Postal codes in Malaysia, usually referred to as postcodes (Malay: poskod), are five digit numeric.
The first two digits of the postcode denote the state or federal territory (e.g. 42000 Port Klang, Selangor). However, postcode area boundaries may cross state borders, as areas near to state borders may be served by post offices located in another state, and therefore use postcodes of the assigned post offices.
History
Malaysia's current postcode system was initiated by M. Rajasingam, director-general of Pos Malaysia from 1976 to 1986. In 1976, only addresses in Kuala Lumpur had postcodes. Wanting to expand the postcode system to the whole country, Rajasingam enlisted the help of the French postal authorities. The postcode system made the process of sorting out mail smoother, as it was easier for machines to recognise the numbers. In 2014, Rajasingam was honoured with the Darjah Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN), which carries the title of "Datuk", for his contributions to the postal service.
Areas
Listed below are the first 2 digits of codes assigned to each state and federal territory. The state capital for each state is indicated in brackets.
Federal Territories
- Kuala Lumpur uses codes from 50000 to 60000 (Including a few areas such as Cheras, Taman Melawati, Bukit Lanjan, Bandar Sri Damansara, Pandan Indah which are actually in Selangor), and 68100 (Taman Wahyu and Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market under the Kuala Lumpur jurisdiction)
- Putrajaya uses codes from 62300 to 62988
- Labuan uses codes from 87xxx to 87033
States
- Selangor (Shah Alam) uses codes from 40xxx to 48300, 63xxx to 68100
- Terengganu (Kuala Terengganu) uses codes from 20xxx to 24300
- Sarawak (Kuching) uses codes from 93xxx to 98859
- Sabah (Kota Kinabalu) uses codes from 88xxx to 91309 (Including Layang-Layang Island)
- Kedah (Alor Setar) uses codes from 05xxx to 09810
- Kelantan (Kota Bharu) uses codes from 15xxx to 18500
- Negeri Sembilan (Seremban) uses codes from 70xxx to 73509
- Penang/Pulau Pinang (George Town) uses codes from 10xxx to 14400
- Johor (Johor Bahru) uses codes from 79xxx to 86900
- Malacca/Melaka (Malacca City) uses codes from 75xxx to 78309
- Perlis (Kangar) uses codes from 01xxx to 02xxx
- Perak (Ipoh) uses codes from 30xxx to 36810
- Pahang (Kuantan) uses codes from 25xxx to 28800, 390xx to 39200 for Cameron Highlands, 49000 for Fraser's Hill and 69000 for Genting Highlands, 28xxx to 28350 for Temerloh district
Notable postcodes
| City / Town | Postal Code | Post Office |
|---|---|---|
| YAB Menteri Besar Johor | 79502 | Iskandar Puteri |
| YAB Ketua Menteri Melaka | 75502 | Bandar Melaka |
| YAB Ketua Menteri Sabah | 88502 | Kota Kinabalu |
| YAB Premier Sarawak | 93502 | Bandar Kuching |
| YAB Menteri Besar Perlis | 01502 | Kangar |
| YAB Menteri Besar Kedah | 05502 | Alor Setar |
| YAB Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang | 10502 | Pulau Pinang (George Town) |
| YAB Menteri Besar Kelantan | 15502 | Kota Bharu |
| YAB Menteri Besar Terengganu | 20502 | Kuala Terengganu |
| YAB Menteri Besar Pahang | 25502 | Kuantan |
| YAB Menteri Besar Perak | 30502 | Ipoh |
| YAB Menteri Besar Selangor | 40502 | Shah Alam |
| YAB Menteri Besar Negeri Sembilan | 70502 | Seremban |
| City / Town | Postal Code | Post Office |
|---|---|---|
| DYMM Tuanku Raja Perlis | 01500 | Kangar |
| DYMM Sultan Kedah | 05500 | Alor Setar |
| TYT Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang | 10500 | Pulau Pinang (George Town) |
| DYMM Sultan Kelantan | 15500 | Kota Bharu |
| DYMM Sultan Terengganu | 20500 | Kuala Terengganu |
| DYMM Sultan Pahang | 25500 | Kuantan |
| DYMM Sultan Perak | 30500 | Ipoh |
| DYMM Sultan Selangor | 40500 | Shah Alam |
| DYMM Yang Di Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan | 70500 | Seremban |
| TYT Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka | 75500 | Melaka |
| DYMM Sultan Johor | 80500 | Johor Bahru |
| TYT Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah | 88500 | Kota Kinabalu |
| TYT Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak | 93500 | Kuching |
See also
- Addresses in Malaysia
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