U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert December 8, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia (Updated) Malaysian Entry Requirements Effective immediately, travelers to Malaysia must obtain a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test within two days of their departure from abroad. The Malaysian Ministry of Health has also announced additional requirements applicable to travelers from countries with community Omicron-variant transmission (which …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 December, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Health Alert
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert December 3, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia (Updated) U.S. Entry Requirements On December 3, the White House and CDC announced new requirements for all travelers to the United States, effective December 6, 2021. All air passengers 2 years or older with a flight departing to the United States from a foreign country at …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 December, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Health Alert
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert November 5, 2021 Location: Worldwide (REMINDER) On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 November, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert October 27, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia (Updated) COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Travel to the United States On October 25, 2021, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation with details regarding the new travel policy requiring foreign nationals traveling to the United States to demonstrate proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, which will take effect November 8. Please note …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 October, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert October 18, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia (Updated) Quarantine Requirements For Travelers to Malaysia Effective October 18, 2021 , Malaysia has implemented reduced quarantine periods for travelers entering the country and for those required to quarantine due to close contact with a COVID-19 positive individual. The new quarantine requirements are as follows: …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 18 October, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert October 8, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia (Update) Registering vaccines received abroad in MySejahtera The Malaysian Special Committee on Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV) announced on Twitter on October 4, 2021 that individuals who received a COVID-19 vaccine outside of Malaysia may now apply directly via the MySejahtera Helpdesk to have their digital vaccine …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 October, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert September 9, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia (Update) National Recovery Plan The Malaysian government launched a National Recovery Plan Portal containing the National Recovery Plan (NRP) Standard Operating Procedures in English. Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Putrajaya will transition to Phase Two of the NRP effective September 10, 2021. The U.S. Embassy urges …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 September, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert August 11, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia (Update) Relaxation of Restrictions for Vaccinated Individuals As of August 10, Malaysia relaxed some COVID-19 restrictions under the National Recovery Plan for individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Malaysia’s National Security Council will publish Standard Operating Procedures here . The Malaysian authorities consider an individual “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19: 14 days after the second dose of …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 August, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert July 12, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia (Updated) Immigration Policy for Expired Pass Holders in Malaysia On July 8, 2021, the Malaysian Immigration Department announced that a new Immigration Special Counter (open 24 hours) has been established at KLIA to expedite the departure of foreign nationals holding expired Short Term (90 day) Social …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 12 July, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert July 2, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia (Updated) Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) in parts of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur from July 3-16 On July 1, 2021, the Malaysian National Security Council announced that several districts in Selangor and several localities in Kuala Lumpur will be placed under an Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) July …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 July, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert June 29, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia (Update) Malaysian National Recovery Plan To Remain At Phase One On June 27, 2021, the Malaysian National Security Council announced that Phase One of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), previously in effect nationwide from June 1-28, will be extended until the following three indicators are met: The average daily COVID-19 case count drops below 4000 The rate of …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert June 14, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia (Updated) Nationwide Full Movement Control Order (FMCO) From June 15 through 28, Malaysia will continue to implement Phase One of a Full Movement Control Order (FMCO). FMCO Phase One is a “total lockdown” during which only essential sectors identified by the Malaysian National Security Council …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 14 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert May 29, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia (Update) Nationwide Full Movement Control Order (FMCO) Malaysia is currently under a nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) from May 12 through May 31. The Prime Minister’s Office announced on May 29 that from June 1-14, Malaysia will move to Phase One of …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert May 24, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Movement Control Orders (Update) Nationwide Movement Control Order A nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) is currently in effect in Malaysia through June 7, 2021. Beginning Tuesday, May 25, 2021, additional restrictions will be enforced under the MCO. The MCO Standard Operating Procedures …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Demonstration Alert U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur May 17, 2021 Location: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Event: An unscheduled demonstration on Jalan Tun Razak in front of the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur. Effective May 17, 2021 at 12:30 p.m., the Embassy front entrance is closed to all pedestrian traffic until the completion of the demonstration. U.S. citizens will not …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert May 11, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Movement Control Orders (Update) Nationwide Movement Control Order Malaysia will be subject to a nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) from May 12 through June 7. The National Security Council will announce full MCO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), which will be available here . …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert May 6, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Movement Control Orders (Update) Movement Control Orders Kuala Lumpur will be placed under a Movement Control Order (MCO) from May 7 through May 20. Six districts in Selangor (Hulu Langat, Petaling, Gombak, Klang, Kuala Langat and Sepang) are subject to a …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 6 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert April 30, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Entry Restrictions and Movement Control Orders (Update) Entry Restrictions On April 25, the Malaysian Ministry of Health announced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for travelers arriving from countries reporting the spread of COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VOC). As of April 29, 2021, the SOP applies to travelers …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert April 28, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Entry Restrictions and Movement Control Orders (Update) Entry Restrictions On April 25, the Malaysian Ministry of Health announced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for travelers arriving from countries reporting the spread of COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VOC). Under the SOP, travelers arriving to Malaysia from countries reporting …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert April 21, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Malaysia Travel Advisory (Update) Malaysia Travel Advisory – Level 4: Do Not Travel On April 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of State issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” Advisory for Malaysia due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 21 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, U.S. & Malaysia, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert April 13, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Movement Control Orders and Expired Social Visit Passes (Update) Movement Control Orders A Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) will continue to be in effect through April 28 in the following states and federal territories: Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Penang, and Kelantan. A …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert April 8, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia U.S. Citizens in Malaysia Holding Expired Social Visit Passes (IMPORTANT REMINDER) In January 2021, the Malaysian authorities informed the U.S. Embassy that foreign nationals currently in Malaysia with social visit passes that expired on or after January 1, 2020 will have a grace period of 14 working days after the end of the Movement Control Order (which, at the time, was scheduled to end on March …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert March 31, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Conditional and Recovery Movement Control Orders (UPDATED) A Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) will continue to be in effect through April 14 in the following states and federal territories: Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Penang, and Kelantan. A CMCO will be in …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 31 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert March 11, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia (NEW) Malaysian Immigration Update for Expatriate Teachers and their Dependents The Malaysian authorities informed the U.S. Embassy on March 9, 2021 that the Malaysian Immigration Department has updated its policy pertaining to expatriate teachers and their dependents. Per the guidance received from Immigration, expatriate teachers …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert March 4, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Conditional and Recovery Movement Control Orders (UPDATED) A Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) will be in effect from March 5 until March 18 in the following states and federal territories: Penang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Kedah, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, and Kelantan. A …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 4 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert February 3, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Movement Control Order (UPDATED) The Movement Control Order currently in effect in all Malaysian states other than Sarawak has been extended through February 18, 2021. All districts in Sarawak are subject to a CMCO through February 14, 2021 except for Sibu, which …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert January 22, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Movement Control Orders (UPDATED) The Movement Control Order currently in effect in Penang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan, Melaka, Johor, Kelantan, and Sabah has been extended through February 4. In addition, the following states remain subject to a Movement Control Order through February 4: Kedah, Perak, Pahang, Terengganu, Perlis and Negeri Sembilan (all of the states listed above, the “MCO Areas”). …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Malaysia, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert January 20, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Movement Control Orders (UPDATED) The following states are subject to a Movement Control Order from January 22 until February 4: Kedah, Perak, Pahang, Terengganu, Perlis, and Negeri Sembilan. The following states remain subject to a Movement Control Order through January 26: Penang, …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert January 16, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia (NEW) COVID-19 Test Requirement for Travel to the United States Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert January 12, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Recovery/Conditional/Enhanced Movement Control Orders (UPDATED) On January 11, 2021, the Prime Minister of Malaysia announced the implementation of a Movement Control Order from January 13 (12:01 am) until January 26 in the following states: Penang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan, Melaka, Johor, …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 12 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert January 4, 2021 Recovery/Conditional/Enhanced Movement Control Orders On January 1, 2021, the Government of Malaysia extended the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) through March 31, 2021. (Updated) The Malaysian authorities have updated the U.S. Embassy that foreign nationals with expired social visit passes currently in Malaysia may leave Malaysia …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 4 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert January 1, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Happy New Year! Recovery/Conditional/Enhanced Movement Control Orders (Updated) On January 1, 2021, the Government of Malaysia extended the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) through March 31, 2021. The U.S. Embassy was informed on December 31, 2020 that as of January 1, 2021, …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert December 23, 2020 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Recovery/Conditional/Enhanced