Heard on Radio news just now. not really started. M'sian govt & Japanese Govt is working out the neseccary to abolish this.. damn hv to change the 1st post info again

Japanese Embassy has never charged visa fees for Malaysians -- all free.

With this symbol ....

Eventually official release from Embassy of Japan in Malaysia :

http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/English/visi...sa25062013.html

Your passport has to have that 'chip' symbol, meaning it's compliant with ICAO standards. As far I know, Malaysia started issuing such compliant passports from Feb 2010.

If 2009, then you could be applying for new one anytime now, because a passport is virtually useless 6mths before expiry. When's your expiry?

Not wasted if you do over the counter. Immigration will add 5 years to your passport expiry date not 5 years from the day u renew. But if u renew using the machine then will cut off from the renewal date instead of expiry.

Hi, wanna ask how do i know if my passport is ICAO compliant (with the chip)? is it all passports that issued after 2010 is ICAO compliant? thanks ~

It's summer bargain in Japan now! 
All shopping malls n shops r having discount.
Some places even started to price down from end of last month!

Sure. Now we understand why Msian's average lifespan and rate of mortality is lower than many nations.  Good luck to you guys.

can put inside backpack, for the indiana jones ride.

There is storage locker for guest; coin operated..price stated below

Super-Extra Large ¥700
Extra Large ¥600
Large ¥500
Medium ¥400
Small ¥300

Before you ride ..you can put it on the floor next to your coaster seat.  No one will steal ur stuff

For my over-optimistic brothers and sisters:

The leakages at the plants are still on-going, Japan needs 40 years to recover from this crisis:
Read this

Extract from this article: Radiation showed up in local milk and vegetables, and briefly appeared in Tokyo's drinking water:
Also read this

And to that somebody who thinks that Japan has very strict safety standards, well, maybe; but are they they the most open, transparent and frank people who will tell you everything, that I do not think so.

And to that somebody who is still alive and kicking, the effects of radioactivity take decades to surface.  Radioactivity does not give you an immediate sign or symptom. But once embedded in your system, that is the beginning of mutation of cells. You will see the effects years or decades later. 

I am saying this becoz there are many young people in here.  Come on, it is only a holiday, if you want the scenery, spend a little more, go to Europe.  If you want the shopping, go to USA. 
Cherish your health and your lives.

Do you?