wiring money out of malaysia

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timbla New member

Member since 13 December 2011

timblaNew member21 December 2011 07:55:40

hello all,

just wondering how easy it is to send money out of malaysia. is it a simple case of going into a bank and filling in a form, handing over the cash and it's done? or is it a bit of a hassle?

what is the deal here folks?

thanks.

timbla

lorgnette01 Member

Member since 28 October 2011

lorgnette01Member22 December 2011 04:51:25

If you are not local or employed locally or has a local bank account, it will depend on your destination and visa. Under the current anti-money laundering laws, it is no longer simple case in handling over cash to wire money. Restrictions are common in Tokyo, Seoul and Singapore.

optperson Contributor

Member since 22 May 2010

optpersonContributor22 December 2011 05:03:21

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Just go to any western union or money gram branch bring you passport along ...

timbla New member

Member since 13 December 2011

timblaNew member26 December 2011 10:45:06

thank you. as i *will* be employed and have a local bank account, i can assume then that it will be fairly straightforward to wire money.

cheers.

Nemodot ViP

Member since 03 April 2011

NemodotViP27 December 2011 05:18:22

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Hi I use maybank and wire money to UK bank accounts every month. With an employment pass it is easy to send amounts that you earn- larger amounts will involve serous explanations. That includes money sent into Malaysia but restrictions are far less severe than it was

timbla New member

Member since 13 December 2011

timblaNew member28 December 2011 14:59:50

ok, thanks for that. my understanding is that i will be set up with an account at maybank and would only be wiring earned monies anyway, so it sounds like it should be ok. thanks again.

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