Malaysia travel facts

AT A GLANCE

Travel essentials

Currency

MYR Malaysian Ringgit

1 MYR ≈ 39.02 JPYReference rate · 2026-11-07

Actual exchange and card rates may differ.

Checked 2026-11-07

Capital & languages

Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Languages: Malay
English

Not yet reviewed · Review pending

Country codes

MY / MYS

マレーシア
Malaysia

LOCAL TIME

Local time & time zones

The time difference from Japan follows local daylight-saving changes.

Asia/Kuala Lumpur

11:35:1211/14

UTC+08:00 · Japan −1h

Asia/Kuching

11:35:1211/14

UTC+08:00 · Japan −1h

Checked 2026-11-07

BEFORE YOU GO

Entry & travel preparation

Entry guidance

Foreign short-term visitors generally submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card within three days before arrival. Exemptions apply. Check official visa and passport requirements for your nationality and purpose.

Checked 2026-11-07

Sources and official guidance

rai.malaysia.gov.my ↗www.imi.gov.my ↗

Power outlets

Type G

Plug shapes are from existing records. Check your accommodation.

Not yet reviewed · Review pending

Tap water

Avoid untreated tap water and use sealed bottled water. Japan’s foreign ministry notes that disinfection can vary by locality and facility.

Checked 2026-11-07

Sources and official guidance

www.anzen.mofa.go.jp ↗

Entry summaries mainly concern short visits on Japanese ordinary passports. Conditions depend on nationality, purpose and transit route.

Japan MOFA travel safety information ↗

EXPLORE THE REGIONS

Explore regions

Kuala Lumpur→Putrajaya→Labuan→Johor→Kedah→Kelantan→Malacca→Negeri Sembilan→Pahang→Pinang→Perak→Perlis→Selangor→Sabah→Sarawak→Terengganu→

ON THE MAP

Find it on the map

Malaysia

Open in Google Maps ↗

GETTING THERE

Air travel

Airports · 38

Airlines · 9

OUR TRAVEL STORIES

Malaysia travel stories

Travel stories are in preparation.