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The following can be brought into Malaysia duty free:
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1L of alcohol
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225g of tobacco (200 cigarettes or 50 cigars)
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souvenirs and gifts not exceeding RM200 (RM500 when coming from Labuan or Langkawi)
Cameras, portable radios, perfume, cosmetics and watches do not incur duty. Prohibited items include weapons (including
imitations), fireworks, 'obscene and prejudicial articles' (pornography, for example, and items that may be considered in-
flammatory or religiously offensive) and drugs. Drug smuggling carries the death penalty in Malaysia.
Visitors can carry only RM1000 in and out of Malaysia; there's no limit on foreign currency.
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