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Economy car rental in Penang

The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Penang are: Toyota Aygo, Chevrolet Matiz, Hyundai Atos, Honda Brio, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Getz and others.

When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Malaysia vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.

If your routes in Malaysia are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.

At the rental office in Penang, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.

Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.

OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Penang!

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Driving Advices for Malaysia – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities

All highways in Malaysia are paid, but the amount of the toll is reasonable. The cost of one ride from KLIA International Airport to Kuala Lumpur is approximately 4 USD, while the cost of travel from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore estimates up to 25 USD.

In order to be able to drive in Malaysia, foreign guests must obtain the local driving license. The whole procedure is rather simple. You do not need to take any additional exams to get the driving license. Simply go to any police station and show the driving license of your home country to get the Malaysian driving license.

In case of an accident, you will need to contact the police, otherwise getting the insurance coverage is out of the question. All participants of the accident must go to a police station to file a complaint. The driver, who comes first, has a significant advantage. If one party fails to do that, it is automatically recognized guilty in the accident.

Sightseeing of Penang, Malaysia

Penang: topics

The main ingredient of ethnic cuisine in Penang is rice being put to the heart of many local dishes. Expert cooks prepare rice in great many ways. The rice can be roasted with vegetables and spice and herbs, steamed or stewed in coconut juice. The most known and much fancied dish among foreign guests is still satay. The treat consists of slices of chicken or other sorts of meat grilled on an open fire and added with astonishing accompaniment made of rice named ketupat. This is rice wrapped in coconut palm leaves and steamed.
Ketupat may be served as a main course as well. The treat will be of great interest for vegetarian diet fans. The dish may be added with fresh vegetables. The meal of utter significance among local folks is breakfast. Any ethnic restaurant of the resort serves the most popular morning dish being the nasi lemak. The dish presents rice boiled in coconut juice added with boiled hen eggs, fresh cucumbers, roast peanuts and anchovies.

However the local restaurant have plenty of other non rice treats on the menu. The assortment of dishes served in local eating houses includes as extremely exotic treats so regular dishes being habitual for most tourists. An original dish preferred by tourists is considered to be tahu goreng being small dices made of soya flour which are roasted and mixed with soya shoots and added with hot spice and herbs when served. Among first courses the most popular and most ordered dish is laksa johor which is added with rice noodles and various herbs and spice when cooked.
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