Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Kenya to Malaysia?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Kenya and Malaysia.

KenyaMalaysia
Plug TypesGG, M
Voltage240V240V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

Kenya uses Plug Type G.

Your Appliance has Plug Type G

In Malaysia there's more than one socket type in use.

You will need this adaptor:

Socket Type
(Kenya)
to Plug Type M
(Malaysia)

Malaysia also uses Socket Type G, which is used in Kenya. If using an appliance that has a Type G Plug in the Type G Sockets of Malaysia, you will not need an adaptor.

Good to know

Voltage

The voltage found in Kenya and Malaysia is exactly the same (240V). You will not need a transformer.

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency found in Kenya and Malaysia is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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