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Old Sep 27, 2017 | 12:37 am
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cowie
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Originally Posted by drsabs
Hi,

Checking the Malaysian website, it's says checked baggage "maximum dimension length+width+height is 158cm".

Stupid question, is it saying no one side can be more than 158cm (i.e. I can take a gigantic suitcase on) or the sum of all sides must be less than 158cm (I can only take a modest size case on.)

Thanks for any help!
Sum of all sides. Having said that, while this rule appears in luggage restrictions for many airlines, I have never been called out on it, despite regularly travelling with odd-sized luggage. YMMV though.
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