How to obtain a Malaysian driving licence for Australian

The Malaysian Road and Transport Department for Federal Territory (Kuala Lumpur) is located at:

Road Transport Department
Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory)
Jalan Genting Kelang
53300 Setapak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (603) 4024 1200

There is an office at Petaling Jaya but this office does not handle licences.

If you have a valid Australian driving licence and wish to obtain a Malaysian driving licence, the Malaysian Road and Transport Department has advised they require the following documents:

• Valid Australian driving licence
• Australian passport with Malaysian work permit stamp (you may be asked to provide copies of your passport and work/dependant's permit)
• A letter from the Australian High Commission stating that your licence is a valid licence and licence class details Fee of MYR 30.00 for a one year licence. There is an option to pay MYR 90.00 for a 3 year licence
• Two passport size photographs
• Completed application form (obtainable from the Malaysian Road and Transport Department - the form is a one page document in Bahasa Malay)
• The Consular Section of the Australian High Commission will issue the required letter on sighting your original Australian driver's licence. The consular fee for this letter is AUD $30.00 payable in Malaysian Ringgit (cash) at the current exchange rate.

Note: While every care has been taken in preparing this Advice, neither the Australian Government nor its agents or employees including any member of Australia's consular staff abroad, can accept liability for injury, loss or damage arising in respect of any statement contained herein.

Source: www.australia.org.my