Here are some Malaysian words you will definitely encounter when travelling by road in the country. You will need to know them if you are self driving.
Tunai - If you are at the toll gates and dont have a "Touch and Go" or Smart Tag - better proceed to the counter which says "Tunai" meaning Cash.
Lebuhraya - Means a highway.
Pusat Bandar - City Center
Jalan - Road
Awas - Beware
Kecemasan - Emergency
Simpang - Junction
Selatan - South
Utara - North
jalan ditutup - Road Closed
Berhenti = Stop
Keluar - Exit
Masuk - Entry
Hentian Sebelah - Roadside stop or next stop
persimpangan - Intersection or "next exit" signs
Hope this helps!
Saturday, 23 July 2011
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