Malaysia Transportation Travel to The Country Travel Within the Country TRAVEL TO THE COUNTRY Airports KLIA International Airport Kota Kinabalu International Airport Tel (088)54811 Kuching International Airport Tel (082)454242 Penang International Airport Tel (04)831373 Airlines: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) MAS Building, Jalan Sultan Ismail Tel (03)261-0555 ~ 24 Hour reservation: Tel (03)774-7000 British Airways: Tel (03)242-6177 Northwest Orient: Tel (03)238-4355 Qantas: Tel (03)238-9133 Royal Brunei: Tel(03)242-6511 Singapore Airlines: (03)292-3122 Thai Airways International: Tel (03)293-7100 Trains: From Butterworth and Singapore to the main railway station at Kuala Lumpur: Tel (03)274-7435 From Butterworth to Penang, tickets may be purchased at the Butterworth Station: Tel (04)347-962 .. or at a booking station at the ferry terminal, Weld Quay, Tel (04)610290. Buses: To Kuala Lumpur: Regional buses travel to the main Pudu Raya Terminal on Jalan Pudu. Ships and Ferries: Feri Malaysia, Menara Utama UMBC, Jalan Su ltan Sulaiman, 5000 Kuala Lumpur, Tel (03)238-8899. TRAVEL WITHIN THE COUNTRY Airlines: Malaysia Airlines flies to 35 towns and cities in Malaysia. Domestic flights are relatively inexpensive and often fully booked. Confirm reservations at least a day in advance. The Discover Malaysia Pass is offered by the airline. This enables international visitors to travel on domestic routes for about half the normal fare. Cars: It is advisable to obtain an international driver's license in addition to a valid permit from home. Laws regarding seat belts are stringent. They are required for drivers and front seat passengers. Driving is on the left side of the road. Avis stands as the largest car rental service in Malaysia Main office (Kuala Lumpur) 40 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Tel (03)242-3500 Budget: Tel (03) 255-1044 Hertz: (03) 261-1136 Mayflower: Popular one-way rentals for a reasonable surcharge, Tel (03) 261-1136 . Thrifty: Best one-way rates K.L.: Tel (03) 293-2388 ~ Kuantan: Tel (09) 528-400 ~ Penang: Tel (04) 830-958 Trains: Malayan Railways (KTM) offers an inexpensive yet comfortable service on the peninsula. Foreign tourists may purchase at main railway stations a KTM Railpass, which grants unlimited travel for ten days (M$85) or thirty days (M$175). For information about service from Kota Kinabalu to Tenom (East Malaysia, Sabah), contact Sabah State Railways at (088) 54611. Buses: Bus services are both extensive and inexpensive, but frequently are not air-conditioned. Local buses are often slow, noisy and full. Ships and Ferries: Feri Malaysia, Menara Utama UMBC Jalan Sultan Sulaiman 5000 Kuala Lumpur Tel (03) 238-8899 Feri Malaysia offers cruises on the ship "Muhibah" from Port Klang and Kuantan to the eastern states. The Muhibah is equipped with air-conditioned cabins and suites, restaurants, a cinema, a disco, a gy m and a swimming pool. Feri Malaysia also offers a regular ferry service to various outlying islands. Melaka Real Estate - Kuala Lumpur Real Estate - Negeri Sembilan Real Estate - Kelantan Real Estate - Terengganu Real Estate - Tioman Island Real Estate - Johor Real Estate - Kedah Real Estate - Langkawi Island Real Estate - Penang Real Estate - Sabah Real Estate - Shah Alam Real Estate - Selangor Real Estate - Kuching Real Estate - Cameron Highlands Real Estate - Perak Real Estate - Sarawak Real Estate - Kuantan Real Estate - Malacca Real Estate - Pahang Real Estate - Sarawak Real Estate - Kota Bharu Real Estate - Kuala Terengganu Real Estate - Johor Bahru Real Estate - Ipoh Real Estate - Mersing Real Estate - Pulau Pinang Real Estate - Port Dickson Real Estate - Seremban Real Estate