Traversing the South China Sea, guiding travellers from the giddy heights of Kuala Lumpur to the national parks, perfect white sand beaches & coral reefs, Footprint's Malaysia guide is back for it's 6th edition. With extensive coverage of the best dive sights, where to spot rare wildlife & how to explore the heart of Borneo, this fully revised & updated edition provides all the comprehensive information need to introduce you to this rich & diverse l&. ...

The whole of Malaysia at 1:1, 500, 000 on a map from Nelles with a smaller size sheet offering a convenient format for use when travelling. The map

Includes:: several street plans & enlargements of the country’s most visited areas. On one side is a road map of the Peninsular Malaysia, accompanied by street plans of central Kuala Lumpur, Georgetown & Melaka/ Malacca, plus enlargements of the region around the capital, Penang & Pangkor. On the reverse is northern Borneo with the Malaysian states of Sarawak & Sabah, accompanied by street plans of central Kuching, Kota Kinabalu & Brunei’s capital Bandar Seri Begawan, plus an enlargement of the Muara area with Bandar Seri Begawan. Relief shading with spot heights, names of mountain ranges & graphics for marshlands presents the topography. National parks & other protected area are marked. Road network distinguishes between highways in good & poor condition &

Includes:: partially paved roads & cart tracks, with distances shown on main routes. Railway lines & local airports are included, & the map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the states. Numerous places of interest are prominently marked. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 1° intervals. The map has no index of localities. The street plans highlight main sights, facilities, public buildings & selected tourist accommodation. Map legend

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Malaysia in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Malaysia & Indonesia at 1:2, 000, 000 on a large, double-sided map from Marco Polo Travel Publishing with an extensive index which also lists topographic features, national parks, etc, plus special aids for route planning.A fold-out flap in the jacket makes route planning easier by placing the main map in proper geographical context with the remainder of South East Asia, Philippines & the northern coast of Australia. Popular locations are highlighted & the grid reference system in the margins makes it easier to find places on the main map. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable from the map without damaging its surface, is included for making special locations more prominent. To provide the coverage of the whole area at 1:2, 000, 000, the map is divided along approx. 118°30’ west, with the easternmost tip of Borneo & part Sumbawa shown on the reverse side with the eastern part of the Indonesian archipelago. Relief shading with names of mountain ranges & peaks or spot height shows the topography, with additional graphics for swamps or marshl&. The map shows the region’s road & rail networks, local airports & ferry connections between the islands. Also marked are internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces, as well as the division into time zones. National parks & places of interest are highlighted. The map has latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 1° degree. Map legend

Includes:: English. A separate 40-page booklet attached to the map cover contains an extensive index of place names: towns & villages, islands, seas, topographic features such as rivers & lakes, places of interest, national parks, etc.

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Malaysia in Marshall Cavendish's Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination ...

Kick Start is a new series of handy, pocket-size guides developed for the business traveler. Each guide is researched & written for a specific country & is designed to help readers kick-start themselves into action as soon as they arrive. Essential details are covered, including what to expect from the transportation system, where to get the best rate of exchange, & what to wear, as well as information on tax-free zones & local customs & etiquette. The guides are also helpful tools for entrepreneurs on the lookout for overseas business opportunities.

Malaysia is one of the world's most rapidly developing countries & prime places for entrepreneurs. The stock market is booming, real estate & construction is at a record high, & manufacturing & economic growth is set to stay at more than 6% to 7% into the next century.

Did you know...
-- Malaysia devotes one-fifth of all its public spending to education
-- The Malaysian handshake consists of touching the palms together & bringing the left hand to the heart (salaam)
-- You should never wear yellow at royal functions or at the palace -- it is the color reserved for royalty

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Malaysia on a double-sided, indexed map from ITMB showing the western, peninsular part at 1:750, 000, with Sarawak & Sabah at 1:1, 100, 000, plus large clear, street plans of central Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Bandar Seri Bengawan & Kota Kinabalu, & an enlargement of the Mount Kinabalu Trail. Altitude colouring with elevation in feet shows the topography, & the map has numerous spot heights, particularly in the mountainous regions. Graphics indicate swamp areas & sand dunes. National parks & wildlife reserves are highlighted. Road network indicates toll motorways &

Includes:: selected local tracks. Railway lines are included & domestic airports are marked. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries & names of the provinces. Symbols highlight various places of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals in Peninsular Malaysia & at 1° intervals in Borneo. Each side has a separate index. The map also has large, very clear street plans of central Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Bandar Seri Bengawan & Kota Kinabalu, indicating numerous hotels, various sights & facilities, etc. An enlargement at 1:50, 000 approx & with contours at 500 feet intervals presents the trail to the summit of Mount Kinabalu.

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Malaysia on a double-sided map/guide from Odyssey Books, with extensive text accompanied by colour photos providing additional tourist information. Peninsular Malaysia 1:1, 300, 000 with Sarawak & Sabah at 1:2, 600, 000 are presented on both sides of the map – on one side with shading and/or colouring showing the topography & on the reverse vegetation. The map shows the network of main road & rail connections, plus regional airports. Relatively fewer smaller towns & villages are marked than on other maps of the country, so that places most visited by tourists are easy to find. National parks, reserves & wildlife sanctuaries are prominently highlighted. The map has no geographical coordinates. Both sides of the map carry numerous descriptions of Malaysia’s most interesting locations, national parks, etc, illustrated with 61 colour photos. Also included is a time line from pre-history to the present day. ...

Malaysia on a double-sided map by Periplus, with enlargements for its most visited regions plus street plans for central Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Georgetown, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu & Kuching. Peninsular Malaysia is shown at 1:1, 500, 000, with Sabah & Sarawak at 1:2, 000, 000, accompanied by a map showing these two parts of the country in proper geographical context at 1:6, 500, 000. The network of main roads & railways is shown on a base with bold relief shading & spot heights for the main peaks. Local airports are marked & numerous places of interest highlighted, including historic sites, beaches, diving sites & national parks. The mapping also shows internal administrative divisions with names of the provinces. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 2° on the main country maps. The map also
Includes::* Enlargements of the Johor Bahru region with Singapore (1:200, 000) & of the Penang Island (1:80, 000)* Greater Kuala Lumpur area at 1:230, 000 plus a large street plan of central Kuala Lumpur at 1:15, 000* Street plans of central Georgetown (1:15, 000), Melaka (1:15, 000), Johor Bahru (1:20, 000), Kuching (1:17, 500) & Kota Kinabalu (1:30, 000). Like the main maps & the enlargements, street plans are also all annotated with various places of interest, plus numerous hotels, etc. None of the maps or plans are indexed. Also provided is a distance table.
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Malaysia in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...