Guidelines

Malaysia (MY)

Locale Summary

Locale name

Malaysia

ISO code
The International Organization for Standardization two character representation for the given locale.

MY

Region

Asia

Numbers Summary

Mobile Prefixes

+6016, +6011

Toll-Free Prefixes

+601800

Malaysia: Local Numbers
 

Requirements for Individuals


Information required

Documentation required

Acceptable Documentation
One of the following

Name

Proof of Identity

  • Government-issued ID
  • Passport

Address
Must be within locality or region covered by the phone number's prefix; a PO Box is not acceptable where a local address is required.

Proof of Local Address

  • Government-issued ID showing local address (for Malaysian citizens or permanent residents)
  • Work permit showing company and company address (for non-Malaysian citizens)
  • Student ID showing university address (for non-Malaysian citizens)


Requirements for Businesses


Information required

Documentation required

Acceptable Documentation
One of the following

Business Name

Proof of Identity

  • Business registration

Business Address
Must be within locality or region covered by the phone number's prefix; a PO Box is not acceptable where a local address is required.

Proof of Local Address

  • Business registration showing local address
  • Utility bill
  • Tax notice
  • Rent receipt
  • Title deed

Malaysia: Mobile Numbers
 

Requirements for Individuals


Information required

Documentation required

Acceptable Documentation
One of the following

Name

Proof of Identity

  • Government-issued ID
  • Passport

Identity Document Number

Proof of Identity Document Number

  • Government-issued ID
  • Passport

Identity Document Issuing Country

Proof of Identity Document Issuing Country

  • Government-issued ID
  • Passport

Address
Must be within Malaysia

Proof of Malaysian Address

  • Government-issued ID showing Malaysian address (for Malaysian citizens or permanent residents)
  • Work permit showing company and company address (for non-Malaysian citizens)
  • Student ID showing university address (for non-Malaysian citizens)

Mailing Address

Proof of Mailing Address

  • Utility bill (less than 1 month old)


Requirements for Businesses


Information required

Documentation required

Acceptable Documentation
One of the following

Business Name

Proof of Identity

  • Business registration

Business Address
Must be within Malaysia

Proof of Malaysian Address

  • Business registration showing Malaysian address

Name of Authorized Representative

Proof of Identity

  • Government-issued ID with picture
  • Passport

Identity Document Number of Authorized Representative

Proof of Identity Document Number

  • Government-issued ID
  • Passport

Identity Document Issuing Country of Authorized Representative

Proof of Identity Document Issuing Country

  • Government-issued ID
  • Passport

Address of Authorized Representative
Must be within Malaysia

Proof of Malaysian Address

  • Government-issued ID showing Malaysian address (for Malaysian citizens or permanent residents)
  • Work permit showing company and company address (for non-Malaysian citizens)
  • Student ID showing university address (for non-Malaysian citizens)

Letter of Authorization for Authorized Representative

Proof that representative is authorized to act on behalf of the business

  • Executed Letter of Authorization

Malaysia: Toll-Free Numbers
 

Requirements for Individuals


Information required

Documentation required

Acceptable Documentation
One of the following

Name

Proof of Identity

  • Government-issued ID
  • Passport

Address
May be anywhere in the world

Proof of Address

  • Government-issued ID showing Malaysian address (for Malaysian citizens or permanent residents)
  • Work permit showing company and company address (for non-Malaysian citizens)
  • Student ID showing university address (for non-Malaysian citizens)


Requirements for Businesses


Information required

Documentation required

Acceptable Documentation
One of the following

Business Name

Proof of Identity

  • Business registration

Business Address
May be anywhere in the world

Proof of Address

  • Business registration 
  • Utility bill
  • Tax notice
  • Rent receipt
  • Title deed

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