World Wide Diplomatic Archives Index: Malaysia

Legislation

The National Archives Act of 2003 provides for the transfer of unclassified or declassified materials from the creating agency to the National Archives. Generally, documents are transferred after they are 25 years old.

Location

National Archives, Jalan Duta, 50568 Kuala Lumpur

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, No. 1, Jalan Wisma Putra, Precinct 2, 62602 PUTRAJAYA

Procedures

Members of the public may directly visit the National Archives Reception Desk and fill out a request for documents. However, researchers are advised to contact the Archives first. For material not found at the Archives, researchers should write directly to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.