Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Malaysia

Cheryl · 2025-09-17T07:25:45+02:00

Explore practical tips for expats on managing mailboxes and PO boxes in Malaysia. Share experiences on postal reliability and forwarding mail.

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator17 September 2025 05:25:45

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Hello everyone,

Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Malaysia as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats, we invite you to share your insights.

How do you receive mail in Malaysia? Do you have a traditional mailbox, a PO Box, or another system?

How was it to set it up and what are the formalities?

Is the postal service reliable and secure?

How do you handle missed deliveries or forwarding your mail?

Do you have any tips you would like to share to newcomers and fellow expats?

Share your insights and experience.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
海角乱伦 Team

wyngrove60 Serial expat

Member since 08 May 2021

wyngrove60Serial expat19 September 2025 09:14:17

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When I lived in Malaysia for a total of 12 years, I had all my mail sent to my home address and that included large packages, large cartons from overseas and even cargo sent by a freight forwarder. There was no need at all to look into having a PO Box.

For expats who work, rather than get a PO Box I would suggest having the mail sent to you office address if you don't have a home, otherwise have it all sent to your home address. Why pay for a PO Box when you have a home.

Mail always arrived safely .

Many expats live in a condo and all condos have a mail box for each individual apartment.