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.

...

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 ...

Malaysia on a double-sided, indexed map from Freytag & Berndt, covering both parts of the country at the same scale of 1:900, 000; on one side Peninsular Malaysia, with Sarawak & Sabah on the reverse. Very effective relief shading with spot heights & graphics for swamps or mangrove areas & coral reefs provide good representation of the country’s topography. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks; intermediate distances are given on main routes. Railways, local airports & ferry routes are shown, as well as the country’s internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted, & icons mark locations of various places of interest, including temples, beaches, caves, etc. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 1º & an index. Map legend

Includes:: English.



...

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

...

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.
...

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. ...

Berlitz Pocket Guide Malaysia is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this diverse country has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights on a tour of both Peninsular Malaysia & Malaysia Borneo, from the dazzling architecture of Kuala Lumpur & the World Heritage Sites of Georgetown & Melaka, to the natural splendours of Mount Kinabalu & the world`s largest orangutan sanctuary in Sabah. Handy maps on the cover help you to get around with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in Malaysia, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of the country. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from shopping & sports to traditonal Malay dance & theatre. You`ll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the country & an Eating Outchapter covering its mouth-watering cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants, & an A-Z to give you all the practical information you will need Malaysia`s diverse wildlife, tropical beaches & dynamic capital city of Kuala Lumpur are attracting more & more visitors each year, with a record number of 24.7 million tourists in 2011 (Tourism Malaysia). Berlitz Pocket Guide Malaysia is the ideal handy guide to this diverse & fascinating country, combining concise information on where to go & what to do with great photography & full-colour, fold-out maps. ...

Berlitz Pocket Guide Malaysia is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this diverse country has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights on a tour of both Peninsular Malaysia & Malaysia Borneo, from the dazzling architecture of Kuala Lumpur & the World Heritage Sites of Georgetown & Melaka, to the natural splendours of Mount Kinabalu & the world's largest orangutan sanctuary in Sabah. Handy maps on the cover help you to get around with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in Malaysia, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of the country. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from shopping & sports to traditonal Malay dance & theatre. You'll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the country & an Eating Out chapter covering its mouth-watering cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants, & an A-Z to give you all the practical information you will need. ...