GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SABAH, BORNEO.

1. Climate:
Equatorial / Tropical
2. Average Temperatures:
Lowlands - 32 degrees Centigrade
Highlands - 21 degrees Centigrade
3. Currency:
Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Travellers cheques and foreign currencies can be charged for Malaysian Ringgit at banks, hotels and at major shopping complexes.
Most major hotels charge a nominal fee for currency conversion
4. Major Credit and Charge Cards:
VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club
5. Banking Hours:
Standard Malaysian Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT
6. Electricity:
240 volts AC/50-Cycle system
7. Language:
Bahasa Malaysia is the national language
However, English is widely spoken
8. Entry Requirements:
A valid passport (and visa wherever applicable) is required
A Social or Tourist Visit Pass does not permit the holder to take up employment, business or professional work in Malaysia
The Business Visit Pass allows foreign visitors to enter the country for business negotiations or inspection of business premises. These passes however, cannot be used for employment purposes or for supervising the installation of new machinery or the construction of a factory
No fee is charged for a Business Visit Pass issued for a period of up to three months. A fee of RM5 is imposed for each month thereafter




Borneo, Sabah enjoys good air-links with major cities in Asia-Pacific. Direct flights as well as transit flights via Bangkok, Brunei, Hong Kong, Taipeh, Kaoshiung, Manila, Cebu, Seoul, Singapore and Tokyo offer frequent and easy access. Whether you are chartering your own plane or travelling on major airlines, you’ll find the logistics are easy to plan. There are currently 6 airlines flying directly in Kota Kinabalu, the capital city.
AirAsia – flies from
Kuala Lumpur
Clark Airport (just outside Manila), Philippines
Bangkok, Thailand
Asiana – flies from
Seoul – South Korea
Dragonair – flies from
Hong Kong
Malaysia Airlines - flies from
Kuala Lumpur,
Brunei,
Guangzhou & Shanghai – Mainland China
Hong Kong - Greater China
Taipei, Gaoxiung - Taiwan Region, Greater China
Tokyo & Osaka – Japan
Cebu & Manila – Philippines
Singapore
Seoul – South Korea
Flies from Australia via Kuala Lumpur
Silk Air – flies from
Singapore
Royal Brunei Airline – flies from
Brunei
Flies from Australia via Brunei
Korean Air – flies from
Seoul - South Korea