Getting married in Malaysia

Tie the knot on a beautiful beach -- or in a ceremony led by tribal chieftains in the Borneo jungle...

Why get married in Malaysia?

The Malaysian island of Penang offers two destinations in one, combining the beautiful beach of Batu Ferringhi with the charming historic city of Georgetown with its stilt houses, night markets and colonial architecture.

Penang, so-called Pearl of the Orient, lies on the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The state includes an island of some 285 square km and a narrow mainland strip of 760 square km, known as Seberang Perai (Province Wellesley). They are linked by the Penang Bridge and a 24-hour ferry service.

What kind of wedding ceremony can I have in Malaysia?

Wedding ceremonies possible in Malaysia (Penang) are limited only by budget, choice of location and your imagination. Though registered ceremonies are supposed to take place in the registration office, many registrars will allow your ceremony to be conducted elsewhere, especially on the beach or in your hotel grounds. Where this is not allowed, you can complete formalities in the register office and follow up with a traditional ethnic-style ceremony at your hotel, which can be organised by your tour operator or your hotel.

In such a richly multi-cultural society, you can really choose a wedding ceremony with a difference -- marrying according to traditional Malay custom, with a Chinese tea drinking ceremony, or under Hindu rituals. Even a conventional Christian service is likely to have a unique Malaysian flavour.

For the more daring, there’s the option of being married according to tribal rituals in the Borneo jungle, perhaps with a Chieftain in his finery conducting the ceremony followed by a truly wild party.

However, it is not possible to be married according to Islamic custom because of the religion's stricter rules regarding non-believers.

Is it wedding weather?

What’s the flight time?

13.5 hours

What’s the time difference?

GMT +8

Do I need a visa to enter the country?

No.

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