The city of Melaka is known for its connection with the history of the Malay Sultanate of Melaka which traced its origin back to some 600 years ago. During the 16th Century, Melaka became famous due to its strategic location as a major regional commercial port.
This has made Melaka a coveted possession among the western powers of that era and was subsequently seized by the Portugese, Dutch and English. Presently, the Melaka State Government has taken initiatives to preserve buildings and artifacts left by the colonisers and transform these as major historical sites that will attract both domestic and international tourists.
BUSINESS HOURS
Government offices are open from 8 a.m. up to 4.00 p.m. on Monday - Friday and 8 a.m. up to 12.45p.m. on Saturdays with Sunday a day of rest. Banking hours are generally from 10 a.m. up to 3 p.m. from Monday to Friday and 9.30 a.m. up to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Department stores and supermarkets are open daily from 10 a.m. up to 10 p.m.
LANGUAGE
Bahasa Malaysia is the national language but English is widely spoken. Other main languages are Chinese and Tamil.
CLIMATE
Generally warm throughout the year with temperature ranging from 21 ºC to 32 ºC. Humidity is high all year round.
WHAT TO WEAR
Light, cool and casual clothing is recommended all year round.
TIME
Malaysia is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time
(GMT) and 16 hours ahead of United States Pacific Standard time.
NEW CURRENCY CONTROL LAW
With effect from 1 October 1998, all travellers are required to fill in the Travellers Declaration Form (TDF) on arrival/departure.
Residents and Non-Residents are allowed to bring in not more than RM1,000 in cash and an unlimited amount of foreign currency.
Failure to declare is an offence. Prohibited amount in the possession of a travellers may be seized.
Should your need to carry ringgit notes, foreign currency notes and traveller's cheques in excess of the permitted limits, prior written permission may be obtained from:-
Head of Department
Balance of Payment Department
Bank Negara Malaysia
Jalan Dato' Onn
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 603-291-0772
Fax : 603-293-7732
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This has made Melaka a coveted possession among the western powers of that era and was subsequently seized by the Portugese, Dutch and English. Presently, the Melaka State Government has taken initiatives to preserve buildings and artifacts left by the colonisers and transform these as major historical sites that will attract both domestic and international tourists.
BUSINESS HOURS
Government offices are open from 8 a.m. up to 4.00 p.m. on Monday - Friday and 8 a.m. up to 12.45p.m. on Saturdays with Sunday a day of rest. Banking hours are generally from 10 a.m. up to 3 p.m. from Monday to Friday and 9.30 a.m. up to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Department stores and supermarkets are open daily from 10 a.m. up to 10 p.m.
LANGUAGE
Bahasa Malaysia is the national language but English is widely spoken. Other main languages are Chinese and Tamil.
CLIMATE
Generally warm throughout the year with temperature ranging from 21 ºC to 32 ºC. Humidity is high all year round.
WHAT TO WEAR
Light, cool and casual clothing is recommended all year round.
TIME
Malaysia is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time
(GMT) and 16 hours ahead of United States Pacific Standard time.
NEW CURRENCY CONTROL LAW
With effect from 1 October 1998, all travellers are required to fill in the Travellers Declaration Form (TDF) on arrival/departure.
Residents and Non-Residents are allowed to bring in not more than RM1,000 in cash and an unlimited amount of foreign currency.
Failure to declare is an offence. Prohibited amount in the possession of a travellers may be seized.
Should your need to carry ringgit notes, foreign currency notes and traveller's cheques in excess of the permitted limits, prior written permission may be obtained from:-
Head of Department
Balance of Payment Department
Bank Negara Malaysia
Jalan Dato' Onn
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 603-291-0772
Fax : 603-293-7732
Post By Mui.
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