Malaysia (MY)
Multicultural, English-friendly Malaysia offers affordable living, world-class street food, tropical lifestyle, and a well-developed expat infrastructure in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Region: Asia
Language: Malay
Currency: MYR (RM)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 40)
Emergency: 999
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
999
Police
999 or 03-2266 2222 (Bukit Aman Police HQ)
Fire Brigade
994
Ambulance
999 or 991 (St John Ambulance)
Poison Control
03-8994 2017 (National Poison Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Mental Health
15999 (Talian Kasih — 24 hours, free, multilingual)
Domestic Violence
15999 (Talian Kasih) or 03-7956 3488 (Women's Aid Organisation)
Child Protection
1800-88-1900 (Talian Kanak-Kanak, Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat)
Road Assistance
1800-88-0022 (PLUS Highway Patrol) or 03-7840 4540 (PLUS 24hr)
How to call emergency services in Malaysia
Dial 999 for all emergencies from any mobile or landline — works without credit. 112 also works on mobile networks. Ambulance response times in KL: 8–15 minutes; slower in rural areas. Hospitals with 24-hour emergency: Kuala Lumpur General Hospital (HKL), Ampang Puteri, Pantai Hospital, Sunway Medical Centre.