Which Japanese hair irons work in Malaysia?
As of 2026-10-24, we checked 22 hair irons sold in Japan. In Malaysia (240V, 50Hz, Type G outlets): 3 work as is, 14 need an accessory, 4 will not work, 1 still pending.
Voltage 240V · Frequency 50Hz · Outlets Type G — Malaysia uses British-style Type G three-pin outlets.
Works as is (3)
USB-powered: charge it with any USB charger or computer at your destination; voltage doesn't matter
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| ReFa RE-BL | TBD | JP¥12,980 ≈ RM338 |
| Koizumi KHS-8660 | TBD | JP¥4,533 ≈ RM118 |
| SALONIA KSAL26131 | TBD | JP¥4,930 ≈ RM128 |
Needs an accessory (14)
Reasons:
- Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (14)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic EH-HS0J | 100–240V · A | JP¥13,499 ≈ RM352 |
| ReFa RE-AT | 100–240V · A | JP¥23,000 ≈ RM599 |
| Panasonic EH-HS9J | 100–240V · A | JP¥11,508 ≈ RM300 |
| ReFa RE-BM | 100–240V · A | JP¥21,580 ≈ RM562 |
| KINUJO DS200 | 100–240V · A | JP¥11,490 ≈ RM299 |
| SALONIA SAL24112 | 100–240V · A | JP¥4,420 ≈ RM115 |
| Panasonic EH-HS21 | 100–240V · A | JP¥4,740 ≈ RM124 |
| Panasonic EH-HV2B | 100–240V · A | JP¥5,063 ≈ RM132 |
| SALONIA KSAL25129 | 100–240V · A | JP¥8,800 ≈ RM229 |
| KINUJO KM001 | 100–240V · A | JP¥9,270 ≈ RM242 |
| TESCOM NIS500B | 100–240V · A | JP¥9,519 ≈ RM248 |
| Holistic Cures HCC-G38DG | 100–240V · A | JP¥11,297 ≈ RM294 |
| KINUJO KC32N | 100–240V · A | JP¥16,950 ≈ RM442 |
| KINUJO 2W02 | 100–240V · A | JP¥21,980 ≈ RM573 |
Will not work (4)
Reasons:
- Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances (4)
- Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (4)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| KINUJO LM225 | 100V · A | JP¥16,186 ≈ RM422 |
| CREATE ION SR-32 | 100V · A | JP¥4,914 ≈ RM128 |
| Panasonic EH-HN50 | 100V · A | JP¥25,740 ≈ RM671 |
| KINUJO KP001 | 100V · A | JP¥17,480 ≈ RM455 |
Pending (1)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson HS07 | TBD | JP¥18,080 ≈ RM471 | — |
Japan prices include tax. See each model page for the source and date, and check the store. Data updated to 2026-10-24.
Other destinations for hair irons
- Australia 3/22
- Canada 17/22
- France 3/22
- Germany 3/22
- Hong Kong 3/22
- India 3/22
- Indonesia 3/22
- Italy 3/22
- Macao 3/22
- Mainland China 17/22
- New Zealand 3/22
- Philippines 17/22
- Singapore 3/22
- South Korea 3/22
- Spain 3/22
- Taiwan 17/22
- Thailand 17/22
- United Kingdom 3/22
- United States 17/22
- Vietnam 17/22
See which models work as is, need an accessory or will not work, destination by destination (numbers: work as is / checked).
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