The resorts normally organise transportation for their guests from KT to their respective premises. Some even offer to arrange transportation from Kuala Lumpur. The boat/ferry journey starts from the fishing village of Merang and takes about 45 minutes. Each resort has its own boat transfer schedule. This may change and is dependent on the tide, sea and weather conditions.

CLIMATE   We have an equatorial climate with uniform temperatures throughout the year. Temperatures range from 22^oC in the early morning to 34^oC at noon. Rainfall is common throughout the year, averaging 200-250 cm per year. The period from November to early March are our wetter months. The relative humidity is high, ranging from 80% to 87%.
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BEST TIME TO VISIT   Between April and October. Take note that most resorts are closed during the North-east Monsoon, which blows from November to March.

VISAS   A passport is required and must be valid for at least 6 months beyond departure date. Most nationalities do not require visas for social or business visits. For further information, please check with your nearest Malaysian diplomatic mission or Tourism Malaysia office.

MONEY MATTERS   The unit of currency is the Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Please note that the RM has no value outside of Malaysia, a result of the exchange control practised by our country.
All major credit cards are readily accepted at the resorts and dive centres.
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TIME ZONE   We are 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time.

HEALTH   No cholera or smallpox vaccination is required for travellers entering Malaysia. Visitors arriving from Yellow Fever Endemic Zones and affected areas are required to present International Health Certificates showing Yellow Fever vaccination. This regulation does not apply to children below the age of one.
Water and food are generally safe. Visitors may want to drink bottled water, especially in outlying areas.

ELECTRICITY   Voltage is 220-240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second.

LANGUAGE   Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) is the national language. English and Chinese are widely spoken.

HOLIDAYS   Malaysians enjoy quite a number of national and state holidays a year.
Here are the dates of public holidays in Malaysia.

TOURISM OFFICE   Tourism Malaysia - Head Office
17th floor, Menara Dato' Onn,
Putra World Trade Centre,
45, Jalan Tun Ismail,
50480 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.
Phone: +6-03-26935188        Fax: +6-03-26935884/+6-03-26930207
URL: http://tourism.gov.my     E-mail: tourism@tourism.gov.my