Malaysia
Malaysia is one of the few Southeast Asian countries with genuine freedom of panorama: the Petronas Towers and other landmarks are safe to sell.
Guidance, not legal advice
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: Site or land manager for commercial shoots; no permit for personal street photography
Cost: No permit for personal photography; commercial shoots typically need location permits
Personal photography needs no permit. Heritage and religious sites set their own rules. Avoid military and government-security sites.
Drone / airspace
Regulated by CAAM; small drones need no registration, but larger or commercial operations need authorization
For category detail, see Drone Authority.
Street / public space
Yes: photographing strangers in public is generally legal, with no general privacy tort
For commercial use of an identifiable person, get a release.
Freedom of panorama
Full
Copyright Act 1987 Section 13(2)(d) exempts reproduction and distribution of any artistic work permanently in a public place, including buildings and sculptures, so commercial sale is allowed.
Practical notes
- The Petronas Towers and other landmarks are safe to photograph and sell under the panorama exception.
- Mosques and some temples set dress codes and may restrict interior or commercial photography; ask on site.
Sources
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Knowing the rules is half the job. The craft side: