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Malaysia Airlines Carry-On Size & Bag Rules
Malaysia Airlines is the flag carrier of Malaysia and a Oneworld alliance member. All fares include carry-on baggage plus a personal item such as a briefcase, handbag, or laptop. The personal item weight is included in the cabin baggage allowance.
Personal Item
Under the seat
No size restriction
Must fit under the seat in front of you
Cabin Bag
Overhead bin
Length
22
in
Width
14.2
in
Height
9.1
in
Inch values are approximate conversions — official dimensions are in cm.
Economy passengers get 1 cabin bag (max 7 kg) plus 1 personal item within the same weight. Business Class gets 2 cabin bags (combined max 14 kg) plus 1 personal item.
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Length — tallest dimension, from floor to top of handle/wheels
Width — widest side, including external pockets
Depth — front to back, at the thickest point
Always measure the full external size — wheels, handles, and pockets count. Manufacturer specs often exclude these.
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