What To Wear In Malaysia
To sum it up - Casual & relaxed but modest
- Kuala Lumpur is a cosmopolitan city where there is no particular dress code and where you will find all fashions.
- In keeping with many Muslim countries you will find that people in the Capital city and other major towns are used to foreigners are therefore likely to be more tolerant and more liberal.
- However once outside; the population are more traditional and rigid so please be sure to cover you shoulders, stomach, hips and bare legs.
- It is also hot and humid so we suggest that lightweight clothes in natural fibres; linen, silk and cotton will be more comfortable.
- Rain is frequent, so lightweight clothes will also dry more quickly.
- T-shirts and shorts are perfectly acceptable, but avoid skimpy or revealing clothes or you will get unwanted attention.
- Hotels, restaurants and shopping malls are usually air conditioned and at times this can be pretty fierce so be sure to tuck a shawl or pashmina into your day bag.
- Langkawi is casual all the way and flip flops and sarongs are the norm. However there are some smart restaurants worth dressing up for.
- The rain fall is greater from March to April and October - December so be sure to pack a light weight raincoat.
- If you plan on visiting religious sites please be sure to cover up – absolutely no skimpy or revealing clothes, and cover your legs and shoulders.
- If you are visiting on business, then trouser suits are acceptable for women.
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