Cookie consent in Malaysia
Consent and privacy law in Malaysia
Personal Data Protection Act 2010, with significant 2024 amendments phasing in
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Who must comply
Persons who process or control personal data in respect of commercial transactions in Malaysia.
Penalties
Fines and imprisonment under the Act, increased by the 2024 amendments
Key obligations
- Obtain consent for processing in commercial transactions
- Get explicit consent for sensitive personal data
- Provide a written notice of purpose in English and Malay
- Honor access and correction requests
- Notify breaches and appoint a data protection officer under the amendments
Local guidance
- Note the PDPA covers commercial transactions, not government
- Prepare for breach notification and DPO duties from the 2024 amendments
- Provide notices in Malay and English
- Record consent and honour withdrawal
How ConsentX helps
- Consent capture for commercial processing
- Explicit opt-in for sensitive categories
- Bilingual notice support in the banner
- Access and correction request workflow
- Region rule engine tuned for Malaysia
We value your privacy
We ask for your consent before any non-essential cookie, with the rules that apply in your region.
This page is a plain-English summary for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified local counsel.
How to comply with Malaysia using ConsentX
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Scan your website
Run a free scan to find every cookie and tracker on your site, so you know exactly what needs consent under Malaysia.
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Show a geo-aware consent banner
Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that Malaysia requires, automatically.
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Block trackers until consent
Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.
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Record tamper-evident proof
Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a Malaysia audit.
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Handle data requests on time
Use the built-in DSAR workflow with SLA timers to answer access, deletion and opt-out requests within the legal deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Does Malaysia's PDPA cover the government?+
No. The PDPA applies to personal data processed in commercial transactions and historically does not cover the federal or state governments, which is a notable scope limitation.
What did Malaysia's 2024 amendments add?+
The 2024 amendments added mandatory breach notification, a duty to appoint a data protection officer, data portability rights, stronger transfer rules, and higher penalties, phasing in from 2025.