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                                Average Temperature
                                Sarawak has a hot and humid climate, with temperatures
                                        generally between 27°C and 34°C. It's cooler up in the hills, especially in the
                                        Kelabit Highlands. The heaviest rainfall occurs with the northeast monsoon from
                                        November to February, though it rains throughout the year. There's an average
                                        annual rainfall of about 350mm to 450mm.
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                                Banking Hours
                                Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 3pm
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                                Climate
                                On the whole, Sarawak has an equatorial climate. The
                                        temperature is relatively uniform within the range of 23°C to 32°C throughout
                                        the year. During the months of March to September, the weather is generally dry
                                        and warm.Humidity is consistently high on the lowlands ranging from 85
                                        per cent to 95 per cent per annum. The average rainfall per year is between
                                        3,300 mm and 4,600 mm, depending on locality, and the wettest months are from
                                        November to February.
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                                Common Customs
                                In Sarawak, we greet people by saying "selamat Datang"
                                        (welcome) and/or "terima kasih" (thank you) with a smile. Due to religious
                                        reasons, some may prefer not to have physical contact with others. However, a
                                        handshake is generally acceptable as way of introducing oneself.
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                                Communications
                                Mobile telecommunications cover many parts of Sabah with the
                                        exception of some remote areas. Public phones are scarcely available in most
                                        places.
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                                Currency
                                Malaysian Ringgit (RM) - Travelers' cheques and foreign
                                        currencies can be changed for Malaysian Ringgit at banks and hotels. However,
                                        there are also money changer kiosks available at major shopping complexes and
                                        airport. Most major hotels charge a nominal fee for currency conversion.
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                                Electricity & Water
                                        Facilities
                                Electricity is on the 240 volts AC/50-Cycle system; treated
                                        pipe water is available in most areas.
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                                Languages
                                Bahasa Malaysia (National Language) and English is widely
                                        spoken; Mandarin and some Chinese dialects are also widely spoken.
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                                Local Time
                                Standard Malaysian Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT (GMT+8)
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                                Medical
                                Government hospitals, clinics and dispensaries are available
                                        in all towns. The list of private medical practitioners and pharmacies are
                                        available in the local phone directory. However, those with specific medical
                                        needs are advised to have a good supply of medications.
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                                Shopping
                                Shopping centres, supermarkets, restaurants and mini markets
                                        are generally open daily from 10am to 10pm. As for tipping; food and beverages
                                        in exclusive restaurants, cafes and clubs as well as accommodations normally
                                        include 5 per cent service charges. Tipping is not obligatory in most places.
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                                Usual Office Hours
                                Monday to Friday from 8am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm; Saturday from
                                        8am - 1pm
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