You can’t buy and download iTunes entertainment content if you’re not in the US or one of the other approved countries.
Update Jun 23, 2011: If you want to buy a US iTunes Gift Card in Malaysia, check out this thread in the Garage Sales section of lowyat.net entitled “[WTS] US iTunes Gift Cards, iTunes Gift Card — Fast reply! (Apple iPhone)” – I’ve purchased from them and the transaction went through smoothly. You pay a small premium over and above the face value of the gift card.
Here’s a workaround, but one which I haven’t tried yet – there is a website, globalitunes dot org (Update Jun 23, 2011: this now leads to a spam website – please don’t go there), which I had read about in the comments to the post Set up an iTunes account in Malaysia.
You’d first need to set up a fake US address, which is documented in their setup guide (Update Jun 23, 2011: old link leads to a spammy site).
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I used a company called Bongo International http://www.BongoUS.com
I also use them to forward purchases I make in the US on a regular basis
I think globalitunes.org is way better than mail forwarding. I’ve been buying gift certificates from them for a while to use with my US account (I live in Malaysia). The best part is (and this is why it’s sooo much better than mail forwarding) delivery is almost instant with globalitunes.com as they email you the code on the gift card.
I hate to sound like I’m just plugging their website because I’m not, I’m just telling you what I have experienced from them for the past couple of months.
Plus they have a sale on too!
I recommend that you check out this great online store if you are interested to buy iTunes USA gift cards to get the latest in US music, TV series, the latest in US movies, apps, games, etc. I have bought from this store many times and had recommended them to my friends in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Australia and Sweden….. and they are all very satisfied with their purchases. Its totally legitimate. You will be sent the codes electronically via email which you can immediately redeem, no hassles. The instructions on the FAQs are easy to follow and the prices are reasonable. The people running this business are very professional and polite, they are happy to assist you if you face any problems. Check it out!!!
http://iTunes-GiftCards.com/FAQ
Now.. its available in USA too.. i just got a good store to buy the itunes..
I bought my itunes gift card from http://itunesgiftscards.com and they are legit in delivering the giftcards after 2 hours of delivery..
i recommend this one to all..