KL is one of those cities where the car makes sense in a way that public transport doesn't quite match for day trips. The MRT and LRT cover the center brilliantly, but Batu Caves before dawn, the Berjaya Hills drive through Genting Highlands, the waterfall roads out toward Sungai Gabai — these need wheels of your own. Rental companies at KLIA and KLIA2 — Malaysia's main international airports — include Hertz, Mayflower, and Hawk, all of which require IDP documentation at the counter for foreign licence holders. KL's traffic police run regular roadblocks on the Federal Highway and the SPRINT expressway, particularly on Friday evenings heading out of the city. The roadblock near the Subang exit on the Federal Highway is one of the most consistent. Drive on the LEFT. Touch n Go highway tolls are worth it for the time saved. Get your digital IDP on WhatsApp in 2 hours; physical booklet before departure.
Driving International Association (DIA) is a private independent travel documentation support platform providing International Driving Permit (IDP) assistance and multilingual translation support services. DIA is not affiliated with any government authority, RTO, DMV, or licensing agency. Travelers should verify local regulations independently and always carry a valid domestic driving license.
The Federal Highway roadblock near the Subang junction operates most Friday evenings from 7–10pm. Officers work in pairs — one checks documents, one checks the vehicle registration against rental records. Have your IDP, home licence, passport, and rental agreement all accessible from the driver's seat. Do not leave the rental agreement in the boot.