The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both South Africa and Malaysia.
| South Africa | Malaysia | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | M, N | G, M |
| Voltage | 220V, 230V | 240V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 50Hz |
In South Africa there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In Malaysia there's more than one socket type in use.
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type
(South Africa) to Plug Type G
(Malaysia)
Malaysia also uses Socket Type M, which is used in South Africa. If using an appliance that has a Type M Plug in the Type M Sockets of Malaysia, you will not need an adaptor.
In Malaysia there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type N
(South Africa) to Plug Type G
(Malaysia)
Socket Type N
(South Africa) to Plug Type M
(Malaysia)
The voltages found in South Africa (220V and 230V) are the same as those found in Malaysia. As there are multiple voltages present, care should be taken to ensure your appliance is compatible with the power outlet you are using.
The frequency found in South Africa and Malaysia is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.