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Guides written from a Malaysian point of view: routes from KL, Penang and JB, prices in ringgit, and the rules that changed this year.
Travel updates
- Visiting Malaysia for HYROX or Visit Malaysia 2026? Most foreign visitors must file the free MDAC arrival card within 3 days before landing.
- Racing HYROX Kuala Lumpur in December? Where to train in KL: official clubs, gyms and an 8-week plan.
- Year-end school holidays run 4–31 Dec (Group A) and 5–31 Dec (Group B). Schools reopen 4 January 2027.
- Thailand cut the visa-free stay for Malaysians from 60 to 30 days, for tourism only.
- Every arrival to Thailand needs the free TDAC arrival card. Only use the official .go.th site.
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Haze Workouts in KL (2026): Where to Train Indoors When the API Is Above 100
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ClassPass in KL (2026): How It Works, What You Can Book & Is It Worth It?
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Every guide starts from KL, Penang or JB, with prices in ringgit and Malaysian passport rules.
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