Travel adapter from Botswana to Malaysia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Malaysia?

Malaysia uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Botswana and Malaysia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Botswana, you will need a travel adapter for Malaysia. Botswana uses Type M plugs, and Malaysia uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Botswana (home)

Type M Three large round pins 220–240V

Malaysia (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Malaysia

Voltage

Botswana 230 V

Malaysia 230 V

Match

Frequency

Botswana 50 Hz

Malaysia 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Malaysia

In Malaysia, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Malaysia is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Malaysia plug guide