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Currency Exchange : 1.00 USD = 3.53406 MYR, Fuel Price : RON97 = RM1.90/litre ; RON92 = RM1.80/litre ; Diesel = RM1.80/litre, Temperatures Monthly Forecast = Highest so far 91°F; Lowest so far 73°F"

Again! Another Malaysia Petrol Price Drop Down for the sixth time!

December 2, 2008 – 8:08 pm

fuel host

I just heard from TV3 news just now that new petrol price had drop down 10 cents.

The new price now:
RON97: RM1.90/litre
RON92: RM1.80/litre
Diesel: RM1.80/litre

This is the sixth time government drop the price of the petrol and diesel.

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Langkawi General Facts, Car Rental and Hotels

November 30, 2008 – 4:10 pm

Malaysia is a country located in Southeast Asia and this peace and wonderful country is blessed with many beautiful islands.

Malaysia lies in tropical region and the climate is hot and humid throghout the year. The temperatures range from 21 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius.

One of the islands that is the main attractions to this country is Langkawi. Langkawi is actually a group of 99 islands with Langkawi itself as the main island.

Another main islands are Pulau Dayang Bunting and Pulau Tuba. Pulau is a Malay word meaning island.

The whole Langkawi archipelago covers an area around 485 square km and this area is a bit smaller compared to Singapore. The area of Singapore is 647 square km.

The island was declared as a duty free island in 1987 by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad who was then the Prime minister of Malaysia.

Each and every year, thousands of tourists visit this island. This could be Langkawi has many places of interest.

Many parts of langkawi are still covered by virgin forests and there are many clean and beautiful beaches like Pantai Cenang and Tanjung Rhu.

If you are looking for Langkawi hotels, don’t worry because there are a lot of hotels in Langkawi. Whatever your budget, you can find the hotel that meets your requirements.

One of the hotels is Bayview Hotel located in downtown Kuah. Kuah is the main town of this island. The rating is 4 star. This hotel is just 5 km from Kuah jetty, the main entrance to Langkawi.

But it depends totally on you to choose whatever hotel you need.

Need to explore Langkawi by car? If so you can find car rental service in Malaysia and get a car for rm80 a day. As of this writing 1 USD equals rm3.4.

As you drive the car, you can enjoy the paddy field view planted by the local residents.

If you love the sea don’t forget to drop at Langkawi Underwater World where you can see a lot of exotic fish there.

With so many attractions you won’t regret with your visit to Langkawi. Have a nice trip here.

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Can You Rent a Car For Someone Else?

November 29, 2008 – 7:45 pm

The basic answer is no.

You can reserve a car for someone else and you can rent a car and let someone else drive it, but you can’t rent it for them.

Malaysia Car Rental companies require that the person picking up the rental car show a valid drivers license and credit card in their own name. This is extremely important.

There was an article in the news recently about a father who reserved a car online for his daughter because she was unfamiliar with making travel arrangements. He chose a prepaid booking site and booked the car in her name with his credit card number, thinking she would just pay him back.

Unfortunately the car rental company would not honor her reservation and she ended up having to rent another car at a higher price. Meanwhile the other reservation had been paid for and no refund was given. The father was understandably upset and felt that the booking site or the car rental company should have a) honored the reservation and/or b) refunded his money.

I assume that this gentleman did not read the terms and conditions on the website where he booked the reservation.

It stated that the credit card used to book the reservation must be the same credit card shown to the rental counter at the time of pick up. Most of the prepaid booking sites have this stipulation listed as well as a condition that all reservations booked are non-modifiable, non-cancellable and non-refundable.

The last I heard was that the booking site refused to refund his money and the car rental agency
offered him a small credit, but not the amount of the reservation he had made.

Many people assume that they can rent the car in Malaysia and let someone else drive it and that because they never drove it, they were not responsible for the vehicle. Not true. The renter of any rental car is considered the primary driver, even if they never drive the vehicle. Anyone else who drives is considered an additional driver and must have the permission of both the renter and the car rental company to drive the vehicle.

For more choices cheap and budget of Malaysia’s car rental visit my website below:

http://www.kashenza.com

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Tips to Get a Cheaper Car Rental For Your Vacation in Malaysia

November 18, 2008 – 7:45 am

Let’s face it, vacations are expensive and vacation car rentals are just one component of the total cost.

Whether you are taking a vacation and want to drive to Malaysia, rather than fly, or you are flying to your destination and renting a car while there, you want to plan ahead to get the best price on your rental car… and all the other factors of your rental.

Vacation planning usually takes place months in advance. You many often need to look at many factors when making a budget. You may need to consider the costs of airfare, accommodations, attractions and events, meals and car rental.

