🇲🇾 Malaysia— Cash & Currency
Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)
2026-04-25
Declaration Threshold
US$12,000
MYR
You must declare to customs if you are carrying cash, traveler's cheques, money orders, or negotiable bearer instruments totaling above this amount when entering or leaving Malaysia.
What Must Be Declared
| Instrument | Declaration Required |
|---|---|
| Physical currency (any currency) | Yes, if above threshold |
| Traveler's cheques | Yes, if above threshold |
| Bank drafts / money orders | Yes, if above threshold |
| Bearer bonds / negotiable instruments | Yes, if above threshold |
| Credit cards / debit cards | Generally no |
| Electronic payment apps | Generally no |
Failure to declare
Carrying undeclared cash above the threshold can result in seizure of funds, fines, and in some jurisdictions criminal prosecution. When in doubt, declare.
Additional Country Notes
- 01Malaysia has the death penalty for drug trafficking — enforcement is strict.
- 02The Customs Act 1967 and related acts govern imports.
- 03SST (Sales and Service Tax) replaced GST in 2018; current rate for goods is 5-10%.
- 04Labuan, Langkawi, and Tioman are designated duty-free areas.
- 05Malaysia is part of ASEAN and CPTPP; preferential rates apply for qualifying goods.
- 06Halal certification requirements apply to certain food and beverage imports.
- 07The e-Customs system (uCustoms) handles import declarations.