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===Gasstations===You There is a ''real'' expressway running on the north-south axis from the [[Thailand|Thai border]], via [[Kuala Lumpur]], towards [[Singapore]]. It is pretty easy to get a ride there. In rural areas it's even easier, but lifts will be shorter. On the on-ramps of the highway after the toll booth you can usually find tasty cheap meals for about 50 eurocentshitchhike as well, staff are unlikely to bother you.__TOC__Unlike in other countries in Asia, and thus donit's not advisable to hitchhike right on the motorway. Police won't need bother, but cars are much more unlikely to carry a lot of foodstop, if any at allthey are too fast or there is no safe place to stop. Cold showers, Having a real treat sign with Tumpang written on it can help especially if you choose to walk on the Epressway. Expressways vary in amount of shoulder and some portions have patrols (police who help with accidents and breakdowns) who will gladyly give you a ride to get your butt off the hot climate, are often available free of chargeexpressway.
===Border Crossing===Malaysians Drivers usually speak English and stop easily. Cars are paranoid about immigrations issuesmodern and fast. Local roads are often in good condition, so if you go from Eastern Malaysia and are enjoyable to [[Brunei]] you get your passport stamped like crazyhitch.
There is a ferry from [[Melaka]] to [[Dumai]], [[Indonesia]] (20USD) and police will give you real trouble if you try to leave by a cargo boat (if you can even enter the port. If you make it please inform us here.)In [[Georgetown]] there's a small marina with private yachtsFile:Towards KL. But it's easier to get a free ride with a boat in [[Langkawijpg|thumb|Towards KL]]. Most of the boats go to Indonesia.
There === Gas stations ===You can usually find tasty cheap meals there. Cold showers, a real treat in the hot climate, are two border crossings to [[Singapore]]often available free of charge.
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'''Malaysia''' is a country in South East Eastern [[Asia]]. It has borders with [[Thailand]] to the north, [[Singapore]] to the south, and [[Indonesia]] to the west and south. Its Capital city is [[Kuala Lumpur]]. The country is separated in two parts: the Malay Peninsula, and the north of Borneo Island.
== Hitchability =='''Malaysia''' is nice a really great country for hitchinghitchhiking. There People know what hitchhiking is a ''real'' expressway running on the north-south axis from the [[Thailand|Thai border]]and they are interested in foreign visitors, via [[Kuala Lumpur]], towards [[Singapore]]. Stay on the gas stations with the nice food stalls. It is pretty easy to get so make sure you look like a ride there, but in rural areas it shouldn't be a problem, tootourist. On the onramps busy roads, waiting times of the highway after the toll booth you can usually hitchhike as well, and it's possible to regularly stop multiple cars at once. The only problem being that the drivers less than 5 minutes are often heading lots of different directions then indicated on your signvery common.
==Main Cities==* [[Georgetown]]
* [[Kuala Lumpur]]
* [[George Town (Malaysia)|George Town]] (Penang)
* [[Melaka]]
* [[SibuJohor Bahru]]* [[Ipoh]]* [[Kota Kinabalu]]
== Boathitchhiking ==
One of the best places to find boats on the West coast is Langkawi. There are two marinas and a bay where a lot of boats are anchored. A lot of boats come here to provision or to get things for their boats as the island has a tax free status.
== Languages ==
The official language of Malaysia is Malay. It is quite easy to learn the basics as it is a very easy language.
The country has a fair amount of ethnic Chinese and Indians who speak Mandarin or Hokkien (Cantonese in Kuala Lumpur) in the case of the former, and Tamil for the latter. But usually everybody knows Malay (''Bahasa Melayu'' in Malay).
As for English, it is spoken at every level, from zero to fluent, but generally you won't encounter trouble communicating at least for the basics.
Some useful phrases:
*Hello = Selamat pagi (am) / petang (pm) OR Hi
*Good bye = Selamat jalan OR Bye
*Where are you going? = Mana anda pergi?
*I am going to (City) = Saya pergi (City)
*I don't have money = Saya tidak wang
*Can you help me? = Anda boleh tolong saya?
*Please = Tolong
*Thank you = Terimah kasih
*My name is [[User:toortoth|Tourto]] = Nama saya Turto
*Have you eaten already? = Sudah makan?
*Yes/No = Ya / Tidak
*I don't understand = Tidak faham
*I don't know = Tidak tau
*Do you speak english? = Cakap bahasa Inggris?
*I know a bit of Malay = Saya tau sikit bahasa Melayu
*Saya = I / me / mine ; Anda = You / yours
*Hitchhiking = Tumpang (meaning exactly "have a lift" as Hitchhiking is not known in Malaysia)
''Bahasa'' means ''language'', hence ''bahasa Melayu'' = ''Malay language'', or ''bahasa Inggris'' = ''English language''.<br />
''Tidak'' / ''Tak'' is the negative like English Not.
* '''g''' is always pronounced as in '''goat''' and never as '''germany'''
* '''ny''' is pronounced as the Spanish '''ñ'''
* '''k''' at the end of a word is replaced by a throat sound, marking the stop.
* '''c''' is always pronounced as the English '''ch'''
* '''j''' is always pronounced as the English '''j''' (like in '''journey''')
* The rest is more or less as the Spanish pronunciation.
== Experiences ==
* [http://therichmikehitchhike.com/route/ The Rich-Mike HitchHike] - Malaysia ranks as the 2nd best country out of 20 on the Rich-Mike HitchHike ('''20'000 km through 20 countries in 100 days''')
*User [[User:Halt, Stop! Reudnitz kommt.|Craig]] hitched along the '''Silk Road from Istanbul to Malaysia''' and wrote about his experiences here: [http://thumbingasia.blogspot.com/ Thumbing Asia From West to East] Don't hitch-hike at night! You'd need the luck to get dropped at well lit places. Otherwise people won't stop! Besides that, Malaysia is really comfortable to hitch-hike. I topped 120 km/h average hitching speed!
* [[User:MrTweek|MrTweek]] even hitchhiked in a group of 4 people and even though it was slightly slower than alone, they still made it to their destination without any problems and in 7 lifts.
* [http://marcandoelpolo.com/como-es-viajar-a-dedo-autostop-por-malasia/ Information, tips and personal experiences of hitch-hiking in Malaysia. A 2021 km journey on 40 vehicles (only in spanish)], by Marcando el Polo
* An aimless hitchhiker thinks Malaysia is a really easy country to hitchhike! Read about her experiences [https://anaimlesshitchhiker.com/2016/10/31/hitchhiking-hiking-camping-malaysia/ here]
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