Known and Unknown Fact about Travel to Malaysia

The tag line of Malaysia's tourism department is "Truly Asia", but if you are invited to see a real Asia, you will see more than Asia.

Travel Bangladesh

Mar 23, 2021

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The tag line of Malaysia's tourism department is "Truly Asia", but if you are invited to see a real Asia, you will see more than Asia. Many call Malaysia the Europe of Asia. Although the standard of living in the same as in Europe, the cost of living here is not much higher than in Bangladesh. Malaysia is a beautiful, attractive and socially secure, and economically stable country. However, Malay nationals of descent from various countries, such as China and India, especially those working in the police and immigration. There are numerous allegations against them for insulting and torturing Bangladeshi workers, tourists, and businessmen. Malaysia is a country of different ethnic groups. Malayasia, Chinese, and Indians as well as Bangladeshis have taken their place here even though they have had to fight hard in adverse conditions. Not only workers but also well-known university teachers, modern hospital doctors, and big business class Bangladeshis. Maybe their number is not high. Not only in Times Square, Low-Yate Plaza, China Market, or Old Town but also Bukit Bintan and Kotoraya in Kuala Lumpur, Bangladeshis are doing business with a good reputation. Bangladeshi businessmen are also present in tourist cities like Penang or Malacca.

Malaysian Visa

To go to Malaysia, you need to download the visa application form from the www.imi.gov.my site and fill it up properly and submit it. Direct visa applications are not accepted. The visa application has to be submitted through 25 approved agencies. Visas are issued only concerning business and investment matters. In that case, you have to sponsor any person or organization in that country.

In the case of a visa maximum stay of 30 days is allowed, there is no chance of extension. If Malaysian immigration wants any additional paperwork after applying for a visa, they will need to submit the paperwork online after notifying them by e-mail. They can also call the applicant for an interview if they have any doubts. Once the visa is issued, Malaysian Immigration will notify you via e-mail. This is the new online method. In addition to the previous rules, after submitting the passport with all the documents to the embassy, a visa stamp is given on the passport. Although new rules have been introduced, the old system has also been introduced.

Required Paper

Two passport size color photographs with white back; Photos must be studio printed. Because many people have computer printed pictures. Which is not effective in this case. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months and must have at least three consecutive blank pages. Photocopy and original copy of passport. ক Visa copy if you have traveled to Malaysia before. Copy of return flight ticket. Bank statement of at least three months as proof of financial viability, along with bank solvency. International credit card for those residing outside Bangladesh. It is better to stay above Rs 2 lakh in the bank. Deed letter mentioning the reason for travel. Invitation letter or reference letter if you go to Malaysia at someone's invitation. Visa fee: 3100 rupees at present. However, if you take the help of an agency, you have to add their service charge.

Malaysia Immigration

For several months now, there have been reports of harassment of Bangladeshi tourists, especially workers, at Malaysia airports. Not only are Bangladeshis being sent back without any reason, sometimes workers from immigration are being detained and sent to jail, they sometimes treat tourists like this. The recent incident of a Bangladeshi being slapped by a Malaysian immigration officer has gone viral on social media. They use very badly with Bangladeshis. We have to be aware of this.

However, due to the beauty of the country and other facilities, millions of people in our country travel to Malaysia every year to show the necessary money and flight booking paper at the airport in Malaysia. So our advice is to keep a copy of all the documents you will give for a visa. With hotel booking slip, return flight ticket, and hotel phone number. If necessary, talk to the hotel on the phone the day before. Also keep your professional ID card, visiting card, forwarding letter, NOC with you. Take a look at your dress Asak and Getup. Use branded glasses, coats, shoes, watches, mobiles, briefcases. Cut your hair nicely beforehand. Keep the face fresh. Will deal with the situation in the cold head. They are especially suspicious of people who look like workers and have never been to Malaysia before or have not traveled much. If necessary, find out about this. And get in touch with someone who has been or is in Malaysia before. Malaysia Kuala Lumpur to visit: Kuala Lumpur is like a festival city. There are various arrangements for food and travel entertainment. Even better for shopping. There are such shops and expensive things here. There is also the advantage of getting good products cheaply. Here the desi brothers have arranged all kinds of food. Singara Chamucha Jilapi doesn't have to be too fast to get any. There are taxis and tourist buses for travel. You can use Uber effortlessly if you want. Alpha Genesis Hotel is very good for Bangladeshis because there are 2 Bengali restaurants next to this hotel. There is a hotel called Dor next door. The price is low but the rooms are small. You can stay at My Hotel if you multiply Tk 2,000 in Bangladeshi rupees. There is a combination of price and meaning. Next to the Swiss Garden Hotel where you can stay for 5 thousand rupees. At night, the surrounding areas wake up singing. Jalana Road is a paradise for street food. Here, even in the restaurants next to it, the price of food is not high. The quality of Albike fast food is better than many restaurants in Dhaka, the price is almost half.

