Sabah is generally warm and fairly humind throughout the year, with temperatures ranging between 21 to 32 degrees centigrade in the lowlands.  This can drop to as low as 21 degree centigrade in the highlands.  Scattered unpredictable rains are common in Sabah and therefore difference in temperature is not extreme.

Standard Malaysian Time is 8 hours ahed of GMT (GMT + 8)  

The unit currency is the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). Traveller’s cheque and foreign currencies can be exchanged for Malaysian Ringgit at commercial banks, hotels or at authorised moneychangers.  

Electric current is on a 240 Volts AC 50Hz cycle system using a square 3 pin plug.  

Bahasa Malaysia is the national language. English is widely spoken as well. Mandarin and other dialects such as Cantonese, Hakka and Kadazan are also widely spoken.  

Coin and card-operated public phones are widespread, and phone cards can be purchased at the airport, petrol stations and newsagents.  

Local calls can be made using public phones available at most places. International calls can also be made using phone cards or at any Telecommunication Office.

Prepaid mobile Sim Cards are widely available in most parts of Sabah with the exceptional of some remote areas. Internet cafes are also widely available in tourist areas. Malaysia country code is +60. There is direct dialing between Sabah and all international cities using the STD codes. Outgoing international code is +00.

Hospitals, clinics and dispensaries are available at in all major towns. It is advisable to take anti-malaria medication recommended by the doctor if intended to visit remote areas. Medical insurance is recommended.  

To enter Malaysia, a visitor must have a valid passport for at least 6 months to the date of entry into Malaysia. Visas are normally valid for 30 days on arrival. For more information, visit the website of the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.kln.gov.my) or the Malaysian Immigration Department (www.imi.gov.my)