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MALAYSIA

Penang - Malihom Private Estate from R12,500 pp
7 nights in an upgraded traditional rice barn
Full board (three meals a day)
International return flight from Johannesburg (excludes airport taxes)
Return airport transfers to resort
Guided activities
Pangea Island Gift
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Private Island in Malaysia from R14,050 pp
6 nights in luxury garden villa
Breakfast
International return flight from Johannesburg (excludes airport taxes)
Internal road transfers to resort
Pangea Island Gift
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The Legendary Malaya Round trip from R18,600 pp
8 night private tour with English-speaking guide
All overland transfers from Kuala Lumpur
International return flight from Johannesburg (excludes airport taxes)
Sightseeing and meals as per detailed itinerary
Pangea Travel Gift
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Malaysia Fact Sheet

Current time in Malaysia:

Malaysia is one of the most accessible places to visit and makes for a hassle-free, easy-going holiday in an interesting, culture-rich, and peaceful country! Whether it's sandy beaches, deepest caves, highest mountains, or vibrant cities you're after, Malaysia has a bit of everything to offer!

Highlights in this unique destination include the spiritual Batu Caves, the lush Lake Gardens in Jln Parlimen, the heart-warming Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, and taking a boat ride to the Taman Negara National Park (best known for its prolific birdlife and pristinely kept rainforests).

When to go

For the most part Malaysia has ideal weather - warm days and cool nights. The rainy season runs from November to February and again in August.

Notable events in Malaysia for 2009

January	26 Jan-9 Feb: Chinese New Year Celebrations (annual celebrations over 15 days)
February	1st: Federal Territory Day (Labuan) Thaipusam at Batu Caves (annual Hindu festival)
March	Colours of Malaysia (annual event - Kuala Lumpur)
May	Vesak (annual Full Moon celebration) Penang International Dragon Boat Festival (annual)
June	Sabah Dragon Boat Race (annual race in Kota Kinabalu) Festa de Sao Pedro (annual festival celebrating St Peter's day)
July	Rainforest World Music Festival (Sarawak, Kuching) KL Festival (annual month-long arts festival in Kuala Lumpur) Jul-Aug: World Drums Festival (annual festival in Kuala Lumpur)
August	Sarawak Regatta (annual boat races in Kuching) Borneo International Kite Festival (Bintulu) Malaysia International Fireworks Competition (annual - Putrajaya) Hungry Ghost Festival (annual Chinese festival in Chinatown, Georgetown) 31st: Merdeka Day (annual - Independence day)
September	Kelantan Cultural Carnival (annual carnival in Kota Bharu) Mid-Autumn Moon Cake Festival Ramadan
November	Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta (annual - Langkawi) Bamboo Music Festival (annual music festival in Sabah)
December	Penang Island Jazz Festival (annual - Penang) International Surfing Competition (annual - Kuantan)

Visa and Health Requirements for Malaysia

Visa - South African passport holders staying for tourism purposes for up to 3 months do not require a visa.

Vaccination - Yellow Fever is compulsory if coming from an infected area. Hepatitus A, Tetanus and Polio vaccinations are recommended. Malaria prophylaxis should be taken as a precaution.

Updated June 2010