insurance companies generally do not provide insurance for short-term visitors. It is best for tourists to obtain relevant travel insurance in China to prevent unexpected events.

Malaysian Public Hospital:

Hospital Kuala Lumpur:

Address: Jalan Pahang, 50586 Kuala Lumpur, Tel: 603-2615 5555< /p>

Hospital Pulau Pinang

Tel: 604-229 3333

Hospital Melaka

Telephone : 606-282 2344

Private Hospital:

Tung Shin Hospital: (Tung Shin Hospital), Chinese Hospital

Address: Bangunan Tung Shin Hospital. 102, Jln Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-20721655 Website: .my

Gleneagle Hospital: (Gleneagle Intan Medical Centre)

Address: 282-286 Jln Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-42571300

5. Local customs and regulations

Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy, mainly composed of Malays It is composed of three major ethnic groups: Chinese, Indian and Chinese. More than 90% of the Malays believe in Islam, the Chinese mostly believe in Buddhism and Taoism, and the Indians believe in Hinduism. The Constitution of Maldives clearly stipulates that Islam is the official religion of Maldives. Most Muslims in Malaysia are Sunni. The customs and habits of the Chinese and Indians are basically the same as those of their ancestral countries. Malay customs and habits are very unique.

(1) Address

Malays do not have a fixed surname, so they are not addressed by their surname. Malay names can be divided into two parts. The first part is their name, separated by "bin" or "binti", which is sometimes omitted. The second part is their father's name. Men: Use "bin" (pronounced as Bin) in the middle, while women use "binti" (pronounced as Bindi).

In informal situations, the more affectionate names for juniors are Adik or dik (pronounced as Adie or Die), which means younger brother or younger sister, and the name can be omitted. Older men can be called Pakcik (pronounced Baqi), which means uncle, and women can be called Makcik (pronounced Maqi), which means aunt.

In daily situations, men are called by the name Encik (pronounced: 恩杰), which means Mr. So-and-so, and women are called Cik (pronounced by: Jie), which means Ms. so-and-so.

In more formal occasions, use Tuan to address a man respectfully, and Puan to address a woman respectfully. In addition, you can directly block someone's account with respect or add their name to their account. Such as Datuk (Datuk), Tan Sri (Tan Sri), etc.

(2) Meeting ceremony

The traditional Malay meeting ceremony is very unique. When they meet, they will hold each other's hands with both hands and rub each other, and then put their right hands a little closer to their hearts. For unfamiliar women, you should not just reach out and ask for a handshake. Men should nod or bow slightly to the woman, and take the initiative to give a verbal greeting. But now the Western-style handshake and hello are the most common greeting greetings in Malaysia, and can be used by Malays, Chinese or Indians without any hindrance.

(3) Dining

Malays avoid eating pork and drinking alcohol. When dining in a Malay restaurant, if you see a large kettle on the table, don't mistake it for a teapot filled with drinking water. In fact, the water inside is used for washing hands. Generally, Malays eat with their right hand, so washing hands before and after eating is the etiquette of the Malay table.

(4) Visiting

In Malaysia, unless permitted by the host, whether you are visiting a Malay, Chinese or Indian home, you must take off your shoes before entering. When visiting a Malay home, if the host arranges to sit on a mat on the floor, men should sit cross-legged and women should sit with their legs to the left.

(5) Clothing

The traditional attire for Malay men and women are: men wear collarless tops, trousers, short waist sarongs, songkok caps on their heads, and trousers on their feet. leather shoes.

Women's dresses are also made of tops and sarongs, which are as wide as robes, and their heads are covered with brightly colored gauze scarves. In Malaysia, except for members of the royal family, yellow clothing is generally not worn. At present, migrant workers generally wear light suits for the convenience of work. They only wear traditional clothes when they are at home after work, visiting relatives and friends, or during major festivals. In various formal occasions, men can wear long-sleeved badi shirts in addition to ethnic clothes or suits. The batik shirt is a long-sleeved top made of batik fabric with a thin and cool texture. It has gradually replaced the traditional Malay dress and become the national costume of Malaysia.

