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The 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:
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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. |
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 eventhough 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 |
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Souvenirs/Gifts: |
up to RM$200 |
| Stationary: |
Fountain pens, Printed
Books / Newspaper/Journals |
| Electrical
Appliances: |
Portable Radio, clocks,
cameras, flashbulbs, flashlights,
calculators, wrist watch |
(The above gives a general overview and is by no means complete).
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