Internship in Malaysia
Work for agencies, law firms and tech teams in Kuala Lumpur, with nasi lemak breakfasts and Penang a weekend away.
At a glance
The short answers
Updated October 2026 by the Asia Internship Program admissions team
How much does it cost?
From $2,150 (Explorer, 6 weeks) to $11,750 (Pioneer, 24 weeks). Traveler, our most popular program, costs $4,360 to $8,000.
How long can I stay?
From 6 to 24 weeks, starting any time of year.
Do I need to speak Malay?
No. Our host companies in Malaysia work in English. Some basic Malay helps in daily life.
Which fields are strongest?
Business development, hospitality, supply chain, environmental science, software engineering and engineering.
Where will I live?
Furnished housing within about an hour of your office: Standard on Traveler (your own bedroom in an apartment shared with other interns; a same-gender apartment on request), Premium on Pioneer (a private apartment to yourself, with your own bedroom and bathroom). Rent is paid by AIP up front, so you do not deal with landlords or deposits.
Overview
What it's like to intern here
Most of our interns in Malaysia work in Kuala Lumpur for agencies, law firms, property developers, hotels and tech teams around KLCC, Bangsar South, Mont Kiara and KL Sentral. Marketing interns write copy and manage social channels, business interns support sales and reporting, and IT interns help with testing and support.
The LRT and MRT cover most routes, and many stations connect straight into shopping malls, so lunch and errands fit easily into a workday. Daily life costs much less than in Singapore, and you can reach Penang, Melaka or the Cameron Highlands in a weekend.
Why go
Street food and shophouses in Penang, old streets in Melaka and tea plantations in the Cameron Highlands are each a few hours from Kuala Lumpur by bus or train.
Nasi lemak for breakfast, roti canai at a mamak stall at midnight and dim sum on Sunday. Food in Kuala Lumpur is cheap and open late.
Kuala Lumpur is a budget-airline hub, so Langkawi, Borneo, Bali or Bangkok make easy long weekends.
Your internship
What the job teaches you
Your colleagues come from different backgrounds. So you learn to communicate clearly with everyone on the team.
Marketing interns run social channels, business interns prepare sales reports and IT interns test software. Your supervisor sets your tasks and reviews them with you.
Many Kuala Lumpur hosts work with clients in Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. Interns research those markets and prepare material for regional teams.
Cities
Where you could work
Each city has its own guide. Housing, visa and prices are on this page.
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Prices
How much it costs
An internship in Malaysia with AIP costs $2,150–$2,350 on Explorer, $4,360–$8,000 on Traveler and $6,290–$11,750 on Pioneer, depending on length. Flights aren't included.
6 weeks
Malaysia
Select One
$2,150
$4,360
$6,290
8 weeks
Malaysia
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$2,150
$4,600
$6,650
12 weeks
Malaysia
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$2,200
$5,450
$7,900
16 weeks
Malaysia
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$2,250
$6,300
$9,250
20 weeks
Malaysia
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$2,300
$7,150
$10,500
24 weeks
Malaysia
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$2,350
$8,000
$11,750
Prices in USD. See what each program includes
Compare with other destinations
The same length, side by side, for every destination.
Housing
Where you'll live
FAQ
Your questions, answered
Do I need to speak Malay to intern in Kuala Lumpur?
No. English is widely used in business in Malaysia, and we place you with companies that work in English.
What visa do I need for an internship in Malaysia?
Visa assistance is included in every program. We confirm your visa route before you pay the deposit and prepare the documents your embassy asks for.
Which fields can I intern in?
Popular fields include business development, software engineering, engineering, supply chain, hospitality and environmental science.
Where will I live in Kuala Lumpur?
Traveler interns get Standard housing: furnished accommodation where you share the apartment with other interns and have your own bedroom. A same-gender apartment can be arranged on request. Pioneer interns get Premium housing: a private apartment to yourself, with your own bedroom and bathroom. We vet every place, and it's within about an hour of your office by public transport, usually near an LRT or MRT station. Explorer doesn't include housing, so you choose where you live.
What support do I get on the ground?
Every program has 24/7 emergency support. Traveler includes airport pickup and a pre-arrival orientation. Pioneer includes airport pickup, a preloaded transport card and SIM card, a first-day drop-off and tours.
Is Malaysia affordable?
Yes. Daily life in Kuala Lumpur costs much less than in Singapore or Tokyo.
Intern stories
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Malaysia · applications open all year
Apply for an internship in Malaysia.
It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.