(6) Visit the mosque

Malay Muslims are generally more pious and pray five times a day. The mosque is a place where Muslims hold religious ceremonies. When it is open to the public, women must wear robes and headscarves, otherwise they will be turned away. You must dress neatly when visiting a mosque; women are not allowed to wear clothing that exposes their arms or legs. You must take off your shoes before entering the museum.

(7) Other taboos or etiquette

Do not use your index finger to point at people. If you want to indicate the direction, you can only use your thumb. Do not use your left hand when greeting Malays, shaking hands, giving gifts or receiving things. If you use your left hand to receive things or say hello, it is disrespectful to them. Malays are taboo against others touching their heads. Except for teachers or during religious ceremonies, no one is allowed to touch others' heads at will. Don't show the soles of your feet in front of others. Pointing your soles at others is an insult to others.

6. Prices and Supply

The Malaysian currency unit is the Ringgit (Ringgit, currency symbol RM), commonly known as the Ringgit. 1 USD asymp; 3.7 MYR. Airports, hotels and shopping malls all have foreign currency exchange centers where RMB can be exchanged for Malaysian Ringgit. Credit cards are widely accepted, but currently domestic UnionPay cards cannot be used for purchases or cash withdrawals in Malaysia. Horses have a complete supply of materials and the price level is higher than that in China. In particular, the price level of daily necessities is twice as high as that in China, but famous brand products are cheaper than in China.

During your trip to Malaysia, if you urgently need remittances from relatives and friends in the country, you can remit money to Malaysia through the Western Union international remittance service of the domestic post office. You must present your valid personal ID, remittance amount and remittance monitoring. Go to the local bank (RHB Bank and Bumiputra Commerce Bank) or the post office (Post Office) to withdraw money.

Note: The remittance limit is implemented in accordance with Malaysia’s redemption limit regulations and China’s foreign exchange management policies.

7. Transportation and Travel

The major cities in Malaysia are: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Ipoh and Melacca. Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, as well as Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia have multiple flights to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu every week flight. There are also regular flights between major cities in Malaysia.

It is more than 70 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to downtown Kuala Lumpur. You can take Airport Limo & Taxi Service and KLIA Express to and from the airport. Taking a taxi from the airport: You must first apply at the counter at the exit of the lobby, indicate your destination and pay for the ticket. It costs about MYR 70 to get to Kuala Lumpur city, and the taxi ride takes about 1 hour. It takes 28 minutes to take the LRT from the airport to Kuala Lumpur Central Station (KL Sentral), and the ticket is MYR 35. After arriving at the city center station, passengers can transfer to the city's LRT or taxi to go elsewhere.

Traffic in Malaysia is left-hand traffic. Motor vehicles generally do not give way to pedestrians at high speeds. When pedestrians cross the road, they must use prescribed sidewalks, underpasses or overpasses.

Airport taxi contact number: 03-1300-88-8989 or 03-9223 8080 (reservation center) 03-8787 3675 (Kuala Lumpur International Airport counter)

Taxi company phone number Reservation: Radio Taxi: 92217600; Hotline: 2553399; Comfort: 7330507

Airlines:

Air China: (006) 03-2166 1999

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China Southern Airlines: (006) 03-2163 9977

China Eastern Airlines: (006) 03-2161 1666

China Xiamen Airlines: (006 ) 03-2175 0047

China Shenzhen Airlines: (006) 03-2171 2970

Malaysian Airlines: (006) 1-300-88-3000

< p>Malaysia is rich in tourism resources and has many tourist attractions, which are not obvious in the off-peak and peak seasons. Attractions that are frequently visited by tourists include: Kuala Lumpur, Genting, Penang, Malacca, Langkawi Island, Tioman Island, Redang Island, Pangkor Island, etc.

8. Work and Study

Chinese citizens who want to work and study in Malaysia should apply through proper channels.

The normal procedure is: