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How to go about sending a package to Malaysia

To see the low-cost parcel shipping services we offer to use the quick quote form at the top of this page - Parcel Monkey will show you our cheapest available prices for parcel delivery to Malaysia.

Malaysia is located in South East Asia and is home to popular locations to ship parcels to that include Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, and Malacca City formerly known as Kota Melaka. Sending packages to Malaysia for festivals and celebrations is very common with seasonal spikes appearing at the peak times of the year, as people send gifts to friends and family, as well as importing items purchased online from overseas. 

It is of course not only seasonality that causes parcels being sent to Malaysia, it has one of the most advanced economies in Asia, reflected in the fact it has several multiple major international airports, the biggest one being Port Klang. Tourism is very prominent in this area, with thousands of people heading to Malaysia every year, which is another reason as to why you may want to ship goods there. As one of the youngest countries in the world, the economy grows at a remarkable rate, recently it was estimated to be a 6.5% increase in its GDP year on year. The most popular categories consumers buy in Malaysia are fashion, sporting goods, and electronics whilst eCommerce as a sector is anticipated by 2017, to be worth over a billion dollars. This market also expects that when they purchase online from an overseas location, to have the parcel arrive in Malaysia in a week, so be sure to choose a reliable, affordable courier service from our global shipping marketplace.

Sending to Malaysia for festivals and celebrations

Our customers use our services to send private items to Malaysia as well as for business purposes. Shipping from the international packages to Malaysia from the US often occurs during festive periods of the calendar for events such as Hari Raya/ Eid, Deepavali which is widely celebrated by the Indian population, Chinese New Year and Thaipusam which sees a footfall of nearly one million devotees every year in January time or just after. Of course Wesak is also celebrated by Buddhists as well.

Customs Information

There are some restrictions on items being sent to Malaysia, for companies and individuals sending gifts to other individuals in Malaysia the shipment value limit is 500.00 Malaysian Ringgit. Prohibited items include cocoa pods, and various fruits, liquid milk in any form and wheat.You are also prohibited from sending toy (or real) guns and Portland cement into Sabah or Sarawak. Also you can not send certain types of radio equipment, nor reproduction currency, nor any cloth featuring any verses of the Koran.

Prohibited items

Jewellery, Bullions, Antiques, Asbestos, Dry-ice, Perfume

View our full list of prohibited goods

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you offer door to door delivery?

    The Parcel Monkey marketplace uses a shipping calculator to find the best prices for shipping your items door to door via a range of different couriers. 

    With full tracking on almost all of our delivery services, you can follow your package from the moment it leaves you until it arrives with the recipient. We always advise providing the contact number of the recipient so that if needed, the courier can contact them to resolve any issues with the delivery.

    Some of our courier services are delivered to a local Post Office, where the recipient will need to collect the package from such as with DHL eCommerce to some remote areas so it is essential to provide a working contact number. Items shipped with Parcel Monkey are also done so DDU, so it might be that Customs need to collect payment from the recipient before delivery. We offer Customs Advice to help with the completion of any Customs Documents. 

    If you want to know more about what a courier is and how to choose the best service for your package, we can help. 

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  • Can I add protection cover to my order?

    When you place an order via the Parcel Monkey marketplace, during the booking process you can add protection cover to your item. As long as your item is not prohibited, has been packaged properly and you follow our Claims Procedure, you will be protected should your item be lost or damaged. 

    Some of our services offer no protection cover, but others do and some even offer free cover up to a certain value. You can view this information when you get a price via our shipping calculator. 

    Please ensure that the item is not on the prohibited items list as this will make it void.

    It is also vital to remember your package is going to be sent with global carriers, likely to be handled in various customs and airport departments so be sure to package the item correctly so it is well protected and cannot move around in the box. 

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  • How long will it take for my package to be delivered?

    Before you choose how to send your package, consider how quickly you need it to arrive. Transit times depend on two key factors- the shipping destination and the courier service you choose from the Parcel Monkey marketplace. 

    When choosing a courier from our marketplace, we will display an estimated delivery time, provided by the couriers themselves as they handle the goods.

    You can see how long it will take to arrive with the receiver and we advise that you share this tracking with the recipient so they can see when it is set to arrive. Always provide the recipient contact number when you book in case the delivery courier needs to contact them. 

    You can choose slower economy services such as DHL eCommerce if looking to save on the cost, or you can choose a speedy Express service that gets the package delivered more quickly like our 2-5 day International Drop Off service provided by FedEx, also available as a Pickup. 

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