Malaysia - laws

One of the safest countries on the planet is Malaysia . There is a rather low crime rate, so tourists can not worry for their vacation . However, you need to comply with local laws for this.

Rules for entry into the country

Tourists arriving here must have:

• a foreign passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival;
• completed immigration card;
• confirmation of solvency (credit cards, cash) and hotel reservations;
• return ticket.

Stay on the territory of the country can not more than a month. Before visiting Malaysia, tourists should be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B. If you plan to rest in the west of Saravak state or in Sabah, you will also need to get vaccinated against malaria.

Under the laws of Malaysia, some things are levied duty (on departure it is returned in the presence of a check), which depends on the amount and value. The tax will have to pay for tobacco, chocolate, carpets, alcohol, antiques, ladies' bags and jewelry if their number exceeds the norm. Import is strictly forbidden: weapons, wild animals and birds, hevea seeds, plants, military uniforms, poisonous substances, pornographic videos, more than 100 g of gold, as well as goods from Israel (banknotes, coins, clothes, etc.).

Also, the laws of Malaysia prohibit the importation of drugs into the country, and the death penalty is imposed for their use.

Features wardrobe

Malaysia is a Muslim country, where the relevant laws are in force. It officially adopted the Sunni Islam, it is professed by more than 50% of the inhabitants. In the state, other religions are allowed, so Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Taoism are also common.

You can wear to tourists everything that is advertised in local fashion magazines. The exception is short t-shirts, miniskirts, shorts. The woman should be closed knees, hands, elbows and chest. Especially this rule applies to the provinces and villages that you visit during the excursions . On the beach it is forbidden to sunbathe topless, and do not forget about the pareo.

When attending a mosque, dress as modestly as possible, go into the temple barefoot, do not conduct conversations on religious topics. The behavior of tourists should not be provocative.

Rules of conduct in the cities of the country

In order to make your holiday in Malaysia wonderful, you need to know and observe the following laws:

1. Carry a photocopy of all your documents, and keep the originals in a safe.
2. Use credit cards only in large banks or reputable institutions. In the country fraudsters, forging documents are common.
3. It is better to drink water from bottles or boiled, but it's safe to buy food on the street.
4. In the country, you can get married in one day. To do this, you should go to Langkawi.
5. It is necessary to monitor personal things, handbags, documents and equipment.
6. Do not kiss in public.
7. You can drink alcohol only in hotels or restaurants.
8. In Malaysia, they are punished for sexual relations between orthodox Muslims and "infidels".
9. The one who litter can be fined $ 150.
10. You can not take food or hand over anything with your left hand - this is considered an insult. Also, one should not touch the head of Muslims.
11. Do not point at your feet.
12. Handshake in the camp is not accepted.
13. Tipping is already included in the bill, and you do not need to leave them.
14. In Malaysia, they use 3 contact sockets. The voltage in them is 220-240 V, and the frequency of the current is 50 Hz.
15. You rarely see police officers on the street - this is due to the low crime rate.
16. Do not walk at night through dark alleys alone so as not to be robbed.
17. The islands of Labuan and Langkawi are duty-free zones.
18. All supermarkets in Malaysia operate from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 and until 22:00, and shops from 09:30 to 19:00. Shopping malls can be open on Sunday.

What else do you need to know while in Malaysia?

In order that travelers do not get into unpleasant situations, they try to observe some unwritten rules:

1. If you lose a credit card or you have it stolen, then the card must be urgently canceled or blocked. To do this, contact the bank.
2. You can not tell the unauthorized persons the name of the hotel and the apartment number in order to avoid robbery.
3. Do not attend street demonstrations, also avoid mass gatherings of people.
4. During Ramadan, you should not eat or drink on the street or in public places.
5. If you are invited to visit, it is impolite to refuse drinks. The owner of the house should finish the meal first.
6. Pointing to some object or person, use only the thumb, and the rest bend.
7. In emergency situations, when medical assistance is required, call the Service Center. The number is indicated in the insurance policy. Representatives of the service should provide information about the receipt number, your location, the name of the victim, and what assistance he needs.

Most of the laws in Malaysia are associated with religion, so travelers should adhere to them so as not to offend the indigenous people. Observe local rules, be friendly, and your stay will be remembered for a long time.