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Upon entry, foreign visitors are required to declare all taxable items to the customs. The customs have the right to require passengers to open their baggage for inspection. Tariffs are not levied for travel between East Malaysia and West Malaysia.

The items taken by foreign visitors for personal use are tax-free: liquor ( no more than 1 liter), cigarettes (no more than 225 grams, which is equivalent of 200 cigarettes), matches (no more than 100), cosmetics, soap, toothpaste, new clothes (no more than three pieces), new shoes (no more than 1 pair), portable electric devices for health (one device for each type), gifts (valued at no more than RYR 400).

Tax-free goods include pen, lighter, book, newspaper/magazine, perfume, cosmetics, portable radio, watch, camera, camcorder, computer, fishing gear, sports equipment (except golf), and musical instruments (except piano ), among others.

If visitors stay in the country for no more than three months, they can take their taxable items into the country if they pay the required deposit. And the deposit will be refunded when the visitors leave the country.

For details, contact the Malaysia Customs authorities: Http://www.customs.gov.my

* The above information is for reference only. For more, contact the embassy.

* For more information on visa, head to the Star Alliance website.