The humidity is almost unbearable and people carry umbrellas for protection from a sudden rain or the harsh rays of the sun at the Equator.
The houses in Malaysia are built on stilts for protection from snakes, animals, and floods, and the space underneath the stilts acts as an air conditioner. There are fresh vegetables, fruits, and palm trees everywhere and most meals in the countryside can be had for under 1 US dollar. The people will invite you into their homes hoping you will share stories about your country. One caution: DON'T USE OR ACCEPT ANY DRUGS. There is a death penalty in effect. Signs are everywhere which read DRUGS ARE DEATH, and entrapment is not uncommon.
