Tourists staying in Malaysia for more than 72 hours are exempt from paying taxes on the following:

  • One quart bottle of liquor
  • Cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225g of tobacco
  • Souvenirs and gifts to the maximum value of RM200.00
  • Electrical and battery-operated personal appliances

Items such as watches, pens, lighters, cameras, perfume and cosmetics are duty free in Malaysia.