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Moving To Malaysia
Searching for international movers for moving to Malaysia? We are the best choice. At International Sea & Air shipping we offer services that are customized according to your specific moving needs. With us you can reliably rest assured about the safety of your belongings and expect a smooth stress free moving experience.
When Moving to Malaysia
Organize your move from USA to Malaysia. Consult our experts and get specialized advice on managing your overseas move such as:
- When is the move date & date of your flight?
- Have you purchased or rented a home, apartment, or hotel room?
- When should your shipment arrive and at what port or air port?
The Cost of Moving to Malaysia
Shipping from USA to Malaysia involves freight shipping half way across the world and the cost of shipping is directly based on the cubic foot volume of your possessions that you wish to take with you. The travel time is large owing to the great distances involved between two countries. Malaysia has a well developed transportation infrastructure so getting around might not be a problem.
Confirm an appointment with our specialists to discuss accurate cubic foot cost estimate. Have our specialists conduct home appraisal and a thorough site inspection Today!
About Malaysia
Malaysia, earlier labeled as Malay on the maps of US atlas, has its origin from the word Melayu derived from the Sanskrit term Malaiur or Malayadvipa translated as "Land of Mountains", which was used by ancient Indian traders when referring to the Malay Peninsula.
Malaysia is the 66th largest country by total land area in the world homes the Mulu Caves, the largest cave system in the world. Malaysia is the world’s 43rd most populated country and bordered by Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, and Singapore and has maritime boundaries with Vietnam and the Philippines.
Malaysia with a federal constitutional monarchy in Southeast Asia has a multi-ethnic, multicultural and multilingual society. The other cultures that greatly influenced the culture of Malaysia include Chinese, Indian, Persian, Arabic, and British culture.
Malaysia has the 3rd largest economy in Southeast Asia and 29th largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity. Malaysia is one of the world's largest exporters of semiconductor devices, electrical goods, and information & communication technology products and one of the largest producers of palm oil in the world. Major trading partners of Malaysia are China, Japan, Singapore, USA, Thailand and Indonesia.
Custom Regulations for Malaysia:
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport (copy of photograph page, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd pages and stamped by immigration - date of entry)
- Work Permit
- Visa for Employment and Residence
- Customs Form No. 1 (eight copies) signed by customer
- Letter from employer in Malaysia stating reason for import, job function and approximate duration of stay
- Inventory (original or a copy ) must correspond EXACTLY to contents of shipment
- Separate list of electrical items, appliances and new items. (Not to be omitted from the inventory. Please clearly state the brand, model, country of origin, voltage and price.)
- Letter of Authorization to Destination Agent, signed by customer, to clear shipment
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN THE COUNTRY AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE TO SIGN DOCUMENTS
- All shipments subject to 100% Customs examination
- Used household goods duty-free if:
- Customer has owned goods for a minimum of three months and will not dispose of them for at least six months
- Customer is a foreigner holding a Work Permit or
- Customer is a Malaysian who has been out of the country for a continuous period over 12 months
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- All electrical items require Import Permit
- All items less than six months old are taxed and dutiable (original invoices with value are required)
- Video cassettes and films
- Subject to review by the Film Censorship Board
- Additional charges are for the customer's account
- Precious metal objects
- Plants require Phytosanitary Certificate and approval from the Ministry of Agriculture
- Computers are tax free, limited to no more than three imported per family, cannot be sold within one year of import, and require an Import License
- Alcohol and cigarettes are subject to high import duties
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Firearms, dangerous weapons, fireworks, explosives, ammunition and knives
- Narcotics and drugs (violators subject to Death Penalty)
- Foodstuffs
- Pornographic or politically sensitive material (in the form of books, videos, films, etc.)
- Gold bullion
- Telephone and fax equipment (permit required)
- Short wave radios
- Satellite dish
- Nothing from Israel is allowed into Malaysia
- Any literature on communism is prohibited
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Import highly discouraged
- All motor vehicles (new or used) are subject to Customs duties, are highly taxed and require an Import Permit
- The permit must be granted before the vehicle is shipped
- Motor vehicles over five years old are prohibited
- Documents required:
- Original ownership certificate
- Customs Form No. 1 (eight copies)
- Insurance Policy
- Original and copy of passport of owner
- Letter from owner stating reason to import vehicles
- Invoice, if vehicle is new
PETS
- Dogs/cats/birds are permitted and require an Import Permit (prior to the animal's arrival)
- Health Certificate (issued within seven days of flight, and must state that animal comes from a rabies free area)
- Vaccination Certificate required (must show proof that vaccination was administered between 30 to 180 days prior to the flight)
- Must note breed, age, color, name of pet and owner and flight details
- One month quarantine (minimum one week advance notice required for kennel/quarantine space)
- After two weeks animal may be released to spend the remainder of the quarantine time at home in quarantine
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International sea & air shipping cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.
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Motto : Unity is Strength
Capital : Kuala Lumpur
National Anthem : "Negaraku" ("My Country")
Geography
Location : Southeastern Asia, peninsula bordering Thailand and northern one-third of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia, Brunei, and the South China Sea, south of Vietnam
Area : Total : 329,847 sq km Land : 328,657 sq km
Water : 1,190 sq km
Climate : Tropical; annual southwest (April to October) and northeast (October to February) monsoons
People
Nationality : Malaysian(s)
Population : 28,728,607 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : KUALA LUMPUR (capital) 1.493 million; Klang 1.071 million; Johor Bahru 958,000 (2009)
Languages : Bahasa Malaysia (official), English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai ,Note: in East Malaysia there are several indigenous languages; most widely spoken are Iban and Kadazan
Economy
GDP : $416.7 billion (2010 est.)
Exchange Rates : Ringgits (MYR) per US dollar - 3.04 (2010), 3.5246 (2009), 3.33 (2008), 3.46 (2007), 3.6683 (2006)
Transportation
Airports : 118 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 98,721 km
Waterways : 7,200 km
Ports & Terminals : Bintulu, Johor Bahru, George Town (Penang), Port Kelang (Port Klang), Tanjung Pelepas
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