Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Firearms → Malaysia
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
Firearms import prohibited
Details
Firearms and ammunition are among the most strictly controlled items at international borders. Nearly every country requires advance import/export licenses for firearms. Many countries, including Japan, Australia, and the UK, effectively prohibit civ. Enforcement in Malaysia carries fines from MYR 0 to MYR 0. In the reverse direction (taking firearms out of Malaysia): prohibited — Malaysia prohibits taking firearms out of the country without an advance export authorisation; licensed hunters and sport shooters are the main exception categories.
Leaving with this item
Malaysia prohibits taking firearms out of the country without an advance export authorisation; licensed hunters and sport shooters are the main exception categories.
Practical advice
Do not bring firearms to this country. Penalties may be severe. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.
Customs authority
Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) · https://www.customs.gov.my