Plaza Lo Yaf for shopping. Everything is available here at competitive prices. However, there are copies like Bangladesh or Chinese and Malaysian counterfeit products. So anything from here is difficult without someone knowing. However, in the case of mobile SIM, there is no problem. Tourists also flock to the popular and crowded shopping mall pavilion. Food movie shopping is everything now and then. However, the price of goods here is high. However, halal food is available everywhere in Malaysia. The Fahrenheit shopping mall is also expensive. Can go to get everything within reach. In Berjaya Time Square. Shopping, eating, and movies are all here at affordable prices. Ornaments, cosmetics are cheaper than in many places in Bangladesh. Another such mall is Sungai Wang Plaza. And if you want to shop at bargain prices like Gulistan, you can go to Chinatown. If you go to Kuala Lumpur, don't forget to take a tourist bus. It will take you around the important places of the city in 3 hours. The feeling of visiting the city in a clean city is amazing. In the city, you will see monkeys with long tails. You can see the whole city from above. In the KL Tower. Standing in front of the Twin Towers and watching the glitter of a festival or Thirty First Night will be remembered.

Penang

Penang is the main island of Malaysia and famous in Asia. Penang is bounded by blue waters, mountains, and huge bridges. Huge jetty in the deep sea. Here the imported goods are unloaded. There is another beautiful bridge to take goods from the mainland to the deep sea for unloading goods through the jetty from the deep seaport. Everything is worth watching. Penang's state mosque is near the port of Greenlane. It is known as the most magnificent mosque in Malaysia. Pulau Penang has a huge round shopping mall with 64 floors. You can buy the product of your choice here. At 630 meters above sea level, the temperature in this mountain is 16 degrees Celsius. Comes down to and from here you can see the beautiful running view of Georgetown and the coastal area of the Malay Peninsula.

Langkawi: About 250 miles from Kuala Lumpur, the island is located in western Malaysia. Named after the Malay Eagle, the island is named after one of the most beautiful tourists in Malaysia and an impossibly beautiful one in Malaysia. Places of interest are Eagle Square, Langkawi Cable Car, Geo Forest Park, Telaga Tuzuh Fountain, Water World, Chenang Night Market, etc.

Taman Negara

This is the first and oldest protected area in Malaysia. Taman Negara means "National Park". It is one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world. There are many fountains and waterfalls along with huge trees. There are trekking facilities in the pleasant environment of the forest. Here is the longest trekking way in the world or a walk in the forest. You will also see many species of animals, birds and small animals.

Tumbun's Lost World

Tumbun's Sunway Lost World is located in the dense forest of Perak. It's a combination of humor, thrill, and rejuvenation. Here you will see the wetness of the water, a thrilling experience on dry land, meeting wild tigers, visiting birds and animals in their habitat, etc. Nature has been taken care of here and that has become an element of tourism.

Mount Kinabalu

Mount Kinabalu is a granite peak, the highest peak located between the Himalayas and New Guinea. The mysterious Mount Kinabalu is usually shrouded in clouds. The fresh, cool air makes travelers lively and lively. Mount Kinabalu is 4,095 meters high. It is also the highest mountain in Malaysia.

Sunway Lakes

It is built on old mine land. The water park has the opportunity to immerse yourself in the amusement park, wildlife park and meet the animals. Batu Caves: One of the best tourist attractions in Malaysia is the Batu Caves aka Sri Shubramania Temple. Located in the state of Selangor, Malaysia, the temple is a symbolic tourist destination. Sungai Batu: Its caves are named after the Sungai Batu or Batu River. Batu's limestone caves are set about 400 feet above the ground. It is located about 13 km north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. There are 3 large and several small caves and the largest cave is called Mandir Guha. Its ceiling is about 122 meters high. Petronas Twin Towers: Double skyscraper with a sophisticated design located in Kuala Lumpur. It was designed by the famous architect Cesar Pelli. He designed it inspired by the Islamic symbol, the rub hijab. Petronas Towers, the tallest building in the world from 1998 to 2004. From the 41st and 42nd floors of the 6-story Petronas Twin Towers, there is a connecting bridge between the two towers called Skybridge.

Legoland

Lego-themed water parks and hotels. The children's imagination has been given a realistic form, its name is Legoland. The place has a large store selling money registers and Lego toys for instant access.

Ishtana Budaya

Malaysia's National Theater Ishtana Budaya or "Palace of Culture" is one of the most popular tourist destinations. The National Symphony Orchestra and the National Chorus perform a variety of concerts, ballets, journeys, and short lyric plays. Local and international artists attend various events here directly. Music It is one of the top ten sophisticated theaters in the world.

Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang is undoubtedly one of the most exciting shopping spots in the world. People from different countries of the world come here. Many people come here in search of great food. Cameroon Highlands: Cameroon Highlands are located far from the scorching heat of the plains, the largest rock city in Malaysia. One of the largest mountain cities in Malaysia and a popular and mysterious place for locals and tourists alike. There are various entertainment elements here; Such as visiting indigenous strawberry farms and rose gardens, traveling through tea plantations, and shopping for fresh farm produce. It is located in western Malaysia at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level.

Mulu Caves

Mulu Caves is one of the most attractive places for Malaysian tourists. The cave is located in Gunung Mulu National Park in Borneo, Malaysia. The park is surrounded by incredibly many caves. The Sarawak cave cell, found in one of these underground caves, is the largest in the world. It is said that the size of its cell is so large that it can easily accommodate 40 Boeing-747 aircraft without any fan overlapping. Also, Malacca City, Bukit Bintang, Aquarius KLCC, A'Famosa Resort, Pulau Tioman, Perhentian Islands, Genting Highlands are on the list in Malaysia. Content by Red Concept.

Writer: Sayka Arifin Orpita (Information collected)

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