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Under the 1991 Vehicle Regulations, installing curtains or blinds on car windows is illegal in Malaysia, except for motorhomes and buses. Violators face fines of 150 to 300 ringgit. Motorhomes may use curtains only in the living area, not on the driver's side windows.
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Under the 1991 Vehicle Regulations, installing curtains or blinds on car windows is illegal in Malaysia, except for motorhomes and buses. Violators fa...
Under the 1991 Vehicle Regulations, installing curtains or blinds on car windows is illegal in Malaysia, except for motorhomes and buses. Violators face fines of 150 to 300 ringgit. Motorhomes may use curtains only in the living area, not on the driver's side windows.
Updated: 18.07.2026
RON95
$0.84 /l
MYR3.42 · €0.73/l
18 of 141
cheaper than 88% of countries
RON97
$0.98 /l
MYR4.00 · €0.86/l
8 of 94
cheaper than 93% of countries
Diesel
$0.99 /l
MYR4.07 · €0.87/l
24 of 142
cheaper than 84% of countries
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