Prostitution in Malaysia

Solicitating for the purpose of prostitution is illegal in Malaysia (Section 372B Criminal Code). Demand for prostitution has created a problem of people trafficking from China, Vietnam, and other nearby countries. Many of the prostitutes in Malaysia from China are from ethnic minorities like the Dai from Yunnan. Sexual services, however, are widely available and laws banning prostitution remain largely unenforced. Many pimps now ply their trade on the internet from sites like Malaysia Escort . Malaysia is a recipient of Vietnamese prostitutes.