1. Must Visit Heritage Streets:
Heeren Street & Jonker Street Malacca
Heeren Street which is also known as the ‘First Class Gentlemen Street’ or the ‘Millionaires Row’, is a road with double storey houses similar to that of the modern terrace houses, but much longer. The houses portray
a rich and detailed mix of Chinese, European and Peranakan architecture.Till today, the Peranakans (Baba Nyonyas) do live in them, making this a living heritage, though there are also some being turned into galleries,
cafes, hotels and eateries.On the parallel street is Jonker Street, also known as the ‘Second Class Gentleman Street’. More commercial, this street used to house mainly traders and merchants. On weekends, thenight bazaar of Jonker Walk comes alive. Malacca’s artists come out in full force selling their art paintings and
handicrafts beside other Nyonya related food items like the popular pineapple tarts and Nyonya kuihs.
2. Must Visit Heritage Building:
Khoo Kongsi Georgetown, Penang
Khoo Kongsi, reputedly known as ‘The Heritage Jewel of Penang’. The grand architecture is said to resemble that of the Emperor’s palace in China. Myth explained that this was the reason that the clan house was burnt down only 29 nights after its completion as a wrath from the Gods.
Khoo Kongsi in Hollywood Khoo Kongsi was used in the filming of Anna & The King featuring Jodie Foster and Chow Yuen Fatt. Apparently, Jodie Foster was really impressed with the place and left good remarks in the visitors’ book!
3. Must Visit Modern Structure:
Petronas Twin Towers KL
Visiting Malaysia is never complete, if one never visits this twin towers….and that include Malaysians, be it from KL or any other parts of the country. The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers is one of the world’s tallest buildings in the world, soaring to a height of 452 metres above the city skyline. Designed by Cesar Pelli in 1997 and mostly constructed with steel and glass, the towers were the world’s tallest when completed.
Loved By The CamerasThe twin towers is a common feature in the skyline of the city and can be seen in many magazines and books on the country. It is also shown in movies and TV productions, most notably the film Entrapment starring Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta Jones
4. Must Visit Mosque:
Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque Teluk Ibai, Terengganu
Miraculously seen as floating on the water and hence the nickname The Floating Mosque of the East. The distinctive design of the mosque on a floating platform and its beautiful location on a lagoon by the mouth of Sungai Ibai creates the enchantingly floating impression to viewers.
5. Must Visit Cultural Site:
Sarawak Cultural VillageSantubong, Sarawak
The Sarawak Cultural Village is the award winning living museum that showcases the heritage of the major racial groups in Sarawak. The concept is to build up a condensation of Sarawak’s ethnic diversity in the 17 acres village. Visitorsget the chance to personally experience the different lifestyles of seven tribes at the distinct longhouses models. Its multi-ethnic cultural performance at the mini theatre is another fun event not to be missed that portrays the distinct cultures of the many ethnic groups.
6. Must Visit Cave:
Batu Caves Selangor
The Batu Caves is believed as a 400 million years old limestone hill over thelength of 400 meters and a height of 120 meters, which has a series of caves and cave temples.In the pristine state before 1860, some of the cave mouths were used by the indigenous Besisi people as transit shelters. Today, this is the most popular
destination during annual Thaipusam festival in Malaysia when more than 1.5 million pilgrims escorted the statue of Lord Muruga to Batu Caves.
7. Must Visit Beach:
Cherating Beach Pahang
Cherating Beach is a stretch of almost 10 kilometers of beach from the south of Kuantan in Pahang right up to the town of Chukai in Terengganu. With its sloping white sandy beaches and soothing sea breeze, it is an internationally acclaimed spot for surfers particularly in November and December.Cherating has the perfect combination of great surf, extreme sea activities such as Jet Ski, nice chalets, fine dining and exciting nightlife. For a more thorough experience, visitors can sign up for the river cruise that sails around the coast and explore the nearby forests.
8. Must Visit Island:
Sipadan Island,Sabah
Surrounded by crystal clear waters, Sipadan Island is voted as one of the best diving sites with its large numbers of greenback and hawksbill turtles which gather here to mate and nest. Another focus of the divers are to look out for the tornado-like formations of barracudas, big-eye trevallies, mantas, eagle rays,
scalloped hammerhead sharks and whale sharks. Even better, various dive sties are assured with garden eels, leaf scorpion fishes, mantis shrimps, fire graces and various pipe fishes. Sipadan is now one of the nominees for the New 7 Wonders Of Nature.
