AsiaCamp2011/FAQ
What if I want to come early or stay late?
Please note that any costs (hotel, food, bus, etc) associated with an extended stay will be at the attendee's own expense. You may indicate in the RSVP or to the travel agent who contacts you that you'd like to arrive earlier or leave later, and your flights will be booked accordingly.
Mozilla has negotiated preferred rates with hotels in Kuala Lumpur for those who wish to extend their stay. These rates apply for the 7 days before and the 7 days after the Camp.
If you would like to arrive earlier or stay longer at the Camp venue, please contact mozcamp@mozilla.com and we'll get you information about hotels and any extra charges that you will need to cover.
If you will be making your own way to Kuala Lumpur (before the Camp) or from Camp venue (after the Camp) you will want to book your own travel.
Can my family come along?
Your invitation is for you only and you will be fully booked from early in the morning to late at night from Friday evening to Monday morning, and so it would be best if you were not joined by family during the Mozilla Asia Camp. In fact, we strongly discourage you from bringing your family. However, if it's absolutely necessary that they do accompany you to Kuala Lumpur, you will be responsible for their travel, the cost of their lodging, and they will be unable to join you at meals and the evening group activities.
What should I bring?
Kuala Lumpur is located 3.13° (348 km) north of the equator belt, giving it a warm maritime tropical weather. The weather is hot and humid throughout the year with rainfall, the intensity of which depends on the time of the year. This gives Kuala Lumpur an ideal climate that is suitable for visiting all-year-round. Visitors are encouraged to wear light clothing to escape the heat and sweat. T-shirts, short pants and Bermudas are most suitable while a cap or sunglasses will provide you some shielding from the tropical sun. Shopping malls, stores and restaurants are mostly air-conditioned in the city so you don't have to worry about a thing about escaping heat!
There is cell phone service in the GSM and CDMA bands, and the electrical service is of 120V AC at 60Hz with type G sockets. We will try to have adapters there, but if you have your own, please bring one.
Temperatures for Kuala Lumpur
- High: 31°C
- Low: 23°C
- Rain: 281cm (November to March rainfalls)
Suggested packing list
- pants
- shorts
- t-shirts
- long sleeved shirts
- light jacket
- rain coat
- hat/cap/gloves/umbrella
- bathing suit
- digital camera
- basic medication
- Walking shoes/slippers/flip-flops
- electrical adapter for Malaysian G type sockets
- Pack lightly - Shopping is excellent in KL and best deals
- the official letter for customs
- Malaysian law requires that visitors carry their passport at all times, and both police and "RELA" (civil volunteers) carry out spot checks for illegal immigrants.
Money: Malaysian currency can be obtained from automatic teller machines and currency exchange booths. The Malaysian Ringgit is worth approximately 0.3327 USD, UK£ 0.2059 GBP, and € 0.2344 EUR.
Do I have to pay taxes on purchases?
- Tipping is not customary in Malaysia. However, hotel porters and taxi drivers will appreciate a small tip if you have been provided with exemplary service. Most expensive restaurants, bars and hotels may indicate prices in the form of RM19++, meaning that sales tax (6%) and service charge (10%) will be added to the bill. Hotel tax of 5% may also be added to this.
Does Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia have heavy rainfalls during the year end?
Yes, A decent amount (280cm) of rainfalls can be expected during the months of November to March. So be ready with a rain coat or umbrella!
Convenience / Grocery Store / Shopping
- Shopping in Kuala Lumpur is paradise with an eclectic spectrum of opportunities for retail therapy, ranging from many air-conditioned mega malls to the frenetic street markets. Prices are excellent in both and haggling is the norm in the street markets and even in some of the malls.