On August 6, 2020, the State Department issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Malaysia due to COVID-19, advising U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to Malaysia. For additional information, please see the full Travel Advisory. Please note that routine Consular Services at the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur are suspended due to the MCO. Please complete this form …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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The 2020 U.S. general elections will be held on November 3. At the federal level, voters will choose a U.S. president, 35 members of the U.S. Senate and all 435 voting members of the U.S. House of Representatives. At the state level, 11 governorships are up for grabs this year, as are more than 5,000 …
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 …
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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» Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia 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. Travelers should closely monitor the situation in Malaysia and other transit countries before …
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» Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, request a ballot, and more. Once you confirm your registration, follow a few simple steps to vote in the …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (May 19, 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 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 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 …
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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» Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to …
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» 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 …
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» 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» 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 …
Read More» The Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission, Consul General and other embassy representatives will hold a town hall event for U.S. Citizens in Penang on November 5 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Embassy representatives will discuss services offered for U.S. Citizens and answer questions from participants. Limited consular services (passport applications and notarials) will also be …
Read More» A Representative from the United States Embassy in Kuala Lumpur will visit Kota Kinabalu on Wednesday morning, October 15 to conduct limited consular services. U.S. citizens can also meet with the representative to ask questions on any consular issues. The representative will take applications for U.S. passports renewals and prepare notarials. Appointments are required for …
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