CLIMATE
Hot and humid throughout the year with plenty of sunshine. Cooler climate on the highlands. Rainy season normally from November to February along the coastal area.

AIRPORT
Kota Kinabalu International airport is located 8.5 kms to town area.
Airport Tax : Domestic MYR6.00
To Bandar Seri Begawan / Tarakan / Balikpapan / Davao /
Zamboaga MYR20.00
International MYR 45.00
Transport to City and Charges : Taxi MYR10.00-13.00 (approximate)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All visitors (unless otherwise stated) may enter without visas provided they have valid passports with at least six months remaining validity before date of entry. Passports issued by Israel and Taiwan, unless accompanied by a document in lieu of passport with an entry visa, are not recognized by the Malaysian authorities. However, transit on the same aircraft is permitted without leaving the airport premises. Visas are required by passport holders of China, India and Sri Lanka.

* For detailed and up-to-date information on visa requirement, please refer to the local immigration authorities direct of through your travel agent.

CURRENCY
Ringgit (MYR1) = 100 cents
Notes : 1,5,10,20,50,100
Coins : 1,5,10,20,50, Ringgit 1

EXCHANGE RATE
US$1 = M$ 3.83 (approximate)

BUSINESS HOURS
Banks : 0930 to 1530
Shops : 0800 - 1700 / Department Store : 1000-2100

LANGUAGE
Bahasa Malaysia and English.

UTILITIES
240 volts, 50 Hertz

TRANSPORTATION
Public buses and metered taxis. Railway track links Kota Kinabalu and Tenom.

POINTS OF INTEREST
Kota Kinabalu or K.K as it is casually called is the gateway to the rest of Sabah. Various places of interest includes:
Offshore islands ; Tanjung Aru Beach ; the State Museum and the State Mosque.
The Gaya Street Fair every Sunday morning ; the "Pasar Malam" or open night markets where you can test your bargaining skills.

WEBSITE - www.sabahtourism.com