Well, Malaysia has so much delicious food, and I have to say, the best are in hawker stores.

BUT…

You could get food poisoning at those very easily. If you wish to be adventures, we’d recommend being adventures AFTER the wedding.

Before the wedding, we’d really advise not to be tempted by hawker stores or street food.

Alyssa & Stéphane have had both separate experiences of food poisoning, and if you’d like to know more, it’s at your own peril.

You should always state your dietary requirements to every restaurant you visit, and clearly ask if certain ingredients are used in their menu.

Malaysia does not seem to cater as much to people with food allergies as much as the west, and nobody seems to very allergic to nuts, which is a main ingredient in most Malay dishes.

Fancier restaurants would tend to cater better to people with food allergies, but we definitely do not think hawker stores or street food would cater to food allergies.

To Malaysians, fish sauce is vegan, so please be very specific with your dietary requirements.

No, don’t drink it. Buy bottled water everywhere you go.

Do not eat ice from local street food market.

There are some local desserts that are offered in Malaysia, like ice kachang (ais kacang) or cendol, offered on the street. It can be tempting, but they use the water from the tap, and if you are not accustomed to the “cleanliness” of Malaysia, it’s best to not upset your stomach.

Desserts that contain ice are better bought in fancy malls if available.

Malaysia is a hot country, especially in August.

While there will be air conditioning everywhere you go, it’s still bloody hot at around 31c.

If it does rain, it will be quite heavy but for a very short period. So bring clothing suitable for this country, and for the wedding, the men are not expected to wear full suits and can come in with a linen shirt.

Download Grab.

Add your bank card and boom, you’re sorted. Cab rides are very cheap.

In Kuala Lumpur, there is public transport and it’s easy to use, but if in doubt, just Grab it.

Best to check.

We’ve considered where our guests are from, and most likely not.

Do not be a noob like Stéphane, where he assumed he can enter Vietnam without a visa. iykyk

Malaysia requires you to fill in this digital arrival card 3 days before arrival.

Digital arrival card (MDAC).

If you need a local SIM, Malaysia has many providers for cheap within the airport.

You could also use e-SIMs from Airalo.

The main benefit of using local SIM is the Malaysian phone number, but everybody, including businesses, use Whatsapp if you ever need to enquire or book services in Malaysia.

Most places in Kuala Lumpur accept card, it’s only when you go to night markets or street food stalls where they likely want cash.

As of 6 March, 2026, 1 GBP = 5.29 MYR.

A cheap meal can be 5-15 MYR, which is £1-£3.