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Ever wonder of driving in the outback or country side during your overseas vacation? Driving holidays can be adventurous and fun as we are not bound to tight itinerary prepared by the tour agent that usually cramps everything in one go.

By our own, we can drive as much as we wish and stop as long as we want. And obviously obtaining a legal driving document will allow us to enjoy the holidays with peace of mind. So how could you get an international driving license? What is the process or procedure? What do you need to  prepare?

If you are looking for a legal driving opportunity in overseas, you may check out at the nearest AAM (Autombile Association of Malaysia) office to assist you. No doubt some countries do recognise Malaysian driving license for social visit but in stricter places, it is wise to obtain a legal driving permit to avoid any misunderstanding with the local traffic patrol/police.

The International Driving Permit (IDP) is sort of a translated booklet of our driving eligibility that appear in various languages such as English, Chinese and Arabic so that it will help to be self-explanatory if you happen to be stopped on the road. It is only valid for one year duration and renewable thereafter as long as your Malaysian driving license is still valid.

If you are thinking of getting one for yourself, get ready the following items/documents and the International Driving Permit will be ready to be collected on the same day.
1. MyKad as Malaysian ID.
2. Malaysian Driving License. Ensure the expiry date is more than one year on the application day.
3. Two passport size photographs.
4. Processing fee: Cash RM150 for AAM member and RM160 for non-member.

In Penang, you may contact the following AAM office to get your International Driving Permit.
116, Ground Floor,
Jalan Sungai Pinang,
10150 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel: +60-4 282 0996
AAM Travel: +60-3 2163 5210
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.aam.org.my

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written by khalid khan , October 20, 2009

how much the expenses for it can u give me the all detail plz .....

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written by Shirley T , October 21, 2009

Hi khalid khan, The total cost/person/year that I paid was RM160 since I am not AAM member. For AAM member, the price quoted to me was RM150. Please bring cash as the branch I went didn't accept credit card. Hope this helps.

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written by nik , January 22, 2010

I got mine for RM150 at Kota Bharu JPJ branch. Not an AAM member, I am not sure why you got charged RM160 for it.

Anyway, I think this is the biggest ripoff from JPJ / the government. The permit is just a piece of brown paper, which I think was designed / printed years ago (see, even Israel is still on the list!). Most countries I've been to don't really bother this this piece of paper, your "non-international" license is sufficient.

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written by Shirley T , January 23, 2010

Hi nik, Thanks for your feedback. You're so lucky to get such a good deal!

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written by nau , March 06, 2010

i think u were charged rm 10 as a commission to AAM. it is better to go to JPJ yourself... whereby u will be charged rm150 without to add anything

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written by Naomi wong , May 05, 2010

I'm going to change my malaysia driving license into international driving license in order to drive in Taiwan.I stay in ampang but dunno where is the nearest place for me to do so.Can anybody help me to solve this problem??thx..

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