Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
need to know
CURRENCY
» Malaysian ringgit (RM), Brunei dollar (B$), Indonesian rupiah (Rp)
LANGUAGE
» Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese dialects, Dayak languages such as
Kadazan-Dusun, Iban, Bidayuh and Kelabit
MONEY
» ATMs widely available in cities and larger towns. Credit cards usually accepted at
top-end establishments.
VISAS
» Generally not required for Malaysia and Brunei. Needed for Indonesia
except
if en-
tering Kalimantan at Balikpapan, Pontianak or Tebedu-Entikong.
MOBILE PHONES
» Cheap international direct-dial calls can be made with a local SIM card in a 900/
1800MHz phone. Settled areas have good coverage.
TRANSPORT
» Aeroplanes, express ferries and motorised longboats go where roads don't. Frequent
buses link major cities in Sarawak, Brunei and Sabah.
