Visa Requirement
For more information regarding visa, travellers may refer to the website of Malaysian Immigration Department https://www.imi.gov.my
Airport
Flights to Kuala Lumpur can be booked via several airlines (e.g. Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, etc.). The nearest airport to the venue is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) (Airport Code: KUL). International flights will be arriving at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, KLIA. For more information, please visit https://airports.malaysiaairports.com.my
Public Transportation to the Venue
KLIA Express / MRT
- The fastest way to get from KLIA to the city centre is by taking the KLIA ekspres. This is a non-stop service to the KL City Air Terminal (KL CAT) located in KL Sentral which will take 28 minutes. There is also a transit train service with 3 stops along the journey at Bandar Tasik Selatan, Putrajaya/Cyberjaya and Salak Tinggi. The transit train service will take 35 minutes. The trains are equipped with comfortable seats, digital entertainment, wheelchair seat restraint, wheelchair-friendly washroom, and luggage racks.
- Travellers can visit the KLIA ekspres website at www.kliaekspres.com for the full fares and schedule.
- From KL Sentral, it is a 10-minute walk to Muzium Negara MRT Station. Take the MRT towards Kwasa Damansara, heading to Phileo Damansara MRT Station. The hotel is 1 km away from the station. Travellers may take any taxi/e-hailing service to the hotel.
Airport Taxi
- Airport taxis operate through a coupon system that can be purchased at the respective counters. The airport taxi service provider has a variety of vehicle types in their fleet ranging from family sedans to luxury vehicles. The charges start from MYR 90.00 (approx. 18 Euro) and are fixed based on the desired destinations.
- Coupons can be purchased from counters at:
- Terminal 1- Domestic Arrival, Level 3, Main Terminal Building
- Terminal 2 – Transport Hub, Level 1, Gateway shopping mall
E-hailing (GrabCar, etc.)
- The Grab App can be installed via Google Play Store or Apple App Store upon arrival. E-hailing pickup location from the airport will be at:
- Terminal 1 – Gate 3 & 4, Level 1, Main Terminal Building
- Terminal 2 – Transport Hub, Level 1, Gateway shopping mall
Example of e-hailing services in Malaysia
Currency
Malaysia’s currency is the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). Travellers can change your currency at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) upon arrival, and money changers also available in the shopping malls.
All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, etc.) are accepted at most stores in Kuala Lumpur. Exchange rates (as of 19 January 2024):
1 US Dollar ($) = 4.7140 Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) and
1 Euro (€) = 5.1331 Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).
Please refer to https://www.bnm.gov.my/latest-rates for more information.
Electricity
Electricity in Malaysia is 240 volts AC and 50Hz power cycle. Standard outlets are plugs with three rectangular pins (UK-plug).
Plug with 3 rectangular pins (UK Plug). Universal charger type
Health
All travellers are allowed to enter Malaysia regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status and do not require a pre-departure or on-arrival COVID-19 test.
There are no quarantine orders related to COVID-19 enforced by the Malaysian Government upon arrival being imposed.
Please ensure that you bring along all of your regular prescription medicine, as well as a copy of your prescription from your physician.
The nearest hospital from M Hotel & Resort is Columbia Asia Hospital – Petaling Jaya located at Lot 69, Jalan 13/6, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tourist Attractions & Go Cashless With E-Wallet
Discover the captivating beauty of Malaysia’s diversity. For further details, visit https://www.malaysia.travel/explore.
Embrace the convenience of going cashless throughout Malaysia, whether dining in restaurants, shopping at malls, using public transport, or accessing over-the-counter services. E-wallet options include Grabpay, Touch ‘n Go eWallet, Boost, ShopeePay, Lazada Wallet, and more.
Emergency Telephone Number
Police, Emergency Call Centre, Search and Rescue (SAR), Emergency Medical Aid (Ambulance) – Dial 999
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