Movement Control Orders and Updated Quarantine Requirements On August 28, 2020, the Prime Minister announced an extension of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) through December 31, 2020. The Malaysian Ministry of Defense instituted a mandatory mask requirement effective August 1, 2020. Failure to comply with any …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert December 7, 2020 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Recovery/Conditional/Enhanced Movement Control Orders On August 28, 2020, the Prime Minister announced an extension of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) through December 31, 2020. The Malaysian Ministry of Defense instituted a mandatory mask requirement effective August 1, 2020. Failure to comply with any of the RMCO restrictions, including …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert December 1, 2020 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia (Updated) Recovery/Conditional Movement Control Orders On August 28, 2020, the Prime Minister announced an extension of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) through December 31, 2020. The Malaysian Ministry of Defense instituted a mandatory mask requirement effective August 1, 2020. Failure to comply with any of the RMCO …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert November 9, 2020 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Recovery Movement Control Order On August 28, 2020, the Prime Minister announced an extension of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) through December 31, 2020. The Malaysian Ministry of Defense instituted a mandatory mask requirement effective August 1, 2020. Failure to comply with any of the RMCO …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert October 13, 2020 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Recovery Movement Control Order On August 28, 2020, the Prime Minister announced an extension of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) through December 31, 2020. The Malaysian Ministry of Defense instituted a mandatory mask requirement effective August 1, 2020. Failure to comply with …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 October, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert October 9, 2020 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia On August 28, 2020, the Prime Minister announced an extension of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) through December 31, 2020. Under the RMCO, some restrictions were lifted, including the requirement to obtain a police permit and Embassy letter for interstate travel. The Malaysian Ministry …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert September 29, 2020 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia From 27 September 2020 to 10 October 2020, all individuals arriving to Peninsular Malaysia from Sabah will be required to undergo enhanced screening, including COVID-19 testing upon arrival and mandatory quarantine until a negative COVID-19 test result is issued by the Malaysian Ministry …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Security Alert: Planned Demonstrations August 23, 2019 Location: Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur Event: Planned demonstrations are expected to take place on Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Little India, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. Local police have advised the public to avoid the Brickfields area during these demonstrations. Actions to Take: …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 August, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Demonstration Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification
Location: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Event: A planned demonstration is expected to take place on Friday, June 8, 2018, beginning at approximately 2:00 PM in front of the U.S. Embassy. The estimated crowd size is 400-to-600 participants, but this number could grow. The demonstration is expected to start at approximately 2:00 PM and is anticipated to last one hour. U.S. …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 June, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Demonstration Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification
Location: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Event: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur would like to advise U.S. citizens that a planned demonstration will take place in front of the U.S. Embassy on Friday, May 18, 2018. Due to the fact that this demonstration was quickly organized this week we do not have an accurate assessment of the crowd …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 May, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Demonstration Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification
Due to the newly announced public holidays in Malaysia, U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur is closed for routine consular services on Thursday, May 10, 2018, and Friday, May 11, 2018. For emergency assistance regarding the death, arrest or serious injury of an American citizen when the Consular Section is closed, please telephone +6 03-2168-5000 . Assistance: U.S. Embassy …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 May, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: closure, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification
Now that spring break and summer vacation are approaching, the U.S. Embassy would like to advise all U.S. citizens in Malaysia about the following travel safety tips and immigration requirements: Before you travel, make sure your U.S. passport has at least 6 months validity and has 2 blank pages Enroll in STEP ( https://step.state.gov/step/ ) for …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 March, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: immigration, Travel safety tips
This year the entire House of Representatives and a third of the U.S. Senate are up for election. Don’t miss your opportunity to vote in your state’s primary election as it will determine who is on the November 2018 general election ballot. To register and request your absentee ballot, visit FVAP.gov to complete a Federal Post …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. Follow …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 January, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Elections, FPCA, vote
Location: The Beach Club located at 924 Jalan P Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur Event: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur advises all U.S. citizens that The Beach Club located at 924 Jalan P Ramlee Kuala Lumpur is officially designated as an off-limits location to all personnel under Chief of Mission authority, precipitated by a coordinated drink-spiking event targeting …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 12 January, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel Advisory will …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 January, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
United States Embassy Kuala Lumpur Security Message for U.S. Citizens Zika Virus Update March 29, 2017 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its Zika travel guidance on March 10, 2017, recommending that pregnant women not travel to any area where there is a risk of Zika virus infection. For a world map …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 March, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Zika
