Is pornography legal in Malaysia?
Illegal
Possession and distribution of adult pornography is illegal under Section 292 and 293 of the Penal Code.
Malaysia is one of 61 countries classified “Illegal” for pornography — 86% of the 71 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: Pornography laws by region
- Last checked
- 7 July 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Indonesia
- Illegal Production, distribution and possession of pornography is illegal in Indonesia with imprisonment and fines.
- Singapore
- Illegal Sale, distribution, and possession of obscene materials is illegal under Singapore's Penal Code.
- Philippines
- Illegal Maintaining or hiring someone for prostitution or pornography is unlawful under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act.
- Vietnam
- Illegal Distribution of pornographic materials is punishable by fines or imprisonment.
- Thailand
- Illegal Possession and distribution of obscene materials, including pornography, is punishable by imprisonment and fines.
- Laos
- Illegal Dissemination of pornographic objects contrary to fine traditions is illegal in Laos.
Other laws in Malaysia
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Not recognized
- Same-Sex Activity
- Illegal
- Age of Consent
- 16–17
- Sex Work
- Legal & regulated
- Same-Sex Adoption
- Limited (step-child / single)
- Incest Laws
- Criminal offense
- Marriage Age
- 18+
A visual reference compiled from Wikipedia’s law-by-country articles, not legal advice. Laws change and summaries simplify — check a primary source before relying on anything here.