Guidance

Malaysia: legal and prison systems

Information on legal and detention systems, in Malaysia, for British nationals abroad.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 11 February 2016
• Last updated: 10 August 2023 — See all updates

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Information for British nationals detained or imprisoned in Malaysia

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This guidance explains how to:

• arrange visits
• send money to a prisoner
• apply for a transfer to a UK prison

This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact English-speaking lawyers for independent legal advice.

Published 11 February 2016
Last updated 10 August 2023 + show all updates

1. 10 August 2023

   Annual review - guide updated in full.

2. 23 February 2022

   Reviewed and updated guide in full.

3. 6 October 2016

   Updated attachment

4. 25 April 2016

   Updated attachment

5. 11 February 2016

   Malaysia prisoner pack updated.

6. 11 February 2016

   First published.

7. 23 September 2015

   Malaysia - updated prisoner pack for September 2015.

8. 6 July 2015

   Malaysia Prisoner Pack updated June 2015