Last updated: 11/26/2021 On April 20, 2021, the State Department issued a Level 4 Travel Advisory for Malaysia, advising U.S. citizens not to travel to Malaysia due to COVID-19. For additional information, please see the full Travel Advisory . *** Effective November 8, 2021, all non-immigrant, non-U.S. citizen air travelers to the United States will be required …
Read More»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, …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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: …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»Demonstration Alert U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur July 30, 2021 Location: Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Event: A scheduled demonstration at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 31, 2021 A demonstration against the Malaysian government is scheduled to occur in Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 31, 2021. There is no indication that this demonstration …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Demonstration Alert May 20, 2021 Location: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Event: An scheduled demonstration on Jalan Tun Razak in front of the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur on May 21, 2021. A protest against the U.S. government is scheduled to occur the afternoon of Friday, May 21, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM on Jalan Tun Razak …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 . …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert February 18, 2021 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Movement Control Order (UPDATED) The Movement Control Order (MCO) currently in effect in all Malaysian states other than Sarawak has been extended for the federal territory of Kuala Lumpur and the states of Selangor, Johor, and Penang through March 4, 2021. From …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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”). …
Read More»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, …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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, …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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, …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Weather Alert October 30, 2020 Location: Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean Event: Tropical Cyclone Season in the South Pacific Ocean begins November 1, 2020 and ends on April 30, 2021. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those in tropical cyclone-prone regions begin preparations for the upcoming seasons now. Actions …
Read More»I mailed my ballot, how do I know if it is received? As the election approaches, one question we frequently receive is how absentee voters in Malaysia can check the status of their ballots. The best way to do so is to contact your district’s election office directly and inquire. My ballot will not arrive on time, what now? If you …
Read More»Virtual Voting Assistance on Zoom! The Federal Voting Assistance Program is offering recurring virtual voting assistance via Zoom for the next two weeks to provide direct support to overseas citizens. Voters can participate in any of the meetings and speak with an FVAP voting Ambassador who can answer questions about absentee voting, including inquiries about …
Read More»Message to U.S. Citizens – Get Your Ballots in ASAP! There are only a few weeks remaining before the elections, so if you want to make your vote count, you need to act immediately. If you plan to send your ballot to the United States via the U.S. Embassy’s diplomatic pouch, we urge you to submit your sealed ballot as soon as …
Read More»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 …
Read More»Message to U.S. Citizens – Get Your Ballots in ASAP! There are only a few weeks remaining before the elections, so if you want to make your vote count, you need to act immediately. In our experience, it takes roughly four weeks to get your ballot from the Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to various states in the United States. You …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot. Many states require voted ballots to reach …
Read More»UPDATE: Many states have begun sending out ballots via email. Make sure you check your spam/junk email folder so your ballot does not slip through the cracks! In some states, voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 elections are as early as October 5th. We recommend that you complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) each year to ensure you are able to participate in elections as an overseas …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert September 17, 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. On September 16, the Immigration Department of Malaysia announced that foreign travelers with long-term passes may now enter Malaysia with approval by the …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur – Health Alert September 5, 2020 Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia On August 28 2020, the Prime Minister announced an extension of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) which will now be in effect through December 31, 2020. As of September 7, 2020, foreign nationals from 23 countries, including the United States, …
Read More»Absentee Voting Week is September 27-October 4 Be an active voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states, voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 elections are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, we recommend that you complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) each year to ensure you are able to participate in elections as …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (August 28, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 On August 28 2020, the Prime Minister announced an extension of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) which will now be in effect through December 31, 2020. All foreign nationals, with limited exceptions, are restricted from entry into Malaysia until …
Read More»Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur reminds U.S. citizens of a continuing crime trend in Malaysia. There have been a number of recent reports of assaults/attempted robberies on lone pedestrians by individuals, typically young males on motorbikes. There have been two recent incidents in neighborhoods near the U.S. Embassy, most recently on August 10, 2020. The U.S. Embassy reminds the U.S. citizen community of common safety precautions, …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (August 11, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 NOTE: The Malaysian Ministry of Defense instituted a mandatory mask requirement effective August 1, 2020. The National Security Council released an infographic on August 5, 2020 identifying 14 categories of spaces where masks are required including mosques and prayer halls, houses of …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (August 7, 2020 ) Location: Malaysia Event: Updated Level 3 Travel Advisory for Malaysia Malaysia – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel to Malaysia due to COVID-19. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (July 30, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 NOTE: The Malaysian Ministry of Defence will institute a mandatory mask requirement effective August 1, 2020 in crowded areas and on public transportation. Failure to comply may result in a RM 1,000 (USD $235) fine or jail time. Countries around …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (July 22, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Countries around the world continue to experience COVID-19 outbreaks and are implementing travel restrictions, mandatory quarantines, and border closures with little advance notice. U.S. citizens should be prepared for additional travel restrictions to be put into effect with little warning. …
Read More»Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (July 2, 2020) Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Countries around the world are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and implementing travel restrictions, mandatory quarantines, and border closures with little advance notice. U.S. citizens should be prepared for additional travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Travelers should closely monitor …
Read More»Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (June 24, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Countries around the world are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and implementing travel restrictions, mandatory quarantines, and border closures with little advance notice. U.S. citizens should be prepared for additional travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (June 16, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Countries around the world are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and implementing travel restrictions, mandatory quarantines, and border closures with little advance notice. U.S. citizens should be prepared for additional travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (June 10, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Countries around the world are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and implementing travel restrictions, mandatory quarantines, and border closures with little advance notice. U.S. citizens should be prepared for additional travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (June 3, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. Countries around the world are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and implementing travel restrictions, mandatory quarantines, and border closures with little advance notice. U.S. citizens …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (May 22, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (May 14, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (May 12, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (May 11, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (May 4, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (May 2, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
