4. I don't have an international driving license (IDL)
Author: Maggie Chan1) I don't have an international driving license (IDL), can I use my local driving license issued from Hong Kong instead of IDL?
2) How long can I drive in Malaysia?
1. Re: I don't have an international driving license (IDL)
Author: Kristina - ExpatLiving Malaysia
Date: 06/14/2009 5:53am
If you have an international driving license (IDL), you could easily drive in Malaysia as long as the license is valid. In your case, you could convert your domestic license from HongKong to a Malaysian driving license permit. License conversion options are if you either on a Employment, Dependent or student pass -your pass should be valid > 3 months. If you are on a social/ visit pass- your domestic license can’t be used for conversion to Malaysian driving license permit.
License conversion process follows:
-Malaysian government agreement states automatic conversion of driving licenses for Hong Kong citizens, so you could go directly to the Road Transport Department / Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) @ Wangsa Maju. Address: Lot 14264 Jalan Genting Kelang, 53300 Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel : 603-4024 1200. -Submit this documents -Passport / HK domestic license (Original / Copy), 1 colour photograph (25mm * 32 mm) and Translation of HK driving license from Chinese embassy documented in English. To convert your existing HK domestic license to Malaysian driving license would cost RM20 - Process fee and RM30 - Annual fee for license validity.