Women should observe that in many areas of the country there are unwritten 'dress codes' such as keeping shoulders covered and wear knee-length skirts or trousers. This is particularly true in the east coast states of Kelantan and Terengganu, but does not generally apply at most beach resorts.

Travel Essentials:
If you intend to stay in budget accommodation, do include cotton sheets, sleeping bag, money belt, padlock for hotel room and pack, soap, student card, toilet paper, towel travel wash. For women travelers: a supply of feminine towels (although you can buy this almost everywhere).

Vaccinations:
Most visitors may want extra assurance by going for hepatitis A, tetanus, typhoid and polio vaccinations.

Food:
Non-Asian travellers who are not used to spicy food, should consider indulging into the tasty cuisine at a moderate pace initially to get the body condition first.