If you are a local in Malaysia and are unable to access a website or piece of content, then you already know that it is time to switch to a VPN. Also, you must be aware that you are only permitted to use a VPN service that is registered with the MCMC. Only then it is legal to use a VPN in Malaysia. 

However, things are a bit different for foreigners. If you come from the United States or the UK to Malaysia, you will find many websites that are banned, inaccessible, or unavailable in Malaysia. This is primarily because Malaysia has its own copyright foundations, and thus, access to globally available websites or apps that are also available in Malaysia would be geo-restricted. 

Now, Malaysian authorities do take action against the locals for accessing geo-blocked content by illegal means. However, a foreigner would be someone wanting to access the content he could access hassle-free in his region. This is why he would connect to a Malaysia VPN and then establish a secure connection to a US-based server. This will allow content libraries like Netflix US or Hulu to work in Malaysia, depending on how good the VPN is, so that a foreigner can enjoy the means of his entertainment while away from home.