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Hi VTers - it's been a while since I've visited the forums, but I know I can count on the expertise here! I'm staying at the Berjaya Langkawi with my other half for the last week in September (should be a quiet time in Langkawi, I think?). Now, while we were sold on the chalet concept, we really aren't big resort people and want to be able to explore the island and eat out independently. My understanding is that the Berjaya is fairly cut off (except for the Oriental Village which doesn't appeal), so we're wondering how would be best to get out and about.

Is cycling feasible, or is this only suitable for short journeys? Would you recommend car hire? My partner owns a scooter in Italy, but I'm not sure how safe renting one of these is in Malaysia? The last one we rented abroad (Uruguay) came with one-size-fits-all helmets which wouldn't have done very much in a crash.

Many thanks in advance!

Can anyone please tell me the names of the most recently opened 5* hotels in KL?

Pls tell me how much will be the cost to KLIA to Port Dicson, How long it takes and how to get a cab from the Air port

Hi
I will be visiting Johor bahru for one week from Singapore. but I have no idea which hostel or which area i should stay for the safety reason and convenience to visit any good place in JB. I will be travelling by bus from SG to JB. I think it is quite a distance from malaysia immigration office on border to JB city.
where is the bus going to stop in JB?
how is the condition in JB? is it safe to travel female alone ?

Thanks, please input any info.

Can I have the details to get from Seremban to Grand Lexis PD, How much will the cab fare be? Is there any bus to that hotel from Seremban? How much isit?

Hi all,
I'm doing a trekking this summer on Borneo: starting from Bakalalan, crossing the border to Kalimantan and ending in Sabah (Long Pasia).

It will start in the last week of july and end in the first week of august.

It will be great expedition: lots of rainforest, wildlife (hopefully) and of course a guide etc. It won't be an easy trekking, but what's wrong with a challenge?

If someone is interested, let me know!

Thanks a lot,
Max (NL)

How far would be from Pulai Springs Resort to the main city? Thanks

I'm working in a volunteer organization in China. Since we want to cooperate with volunteer associations in Malay,I'm searching on internet about information of Malaysian volunteer organizations.Can someone please tell me about the name of volunteer organazitions in Malay and please give me their homepage address.Thank you so much!

Hi all...my friends and I planning to go to Bali this coming October for 3 days 2 night. can you guys suggest any budget and safe place to stay? there will be 9 of us fly from Kota Kinabalu...

Could anyone suggest an itinerary for Borneo which would include a visit to the orangutangs, tree top canopy walk, visit to KK National Park and POSSIBLY to climb it (not certain about that yet in our limited time frame). Also we have the possibility of going to Borneo straight from Bangkok or from somewhere in Indonesia. Could you recommend which would be the better & cheaper option? Thank you!

Hi gurus, is there a ferry service that carries car fr Mersing jetty to Tioman island itself? I'm travelling with a total of 7pax young and old alike and on a budget too. Thank you

Hi there! Is Thistle hotel near to some bars or restaurants around the area? Or is it better to stay in KSL Resorts ?

Hi, may I know where do locals go to buy dried seafood stuff (eg. scallop, fish maw, etc) in Penang? Any wholesale centre? Thanks.

I have a follow up to an earlier question issue, re.motorbike licensing in Malaysia. Does anyone know what Malaysia rules are concerning small electric bikes? Here on the west coast of Canada and in Washington State (USA), there is no extra licensing needed for small (49 cc or less) electric bikes. You can use your regular (auto) driver's license: Malaysia? Thanks

Is Larkin Terminal and JB Sentral just the same?

I would be in Kuala Lumpur on 2nd of June from 10pm to 6am. Any place/shop/mall open around that time to do some shopping for electronics?

I (Canadian) will be in Malaysia this summer. Driving a car there last time was a challenge (left side driving didn't work for me). What are the steps to getting a motorcycle license there? (I think I can handle left side driving with motorcycle..and I will be in a small town. I just have the regular auto license here in Canada, but could get a motorcycle license here, if it made obtaining a motorcycle license in Malaysia easier. Anyway, looking for advice, ideas. Thanks

If i am coming from KL to JB is there an immigration checkpoint also? Or only if I will be going to Singapore?

I'm considering to visit Malaysia with family in June, for 7 nights , and would appreciate your kind advice on the following:-
1) How i manage my trip i also want to go Lankavi.
2) Accommodation you would recommend - any star but safe, friendly and comfortable in the range of 100 Rangats.
3) Transfer from airport to accommodation - how do I get there?
4) Things you would recommend I do? Moderate activity.
5) where to stay means in which area ?
7) Any other advice you deem useful for us.

Thank you! :-)

I am posting this question here to enable a wider reach. The Australian immigration website states an ETA costs A$20 but an agent, easyeta.com, is charging RM30. Has anyone used it before? Are there any hidden charges? Thanks.

I'm considering to visit Malaysia with family in June, for 7 nights , and would appreciate your kind advice on the following:-
1) How i manage my trip i also want to go Lankavi.
2) Accommodation you would recommend - any star but safe, friendly and comfortable in the range of 100 Rangats.
3) Transfer from airport to accommodation - how do I get there?
4) Things you would recommend I do? Moderate activity.
5) where to stay means in which area ?
7) Any other advice you deem useful for us.

Thank you! :-)

I'm currently in Kota Kinabalu, I came here for some island/beach action. Its raining and forecast to carry on for a while didnt check. I'm approaching the end of my trip and I just want to lounge around on beaches and party in the evenings. I've stayed in mostly Thailand and never touched the north like Cambodia.
I have to fly back on the 23rd of May at the latest, I have no flight booked, I ideally want to fly back to London from Bangkok or Singapore.
Where are the awesome beaches and good night life?
What you guys reckon ?