INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENSE

Conversion of Foreign Driving License to Malaysian Competent Driving License (CDL)

a)       Foreign driving license holders from certain countries can apply to convert theirs to a Malaysia Competent Driving License automatically. These foreign drivers can drive in Malaysia as long as their domestic drivers license is still valid and they need to carry an English or Malay translation of their license. The list of countries that is accepted for conversion changes frequently and is subject to amendments based on confirmation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The currents list as follows:

b) Foreign driving license holders from countries that are members of the Geneva Convention Agreement 1949 and 1968 can drive in Malaysia as long their domestic drivers license is still valid and carry an English or Malay translation of their license . The member countries are follows

Foreigners possessing domestic driver license as the above (b) can apply for a Malaysian Driver License to the DG of the RTD. The DG can use his discretion on a case-to-case basis to allow for the conversion without any examination or exercise certain restriction.

Documents that are required are as follows:

1. A copy of certified domestic driving license;

2. Letter of translation (English or Malay) by the foreign embassy/consulate that issued the license

3. Application form (Attachment B-2)

INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT (IDP)

Malaysian driver who wants to drive in foreign countries are advised to obtain an International Driving Permit.

Applications can also be made in The Malaysian Automobile Association.

Applicants need to furnish the following documents:

1. Original Domestic Driving License and a photocopy of license which is still valid for one year

2. Original Identity Card and a photocopy;

3. 2 passport sized photographs

4. JPJ L1 Form

5. Payment of RM150.00 for a year