Malaysia is a federal country comprising thirteen states and three allied territories in Southeast Asia. Its total area is 329,847 square kilometers.

Language: Malay
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Climate: Tropical, with no fixed seasons. Temperatures range from 24°C to 35°C

Time Zone: (UTC+8)

Communications: International telecommunications are available via undersea cable and satellite. One of the largest and most important telecommunications companies in Malaysia is Telekom Malaysia (TM), which provides fixed-line, wireless and dial-up and broadband internet services. TM has a semi-monopoly on fixed phone line services in Malaysia.


Malaysia offers a host of amazing activities and attractions. Here are just a few.

Must-see sights	Renowned Museums
- Petronas Towers - Kuala Lumpur Tower - Batu Caves, Selangor - State Mosque (Masjid Negara), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia National Park, Pahang & Terengganu - Niah National Park, Sarawak - National Zoo, Kuala Lumpur - Genting Highlands - Sunway Lagoon - Langkawi - Cameron Highlands - Pulau Redang - Pulau Langkawi - St Francis Xavier’s Church	- National Museum - Galeria Sri Perdana - Musium Sultan Alam Shah - Islamic Art Musium Malaysia - Musium of Asian Arts - National Science Centre
Train Trains in western Malaysia are operated by Tanah Malayu, and link all the major and smaller cities along the peninsula, as well as Singapore. There is also a small railway in Sabah, operated by the Sabah State Railway. Bus Buses are a convenient alternative for travelling between Malaysian cities. Transportation In Kuala Lumpur - Monorail - Putra LRT - Light Rail Transit System (STAR) - Taxi - Bus	Plane The country has many airports, the largest of which is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Other important international gateways include Kota Kinabalu, Penang, Kuching, Langkawi and Senai. There are a number of secondary airports serving smaller towns, which serve as a bridge between the west and east parts of the country. Malaysia is the home of the low-cost airline AirAsia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, AirAsia flies to cities throughout Southeast Asia and China. The airline operates from the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) at KLIA.

If you are an HSBC Premier customer in Indonesia, you automatically become a Premier customer in Malaysia too! Enjoy easy, convenient banking for all your needs - whether education, business or entertainment – whenever you are in Malaysia.
	Open an account quickly and easily with HSBC Malaysia at no charge. Simply show your passport and residential address, and maintain a minimum account balance in Indonesia of Rp 500,000,000 (five hundred million rupiah) or foreign exchange equivalent, and within three days your Malaysia account will be ready.
	Full electronic banking package (including ATM Card, Debit Card, Phone Banking and Internet Banking security token) ready for use when you arrive in Malaysia.
	HSBC Malaysia Premier MasterCard with a matching limit to your Indonesian card will be provided for you while you are still in Indonesia. In addition to avoiding the need for currency conversion, you can also enjoy attractive promotions worldwide.
	Emergency Service – Global Safety Net for peace of mind when you lose your wallet. Simply visit your nearest HSBC branch and show some ID to obtain up to USD 2,000 in emergency funds and a replacement Premier MasterCard within 24 hours.
	Transfers between your foreign currency accounts in Indonesia and Malaysia without the need for conversion to rupiah. Free real-time transfers via Global Transfer up to USD 100,000 from your HSBC Premier account in Indonesia to your HSBC Premier account in Malaysia via HSBC Internet Banking.
	HSBC Malaysia network supported by 40 branches, 8 of which are dedicated to Premier customers and 121 ATMs for your convenience.