Gifts to take to Malaysia from the UK for family and hosts
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Good gifts to take to Malaysia from the UK are light and easy to pack: perfume or oud, British sweets or biscuits and small keepsakes. Pack liquids in your hold bag and check airline and customs rules.
- Choose light gifts that do not break
- Put perfume and other liquids in your hold bag, well wrapped
- Check airline and customs rules for food and liquids
- Leave a few kilos spare in your allowance
Perfume and oud
- Perfume or oud is light, easy to wrap and suits most ages.
- Some people prefer oil-based or alcohol-free fragrances, so check the description or ask your host first.
Gifts from the UK
- Biscuits, chocolates and tea in sealed packs are easy to carry.
- Small keepsakes from your home town suit hosts and older relatives.
- For children, light toys and books weigh little.
Packing gifts safely
- Put liquids, including perfume, in your hold bag, sealed and wrapped, because cabin bags have a strict limit on liquids.
- Check your airline allowance, because a long-haul fare can have a lower limit than you expect.
- Keep gifts in a separate bag so they are quick to find at the other end.
See best luggage for a Malaysia trip, Malaysia Airlines baggage allowance and the baby packing list.
Rules on liquids, food and duty-free allowances change. Check your airline and the official government guidance before you fly.
This guide is part of our complete Malaysia travel guide for UK visitors. See all practical guides guides.
Frequently asked questions
What gifts can I take to Malaysia from the UK?
Light, sealed gifts such as perfume or oud, biscuits, chocolates and small keepsakes are easy to pack. Check airline and customs rules for liquids and food.
Can I take perfume in my hand luggage?
Only in small containers within the cabin liquid limit. Put larger bottles in your hold bag, well wrapped.
