If you are in possession of an International Drivers License, getting a Probationary Driving License in Malaysia will present no problems.

Condition:

1. Holders of valid domestic driving licences from countries with reciprocal agreement with the Government of Malaysia. Required documents:
• Foreign driving license and its photocopy
• Translated script (if the license is in other than English language) in English or Bahasa Malaysia by the Embassy of the issuing country or licensing authority
• 1 coloured photographe (25mm x 32mm)
• International Passport/Travel Document
• Payment of RM60.00 for 2 years
• Completed JPJL1 Form

2. Holders of valid foreign driving licenses from countries that do not have reciprocal agreement with the government of Malaysia but are Member/contracting countries of the United Nation Conference On Road and Motor Transport, Geneva (1949 and 1968) can apply to the Director General, RTD to be exempted for tests to obtain a driving license based on the following criteria:

Malaysians

Malaysians returning for good from overseas (after studies, jobs, etc) will be required to present the following documents:

• Application Form 'Lampiran B-2' duly completed
• Certified copy of valid foreign driving license
• Translated script (if the license is in other than English language) in English or Bahasa Malaysia by the Embassy of the issuing country or licensing authority
• Certified copy of National identity card

Non-Malaysians

• Expatriates with valid work permit exceeding one year from the Department of Immigration
• Spouses or children of expatriates with valid dependent passes exceeding one year from the Department of Immigration
• Spouses of Malaysians who are foreigners must have Permanent resident status to be eligible to apply
• Required documents:
o Application Form 'Lampiran B-2' duly completed
o Certified copy of valid foreign driving license
o Certified copy of passport and relevant work permits/dependent passes
o Translated script (if the license is in other than English language) in English or Bahasa Malaysia by the Embassy of the issuing country or licensing authority