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Is jaywalking illegal in Malaysia?

Partly. Jaywalking is restricted in Malaysia. KL compounds from RM30 exist; no recent enforcement found.

Pedestrians must use a bridge/zebra within 100 m; Kuala Lumpur DBKL compounds RM30-150, max RM500 (2021 guides). No 2025-26 enforcement found; RTA compound-cap amendment proposed for 2029.

Source: RTA; DBKL compounds (2021)

• Malaysia is one of 18 countries where jaywalking is banned, and 37 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 3.
• In Asia: banned in 3 of 46 countries.

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