Travel Information From Malaysia to Maldives

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to the Maldives.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to the Maldives.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥9 months of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : Dhiveli

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = maruhabaa
Good morning = Baajjaveri hendhuneh
Good evening = Baajjaveri haveereh
Goodbye = vakivelan
Nice to meet you = Baddhalu vee thi varah ufavejje

Conversational

How are you? = Haalu kihineh?
I am good thank you = Ran'galhu, shukuriyaa
What’s your name? = Kon nameh tha kiyanee?
My name is … = Aharenge namakee ....
Do you speak English? = Ingireysin vaahaka dhakkan ingeytha?
I can't speak Dhivehi [well] = Mashakah [rangalhah] dhivehin vaahaka eh nudhekkayne
I don’t understand = Ahannakah neyngunu

Basics

Yes = labba
No = Noon
Please = Adhes kohfa ( means I beg you, and is not commonly used)
Thank you = Shukriyaa
You’re welcome = Maruhabaa
Excuse me please (as a question) = Ma-aaf kurey
Excuse me (as sorry) = Ma'aaf kurey
I want to go to … = kehene aharen _____ ah dhanee

Shopping & Eating Out

Can I look at the menu, please? = Ahannah menu balaalevidhaanetha?
Is there a local specialty? = Mithanuge khaassa keumeh veytha? (...)
I don't eat pork = Aharen ooru maheh nukan. (...)
It was delicious = Varah meeru. (...)
The check, please = Check génes dheebal. (...)
How much is this? = Meege agu kihaavareh? (...)
That's too expensive = Thi maa agu bodu!
I can't afford it = Ahannakah nuganeveyne thieh?
Do you have this in my size? = Meetheege aharenge sizuge ebahuritha?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Teksee! (...)
Right = kanaaiy
Left = vaaiy

Places

Downtown = rashuthere ah? (...)
Street = magu
Hotel = hotalah

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Gadin kihaa ireh?
Today = miadhu
Tomorrow = maadhan
The day after tomorrow = maadhan noon aneh dhuvas
Yesterday = iyye

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Faahanaa kobaitha?
Help = Salaamai kurey!
It's an emergency = mee kulli haalatheh. (...)
Can I use your phone? = ahannah thi phoanu beynun kollevi dhaane tha? (...)

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Malé

Malé is the densely populated capital of the Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. It's known for its mosques and colorful buildings. The Islamic Centre (Masjid-al-Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam) features a mosque, a library and a distinctive gold dome. Near the harbor, a popular fish market offers the day's catch, and a produce market is stocked with local fruit.

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Civil unrest in the Maldives

There was a terrorist bombing in 2007 that injured 12 foreign tourists but is considered an isolated incident.

Since then there has been a smattering of civil unrest incidents largely isolated to the capital, Malé, after the arrest of the Maldivian President in February 2015. Most travelers tend to arrive in Malé and then travel onwards to the islands. But, if you do find yourself in Malé and a public demonstration breaks out, stay well clear and listen to media reports for more information.

Transport safety in the Maldives

Travel to and from the different islands is by either boat or seaplane. Safety standards are often different from what you may expect back home. Most of the boats and planes are in fairly good condition, but some of them… well, unless you're a licensed marine or aviation engineer and have brought your coveralls and a flashlight, you'll have to use 'gut feeling'. If it looks leaky or in disrepair, it probably is.

Theft

Crime rates are low but theft of belongings left unattended either on the beach or in hotel rooms does happen. Use the safe-deposit boxes back at the resort.

The Maldives is experiencing a growing drug problem amongst its youth, and petty crime has risen as a result, although from a very low base. If it's going to happen it's most likely to be in the capital Malé, so move your care factor up a notch (from zero) and know where your wallet is at all times.

Ethical souvenir shopping

During your visit, you might admire some nifty handicrafts made out of coral or turtle shells. The material used in those bangles or fridge magnets was once a turtle's home.

The export of tortoiseshell and coral is forbidden. Some turtle species are also protected under international conservation law. Even if you do manage to get this unethically crafted souvenir home, it could be seized on arrival by quarantine in your home country.

• The most common religion in Maldives is Islam
• Don't wear beachwear outside the beach and away from the resorts.
• Don't be surprised with good Maldivian hospitality - traditionally they offer a coconut drink whenever visiting new island.
• Don't show or make any rituals of other religion than Islam in public - it's prohibited.
• Don't forget communities in Maldives are close and value storytelling, handicrafts, music and dance. Don't miss traditional rhythmic performances like Bodu Beru, Dhandi Jehun, Langiri, Thaara or Gaa Odi Lava.
• Don't visit non-resort islands without permission or making sure it's allowed.
• Don't necessarily import non-Islamic religious materials - it's illegal.
• Don't forget locals Don't eat pork and alcohol is only available for foreigners within resorts.
• Don't forget to keep arms, shoulders and legs covered when visiting a mosque.
• Don't forget the travel between islands is by boat or seaplane, and many of these services top before sunset.
• Don't forget the monsoon season takes place from November to April in the northeast and from May and October in the southwest.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Maldives?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Maldives. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

As per a recent universal health insurance report, a high-quality medical care facility is easily accessible to all the citizens. However, there are only three hospitals in Male with up-to-date medical facilities.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Caused by Mosquito bite.

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Occurs from mosquito bite.