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Malaysia
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESSOUTHEAST ASIA
Malaysia is in Southeast Asia. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Death penalty for drug trafficking. 15g cannabis = death. Mandatory death sentence.
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Drug trafficking · LGBT public display
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4 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Possession of 15g of cannabis or 200g of cannabis resin still triggers a presumption of trafficking under Section 37.
- Atheism and apostasy are not crimes for non-Muslims but can lead to deportation if perceived as proselytising.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Sharia law applies to Muslims in personal matters and is enforced by state Islamic authorities, with penalties varying between Kelantan, Terengganu, and the rest.
- Mandatory death sentences for drug trafficking were removed in 2023, but life imprisonment and caning remain on the table.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.