When trying to get the cheapest vacation car rental in Malaysia, you will want to find the best price on the vehicle that meets your needs. You want to look a the size of the vehicle, based on the number of passengers, the amount of luggage, and always, gas mileage. The size of the vehicle will often play a large part in determining the price. You need to figure out whether the higher price of getting an SUV or Minivan is justifiable. If you are taking a long road trip, then the comfort and size of a larger vehicle will often justify it’s higher cost. If you’re only using the vehicle to travel from the airport to your hotel, and to visit attractions, the money you save by renting a smaller car can be better used to enjoy the actual attractions and events that you visit.

If you are flying to your destination such as Malaysia, finding a car rental company that is on site at the airport will save you the time and hassle of having to load your family and all their stuff on a shuttle bus!

The best way to get a cheaper car rental in Malaysia is to start looking early and comparing prices. There are lots of car rental companies that are looking for your business and you want to make sure that you’re getting the best deal you can. Try log on to www.kashenza.com and you may find cheaper rates there!

Internet booking sites provide a quick and easy way of searching multiple companies at once, to get a feel for which company is offering a better rate. By narrowing down your search, then you can also check certain rental company website directly for specials, deals and E-coupons.

You can almost always find a car rental discount code or coupon that will lower the price of your car rental. There are hundreds of membership programs and professional associations that offer discount codes with one or more car rental companies.

Getting the best price on your vacation car rental is merely a matter of planning in advance and looking at all your options, to get the most bang for your buck.

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Another Malaysia Petrol Price Drop Down!

November 18, 2008 – 7:08 am

fuel host

I’m sure many of you heard of it already. I knew about it yesterday from TV3.

The new price now:
RON97: RM2.00/litre
RON92: RM1.90/litre
Diesel: RM1.90/litre

This is the fifth time government drop the price of the petrol and diesel.

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Car Borrowing Fees: Driving Well While Driving Cheap Malaysia’s Car Rental

October 25, 2008 – 4:35 pm

Car rentals are one of the most important innovations to make getting from one point to another easily. There are people who can’t afford to buy their own car and then there are those who have lost their cars because of towing, accidents or another reason. And for these people, renting a car can be they key to whatever they want. The prices though can differ among cars and companies.

A lot of factors contribute to the price of a car rental. The type of car that you rent and the duration of your rental are both very important. The more expensive the market price of a certain vehicle is, the more expensive the rental would be. And the longer you intend to rent the vehicle, of course, the more expensive your fee becomes.

An increase in the rental price also takes place when you buy insurance along with the rental. This is a very good idea if you can afford it. You will be paying much more if an accident occurs and you have not bought insurance for the rental vehicle.

You can fetch some discounts when you rent cars, depending on how long you rent them. This setup is perfect for long vacations where you need transportation for a long periods of time and you don’t have really a lot of money to spend.

There are some rentals that are really meant for the richer people or for special occasions. These rentals cost more money than ordinary rentals. But then there are rental cars for simple, everyday use. These cars are more accessible and more practical for the average person.

If you’re in need of a good car rental, you don’t have to look far. As the internet and a lot of directories give a lot of information about various car rental companies.You need to remember that the car isn’t yours and that the cost of giving it repairs because of negligence is a cost you really don’t need. I got the best vacation at very low costs by learning about Malaysia’s car rental fees. Know what car to get with Malaysia’s car rental fees.

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Malaysia My Second Home

October 21, 2008 – 5:07 pm

malaysia second home

To know Malaysia is to love Malaysia. Many would agree that Malaysia is the perfect combination of comforts and indulgences. Great weather, amazing food, warm people, low cost of living coupled with high standard of living, state-of-the-art infrastructure, rich culture and a charming history make it a place easy to call home. Countless people have come to Malaysia and fallen in love with it, coming back repeatedly or even making plans to retire here. The Malaysian Government recognizes this and has set up a programme to make it easier for expatriates to retire here. The Malaysia My Second Home Programme allows foreigners to stay in the country indefinitely on a social visit pass with a multiple entry visa.

There is a large expatriate community living in Malaysia. Like Malaysians, they enjoy an active social life, being able to easily indulge in a huge range of activities, from fine dining to sailing. Malaysia has one of the highest standards of living in the region where luxuries are so affordable that it is easy to enjoy the good life here. Cost of living is one of the lowest in Asia and will remain so for a very long time. This is achieved through the Government’s efficient monitoring of the economy in ensuring that inflation is kept low at all times and thereby also the prices of goods and services.

This strong economy has secured a comprehensive infrastructure. The whole country is very well connected with up-to-date, modern road, rail, air, and sea transportation systems. Public transport by buses, taxis, trains and planes are comfortable, efficient and relatively low in cost. The healthcare system is also excellent, drawing many short-term visitors from around the world. The country has a very efficient healthcare system where medical services are provided at nominal cost. Private doctors, clinics and also hospitals of international standards are easily available throughout the country at a very reasonable cost.

