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In Kuala Lumpur it is possible to apply for a tourist visa for other Asian countries. Visas for Sri Lanka and Vietnam can be applied for online.
For Cambodia, it is currently $25 + $20 processing for the on-line visa, as oppose to the same visa on arrival for $20 + 100THB (bribe!).
Most embassies are near to the Ampang Park LRT.
India
It is NOT possible to obtain a tourist visa for Indian in KL unless you have been resident in Malaysia for two years. Although these is an application process you will be told that your Visa will be rejected.
Indonesia
Embassy Address: 233, Jalan Tun Razak.
Nearest Monorail Bukit Bintang.
Tel. +60 3 2116 4000/4016/4017
Application time: 09:00 - 13:00 or 120 visas.
Collection time: Same day if submitted before 12:00. Embassy closes at 17:00
Fee: RM 170
Many nationalities can obtain tourist visa on arrival in Indonesia that is valid for 30 days. There is a US$25 service fee. This can be extended once in the country. However it is also possible to apply for a 60 day visa in advance. Please note, the Indonesian embassy has a strict dress code NO SANDALS, NO SARONGS, NO SHORT SLEEVES, NO TANK TOP, AND NO SHORT PANTS (except for under 12 year old – children). Only 120 visas are issued per day so make sure you get there early. You will need to complete the visa form, available at the embassy, and supply two passport photos and a photocopy of your passport as well as a copy of your Malaysian visa. You will also need your flight details and proof of funds (for example the last 3 months bank statements). Your passport should have at least two blank pages and at least 6 months validity left.
Myanmar
Embassy Address: 8C, Jalan Ampang Hilir.
Nearest LRT Ampang Park.
Tel +60 3 4251 6355
Application time: 09:30 - 12:30
Collection time: 16:00 - 17:00
Fee: Next day RM110
Myanmar tourist visas allow you stay for 28 days. You have a 3 month window from when you obtain your visa to enter the country.You will need to complete the visa form, available at the embassy, and supply two passport photos and a photocopy of your passport on A4 paper. For the same day service you will also need your flight details. There is a photocopier on site and it costs 0.20 sen per A4 copy. Your passport should have at least two blank pages and at least 6 months validity left. On our last visit, the same-day visa was not available.
Philippines
Embassy address: No. 1 Jalan Changkat Kia Peng
Nearest monorail Raja Chulan.
Tel +60 3 2148 9989
Application Time: 08:30 - 11:30
Collection Time: 13:30 - 16:00
Fee: 3 month single entry US$30, 6 month multiple entry US$60
Most nationalities can get a free 21 day visa for The Philippines on arrival. However if you want to stay longer you will need to apply for a visa before hand. Whilst you can get a 3 month single entry or a 6 month multiple entry visa you are only allowed to stay for 59 days at a time. Please note when visiting the embassy you should dress appropriately. You will need to complete the visa form, available at the embassy, and supply two passport photos with a white background. You will need to provide proof of funds for your trip (for example a bank statement) and a copy of your onward flight itinerary. The process takes two working days. Your passport should have at least two blank pages and at least 6 months validity left.
Thailand
Embassy Address: 206, Jalan Ampang.
Nearest LRT Ampang Park.
Tel +60 3 2148 8222
Application time: 09:30 - 11:30
Collection time: 14:30 - 16:30
Fee: RM110
Most nationalities can get a free visa on arrival in Thailand. However if you want to stay for longer than 30 days you will need to apply in advance for a visa. This will give you a 60 day visa. You will need to complete the visa form, available at the embassy, and supply two passport photos and a photocopy of your passport. You will need to provide details of you hotel in Thailand and a sponsor in KL and Thailand. This could be the name of the person who runs the hotel. Your passport should have at least two blank pages and at least 6 months validity left. Your visa will be ready to collect the next day. You'll be given an application form on arrival. Before you fill out the form, head into the main office and collect two "interview" tickets for each application from the machine.
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Kuala Lumpur on the cheap
"Is possible?"
Wendy Merrett is back again to tell us how one can spend a few days in KL without blowing their budget of $50 a day for 2 people. [more]
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Snake Temple, Penang
"Conquering my fears"
 Scared of snakes? I mean, really scared of snakes? Can't even watch the Jungle Book because of the snake? Then a visit to the Snake Temple in Penang... well Wendy Merrett does! [more]
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Must see! Malaysia
“A picture says a thousand words?”
Select either of the links below to see some of our fellow travellers’ pictures.
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Posted 28 Jun 2013, 00:13 by Elli Murr
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Kuala Lumpur Charities: The Leaping Lemur Group
The following are all Kuala Lumpur based Charities. If you’re looking for something fun and rewarding to do then get involved in volunteering at one of many charities who need your help! Whether you have a lot of spare time on your hands or just a little, there is something to suit. There are plenty of opportunities to use existing skills such as playing with children, teaching, nursing, marketing, accounting or learn some new skills. You really can make a difference and get to know a lot more about the community, culture and environment you are living in.
