Pointing or beckoning is also considered rude. Shoes should be taken off when entering a mosque or similarly, someone's house. When traveling from one center to the other, unless connected by an air-route can be negotiated by rail, road or boat. Car and motorbike rental is also easy on the purse strings. Your home country s driving license or an International one is required for all vehicle hire.
Malaysian law requires car drivers and front passengers to wear seat belts.
If renting a motorbike, helmets are required. Ask for a second helmet if carrying a pillion passenger. When opting for public transport, such as taxis, it is recommended that you agree on a price before you set off or you may end up paying more than you should. Do not take these words lightly. Partaking in the use of or distribution of drugs in Malaysia carries a mandatory death penalty.