Information and Maps
The Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) operates a tourist office in most major towns (Mon-Fri 8am-12.45pm & 2-4.15pm, Sat 8am-12.45pm), but is not that useful for areas off the beaten track. Locally run Visitor Centres , found in most major towns, are more geared up to independent travellers' needs. You can also book permits and accommodation for the national parks at these centres. The best general maps of Malaysia are Macmillan's 1:2,000,000 Malaysia Traveller's Map and the more detailed Nelles 1:650,000 West Malaysia (not including Sabah and Sarawak). The best detailed relief map of Sarawak is the Land and Survey Department's 1:500,000 issue, available in the bookshop at the Kuching Holiday Inn; also good is the Periplus 1:1,000,000 Sarawak map - it was updated in 2000, so be sure not to buy the old one. The best coverage of Sabah is on maps produced by Nelles. City maps can usually be picked up in the Visitor Centres.
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