Elli xx
Home of Peace
Home of Peace is a safe haven for young girls which places special emphasis on education and the girls realizing their full potential. They are always looking for volunteers to help with homework and tutoring. Volunteers can work with older girls (ages 12-16) any day of the week in the afternoons from 4:30-6:00pm and with younger girls (7-9 years old) in home school from 10:00-1:00pm. The girls would also love to do craft activities and receive piano or music lessons, so if you can help out, please let them know. They are also in need of administrative support.
Contact Justine Morais jnissi60@gmail.com
Riding for the disabled
Help disabled and handicapped children use horse riding as a part of their therapy to change disability to ability. Equine assisted therapy is used to achieve learning and stimulates physical, mental, social and educational progress. Volunteers are needed to help children prepare for the ride, prepare the horses for the ride, lead horses and provide emotional support to the children. Volunteers are also needed to help with administrative duties in the main office. Sessions are held in the morning at three locations;
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Bukit Kiara Club, Damansara
Tues & Thurs, 9.30 – 11.30am
Call: Ms Zuraidah Omar tel: 019-2108127
E-mail: zuraidahomar@hotmail.com
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Selangor Polo Club,
Tues, Wed & Thursday 10am – 12noon
Contact: Karyn Stewart tel: 016-6162945
E-mail: karynstewart@hotmail.co.uk
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Royal Selangor Turf Club, nr Mines Resort City
Tues, Wed & Thurs, 10am – 12noon
Contact: Cheryl Victor
E-mail: equestrian@selangorturfclub.com
Tel + 6 03-90502346
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Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones is a children’s home in Taman Seputeh (near Mid-Valley). ABWM members tutor a small group of boys on a Tuesday 09.30 - 11.30. Some of them do not currently have access to regular schooling and volunteers are needed to help with basic Maths, Science and English. Lessons do not need to be prepared in advance; just show up and help with homework. During holidays more recreational activities are organized. Call Monica Maclean: 017 609 6087
United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
UNHCR helps to run various community and education programmes to assist the needs of refugees and asylum seekers. Help is needed to teach English and skills such as computer, crafts and music. There are opportunities to work at an adult centre in Cheras and the youth in various centres in Cheras and Pudu, and to provide support to asylum seekers at a detention centre.
Tel: 603 2141 1322 Fax: 603 2141 1780 Email: mlslu@unhcr.org
Malaysia Association of the Blind (MAB)
Located in Brickfields, MAB needs volunteers to help in the reading and Braille production service. One opportunity is to type books onto disc which can be converted into Braille and another is to help develop a talking book library for the blind. Readers who speak English, Malay or Mandarin are needed to help produce more talking books. Volunteers may come anytime during the week between 9am-5pm. Alternatively, volunteers may record the tapes at home and send back the finished product. Volunteers are also needed to assist in a playgroup for blind and low-vision pre-school children or with general administrative work.
Contact: Ramdas Nayar, MAB at 03-2272-2677 www.mab.org.my
Beautiful Gate
Beautiful Gate is charity which helps young disabled adults to acquire vocational skills. Volunteers are needed to teach English as a second language in a relaxed and informal setting. They also organise art and games activities and various outings. Contact Pastor Sia Siew Chin, 03 7873 6579 or 019-219-8440
SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
The SPCA runs a shelter for dogs and cats and needs volunteers to help with feeding, cleaning, taking dogs out for a walk and other general animal care. Volunteers are welcome 7 days a week anytime between 9:00 and 4:00, although mornings are generally the busiest time.
Call 03-4256-5312 Website: www.spca.org.my
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Posted 27 Jun 2013, 20:27 by Elli Murr
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A sample from our facebook page. Follow us for regular updates.
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Garden of Reflection,
Chiang Mai, Thailand:
There is no glory for a lazy person however good looking |
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Temple,
Krabi Thailand:
Solitude and silent reflection seems to be moving with the times |
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Almost Famous,
Pai, Thailand:
Toilet humour, bar humour and a great quiz. |
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Posted 26 Jun 2013, 21:11 by Elli Murr
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Posted 3 Jul 2013, 03:14 by Elli Murr
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This is Malaysia calling!
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Posted 2 Jul 2013, 21:21 by Elli Murr
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Travel Guides
Over 1,000 downloads of "A travellers Guide to Myanmar".
We've had over 27,000 hits in just 7 months! For some, that's nothing, for the charities we support, approx. 2% of our visitors visit on.Which means all of our hard work is worth it.
Looks like we'll be publishing an update to "A Travellers Guide to Myanmar" in September ready for the new season. And already we have Peter and Anne from Balmain, Sydney Australia on board to give us updates for their pending trip in October.
So we have "Fish out of Water" and "Powered by Noodles" and now "Cool for Cats" set to update us in Myanmar. Can you get any more up-to-date?
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Posted 24 Jul 2013, 21:12 by Elli Murr
Definition of Charity:
"Generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy and suffering"
This is all about giving something back to the people of the countries that we've visited, to thank them for the wonderful experiences that we've had. There are no charges for receiving information on this site, because this is about sharing the latest information and not making money. You'll also note, there are no pop-ups or sponsored links to businesses. So, please take the time to look at some of the charities that we've highlighted on our charities page, and if you want to "pay" for the information you've received, then look into some of these worthy causes. Otherwise we'd gladly accept any support to help keep this site alive.
You will be directed to an Email window.
If not, then email: volunteer@
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