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  1. Moving to Australia
  2. Moving to New Zealand
  3. Moving to United States
  4. Moving to United Kingdom
  5. Moving to Singapore
  6. Moving to Saudi Arabia
  7. Moving to Sri Lanka
  8. Moving to Japan
  9. Moving to China
  10. Moving to Indonesia
  11. Moving to South Africa
  12. Moving to France
  13. Moving to Germany
  14. Moving to Thailand
  15. Moving to India
  16. Moving to Canada
  17. Moving to Hongkong
  18. Moving to Malaysia


Moving to Malaysia

Documents Required
  • Passport (copy of photograph page, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd pages and stamped by immigration - date of entry)
  • Work Permit
  • Visa for Employment and Residence
  • Customs Form No. 1 (eight copies) signed by customer
  • Letter from employer in Malaysia stating reason for import, job function and approximate duration of stay
  • Inventory (original or a copy ) must correspond EXACTLY to contents of shipment
  • Separate list of electrical items, appliances and new items. (Not to be omitted from the inventory. Please clearly state the brand, model, country of origin, voltage and price.)
  • Letter of Authorization to Destination Agent, signed by customer, to clear shipment
Customs Regulations
  • All shipments subject to 100% Customs examination
  • Used household goods duty-free if:
  • Customer has owned goods for a minimum of three months and will not dispose of them for at least six months
  • Customer is a foreigner holding a Work Permit or
  • Customer is a Malaysian who has been out of the country for a continuous period over 12 months
Dutiable/Restricted Items
  • All electrical items require Import Permit
  • All items less than six months old are taxed and dutiable (original invoices with value are required)
  • Video cassettes and films
  • Subject to review by the Film Censorship Board
  • Additional charges are for the customer's account
  • Precious metal objects
  • Plants require Phytosanitary Certificate and approval from the Ministry of Agriculture
  • Computers are tax free, limited to no more than three imported per family, cannot be sold within one year of import, and require an ImportLicense
  • Alcohol and cigarettes are subject to high import duties
Prohibited Items
  • Firearms, dangerous weapons, fireworks, explosives, ammunition and knives
  • Narcotics and drugs (violators subject to Death Penalty)
  • Foodstuffs
  • Pornographic or politically sensitive material (in the form of books, videos, films, etc.)
  • Gold bullion
  • Telephone and fax equipment (permit required)
  • Short wave radios
  • Satellite dish
  • Nothing from Israel is allowed into Malaysia
  • Any literature on communism is prohibited
MOTOR VEHICLES
  • Import highly discouraged
  • All motor vehicles (new or used) are subject to Customs duties, are highly taxed and require an Import Permit
  • The permit must be granted before the vehicle is shipped
  • Motor vehicles over five years old are prohibited
  • Documents required:
  • Original ownership certificate
  • Customs Form No. 1 (eight copies)
  • Insurance Policy
  • Original and copy of passport of owner
  • Letter from owner stating reason to import vehicles
  • Invoice, if vehicle is new

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