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Driving — Malaysia

What travelers need to know about driving in Malaysia. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Driving in Malaysia: allowed only under specific conditions.

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CONDITIONAL

You may drive in Malaysia only with both a valid International Driving Permit (obtained before arrival) and a valid US license; traffic drives on the left.

Driving without an IDP is against local law and can bring fines.

§ US State Dept — Malaysia

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