Malaysia
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MALAYSIA
Background
The History of Malaysia is best observed in Wikipedia's article in :-
Climate & Weather
Apart from the Highlands of the Malay Peninsula the climate of the the rest of Malaysia is tropical - where the Intertropical Convergence System and the N.E. & S.W. Monsoons controls the weather. It Rains heavily from June to November and sometimes in between.
Weather Forecasts are produced by the Malaysian Meteorological Service navigate to the Marine section to find forecasts for the next 7 days.
In addition the Weather Forecasts from The Singapore Government's National Environment Agency provides routine weather forecasts and storm warnings for shipping in the region. As a member of the World Meteorological Organisation, MSD participates actively in its Marine Meteorology Programme to enhance safety at sea and fufill our regional responsibility with WMO and the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS, 1989 and 1974) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
National Environment Agency's Meteorological Service Division, produces one of the very best websites for marine weather forecasts covering the majority of South East Asia.
A favourite is the Hourly Wx Satellite Picture. • Animate MTSAT Asean Satellite Images • Full Globe • ASEAN
The ASEAN image is particularly good showing gradations of cloud cover - cruisers using this image can decide whether to do the laundry , close the hatches or go shopping.
The Regional Weather Synoptic Chart is another that is very useful for determining the day's winds in terms of strength and direction.
See :- http://intranet.mssinet.gov.sg/marine/ to navigate for the best WX site for the waters surrounding Singapore.
Charts
[British Admiralty Charts]:
for the
Andaman Sea - and the Straits of Malacca
- 830 Andaman sea
- 841 Plans in the Nicobar islands
- 843 Approaches to Bass harbour
- 3485 Approaches to Pelabuhan Langkawi
- 3943 Ko Tarutao to Pulau Pinang
- 3947 Malacca Strait - Melaka to Singapore Strait
- 4043 Malaysia and Singapore, Kuala Johor and Sungai Johor
- 4038 Malaysia and Singapore, Johor Strait, western part
- 5502 Mariner's Routeing Guide- Malacca & Singapore Strait
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Immigration & Customs
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Health & Security
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Cruising Destinations
Popular Cruising Circuits from Malaysia
- Langkawi >>> Phuket - Thailand
- Langkawi >>> Andaman Islands via Phuket - Thailand
- Langkawi >>> Singapore via Danga Bay - Malaysia
- Langkawi >>> Kota Kinabalu - Sabah - Malaysia
- Langkawi >>> Bail - Indonesia
- Langkawi >>> Cochin - India via Uligamu Maldives
- Langkawi >>> Chagos - BIOT via Gan Maldives
- Langkawi >>> Darwin - Australia via Bali - Indonesia
- Sabah Malaysia (northern Borneo)
- Kota Kinabalu>>>Puerto Galera - Philippines via Palawan
- Kota Kinabalu>>>Hong Kong - via Palawan - Philippines
- Kota Kinabalu>>>Palau - via Palawan & Surigau Straits - Philippines
- Kota Kinabalu>>>Darwin - Australia via Suluwesi >>> Bali - Indonesia
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References & Publications
Books, etc.
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External Links
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