Published: 17.10.2026
The .my extension is the country-code domain of Malaysia, a country in Southeast Asia made up of a peninsula and parts of the island of Borneo. Malaysian companies, schools, shops and community groups use it to show that they are based in the country. Several languages are spoken there, so a .my site can be written in Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil or a mix of them. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .my is still available.
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A short history
Malaysia's national code came into use in the early years of the internet, when universities and the first technology firms were among the largest users. As businesses went online, the zone spread to family firms, restaurants, schools and public services. Several second-level zones sit underneath it, including com.my and edu.my, and each has its own purpose. The registration policies have been updated over time, so the current conditions are the ones that count when you order.
Who runs it
The .my zone is run by MYNIC, the Malaysian Network Information Centre, which keeps the register and sets the conditions for names. Registrars sell names to customers and pass the orders on to the registry. Because the rules come from the registry itself, they are the reference point for any question about eligibility, contact details or renewal, and they may change over time.
Rules in practice
- Eligibility: some names and second-level zones have conditions that depend on the holder, so check the current policy first.
- Second-level zones: names such as com.my and org.my may follow different rules from a plain .my name.
- Contact details: the holder data must be accurate, and it may be verified when the policy requires it.
- Characters and length: labels use letters, digits and hyphens, and can be up to 63 characters long.
Who uses .my
- Malaysian businesses of every size, from sole traders to national firms.
- Restaurants, hotels, clinics and tuition centres in towns and cities across the country.
- Schools, religious and community groups, clubs and charities with a Malaysian audience.
- Online shops and service providers that want a clear Malaysian address for their customers.
Strengths
- The ending shows a clear Malaysian base, which helps local customers recognise a business they can visit or call.
- Search engines can use the country-code ending as a geographic hint, so Malaysia-focused content may match local searches.
- The ending looks like the English word my, so a personal or playful brand can use it, although the country link is its main meaning.
Things to keep in mind
- The name points to Malaysia, so a business with most of its customers abroad may also want a generic address.
- Visitors from other countries may type .com out of habit, so decide early whether you need both.
- Second-level zones carry their own conditions, so choose the exact ending carefully before you order.
- Good short names are often taken, so prepare alternatives that describe your service.
Tips before you register
- Check the same name in .com and in any other zone you plan to use.
- Register with the company details exactly as they appear in your official records.
- Decide which languages the site will use and plan those pages before launch.
- Host the site close to Malaysian visitors so that pages load quickly for them.
- Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC records and turn on auto-renewal for the name.
Frequently asked questions
Can a company outside Malaysia register a .my name? It depends on the current conditions for the zone and the holder, so check the official rules before you order.
Is com.my the same as .my? No. com.my is a second-level zone with its own purpose and rules, while .my is the country code itself.
Can a Malay-language site use .my? Yes. The ending points to Malaysia, and the language is your choice. Many sites use Malay, English or Chinese depending on their customers.
