Perhentian Island
Accommodation & Travel Tips:
The islands have a wide range of budget accommodations with rates as low as USD7.00 per room per night. Travellers, especially those from Australia, Europe and Japan, have been coming again and again to the same beaches for over a decade.
Money can be changed at most hotels, banks and at the airport. Malaysia currency is in Ringgit (RM) and sen. Most establishments accept major travellers' cheques and credit cards. The exchange rate for US dollars is fixed at RM3.80 = US$1.