Can you bring cash to Malaysia?

• Cash

  allowed, must be declared

  Cash and bearer negotiable instruments amounting to USD 10,000 or more (entering or leaving) must be declared on Customs Form No. 7 at the customs counters. Importing or exporting Malaysian ringgit requires prior written permission from Bank Negara Malaysia.

  Legal basis: s.28B(1) Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 and Regulation 55, Customs Regulations 2019. Failure to declare is an offence punishable by a fine of up to RM3 million or up to 5 years' imprisonment, or both.

  Also covers: cash, currency, money, bearer negotiable instruments, declare cash

  Checked 2026-09-21 — Source: Royal Malaysian Customs Department — Traveler's Guide

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Informational only — not legal advice. Customs rules change; confirm with the official source above before you travel. See update history