We’re thrilled to announce that registration is open for the fourth SelectUSA Investment Summit in the Washington, DC area on June 18-20, 2017! If you represent a business and you are considering opening or expanding operations, the SelectUSA Summit will help you find the answers you need more efficiently, saving you time and money. You’ll discover more about …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 March, 2017 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Exclude, Trade | Tags: Investment, SelectUSA
U.S. Ambassador-Designate to Malaysia Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir has arrived in Malaysia and assumed her position. Her bio is available at https://my.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/our-ambassador/ . In addition, the U.S. Department of State has produced a short video that introduces Ambassador-Designate Lakhdhir to the public. The video can be viewed on the U.S. Embassy’s Youtube page at https://youtu.be/NIpd8sBqNPE . Media outlets …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 January, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Press Releases | Tags: Arrival, Kamala Lakhdir
Security Message to U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Kuala Lumpur on November 25, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Malaysia advises U.S. citizens that there will be a demonstration in front of the Myanmar Embassy on Friday, November 25, 2016 beginning at approximately 2:00PM. The Myanmar Embassy is located on Jalan Ampang Hilir, near the small traffic …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 November, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: security
The U.S. Embassy Town Hall scheduled for December 7, 2016 has been cancelled due to insufficient interest. We plan to reschedule a similar event in conjunction with our regular American Citizen Services outreach in early 2017. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the U.S. Embassy at (+6 03) 2168-5000 or visit the …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 November, 2016 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Exclude, U.S. Citizen Services
The Malaysian media has reported that a large rally is likely to occur in Kuala Lumpur starting the morning of Saturday, November 19. The coalition of civil society groups known as Bersih has stated its intention to assemble supporters at the National Mosque and the Maybank Tower at Jalan Bangsar and walk toward Merdeka Square …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 November, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: security
The U.S. Presidential Voting Process The Road to the White House U.S. Elections: Caucuses Explained U.S. Elections: Primaries The Electoral College in US Elections The Electoral College in US Elections
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 27 October, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: U.S. Presidential Election 2016
The Candidates About a year before the elections candidates from the two main political parties the Democrats and the Republicans begin their campaign trails. They set up their team and start “going on tour” around the country to rally for support and to fundraise for their campaigns. The Debates At the start of the campaigns …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 26 October, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: U.S. Presidential Election 2016
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Absentee voting allows voters who cannot come to polling places to cast their ballots. A variety of circumstances, including residency abroad, illness, travel or military service, can prevent …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 26 October, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: U.S. Presidential Election 2016
Which President served as a lieutenant colonel in the Spanish-American war? Who was the first Democrat elected after the Civil War? Who introduced Social Security? If you’re looking to learn more about the past Presidents who have led our country, you’re in the right place. Take a look at our full set of biographies. Learn …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 26 October, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: U.S. Presidential Election 2016
The U.S. Embassy will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2016 in observance of Labor Day. Labor Day, observed on the first Monday in September in the United States, honors the social and economic achievements of American workers. It recognizes the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the United States. …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 September, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases | Tags: Labor Day
Planned Demonstration Friday, July 15, 2016 at U.S. Embassy, Kuala Lumpur The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has learned that a demonstration is planned in front of the Embassy of Burma on Friday, July 15, 2016 beginning at approximately 2:00PM. Traffic in the area of the Embassy of Burma will likely be disrupted; a police …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 July, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages
Planned Demonstration Friday, July 1, 2016 at U.S. Embassy, Kuala Lumpur The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has learned that a demonstration is planned at or in the vicinity of the Embassy on Friday, July 1, 2016, beginning at aproximately 2:00PM. Traffic in the area of the Embassy will likely be disrupted, a police presence is …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 June, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages
Funding Opportunity Title: Tun Mustapha Park Enforcement Assessment and Follow-on Activities Funding Opportunity: American and local NGO’s are invited to submit a proposal to develop an assessment for a cost effective compliance system for the Tun Mustapha Park placing special emphasis on protection of no-take zones and management of fisheries. The budget for the proposal should be no greater than $250,000 U.S. Dollars. …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 June, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, News | Tags: Tun Mustapha Park
Notice of Funding Opportunity Community Support for Combating Wildlife Trafficking in the Heart of Borneo through Sustainable Livelihoods Executive Summary: The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs’ (OES) Office of Conservation and Water at the Department of State announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) for Community Support for combating Wildlife Trafficking …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 June, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, News | Tags: Borneo, wildlife
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are: Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions. U.S. Citizen Services – …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 May, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, U.S. & Malaysia
At a roundtable discussion held at the Asia Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) on December 10, 2015, Professor Gi-Wook Shin from Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies along with Stanford University’s Professor Emeritus Donald K. Emmerson discussed how the United States’ foreign policy is shaping geopolitical dynamics in East Asia. Ambassador Joseph Y. …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 December, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Events, Exclude
