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Can I fly from Malaysia to Singapore airport without a visa, assuming I don't pass immigration and fly straight back?
I think that if you try this, you will be denied boarding at check-in.
There are two reasons for this:
First, airside transit without visa is intended for traveling from one country through the ...
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My government (China) cancelled my passport. I'm in Malaysia, what can I do?
It would be the best to contact Chinese authorities to inquire about the reason. Even if the cancellation is political, contacting them would not cause you a higher risk than your unclear legal ...
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Why is the Australian ETA application fee cheaper on a 3rd party website?
There are 2 ways that an ETA application can be lodged - via the official Australian Government website, or via a travel agents GDS system (basically, the same system they use to book flights/etc).
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Is fear of having drugs planted in my bag enroute to Malaysia justified?
Firstly, yes currently, drug trafficking carries a mandatory death sentence there (although only if you're carrying more than a certain amount, out of interest).
Worth considering, however:
Millions ...
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What to do when in Malaysia and visa expires during lockdown?
UPDATE: Flights are operating to Indonesia that allows you to fly out, at a very reasonable price. The below advice still applies if your host country ceased flights, like India, or your country of ...
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Are non-Muslims allowed to enter mosques in Malaysia?
TL; DR: Yes.
I grew up in Malaysia and I am a non-Muslim. I have been inside Putra Mosque, in the capital city of Putrajaya. It was part of a class field trip I had when I was in school.
However, ...
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Do Europe laws apply in foreign (Asia) countries?
Crimes should be reported where they occur. With the exception of very major crimes, countries will generally not enforce the laws of other countries, although in certain cases they will agree to ...
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What is and is not appropriate for eating fried/grilled chicken and fish at Malay eateries in Malaysia?
You’re clearly a thoughtful person to ask these kinds of questions. Based on plenty of time in Malaysia — and even working with Malay clients — it tends to be a pretty easy going place. Foreigners ...
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Exchange Polish Zloty to Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) in Malaysia?
You won't be able to exchange this money, it's deprecated since 1995. Then PLN was introduced (standing for PoLish New) with value 1 new zloty = 10 000 old zlotys. Even before denomination the money ...
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My government (China) cancelled my passport. I'm in Malaysia, what can I do?
The answer is tied to what you want to do
If you want to go back to China, you need to contact the PRC embassy in Malaysia, and sort the issue that got your passport canceled in the first place, of ...
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Can two persons with same flight ticket apply for visa from different countries?
It's not only possible, it is required.
Malaysia's consulates in both the India and Germany require visa applicants to prove that they reside in their respective countries.
From the VFS pages for ...
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Is there a program for Malaysia-Singapore commuters to avoid passport stamps (so the passport doesn't get full)?
Answer to my own question:
I was able to apply for (in Singapore) and obtain a MACS sticker in my passport for 30 ringgit, issued to foreigners other than nationals of Afghanistan, Colombia, Israel ...
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Where is the cityscape in this recent photo, probably in Malaysia?
This is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, taken from a building just opposite the Kuala Lumpur City Hall.
Here is the closest Google Street View I could get (click to get to Street View):
Note that you can ...
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Can I fly from Malaysia to Singapore airport without a visa, assuming I don't pass immigration and fly straight back?
While the authorities at Singapore might be okay with your plan, the airlines are unlikely to let you board without a Singaporean visa, as outlined in the other answer. However you might still pull it ...
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Malaysia to Papua New Guinea by motorcycle?
Through to West Timor/Timor Leste is the more common route - I've done bits of it, but not the whole shebang. I've ridden all over Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa and Flores - both by scooter and car.
You can ...
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Are non-Muslims allowed to enter mosques in Malaysia?
Yes, non-Muslims are allowed to enter (at least some) mosques in Malaysia.
See user casvaart's answer for a local's perspective.
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How do small local Malay restaurants in non-touristy areas in Malaysia work?
The best thing to do is act like you know the language, ask anyone who is passing by "Kerja di sini?" which means "do you work here?". This will usually get their attention and ...
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Can two persons with same flight ticket apply for visa from different countries?
Which country your travel companion applies from is irrelevant to which country you should apply from.
Can two persons with same flight ticket apply for visa from different
countries?
Yes. ...
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Traveling to Australia, can I visit Malaysia without a visa?
Yes (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) nationals holders of
a valid visa issued by Australia, China (People's Rep.), Chinese
Taipei, Japan, Korea (Rep.), New Zealand or USA are ...
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Why is the Australian ETA application fee cheaper on a 3rd party website?
The "official" government web site is actually not run by the Australian Government. Rather, it is operated by SITA on the Australian Government's behalf. You can verify this by clicking on the "...
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Is the ferry between Changi, Singapore and Tanjung Belungkor, Malaysia currently running?
According to Manifold Times, the Changi Ferry Terminal and the service to Tanjung Belungkor are now closed permanently.
There may soon be service from Singapore to Desaru, a bit further East on the ...
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How can I learn what border crossing a bus between Malaysia and Indonesia will use?
I'm still not sure I have a general answer to the question, but I took the bus today and can confirm that the bus did indeed use the crossing at Tebedu/Entikong. My e-VOA was accepted, and the ...
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Are non-Muslims allowed to enter mosques in Malaysia?
Having been in Malaysia, I can attest that visiting a mosque is possible for non-Muslims. There were no restrictions as far I could tell and I have entered at least a dozen mosques principally around ...
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Is it feasible to visit Malaysia on an 18 hour overnight layover in Singapore?
Yes, it's perfectly feasible to visit Malaysia in that time.
Since you talk about things to see near the border, I assume you want to go to Johor Bahru, which is the town on the other side of the ...
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Credit cards used everywhere in Singapore or Malaysia?
For both Singapore and Malaysia credit cards are widely used. But for Malaysia, I would certainly have cash (Ringgit) on hand.
You can probably conduct all of your business in Singapore with a credit ...
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Entering a country with visa from a country where it was not issued
A visa is permission to enter a country.
Where you're coming from doesn't matter. If you have a visa permitting you to entry country x, you can arrive in x from any other country. (There are ...
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