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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 remain suspended. We will resume routine consular services as soon as possible but …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 18 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
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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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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. …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 12 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert, Health Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert, Health Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert, Health Alert
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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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Elections, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Voting
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 4 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Security Alert: Planned Demonstrations August 23, 2019 Location: Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur Event: Planned demonstrations are expected to take place on Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Little India, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. Local police have advised the public to avoid the Brickfields area during these demonstrations. Actions to Take: …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 August, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Demonstration Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification
Location: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Event: A planned demonstration is expected to take place on Friday, June 8, 2018, beginning at approximately 2:00 PM in front of the U.S. Embassy. The estimated crowd size is 400-to-600 participants, but this number could grow. The demonstration is expected to start at approximately 2:00 PM and is anticipated to last one hour. U.S. …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 June, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Demonstration Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification
Location: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Event: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur would like to advise U.S. citizens that a planned demonstration will take place in front of the U.S. Embassy on Friday, May 18, 2018. Due to the fact that this demonstration was quickly organized this week we do not have an accurate assessment of the crowd …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 May, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Demonstration Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification
Due to the newly announced public holidays in Malaysia, U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur is closed for routine consular services on Thursday, May 10, 2018, and Friday, May 11, 2018. For emergency assistance regarding the death, arrest or serious injury of an American citizen when the Consular Section is closed, please telephone +6 03-2168-5000 . Assistance: U.S. Embassy …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 May, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: closure, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur (April 12, 2018) Location: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Event: A small planned demonstration is expected to take place on Friday, April 13, 2018, beginning at approximately 2:00 PMin front of the U.S. Embassy. The demonstration is anticipated to last one hour. U.S. government personnel are advised that the Embassy front …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 12 April, 2018 | Topics: Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
Now that spring break and summer vacation are approaching, the U.S. Embassy would like to advise all U.S. citizens in Malaysia about the following travel safety tips and immigration requirements: Before you travel, make sure your U.S. passport has at least 6 months validity and has 2 blank pages Enroll in STEP ( https://step.state.gov/step/ ) for …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 March, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: immigration, Travel safety tips
This year the entire House of Representatives and a third of the U.S. Senate are up for election. Don’t miss your opportunity to vote in your state’s primary election as it will determine who is on the November 2018 general election ballot. To register and request your absentee ballot, visit FVAP.gov to complete a Federal Post …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. Follow …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 January, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Elections, FPCA, vote
United States Embassy Kuala Lumpur Security Message for U.S. Citizens Zika Virus Update March 29, 2017 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its Zika travel guidance on March 10, 2017, recommending that pregnant women not travel to any area where there is a risk of Zika virus infection. For a world map …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 March, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Zika
The U.S. Embassy Town Hall scheduled for December 7, 2016 has been cancelled due to insufficient interest. We plan to reschedule a similar event in conjunction with our regular American Citizen Services outreach in early 2017. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the U.S. Embassy at (+6 03) 2168-5000 or visit the …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 November, 2016 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Exclude, U.S. Citizen Services
The 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 November, 2014 | Topics: U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: U.S. Citizen services
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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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 October, 2014 | Topics: U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: U.S. Citizen services
