Packing for Malaysia

Dear all,

Less than two weeks to go, everyone. Today, I will write about what some of you asked me about: How to pack.

Malaysia at this time of the year has a tendency of being a little wetter than usual. BBC rates the discomfort level from the combination of heat and humidity as high – which I personally think is unfair. It just takes some getting used to :). Expect hot, sun shiny days and showers in the evenings. Average daytime temperature is 27°C (82°F) all year round.

Packing a rain poncho is a good idea. Unbrellas are good too for protection from the sun and rain. Windbreakers and thin jackets will be useful.

Leave thick coats at home. No gloves required. The thinnest scarves you got, if you really have to. Pack light, thin, clothing. T-shirts. Good rubber soled walking shoes. Slippers or sandals.

Westerners usually find moisturizers useful to pack. And low-SPF sunblock. I suppose they will be useful if you are not used to South East Asian weather. Hair conditioner might also come in handy. Especially if you got the fritz. Though, I don’t recall anyone in our group who does.

Don’t worry about the toiletries etc, though. The KL Convention Center is located right next to one of KL’s most iconic mall, and about 15 minutes to about three other malls.

Hello, shopping! :)