AddressTool.org
Address Format Guide
Postal code requiredAsia

Malaysia Address Format

How to write an address in Malaysia: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a Malaysia address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

  1. 112 Jalan Ampang
  2. 250450 Kuala Lumpur
  3. 3Malaysia

Postal code: Postcode

Correct example

12 Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Malaysian addresses put the five-digit postcode before the city. The state name usually follows the postcode on the same line.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?
It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?
For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

Related pages

Japan China Hong Kong Taiwan Singapore South Korea

Need a Malaysia sample you can copy?

The country generator uses the same field order with copy, save, CSV/JSON, and a Google Maps link.

Open generator