Travellers cheques may be accepted by banks and hotels and department stores but they sometimes require the original receipt. US dollar cheques are the preferable currency. Banks in Sabah usually open at 0800 and usually break for lunch 1200 - 1400. Goods and luxury items vary in price depending on location. English is also widely spoken.
Days are very warm whilst nights are fairly cool.
August is the wettest time of the West coast. Nov - Feb. Rainfall differs in the East and West coast according to the Monsoon wind. Square 3 pin plugs are used. There are post offices in the commercial centres of all towns. Malaysia is a multi-racial society.