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Why you need to change money before going into Malaysia - sgbuffett - 30-03-2024

Since the money changer there can demand personal particulars and privacy protection regulatikn js not tightly enforced, there are all sorts of risks. Recently scam syndicates got smashed members were from Malaysia.
How can one feel safe giving particulars to a money change in a  booth. ..

If really need  rather pay a fee and withdraw from ATM.


https://mustsharenews.com/money-changers-malaysia-law/


RE: Why you need to change money before going into Malaysia - pinkpanther - 30-03-2024

Now change no need give passport. Last month they required!


RE: Why you need to change money before going into Malaysia - WhatDoYouThink! - 30-03-2024

If you go jb often, open an account and get a debit/visa card for payments, or use duit like paynow paylah.

Or can try youtrip or trust card which I haven't tried


RE: Why you need to change money before going into Malaysia - winbig - 30-03-2024

U change a few hundred thousands maybe need passport lah. Change a few hundred also need meh?


RE: Why you need to change money before going into Malaysia - ArielCasper - 30-03-2024

(30-03-2024, 11:09 AM)WhatDoYouThink! Wrote:  If you go jb often, open an account and get a debit/visa card for payments, or use duit like paynow paylah.

Or can try youtrip or trust card which I haven't tried
Last time open account need work visa. Now no need meh?


RE: Why you need to change money before going into Malaysia - Alice Alicia - 30-03-2024

No need lah.
TS posting outdated news.


RE: Why you need to change money before going into Malaysia - WhatDoYouThink! - 30-03-2024

(30-03-2024, 11:19 AM)ArielCasper Wrote:  Last time open account need work visa. Now no need meh?

No need leh, uob, maybank and 大众 (for checking account). Just make some deposits when rates are good, for online payments or card payments, very convenient


RE: Why you need to change money before going into Malaysia - pinkpanther - 30-03-2024

(30-03-2024, 11:09 AM)WhatDoYouThink! Wrote:  If you go jb often, open an account and get a debit/visa card for payments, or use duit like paynow paylah.

Or can try youtrip or trust card which I haven't tried

Singaporeans can open a bank acc in msia?  Cannot lah


RE: Why you need to change money before going into Malaysia - WhatDoYouThink! - 30-03-2024

(30-03-2024, 12:02 PM)pinkpanther Wrote:  Singaporeans can open a bank acc in msia?  Cannot lah

Last time need either employment or recommenders, now not sure the new requirements, maybe properties or long term pass