“You Can’t Own A Walkie-Talkie Without A Permit” & Other M’sian Laws You Never Knew Existed

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news.

1. You can be fined for feeding monkeys

According to some local council by-laws in states like Penang, feeding wild monkeys or any other wild animal is prohibited. It's meant to stop them from depending on humans and getting aggressive.

This is aligned with Section 47(1) of the Street, Drainage, and Building Act 1974, which covers anything that is left in public streets, including food.

Places like Batu Caves don't explicitly fine you, but feeding the monkeys is highly discouraged, as it can lead to theft of personal items and harm their health.

2. You aren't allowed to have a pet rooster

Local councils like MBPJ, MPK, and DBKL don't allow residents to keep poultry, such as roosters, in housing areas for health and hygiene concerns. If a rooster becomes noisy or causes a nuisance, owners can be fined or even have their birds confiscated.

This is based on the Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172) which prohibits poultry farming in residential areas.

3. It's illegal to import or own a walkie-talkie without a permit

Under the Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations, walkie-talkies are regulated because they use radio frequencies. You'll need approval from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to own or use one legally.

4. It's a crime to melt someone's igloo

Under Section 425 of the penal code, mischief means causing destruction to someone's property, whether it's a house, hut, or yes, even an ice-house.

In fact, the second illustration under this section specifically says, "A introduces water into an ice-house belonging to Z, and thus causes the ice to melt, intending wrongful loss to Z. A has committed mischief."

So yes, pouring water to melt someone's igloo is in fact, illegal.

5. You can't drive, ride, or lead an elephant on public roads

Under Section 11(b) of the Minor Offences Act 1955, it's illegal to ride, drive, or lead an elephant on a public road without permission from the Chief Police Officer or any authorised officer.

For more #lifestyle stories:

• The Legal Age For Everything In Malaysia, Starting From 13 Years Old
• Is It Legal For Restaurants In Malaysia To Charge You For Tissues And Drinking Water?
• Neighbour's Leaking Bathroom Ruining Your Condo Ceiling? Here's What You Can Do
• Home Minister: Police Cannot Conduct Random Mobile Phone Checks Without Valid Reason