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- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
- Dialing Code
- + 60
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +8
- Language
- Bahasa Melayu (Malaysian)
- Best Time to Go
- Year-Round, depending on region
- Currency
- Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).
Travel Tips
- English is widely spoken
- West Coast from December – March and East Coast from March – October
- Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink, but bottled water is usually preferred by visitors
- Respect to religious customs should also be shown during the month of Ramadan
- Dress should be conservative, particularly when visiting places of worship: men should wear long pants, and women should keep their arms and legs covered
Last updated 20 October 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
High Commission of Malaysia in South Africa
1007, Francis Baard Street, Arcadia, Pretoria 0083
Telephone: (012) 342-5990/1/2
E-mail: mwpretoria@kln.gov.my
Website: www.kln.gov.my/web/zaf_pretoria
Hours: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
Friday: 8.30 am - 4.00 pm
Consular Session: 9.00 am - 12.00 noon
Public Holidays
2026
February: 17 - 18
March: 20 - 21
May: 1, 27 - 28, 31
June: 1, 17
August: 25, 31
September: 16
November: 8
December: 25
Individual states / provinces may observe additional holidays
Visa Requirements
No visas are required by South African passport holders for a stay of up to 90 days
- Should you require a visa, please contact mwpretoria@kln.gov.my
Entry Requirements
- Passport must be valid for 6 months from date of entry to Malaysia
- Return ticket and proof of sufficient funds
- Apply for your Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at least 3 days before travel - imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Japanese Encephalitis (Not available in SA), Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
South African Representative Abroad
South African High Commission
Suite 22, 01 Level 22, 3 Jalan Kia Peng, 50450, Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: + 60 3 2170 2400
E-mail: kualalumpur.dha@dirco.gov.za
Website: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/malaysia