TIPS FOR TOURIST > SABAH

SAYING IT IN MALAY

WELCOME	SELAMAT DATANG	MEAT	DAGING	TRAIN	KERETAPI
VAGETABLE	SAYUR	TAXI	TEKSI	THANK YOU	TERIMA KASIH
BUS	BAS	GOOD NIGHT	SELAMAT MALAM	BEACH	PANTAI
GOOD MORNING	SELAMAT PAGI	CAVE	GUA	MOUNTAIN	GUNUNG
HELP	TOLONG	ENTRANCE	MASUK	GOOD BYE	SELAMAT JALAN
EXIT	KELUAR	LAKE	TASIK	HOW ARE YOU	APA KHABAR
RICE	NASI	I’M SORRY	MINTA MAAF	CAUTION	AWAS
RESTROOM	TANDAS	ROAD	JALAN	HILL	BUKIT

LOCAL INFORMATION

* Visitor will have to produce their passports upon arrival in Sabah, sarawak and Labuan.

* The East Malaysia region is made up of on assemblage of ethnic groups. The ethnic groups in Sabah

   and Sarawak differ greatly in terms of language, religion, traditions and costumes. There are about 30

   ethnic groups in Sabah and 5 major ethnic groups in Sarawak.

* Although the people practices age-old traditional and rituals, their way of life is simillar to people in 

  other countries. Adults go to work and children go off to school. Visitors can rest assured that legendary 

  headhunters and fearsome tribes are a thing of the past.

* For safety reasons, visitors who are climbing Mount Kinabalu must always ensure that they are with 

  their groups and guides. Do not wander away from the groups as the misty weather conditions can

  mislead your sense of direction.

* There are many protected national parks in Sabah and Sarawak. Visitors are advised to take note of the 

  strict laws that govern these areas. Take nothing but photograph and leave nothing but footprints. A 

  national park conservation fee will be imposed upon entry.

* When taking a taxi, it is always best to determine the rate beforehand.

* The weather is generally warm with accasional torrential showers. Cotton clothes, rubber shoes and 

   sun hat are the best. The temperature can drop considerably   at hilly places such as Mount Kinabalu in 

   Sabah or Bario Highland in Sarawak. Discuss the approprite clothing with your guide.