Malaysia

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MALAYSIA

Malaysia
Malaysia
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Capitol:	Kuala Lumpur
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Currency:	??
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Background

The History of Malaysia is best observed in Wikipedia's article in History of Malaysia

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 above, 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:

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

In addition the following charts are specific to cruising Langkawi and its islands, also sailing North to Thailand :-

• Malaysian Chart 5622 and the
• Thai Chart 350

Navigational Issues

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Local Radio Nets

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Immigration & Customs

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Health & Security

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Cruising Destinations

• • Langkawi
  • Penang - George Town

Popular Cruising Circuits from Malaysia

Malaysian Peninsula

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.

Cruiser Log Forum Discussions

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External Links

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