Guidance

Malaysia: in prison abroad

Explanation of the Malaysian legal and prison system to British nationals.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 11 February 2016
• Last updated: 23 February 2022 — See all updates

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Information pack for British Nationals detained or imprisoned in Malaysia

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Explains how to:

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

See also help if you’re arrested abroad.

Published 11 February 2016
Last updated 23 February 2022 + show all updates

1. 23 February 2022

   Reviewed and updated guide in full.

2. 6 October 2016

   Updated attachment

3. 25 April 2016

   Updated attachment

4. 11 February 2016

   First published.

5. 11 February 2016

   Malaysia prisoner pack updated.

6. 23 September 2015

   Malaysia - updated prisoner pack for September 2015.

7. 6 July 2015

   Malaysia Prisoner Pack updated June 2015