COUNTRY & REGION NOTES · MY
Pinang
Malaysia
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
11:59:0711/14
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
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.
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GETTING THERE
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