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Batu Feringgi Beach
11100 Penang
Malaysia
T: (60 4) 886 1911
F: (60 4) 881 1880
Local Time
8.24am (GMT+8)

Local Weather
High: 31C/88F
Low: 24C/75F
Facts for the Traveller
At a Glance | Visas | Currency | Taxes | Tipping | Business Hours | Public Health | Dress | Weather | View All
At a Glance
Penang, an island just off the northwest coast of Malaysia, forms a part of the Malaysian state of the same name. The capital, George Town, is a showcase of Southeast Asia’s largest collection of pre-World War II buildings. The island offers a wealth of tropical beaches, historic sights, and one of the best opportunities to experience the diversity of Malaysian culture.Plug Type
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LanguageBahasa Malaysia, English, Chinese, TamilPopulation1.2 millionTime ZoneGMT +8 hoursMeasuresMetric SystemVoltage220/240 voltsMobile PhonesGSM 1800.
Visas
Citizens of the United States, Canada, and most Arab, Commonwealth and European countries do not need visas for visits of less than three months. You may view entry requirements by country of origin by clicking on the link below.Visa information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia
Currency
The Malaysian currency is the ringgit, divided into 100 sen (cents). The currency is abbreviated both as RM and MYR. While credit cards are accepted in hotels and department stores, expect to pay in cash in rural areas.Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.MYR 1.00 equals:
.27
US Dollar (USD)
.42
Australian Dollar (AUD)
1.97
Chinese Yuan Renminbi (RMB)
.21
Euro (EUR)
.18
British Pound (GBP)
2.12
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
13.54
Indian Rupee (INR)
26.24
Japanese Yen (JPY)
9.10
New Taiwan Dollar (NTD)
.41
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Taxes
Hotels and restaurants add a government tax of 5% and a service charge of 10%.
Tipping
Tipping is not customary in Malaysia.
Business Hours
Bank Hours10am to 4pmOffice HoursBusiness: 9am to 5pm
Government: 8am to 5pm
Shop Hours10am to 10pm
Public Health
Ensure that food is well cooked, and consume only bottled mineral water outside the hotel.
Dress
Lightweight clothing is ideal. A shirt, jacket and tie are normal business attire. Shorts, miniskirts and sleeveless garments for women are not advisable, especially in rural areas.
Weather
Penang has a typically tropical climate of warm, sunny weather throughout the year. Rain is most frequent from November to January, but can be expected in any month.
Five-Day Forecast
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Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

Mostly cloudy and humid
High: 33C
Low: 25C
High: 91F
Low: 77F
Showers

Showers

Mostly cloudy, a shower in the afternoon
High: 31C
Low: 24C
High: 88F
Low: 75F
Showers

Showers

A couple of afternoon showers
High: 31C
Low: 25C
High: 88F
Low: 77F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Cloudy with thunderstorms
High: 31C
Low: 25C
High: 88F
Low: 77F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Cloudy and humid; a p.m. t-storm or two
High: 31C
Low: 25C
High: 88F
Low: 77F
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