Guideline For Foreigner

Stay safe on the road with our comprehensive traffic guidelines for foreigners. Learn the rules and regulations, understand local driving customs, and ensure a smooth and stress-free driving experience during your visit.

Vehicles in Malaysia drive on the left.
Pedestrians have the absolute right of way and cars must give way to them.
All passengers (including those in the back seat) must wear seat belts.
Children under 12 years old need to use appropriate child safety seats and sit in the back seat of the car.
Drivers are not allowed to hold mobile phones. If they need to use them, they must use Bluetooth headsets.
Give way to vehicles going straight when turning, give way to main roads when side roads, and give way to vehicles entering roundabouts before entering roundabouts.
Malaysians strictly follow the right of way consciousness. When they have the right of way, they may drive very fast and will not observe vehicles coming out without the right of way.
In order to avoid accidents, they must pay attention to avoid when they do not have the right of way.