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Singapore vs Malaysia
A side-by-side look at the practical essentials for Singapore and Malaysia — power, safety, money and getting around.
Quick answer
Traveling between Singapore and Malaysia, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| Detail | Singapore | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type G | Type G |
| Voltage | 230V | 240V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 999 (police) / 995 (ambulance & fire) | 999 |
| Police | 999 | 999 |
| Ambulance | 995 | 999 |
| Tap water | Generally safe | Use caution |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Currency | Singapore Dollar (SGD, $) | Malaysian Ringgit (MYR, RM) |
| Dialing code | +65 | +60 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (SGT) | UTC+8 (MYT) |
| Best season | Singapore is warm and humid year-round. February to April is often a comfortable window for sightseeing, while November to January can be wetter. Indoor attractions and evening plans help manage heat at any time of year. | Malaysia has different monsoon patterns by coast. December to February is often good for the west coast, while March to September is better for many east-coast islands. Kuala Lumpur is warm and humid year-round. |
Full guide
Singapore travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Singapore.
Full guide
Malaysia travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Malaysia.