Public Holidays Malaysia 2012

Note: All public holidays dates are accurate at the time of publishing but are subject to change. Please make sure you check any dates with your travel agent before booking any holidays.

2012

• Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Hari Raya Puasa, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Hari Raya Puasa itself and Hari Raja Qurban may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region.

• Buddhist festivals are also timed according to phases of the moon and variations may occur.

Books on Malaysia

	Lonely Planet Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei Add to Cart Please wait, the system is processing. Written by expert authors with over 15 years combined experience in researching and writing about the region, this guide has a new focus on sustainable travel and eco-friendly listings, as well as expanded coverage of Malaysia's awesome adventure activities, including a complete revision of Malaysian Borneo section with new hikes and off-the-beaten-track destinations.
	Malaysia and Singapore (DK Eyewitness Travel Guide) Your holiday starts the moment you open the guide..."The best guide available. Packed to the brim with colour photos, maps and essential information" - Amazon Reader review. Malaysia beckons with an astounding mix of lush rainforests, gorgeous beaches and precipitous mountains, and this latest volume in the award-winning Dorling Kindersley "Eyewitness Travel Guide" series covers every aspect of this fascinating country. Nature lovers can swim with colourful fish off the shores of numerous islands or spot orangutans and other exotic jungle-dwellers in Sarawak. Using the unique cutaway maps and 3D models explore the ultra-modern skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur and Singapore which overwhelm the colonial buildings still found in the centre of both metropolises. Full-colour maps, city plans, thematic tours and walks enable you to explore the capital and the regions in depth. Whether discovering the slopes of Mount Kinabalu or shopping in Kuala Lumpur, the "Eyewitness" guide to Malaysia and Singapore is indispensable. It is a winner of the "Guardian" & "Observer" 'Best Guide Books' Award and "Wanderlust Magazine" Silver Award 'Top Guidebook'.
	The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei is the definitive guide to these three fascinating Southeast Asian countries. Theres detailed coverage of Malaysias superb natural attractions, including Taman Negara the Peninsulas main national park, with its four gateways and, in Sabah and Sarawak, Mount Kinabalu and the limestone pinnacles at Mulu. Great beaches and islands also get full attention, including the islands of Langkawi, the Perhentians and the dive mecca of Sipidan. Theres plenty on the indigenous tribes of Borneo too, including how to make upriver trips to traditional longhouses. The book also provides the lowdown on Singapores burgeoning entertainment scene from alternative gigs to cutting-edge theatre and uncovers the secret charms of secluded Brunei. All the background you need to get the best out of these multicultural nations is here, including a food vocabulary to help you order the best Malay, Chinese and Indian fare, and insights into local etiquette.

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