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Malaysia

Malaysia culture overview1,2

  • Capital: Kuala Lumpur
  • Population: approx. 3 million
  • Official Language: Malay
  • Currency: Ringgit (RM)
  • Malaysia is home to one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world.
  • The largest cave chamber in the world is found in Sarawak’s Gunung Mulu National Park.
  • The Malaysian flag is known as Jalur Gemilang, which is Malay for the Stripes of Glory.
  • Malaysians typically greet each other verbally by saying, “Salaam.”
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Tips on moving to Malaysia

What Do You Need to Enter Malaysia?3

  • Valid Passport
  • Visa
  • Arrival Card

Customs and Declarations3,4

All passengers entering Maylasia are required to declare their belongings. Passengers carrying cash or other means of payment exceeding RM 1,000 much be approved by the Controller of Office Exchange.

Prohibited and restricted items:

  • Prohibited and Restricted items:
  • Live animals
  • Weapons and ammunition
  • Drugs and narcotics
  • Obscene materials such as pornography or anti-government propaganda
  • Counterfeit currency and goods
  • Explosives

Helpful numbers in case of emergencies in Malaysia5

There are several important emergency numbers to know in case you ever experience an emergency or need emergency help:

  • Police, Fire, Ambulance (999)
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Passing Away in Malaysia6,7

In the event of a death, the local police must be contacted within 7 days to register the death. A police report and statement is drafted at the police station. A copy of the statement and the original police report will be ready within seven days. These documents should then be taken to the deceased's embassy or consulate to officially declare the death.

Any death in Malaysia must also be reported to the National Registration Department Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (NRD), which issues the death certificate (sijil kematian).

The following information is required when registering a death:

  • The deceased's passport
  • Next-of-kin's or appointed person’s passport
  • Copy of Form JPN.LM09 or JPN.LM10 certifying the cause of death (postmortem report), issued by a medical practitioner

Repatriating Mortal Remains

The repatriation of a body to the home country requires the help of the relevant local embassy or consulate. Consular officials can assist in organizing repatriation and obtaining appropriate documentation.

When repatriation of the body is requested, funeral homes or crematoriums in Malaysia will temporarily hold the remains while arrangements are made.

The cost of repatriation covers transportation and essential documentation, which may include:

  • A certified Copy of the Notification of Death
  • An embalming certificate (if required by the destination country)
  • A certificate confirming the coffin complies with International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.