Book cheap flights to Malaysia

Malaysia’s weather is characterised by humidity and high temperatures throughout the year, and two distinct seasons: the wet season (October – April) and the dry season (May – September), which still brings rainfall (though significantly lower). If you prefer to skip the crowds and high hotel rates, avoid visiting Malaysia between late-May and mid-June and between late-November and the end of December. For a more relaxing time in Malaysia, visit between March and June. You’ll avoid the worst of the rain and humidity, plus you will have the pleasure of exploring this nation’s many attractions without having to wait in long lines.

You will not need a visa to enter Malaysia for up to 90 days. Make sure your passport will be valid for six months after your return date and has two blank pages for entry stamps.

The South African High Commission is in Kuala Lumpur.

Address: Suite 22.01, Level 22, Menara HLA, No. 3, Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: 60 3 2170 2400

Fax: 60 3 2168 8591

Before departing for Malaysia, make sure to receive all the routine vaccinations. Check with a doctor for more information. There is no threat of yellow fever in Malaysia, but should you be travelling through or from a country where this disease is a problem, the Malaysian government requires proof that you have received the necessary vaccination.

Additionally, you should guard against the following diseases:

• Hepatitis A – transmitted through contaminated food and water
• Typhoid – transmitted through contaminated food and water
• Cholera – transmitted through contaminated food and water
• Hepatitis B – transmitted through sexual contact, contaminated needles and blood products
• Japanese encephalitis – transmitted through mosquito bites
• Malaria – transmitted through mosquito bites
• Rabies – transmitted through the bites of infected dogs and bats

Practise basic caution when exploring the cities of Malaysia. Take note of the following tips:

• Avoid deserted areas.
• When walking in public, keep your valuables close and out of sight (for women, avoid wearing jewellery and handbags at the hip).
• Should you feel you are in danger, approach any policeman (the standard of police service in Malaysia is high).
• Reject any offer of scratch-and-win tickets (scam artists will try to get you to make an advance payment to claim your prize).
• When walking on the side of the road, make sure you are always facing oncoming traffic.