2008 Public Holidays in Malaysia and Singapore

There many celebrations in Malaysians and Singaporeans (more in Malaysia) because of the cultural and religious diversity of the population.
National celebrations are: National day (Malaysia and Singapore) and Birthday of the King and Sultans in Malaysia. The major cultural and religious events celebrated are:

• Hari Raya Adilfitri (religious - Muslim)
• Chinese New Year (cultural - Chinese)
• Deepavali (religious - Hindu)
• Wesak (religious - Buddhist)
• Christmas (religious - Christian/Catholic)
• Hari Raya Qurban (religious - Muslim)

Get 2008 calendar, listing of public holidays for 2008, printable calender at myMalaysiabooks

Tips on flying to and from Singapore

Compare and choose airlines and discounted fare before booking. If you are travelling within Malaysia and Singapore, travel by one of this local airlines of the two countries:

Malaysia - Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Firefly, FAX, Berjaya.

Air Asia and Fire Fly are low cost budget airlines where you can book cheap air tickets if you book early. ...more at Transport in Malaysia

Singapore - Singapore Airlines, Tiger Air, Silk Air ...more at Transportation in Singapore

Check last minute air deals or discounted air fares from or to Singapore at Zuji.com

Travel advice: Malaysia Airlines and Singapore airlines have several daily shuttle flights between the two countries. However flights are always full during peak seasons.

Peak seasons in Singapore (and Malaysia) are during the school holidays, Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year holidays. So be sure to book your flights very early. Many travelling between Singapore and Malaysia have already book flights for Christmas 2007 and Chinese New Year 2008! If you are planning a visit during these periods, be sure to book flights and hotels for your vacation early.

By road or ferry from Singapore to Malaysia

The easiest route to Malaysia is by road. You can drive across to Malaysia through the causeway or through the second link. However, it is a hassle to drive from Malaysia into Singapore if you do not know the many road payment requirements in Singapore. Singapore requires some payment to be made by prepaid cards, etc., so be prepared. It is easier to take a taxi into Singapore, though rather costly.
From Singapore, the causeway take you into the heart of Johor Bahru city while the second link bypasses the city JB and takes you in into the toll/ PLUS expressway that passes through the length of the Malaysian peninsular and goes up to the Malaysia-Thai border.


However, some options yo may try is by sea. There are daily ferries going into Malaysia from Singapore into the state of Johor. Its a good option if you want to go to the eastern part of Johor, such as Desaru. ........more at From Singapore to Malaysia

What's new in Singapore

Get to Singapore's newest attraction - the largest retail and lifestyle destination is Vivocity, 10 minutes from Orchard Road. Travel to HarbourFront Centre (Where you take the cable car to Sentosa Island) - Get there by MRT North East line, taxi or bus.

>> Transport in Singapore.

Planning your holidays in Singapore or Malaysia?

>> Compare hotel rates from many websites before you book!

From Singapore to East Malaysia

Flying to East Malaysia (Sabah or Sarawak)
The most economical flight daily to Labuan, Kuching, Sibu, Miri or Sandakan in Sarawak or Kota Kinabalu in Sabah is by Malaysia Airlines or Air Asia. Most flights depart from KLIA. There are direct flight from KLIA or Singapore to Kuching on Malaysia Airlines or Singapore Airlines. Direct flight also depart from Brunei, Seoul, Guanczhou, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Taipei, etc to Kota Kinabalu (sabah).
You can also catch flights on other airlines from KLIA or Changi Airport, Singapore. Domestic airports in Malaysia are served by Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and FAX (FlyAsiaXpress) and Batavia Air (from Indonesia)
...details at myMalaysiabooks (transport pages).