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Malaysia Postal codes

Malaysia

82100Asia5 chars
Total Codes

2.9K

Code Length

5 chars

States

16

Admin Levels

4

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Understanding Malaysia Postal codes

Urban and rural routes across Malaysia depend on five-digit postcodes—82100 illustrates format—so MY carriers can group stops without manual lookups.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Malaysia uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 82100). In our directory, these codes are organized from states down to villages.

Visual Structure

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Urban and rural routes across Malaysia depend on five-digit postcodes—82100 illustrates format—so MY carriers can group stops without manual lookups.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Malaysia organises areas for postal codes

States(16)
Districts(16)
Mukims(16)
Villages(2.8K)
1

State

16 total
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2

District

16 total
3

Mukim

16 total
4

Village

2.8K total

States Directory

Browse all 16 top-level divisions

Addressing Mail to Malaysia

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address or PO Box
3
City, State/Province, Postal code
4
Country name

Sample Address Block

Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (5 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full state names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to Malaysia

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Malaysia typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 5-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Malaysia postal codes

What is the postal code format for Malaysia?

Malaysia uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 82100. Urban and rural routes across Malaysia depend on five-digit postcodes—82100 illustrates format—so MY carriers can group stops without manual lookups.

How many states does Malaysia have?

Malaysia has 16 states with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Malaysia?

Use our free lookup or browse by state to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a Malaysia address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the state, before the country name when mailing internationally.