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Gateway
to Borneo
The Gateway to MALAYSIAN Borneo is KOTA KINABALU &
KUCHING where it is served by Malaysia Airlines,
Singapore Airlines, Transmile, Air Asia, Uni Air, Royal
Brunei Airlines with Direct international flights from:
Brunei * Hong Kong * Japan * Korea * Philippines *
Singapore * Taiwan
The Gateway to BRUNEI is BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN where it is
served by Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines,
Philippine Airlines and Thai International with Direct
International Flights from:
London * Frankfurt * Zurich * Singapore * Jakarta *
Bali * Darwin * Perth * Hongkong * Manila * Kota
Kinabalu * Kuching * Kuala Lumpur * Taipei * Bangkok *
Abu Dhabi * Dubai
Within Borneo, domestic flights are primarily serviced
by Malaysia Airlines and Royal Brunei
AIRPORT
TAX:
MALAYSIA: |
M$6
for Domestic Flights and M$40 for International
flights including Singapore & Brunei. Effective
1st October 2001, there is a RM5 surcharge for
airline insurance for each sector flown.
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BRUNEI: |
B$5
for Singapore and Malaysia Flights and B$12 to
other destination.
Airport
tax MUST be paid at the airport in Brunei
Dollars.
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CHECK
IN TIMES:
We recommend a 1 hour 30 minutes (minimum 1 hour) for
international flights and 60 minutes
(minimum 45
minutes) for flights within the State.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
| First
Class: |
40
Kilos Fokker - 15 Kilos |
| Economy
Class: |
20
Kilos Twin Otter - 10 Kilos |
| Cabin
Baggage: |
Maximum
weight is 5 kg. 56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm / 22"
x 14" x 19" |
IMMIGRATION
Passengers have to clear immigration upon arrival in
Sabah, Sarawak or Brunei even though coming from
different states within the same country.
In Malaysia, all visitors are required to complete a
DISEMBARKATION CARD and TRAVELLERS DECLARATION FORM to
declare the amount of currency carried.
Due to the tight currency controls in Malaysia,
non-Malaysians are permitted to carry out of Malaysia,
foreign currency notes including travellers' cheques,
not exceeding the amount declared brought in.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
MALAYSIA Visa
Requirements
Nationals from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Republic of China,
Cuba, India, Israel, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, North
Korea, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Vietnam MUST obtain
visa before entering Malaysia. Other Nationals are
generally granted a visa between 7 days to 3 months.
BRUNEI Visa Requirements
Visa is NOT required for a stay shorter than 14 days for
Malaysians, Singaporeans, British, American, Luxembourg,
Belgium, Germany, Sweden and Maldives. All other
nationals are required to obtain a visa from any Brunei
diplomatic mission or representative.
HEALTH REGULATION
Visitors from Yellow Fever Endemic Zones or other
affected areas are required to present International
Heath Certificates showing Yellow Fever vaccination.
CUSTOMS
Passengers from South, Central America and Central
Africa are required to report to Quarantine Office.
| Drugs: |
Trafficking
in illegal drugs carries the mandatory death
penalty in Malaysia |
| Firearms
& Ammunitions: |
Special
permit required |
| Taped
Video Cassettes: |
Must
be submitted to Customs for clearance |
| Antiquity
and Historical Objects: |
Not
permitted to be exported unless with permission
from Museums. |
| Plants/
Insects (Dried/ Fresh): |
Must
be declared to Quarantine. |
DUTY FREE
Malaysian Visitors enjoy custom's exemption on the
following purchases:
| Alcohol: |
1
litre |
| Tobacco: |
200
cigarettes / 50 cigars / 225 gm |
| Cosmetics: |
up
to RM$200, skincare |
| Souvenirs/Gifts: |
up
to RM$200 |
| Stationary: |
Fountain
pens, Printed Books / Newspaper/Journals |
| Electrical
Appliances: |
Portable
Radio, clocks, cameras, flashbulbs, flashlights,
calculators, wrist watch |
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