Guidance

Malaysia: legal and prison systems

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

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and 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

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  2. Reviewed and updated guide in full.

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  4. Updated attachment

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  7. Malaysia - updated prisoner pack for September 2015.

  8. Malaysia Prisoner Pack updated June 2015

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