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(1) How do I get to Sabah? Answer : You may travel to Sabah by air using our national carrier Malaysia Airline System(MAS, incidentally mas means gold in Malays) or any airline of the world. You may also come here by ocean liners. Kota Kinabalu, our state capital, has a modern and comfortable harbour. (2) Is it easy to get around while I am in Sabah? Answer : Yes, you will have no difficulty going any where in Sabah. The following land tranports are readily available - taxi, buses, mini-buses and tour buses. Just tell the frontdesk staff your desinations they will arrange it for you. When outside the hotels, you may ask for directions any time, English is widely spoken in Sabah ( in fact, whole of Malaysia). And our people are friendly, they will be glad to help. Click here for Sabah taxi fares guide (3) Where can I find some maps of Sabah and its towns? Answer :The Tourist Information Center of Sabah gives away free brochures,which contain in them location maps of the various destinations described.The sales offices of the local tour operators also give away free brochures, you may try them out. Sometimes you can find Sabah maps in book stores and stationery stores. You can also find some street maps in Sabah Places website.They are not pretty, but they are informative and updated regularly. Click here for Sabah street maps (4) What is the exchange rate for the Malaysian currency? Answer : The exchange rate for Malaysian Ringgit is USD1=RM3.1880 For more details Click here (5) How do I join a day trip or city tour? Answer : You can get the information most of the time by asking the counter staff of your hotel. You may also look through this website for information. Another website is : Sabah Places But they are in the process of moving their website to a new hosting server, some of the information might be missing. You may e-mail them info@sabahplaces.com if you are really desperate. They are very helpful guys. (6) If I run out of personal toiletery, is it easy to replenish them? Answer : To purchase daily gocery and personal items in Sabah is easy. We have:
(7) Is dress code an issue in Sabah? Answer : Yes, our country is relatively conservative, we do not welcome indecently attired people. Do not walk in public in swim suits even if you are heading for the beaches. Put on another pair of shorts and a T-shirt, better still, change into your swim suits only after you arrive at the island resorts. Ladies, please do not go braless when putting on thin T-shirts. However, ladies wearing shorts are acceptable here. Gentlemen spotting long hair please tie them into pony tails so that you will not catch the eyes of the authority. You may be stopped from entry by some over zealous officers. (8) Can a couple walk holding hands in public? Answer : Of course you can. You may even hug each other. But no kissing. Some over zealous officers may haul you back to their office and ruin your holidays. (9) Are liquor allowed in Sabah? Answer : Yes, you may drink as much as you wish here provided you can afford it. Please drink in places designed for the purpose - pub, bars, night clubs, karaoke, lounges and coffee shops. Do not hold a bottle and drink while walking along the streets. And don't drive after drinking as it is an offence to do so. (10) Is drug abuse a serious offence in your country? Answer :Yes, it is an extremely serious offence, you would be handed down a mandatory death sentence if found in possession of more than 100 grams of prohabited drug.So do not gamble with your life. (11) Is it easy to climb Mount Kinabalu? Answer :Yes, it is easy to climb and reach the summit of Mount Kinabalu provided you have made the neccessary preparations. Read More... I heard that seafood in Sabah is cheap and fresh, where can I find them? Answer :Yes, seafood in Sabah is fresh, but not really cheap now because most of the catch are exported and the supply-and-demand situation has changed. Anyway, it is still value for money to enjoy seafood here. You may like to check out some of these places : Click here Are we allowed to explore the forest reserves? Answer : Yes you may spend as much time as you wish in the forest reserves. But it is an offence to damage or remove any plant or its seedling from the reserves. If you need them for research purposes, please obtain permission from the authority concerned before hand. The same rules also apply to all National Parks throughout Malaysia. What are the requirements in order to gain immigration clearance at the check-point? Answer : If you are travelling on Social Pass and not with any tour group, you must have the following minimum requirements to gain entry into Malaysia: (1) A valid passport, (2) A valid visa (social pass), (3) A confirmed return air ticket, and the returning date must not exceed 30 days from the date of arrival, (4) Sufficient cash to support the kind of board and lodging you choose,including food during the length of your stay(USD 1,500 - 2,500).Failing in any of the above mentioned may cause you to be turned back at the immigration check-point. Can I still make use of the "Visa On Arrival" facility? Answer : No, due to abuse in the past, the "Visa On Arrival" facility has being discontinued (Since 15/8/2010),you have to obtain your visa in your country before leaving for Malaysia. |
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