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:
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:
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:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: closure, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur (April 12, 2018) Location: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Event: A small planned demonstration is expected to take place on Friday, April 13, 2018, beginning at approximately 2:00 PMin front of the U.S. Embassy. The demonstration is anticipated to last one hour. U.S. government personnel are advised that the Embassy front ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 12 April, 2018 | Topics:
Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
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:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: immigration, Travel safety tips
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:
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:
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:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
21 August 2017 What is the current situation? The Malaysian state of Sarawak has declared parts of three divisions to be “rabies infectious areas.” Five human rabies cases and almost 800 cases of people being bitten by rabid animals have been reported in Serian, Sri Aman, and Kutching divisions as of July 2017. All ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 21 August, 2017 | Topics:
Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: rabies, Sarawak, vaccinations
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:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Zika
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:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
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:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
United States Embassy Kuala Lumpur Security Message for U.S. Citizens Zika Virus October 3, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued Travel Guidance for Malaysia regarding the risk of
Zika virus infection. Zika virus is
endemic . The risk of Zika to travelers, especially ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 October, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Zika
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:
Security & Emergency Messages
Reminder of Security Practices Malaysian authorities have confirmed links between the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the June 28 explosion at a nightclub in the Puchong area of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In view of this and the recent incidents in Bangladesh, Turkey, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, the U.S. Embassy in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 6 July, 2016 | Topics:
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:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that ISIL, al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 4 March, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Major roads into central Kuala Lumpur will be closed in conjunction with the 2015 ASEAN Summit that will be held from today, November 18, until Sunday, November 22 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC). According to KL traffic authorities, road closures will take place in stages throughout the event to make way for the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 November, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The Ministry of Health Malaysia has reported 32 confirmed cases of typhoid since August in the following areas of Kuala Lumpur: Titiwangsa, Kepong, Pantai, and Cheras. No fatalities have been reported. Typhoid is a communicable disease and there is a vaccination for it that is recommended by the CDC prior to travel to Malaysia. You ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 October, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
Based on credible threat information regarding a potential terrorist act, the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur advises U.S. citizens to avoid Kuala Lumpur’s Jalan Alor (Alor Street) and the immediate surrounding areas, on Thursday, September 24, 2015. For all other locations, the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 September, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
According to the Malaysian Department of Environment, many areas throughout Malaysia are currently suffering from air pollutants (haze) in the “unhealthy” or “very unhealthy” ranges caused by smoke from burning in Indonesia and Malaysia. Updated information on air quality levels in Malaysia may be obtained from the Department’s website (in English) at:
http://apims.doe.gov.my/v2/. Air quality is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 14 September, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The Malaysian media has reported that a large demonstration is likely to occur in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Please be aware that local law prohibits non-Malaysians from participating in public demonstrations. Avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place and exercise caution when in the vicinity of any large gatherings, or demonstrations. Monitor ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 14 September, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The Malaysian media has reported that a large rally is likely to occur in Kuala Lumpur and possibly other cities in Malaysia starting the afternoon of Saturday, August 29 and ending just before midnight on August 30. Traffic may be disrupted throughout the weekend. Please be aware that local law prohibits non-Malaysians from participating in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 27 August, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
Following the May 14, 2015 kidnapping of two Malaysian nationals from a restaurant outside the city of Sandakan, the U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens to review important security information regarding travel in the eastern coastal region of the Malaysian state of Sabah. The targeted areas are detailed in our most recent Malaysia Specific Information-Threats to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 July, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
As the end of Ramadan and the July 4th holiday approach, the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur reminds all U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. In the past, terrorist organizations have, on occasion, planned their attacks to coincide with significant dates on the calendar. While the U.S. Embassy is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 July, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed that the Malaysian state of Sabah was impacted by an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale at 7:17am on June 5, 2015. The epicenter of the earthquake was approximately 19 kilometers from the town of Ranau and news outlets report that aftershocks have been felt 54 kilometers from ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 June, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has become aware of several foreigners who have been targets of an alleged drugging incident in a nightclub in Kuala Lumpur. As a result of this incident, the U.S. Embassy has restricted embassy personnel from frequenting The Beach Club located on Jalan P. Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur. The U.S. Embassy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 March, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The U.S. Government urges U.S. citizens to exercise caution when traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Ministerial Meetings from January 27-28, 2015. Extremists view large gatherings of foreign dignitaries as attractive targets for potential terrorist attacks. As such, U.S. citizens should be especially vigilant in and around venues ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 January, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
Due to heavy rainfall, the coastal and river areas of the Malaysian states of Terengganu, Pahang and Kelantan are severely flooded and flood waters continue to rise. More than 10,000 residents in these regions have been evacuated, including the resort guests in the Taman Negara National Park. U.S. citizens are advised to defer travel to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 December, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
A recent anonymous posting on a Jihadist website encouraged attacks against American and other international schools in 16 Muslim countries, including Western teachers employed at these schools. That message referenced schools in the localities of Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and Maadi (Egypt) as examples, and these two cities as locations with high concentrations of potential targets. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 October, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The Embassy remains concerned that the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) may target U.S. citizens for kidnapping near the coastal resorts and islands in Eastern Sabah. These areas are detailed in the Safety and Security section of the Department of State’s Country Specific Information for Malaysia. The full text is included in this message. The U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 October, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has learned from social media that a group of protestors is planning a demonstration in support of Gaza. The protest is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 15, 2014, at 2:00 PM, in front of the U.S. Embassy, 376 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. It is not known ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 August, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The Embassy has received renewed information that extremist groups continue to plan kidnapping for ransom operations near the coastal resorts and islands in Eastern Sabah, particularly during the last days of Ramadan. The targeted areas are detailed in our most recent Malaysia Specific Information-Threats to Safety and Security. The full text is included in this ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 July, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur alerts U.S. citizens of the recent spike in dengue fever cases in Malaysia. Local media report a more than 200 percent increase in cases so far this year compared to the same period in 2013, with more than 48,800 cases and 92 deaths reported since January 2014. We urge ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 18 July, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: dengue, security
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has learned that a group of protestors are planning a demonstration in support of Gaza. The protest is scheduled to take place on Friday, July 18, at 2:00 PM, in front of the U.S. Embassy, 376 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. It is not known how long the demonstrators ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 July, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
Malaysian authorities have confirmed the kidnapping of a Philippine national and a Malaysian national on June 16, 2014, from a fish farm in Kunak, 60km from Lahad Datu in Sabah state, eastern Malaysia. Police are investigating the incident. This is the third such kidnapping in the area in the last three months. The Department of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 June, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has learned from local police and social media that a group of protestors are planning a demonstration related to domestic political issues. The protest is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Merdeka Square. The protestors may begin gathering at 10:00 a.m. in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 April, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
Malaysian authorities have confirmed the kidnapping of two women, a foreign tourist and a hotel employee, on April 2, 2014, from a water village resort off the coast of the town of Semporna in Eastern Sabah. Police are investigating the incident and no further details are available at this time. The Department of State recently ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 4 April, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
Snatch theft and pickpocketing are the most commonly reported crimes in Malaysia and all of us are at risk. Thieves on motorcycles or leaning out of car windows typically snatch handbags, necklaces, and mobile phones from unsuspecting pedestrians. Snatch thieves on motorcycles have been known to drive through “red” traffic signals and onto sidewalks to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 March, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
