Malaysia, planned properly from the UK
Plain-English, step-by-step guides for UK holidaymakers, families, people moving, remote workers, business travellers and Muslim travellers. Flights, visas, costs, food, islands and everyday life.
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HolidayTrips of one to three weeks: where to go, what it costs, how to plan it.Moving & LivingRelocating to Malaysia for good: visas, housing, money, healthcare, daily life.Business & Remote WorkWork trips, remote work, setting up and finding jobs in Malaysia.Faith & Halal TravelMosques, prayer, halal food, Ramadan, Eid and travelling as a Muslim.Family & Baby TravelFlying with babies and children, and travelling Malaysia as a family.Flights & AirportsLondon to Kuala Lumpur flights, airlines, baggage, transfers and airports.Money & CostsExchange rates, everyday prices, cards, cash and budgets.Food & DrinkWhat to eat, where, and what it costs.Places to VisitCities, islands, highlands and beaches.Practical GuidesSIM cards, transport, safety, health and etiquette.
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Why so many UK people look at Malaysia
Many visitors find Malaysia noticeably cheaper than the UK for food, taxis and hotels, with friendly, welcoming people, a huge choice of restaurants, lots of small islands, strong English use in cities, and a growing remote-work and job scene. These guides explain how to do each part, in the order you will actually need to do it.