Malaysia

Visa requirements for Malaysia depend on which passport you hold. Check the Traveller visa tool to see whether your passport needs a visa and, if so, how long you can stay.

West coast (KL, Penang): March–October. East coast (Perhentian, Tioman): March–September. Both coasts have different monsoon windows

• Modest at mosques — cover head, shoulders, and knees; sarongs usually available at entrance
• Remove shoes at temples, mosques, and private homes
• Casual in cities and markets
• Swimwear at beach or pool only

• Multiracial country: Malay (Muslim), Chinese (Buddhist/Christian), Indian (Hindu/Muslim) — be culturally sensitive to all communities
• Use the right hand for giving and receiving
• Don't point feet at people
• Remove shoes when entering a home or place of worship
• During Ramadan, Muslims fast — be considerate; avoid eating or drinking in front of fasting people

• Drug trafficking carries mandatory death penalty — any amount can lead to prosecution
• Alcohol is legal but Malay Muslims don't consume it — be sensitive in Muslim areas
• LGBTQ+ activity is illegal under both civil and Sharia law — this is enforced
• Caning is a legal punishment for certain offences
• Filming or photographing people without consent, especially women, can result in arrest