Wheelchairs

• Not many places in Malaysia are friendly to the old or disable person, especially if you need to move around in a wheelchair.  Checkout the places first. Wheelchairs are usually sold in special shops or the pharmacy. It is difficult to rent a wheelchair.
• Wheelchairs are available for use of boarding passengers, upon request, at airports. Only TESCO hypermarket has wheelchair facilities for customers.

Outdoor equipments and gear

• You can get special gear usually only in bigger cities like Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, and only some hypermarkets in smaller towns.

Electrical appliances

• Electric supply is on a 240-volt AC, 50-cycle system (similar to UK). so get the correct appliance and plugs before you arrive. Square three-pin plugs are generally used.
• Electrical appliances are taxable items in Malaysia (except Langkawi/Labuan) except those you bring in for personal use.

Photographic equipments

• Cameras and most photographic equipments are non-taxable.
• Batteries can be purchased at any supermarkets and some electrical shop. Rechargeable batteries, special camera batteries and memory cards are sold at camera shops.

Shopping for special on-line timepieces - Check out Visimas