Malaysia MDAC digital arrival card — fines now being issued for non-compliance

The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card must be completed at least 3 days before arrival at imigresen.gov.my/mdac (free). Required for all foreign visitors by air, sea, or land. Fines for non-compliance have been issued since Q4 2025, particularly at KLIA and Penang airport. The form requires: passport information, accommodation in Malaysia, purpose of visit, contact details. After submitting you receive a reference number — screenshot or print it. Common error: entering visa expiry instead of passport expiry. Note: Sabah and Sarawak (East Malaysia) are separate immigration zones — you may need to re-declare on arrival there.