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Used Cars → Malaysia

Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25

RESTRICTED

Used Cars may require documentation or declaration

Details

Used Cars may require documentation or declaration. Enforcement in Malaysia carries fines from MYR 500 to MYR 100,000 under Customs Act 1967 s.135 (false declaration); Sales Tax Act 2018 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Documentation required

Documentation may be required

Leaving with this item

Exporting a used car from Malaysia requires deregistration and an export declaration; the destination's vehicle-import regime is the harder constraint.

Practical advice

Personal-import requires destination age limit + emission compliance + RHD/LHD verification. Returning expats may qualify for Transfer of Residence duty-free import. See /vehicles/malaysia for full rules.

Customs authority

Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) · https://www.customs.gov.my