Read More»Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 27, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 24, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 22, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 20, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 17, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 16, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 15, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 14, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 13, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 12, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 11, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 10, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please help us share this information with other U.S. Citizens in Malaysia that may not be registered for these alerts International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 9, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please help us share this information with other U.S. Citizens in Malaysia that may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 8, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please help us share this information with other U.S. Citizens in Malaysia that may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 6, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please help us share this information with other U.S. Citizens in Malaysia that may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 5, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please help us share this information with other U.S. Citizens in Malaysia that may not be registered for these alerts International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 4, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please help us share this information with other U.S. Citizens in Malaysia that may not be registered for these alerts. International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 3, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 International commercial flight options currently exist in Malaysia. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 3, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 Please share this information with other U.S. citizens who may not be registered for these alerts. As of April 2, 2020, the Malaysian Ministry of Health has confirmed 3,116 cases of COVID-19 in the country. Among these, 55 individuals have died, …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 2, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 As of April 1, 2020, the Malaysian Ministry of Health has confirmed 2,908 cases of COVID-19 in the country. Among these, 45 individuals have died, 102 are in the ICU, and 645 have fully recovered. For more information regarding COVID-statistics in Malaysia, please review the Malaysian Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Portal and …
Read More»Note: You will receive an updated version of this alert each day until further notice. Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (April 1, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 As of March 31, 2020, the Malaysian Ministry of Health has confirmed 2,766 cases of COVID-19 in the country. Among these, 43 individuals have died, …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (March 31, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 As of March 30, 2020, the Malaysian Ministry of Health has confirmed 2,626 cases of COVID-19 in the country. Among these, 37 individuals have died, 94 are in the ICU, and 479 have fully recovered. For more information regarding COVID-statistics …
Read More»Note: You will receive an updated version of this alert each day until further notice. Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (March 30, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 As of March 30, 2020, the Malaysian Ministry of Health has confirmed 2,470 cases of COVID-19 in the country. Among these, 35 individuals have died, 73 are in the ICU, and 388 have fully recovered. For more …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (March 29, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 As of March 29, 2020, the Malaysian Ministry of Health has confirmed 2,320 cases of COVID-19 in the country. Among these, 27 individuals have died, 73 are in the ICU, and 320 have fully recovered. For more information regarding COVID statistics in Malaysia, please review the Malaysian Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Portal and visit our Embassy webpage …
Read More»Note: You will receive an updated version of this alert each day until further notice. As of March 27, 2020, the Malaysian Ministry of Health has confirmed 2,161 cases of COVID-19 in the country. Among these, 26 individuals have died, 54 are in the ICU, and 259 have fully recovered. For more information regarding COVID-statistics in Malaysia, please review the Malaysian Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Portal and visit our Embassy …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (March 27, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 As of March 26, 2020, the Malaysian Ministry of Health has confirmed 2,031 cases of COVID-19 in the country. Among these, 23 individuals have died, 45 are in the ICU, and 213 have fully recovered. Thirty-four percent of hospital beds are …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (March 26, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 As of March 25, 2020, the Malaysian Ministry of Health has confirmed 1,796 cases of COVID-19 in the country. Among these, 19 individuals have died, 45 are in the ICU, and 199 have fully recovered. Thirty-four percent of hospital beds are in use throughout Malaysia (this …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (March 24, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: COVID-19 The Malaysian Ministry of Health has confirmed 1,624 cases of COVID-19 in the country as of March 24, 2020. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 – Avoid Non-Essential Travel – Notice for Malaysia. On March 19, 2020, the State Department issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel. The Department of …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (March 17, 2020) Location: Malaysia Event: On March 17, 2020, the Malaysia government announced 673 confirmed cases of COVID-19 within its borders. The government of Malaysia has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or …
Read More»Location: Malaysia Event: Health Alert – COVID-19 The Ministry of Health in Malaysia announced today that one U.S. citizen who was a passenger aboard the Westerdam ship docked in Cambodia tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Malaysia to 22. The Government of Malaysia confirmed that no additional passengers from the …
Read More»Location: Malaysia Event: Health Alert – Coronavirus Update #3 At this time there are twelve confirmed patients who are being closely monitored with Coronavirus in Malaysia; no deaths are reported. Additionally, news reports state that health officials have responded to a suspected case at the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) complex this afternoon. The patient was transported …
Read More»Location: Malaysia Event: Health Alert – Coronavirus and Suspension of Entry into the United States The Department of State has issued a Level 4 Travel Advisory for China following a decision by the World Health Organization to declare the coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Do not travel to China due to the …
Read More»Demonstration Alert U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur January 31, 2020 Location: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Event: A planned demonstration is expected to take place at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 31 on Jalan Tun Razak in front of the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. The Embassy front entrance will be closed to all pedestrian traffic beginning …
Read More»Location: Malaysia Event: Coronavirus Outbreak in China The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Hubei Province in China, including Wuhan, due to an ongoing outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus, which can be spread from person to person. Media report that the Health …
Read More»Location: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Event: A planned demonstration is expected to take place at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10 on Jalan Tun Razak in front of the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. The Embassy front entrance will be closed to all pedestrian traffic beginning at 2:00 p.m. until the completion of the demonstration. There …
Read More»Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is aware of heightened security tensions in the Middle East. U.S. citizens are advised to maintain a high level of vigilance, review their personal security plans, vary routes, and remain alert to their surroundings. Please remember that it is illegal for foreigners to participate in demonstrations in Malaysia, …
Read More»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: …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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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