Malaysia
Built for Malaysia arrivals, Touch 'n Go questions, Grab rides, food courts, and late-night mamak stops.
Malay
All phrases include AI-generated audio for quick playback and pronunciation reference.
Before you go
- Keep short phrases ready for Grab pickups, station questions, and Touch 'n Go top-ups because transport and payment happen quickly in Kuala Lumpur.
- Dining phrases are especially helpful in food courts and mamak spots where you may need to ask about spice, takeaway, or whether a dish is halal.
- English works in many places, but a visible phrase card still helps when the counter is noisy or the queue is moving fast.
More local notes
Built for Malaysia trips where airport transfers, mall pickups, food-court orders, and hotel counters can all happen in a single afternoon. These cards help when you need quick Malay for Grab pickup points, Touch 'n Go questions, halal requests, or simple service interactions without typing into a translator.
Malaysia Basics phrases
Halo
Hello
Terima kasih
Thank you
Ya
Yes
Tidak
No
Tumpang tanya
Excuse me
Tolong saya
Please help me
Awak boleh cakap Bahasa Inggeris?
Do you speak English?
Boleh tulis dalam Bahasa Melayu?
Can you write it in Malay?
Malaysia Transport phrases
Di mana stesen?
Where is the station?
Satu tiket, tolong
One ticket, please
Tandas di mana?
Where is the bathroom?
Bila berlepas?
When does it leave?
Berhenti di sini, tolong
Please stop here
Ke lapangan terbang, tolong
To the airport, please
Di mana stesen metro?
Where is the metro?
Boleh top up Touch & Go di mana?
Where can I top up my Touch & Go card?
Platform MRT ke bandar yang mana?
Which MRT platform goes to the city?
Tempat ambil Grab di mana?
Where is the Grab pickup point?
Tolong ikut alamat ini ya.
Please follow this address.
Malaysia Hotel phrases
Saya ada tempahan
I have a reservation
Saya mahu daftar masuk
Check in, please
Pukul berapa daftar keluar?
What time is check-out?
Apa kata laluan Wi-Fi?
What is the Wi-Fi password?
Tolong tambah tuala
More towels, please
Saya terlupa kad bilik saya
I forgot my room key
Boleh saya daftar keluar lewat?
Can I check out later?
Boleh simpan beg sebelum daftar masuk?
Can I leave my bag before check-in?
Saya akan sampai lewat malam.
I will arrive late tonight.
Malaysia Dining phrases
Meja untuk dua orang, tolong
A table for two, please
Menu, tolong
Menu, please
Jangan pedas
Not spicy, please
Saya vegetarian
I am vegetarian
Air, tolong
Water, please
Bil, tolong
The bill, please
Tanpa ais, tolong
No ice, please
Tak mahu sambal, boleh?
No sambal, please, okay?
Kurang ais, ya.
Less ice, please.
Bungkus, tolong.
Please pack this to go.
Tak mahu ketumbar
No coriander, please.
Malaysia Shopping phrases
Berapa harga ini?
How much is this?
Terlalu mahal
It's too expensive
Boleh bayar dengan kad?
Can I pay by card?
Saya tengok sahaja
I'm just looking
Ada saiz lain?
Do you have another size?
Boleh dapat pulangan cukai?
Is this tax-free?
Boleh kurang sikit?
Can it be cheaper?
Ada saiz lebih besar?
Do you have a bigger size?
Boleh bayar guna Touch "n Go eWallet?
Can I pay with Touch "n Go eWallet?
Malaysia Emergency phrases
Tolong panggil polis
Call the police, please
Tolong panggil ambulans
Call an ambulance, please
Saya sesat
I am lost
Saya perlukan farmasi
I need a pharmacy
Saya perlukan doktor
I need a doctor
Saya perlukan bantuan sekarang
I need help right now
Saya kehilangan pasport
I lost my passport
Saya tertinggal kereta api terakhir.
I missed the last train.
Travel FAQ
Which phrase groups matter most for a first trip to Malaysia?
Start with transport, dining, and hotel. That covers airport transfers, Grab rides, Touch 'n Go, check-in, and most food-court conversations on day one.
Do I need Malay if many people speak English in Malaysia?
A little Malay still helps for transport, food courts, and smaller counters. Short phrase cards are especially useful when you want to move fast without re-explaining the same request.
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