Guides
Driving in Malaysia — guides for visitors
Long, practical writing for visitors who are about to drive in Malaysia for the first time. No filler, no listicles, and no advice we haven't followed ourselves.
Start here · Paperwork · 7 min read
Do you need an International Driving Permit in Malaysia?
The short answer depends entirely on what language your licence is printed in. Here is the long answer, including what rental companies here actually check.
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On the road · 9 min
Driving in Kuala Lumpur for the first time
It is easier than you fear and different from what you expect. The roads are good, the signs are in English, and the motorcycles are the thing to plan around.
Itinerary · 11 min
A three-day Malaysia road trip itinerary by car
Three days, roughly 750 kilometres, two hill climbs and a coast road. Timed for real traffic, with the stops that are actually worth the detour.
Practicalities · 8 min
Tolls and Touch 'n Go, explained for visitors
There are no cash lanes left on Malaysian expressways. Here is how the card works, which lane to use, and what to do if the barrier does not open.