9. Must Visit National Park:
Gunung Mulu National Park Miri, Sarawak
The Gunung Mulu National Park has been inscribed as a World Heritage Site in the year 2000. It is famous for its incredible caves and chambers and karsts formations. Researchers often come to the park to study the best example of tropical limestone weathering (karsts) in the world including enormous razor-sharp pinnacles, deep-cut canyons, and grand caverns that are home to millions of bats and cave swiftlets.
10. Must Visit Highland:
Kota Kinabalu National Park & Mount Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu National Park is Malaysia’s first World Heritage. Designated by UNESCO in December 2000 for its ‘outstanding universal values’, the park covers an area of 754 square kilometers and surrounds the majestic Mount Kota Kinabalu, the tallest mountain in Malaysia (and fourth tallest in Southeast Asia). The hiking of Mount Kota Kinabalu up to the Low’s Peak ‘summit’ at 4100 meters is the goal of many trekkers. If climbers wish to go further up, the climb is on bare granite rock. The Rafflesia plant,which has the largest single flower in the world, is also found in the Kota Kinabalu National Park.
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Who requires a visa?
Citizens from the following Countries require a visa to enter Malaysia:
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, China, Colombia, Congo Democratic Republic, Congo Republic, Djibouti, Equat. Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong (C/I or D/I), India, Liberia, Mali, Montenegro, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, United Nations (Laissez Passer), Uzbekistan, Yugoslavia, Western Sahara.
Citizens of the following Countries require a visa for stays exceeding 14 Days:
Ivory Coast, Iraq, Libya, Macao (Travel Permit/Portugal CI), Palestine, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Yemen, Syria
Citizens of the following Countries require a visa for stays exceeding 1 Month:
Antigua, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, Comoros, Costa Rica, Dominica, Equador, El Savador, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR, Jamaica, Iraq, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Macao SAR, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Maldova, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongalia, Myamar (Diplomatic/Official PPI), Namibia, Nauru, Nicaragua, North Korea, North Yemen, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Russia, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, Surinam, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Upper Volta, Vanatu, Vatican City, Vanezuela, Vietnam, Western Samoa, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Citizens of the following Countries require a visa for stays exceeding 2 Months:
American Samoa
Citizens of the following Countries require a visa for stays exceeding 3 Months:
Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Iran, Kirgystan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Lebanon, Lienchestien, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherland, New Zeland, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, St Marino, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Syrian Arab Republic, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Yemen.
What documents will be required?
Documents required for a visa application without reference. Visa Without Reference is required for purpose of social visit
– Original passport
– Two (2) photocopies of passport
– Two (2) photocopies of visa application form (Form IMM.47)
– Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant
– Original air ticket and two (2) photocopies (confirmed and returned ticket)
– Bank statement / traveller’s cheques
– Invitation letter (if any)
– Payment of visa fee
Documents required for a visa application with reference. Visa With Reference are required for student, employment, dependent and professional visit pass.
– Original approval letter from Department of Immigration Malaysia / other authority agencies and two (2) photocopies
– Original passport
– Two (2) photocopies of passport
– Two (2) photocopies of visa application form (Form IMM.47)
– Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant
– Original air ticket and two (2) photocopies
– Payment of visa fee
Time required to issue a visa:
Same day – morning submission of the application (09:00-12:00) and afternoon collection (15:30).
What is the cost of a visa?
Social: single- and multiple-entry visa prices are flat-rate fees of £10, except for Indian passports, in which case the multiple-entry fee is £20. Prices are subject to change. Enquire at the Malaysian High Commission for details.
How long is the visa valid for?
The permitted length of stay is entered on the visa at the time of issue and is at the discretion of the issuer. Normally 1 to 3 months from date of issue. Extensions are possible. Enquire at the Malaysian High Commission for further details.
Other information:
A Social Visit Pass
A Social Visit Pass is an endorsement that is endorsed in a passport or travel document of a foreigner allowing the individual to enter and remain on a temporary basis in Malaysia. It is issued at all Malaysian points of entry, and every foreigner entering Malaysia for Social Visit purposes must obtain a Social Visit Pass.
Application for Extension of a Social Visit Pass:
Visitors who enter and stay in this country for the purpose of Social Visit or Touring are not allowed to extend their stay beyond the stipulated duration according to each country. However, an Extension may be given on Special consideration e.g. due to illness, accident, war in home country etc. The visitor must furnish evidence, and also a “confirmed flight ticket’ back to their home country.
Embassy contact information:
Please contact the nearest Malaysia embassy for information on what documentation you may require to enter Malaysia.
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