A healthy economy, good infrastructure and luxury amenities aren’t the only draw; Malaysia is also a pluralistic society where people practise their own way of life in peace and harmony. Freedom is one of the key reasons many find Malaysia attractive. It is so easy to live the calm life here, where people respect each other’s differences. Malaysians in general are very warm and friendly, always open to learning about other cultures. Although Islam is the national religion, there is a sizable population of Christians, Buddhists and Hindus here, with ample places of worship dotting the entire country.

The weather is pleasant, warm and balmy with moderate rain throughout the year. There are also highland residential areas and resorts with permanent spring-like weather throughout the country. See it to believe it, an ideal place to call home and a government programme to make your dream a reality. To find a home away from home, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.

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Cheap Travel is Found for the Entire Family Online

October 18, 2008 – 10:18 am

Planning your vacations can be a lot of a hassle and some trips can be very expensive. You will want to think about things like your hotel rates and even the airfare before you commit to a vacation destination. You will also want to make sure that you try and get some of the discounts that are available to you. To have a cheap vacation without having a cheap time, you will need to follow some of the tips listed below.

First you will want to take advantage of the fact that a lot of people do not travel during the off seasons. You will also find that the hotel rates and airfares are much lower in the spring, fall, and some parts of the wintertime. You will also want to do a thorough research and find out what the hotels and sites online are willing to give to you, pertaining to discounts that you may be able to apply to your rates.

You will want to check out and see if the hotel that you are thinking about making a reservation will take discounts off your rate because of things like student ids, military discounts, senior discounts, and even a discount for those who are on their honeymoon. You will find that there are many discounts that will apply to you, because you will need to just do a little bit of research and take some time to figure out what your budget is for the hotel.

You may also find that your kids can stay at the hotel for free. You will want to at least ask, because there are a lot of hotels that will provide you will a discount if the certain meet certain requirements.

You will also want to ask your travel agent on any special packages that they can get for you as well. A package may include your hotel, your car rental, and your airfare. Your travel agent will be able to do a lot for you, but you will want to ask for the discounts whether traveling to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia or anywhere in the world.

For those who may be planning a long trip, you may want to see if there are some “free days”, because you may be able to get a few days knocked off the bill if you take a longer stay. You will also find that there is a bit of room for haggling if you must. You will need to make sure that you talk to the manager so that you don’t get misquoted or they accept a deal and then try to take it back.

There are a lot of other tips that you can look for when it comes to planning a trip, but you will want to see if there are any deals or discounts that you may qualify when it comes to the hotel and you can find cheap airfare online.

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Malaysia Petrol Price Drop Again Effective Today!

October 15, 2008 – 1:12 pm

fuel host

I’m sure many of you heard of it already. I knew about it yesterday from the radio while driving.

The new price now:
RON97: RM2.30/litre (drop 15sen)
RON92: RM2.20/litre (drop 10sen)
Diesel: RM2.20/litre (drop 20sen)

This is the third time government drop the price of the petrol and diesel.

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How to Travel Foreign Safely

October 15, 2008 – 11:42 am

However, there are several dangers engaged when tripping overseas as likened to traveling inside your country. There can be some dangers that may take place when you travel especially when you are all strange of the place. Hence, in order for you to travel safely and happily abroad, here are various safety tips that you may care to know.

When you see other country make sure that you made a brush up on their customs especially common governing laws. If in case you find into something irregular or you are having legal problems, don’t waffle to touch the closest Embassy.

Do not leave to give a copy of your final itinerary to your fellowship and supporters to be used in case of emergency brake. It is also main that you recognize the place and the name of the hotel you will be staying so that you can make the details in encourage. If you know the pass over selective information, you may inform them too.

Give your family a copy of your passport information so that in case your passport will be slipped or missed while you are in a external nation you can still reprocess it.

Do not provide your things unattended particularly in populace places and avert having packages from unfamiliar individual.

Seem moderate and avoid flaunting overpriced jewelry, credit cards, or anything that is valuable to robber’s centers. Keep your check reachable and don’t position your money in one location only. Have it scattered in various places and hide it in a safe place in your room. Make sure that you lock your room every time you go out.

Interchange your money only at formal banks, hotels or foreign exchange validations.

Let your hotel set your transport every time you need it. Although it’s accessible to call a cab in large cities, there are set dangers since sometimes there are taxis that are not authorized. It is still better to use the car that you rent from trusted car rental which you can find lots of them here in Malaysia and also vehicle and driver recommended by your hotel caretaker.

Take time to go to your local authorities travel site for more info involving the latest travel revealing on places not fit for travel due to security causes.

Have a wonderful and safe trip!

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