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myMalaysiabooks shares with you some driving tips on Malaysia and Singapore. There is an excellent network of roads in both countries. Driving around Malaysia and Singapore 1) Be sure you have a valid international driver's licence. Know the traffic rules and regulation in the country you are driving. It is necessary to be able to read the road signs - English in Singapore but in the Malay language in Malaysia. 2) It is NOT advisable to drive if you are not knowledgeable about the country or is not accustomed to the type of traffic in Asia. It is advisable to travel with a local if you want to drive out of the city or if it is your first time to the country. However for those who know Malaysia and Singapore and love to drive, you get one of the best system of roads in Asia. There are fewer roads in East Malaysia. 3) You will find many petrol kiosk located in the urban areas, but few or far apart in the countryside in Malaysia. Petrol prices in Malaysia is one of the cheapest in Asia, so just fill up you tank when you travel. You will pass many towns all along the trunk roads. There are petrol station at specific rest areas along the expressway. 4) It is usually safer to travel along the expressways (Plus or North-south expressways) as there are emergency facilities and cleaner rest areas. 5) Caution: drive slowly on rural roads near villages - as many residents may cycle or walk along these roads. Be extra cautious when driving past villages, as there are also animals on the road at times. 6) It is easy and economical to drive in Malaysia and but not in Singapore. If you want to drive from Malaysia to Singapore using a foreign-registered car, there is a lot of hassle -it is advisable not to do so if you are not familiar with the regulations (for details check with the land transport authorities of Singapore). Public transport is efficient and convenient in Singapore. Detail on driving around Malaysia and Singapore at: |
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