Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the period of intended stay but a visa is not required for Australians or New Zealanders staying up to 3 months. All travellers require a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to maintain themselves during their stay in Malaysia.
Health
Vaccination against Hepatitis A is recommended for all travellers to Malaysia. Hepatitis B, Typhoid and Influenza should also be considered. Visitors should stick to bottled water and avoid uncooked meat, fish and vegetables, unpeeled fruit, ice and salads. Please check with your doctor regarding inoculations.
Travel Insurance
Overseas visitors travelling to Malaysia should ensure they have adequate travel insurance to cover the duration of their stay. For further travel insurance information for Australians or to purchase a policy visit www.travelinsure.com.au.
Travel Advice
Visit www.smartraveller.gov.au for the latest travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Useful Contacts
Malaysian Tourist Office, Kuala Lumpur: +60 (0)3 2693 8188 or www.tourism.gov.my
Malaysian High commission, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6273 1543
Malaysian High Commission, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 385 2439
Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur: +60 (0)3 2146 5555
New Zealand High Commission, Kuala Lumpur: +60 (0)3 2078 2533
24hr Australian Consular Emergency Centre: +61 (0)2 6261 3305 or Toll Free 1800 808 449 whilst in Malaysia
Travelling with Your Golf Clubs
One item of golfing equipment up to 15kg in weight is accepted as part of a customer’s free baggage allowance in addition to the normal 20kg checked luggage limit. One item of golfing equipment is defined as one or up to all of a combination of the following:
One golf bag containing not more than 14 golf clubs, 12 golf balls and one pair of golf shoes.
Customers wishing to check-in golf clubs have two options:
Hard shell golf travel containers – no limited liability release required.
All other golf bags (i.e. soft-sided bags) – limited liability release required.
The limited liability release absolves Malaysia Airlines of responsibility for pre-existing damage to the clubs or damage in the normal course of handling them.
One item of golfing equipment up to 15kg in weight is accepted as part of a customer’s free baggage allowance in addition to the normal 20kg checked luggage limit. One item of golfing equipment is defined as one or up to all of a combination of the following: