U.S. Embassy in Malaysia

U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur
Health Alert 

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 restrictions, including the mask requirement, may result in a fine of RM 1,000 (USD $235) or more, and/or jail time.   

The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to review current MCO restrictions frequently to ensure compliance.  Restrictions may be changed with little notice and are strictly enforced.  Give yourself a healthy margin of time to return home prior to applicable curfews.  Carry your U.S. passport with you at all times.  If detained, request that local authorities notify the Embassy (+60-3-2168-5000), and review the ways in which we can provide assistance when a U.S. citizen is arrested abroad.  For additional questions on current MCO restrictions, please check with local police directly.

While general restrictions have been relaxed during the RMCO, specific “red zones” with higher numbers of COVID-19 cases may be placed under a Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).  On November 7, the Government of Malaysia announced an extension of the CMCO in effect in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, and Sabah.  The CMCO will remain in effect until December 6.  

Additionally, the CMCO has been broadened to include the states of Kedah, Perak, Pulau Pinang, Melaka, Johor, and Terengganu. The following restrictions will continue to be enforced:

Additional entry requirements apply for travel to the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, which have local autonomy over immigration at domestic and international ports of entry.  For detailed requirements on traveling to Sabah or Sarawak, please contact the local immigration authorities directly.

Sarawak state authorities announced on October 9 that beginning on October 10, all travelers to Sarawak will be required to undergo the mandatory COVID-19 testing and fourteen-day quarantine at a government facility.  Previously some travelers, including Sarawakians, were permitted to self-quarantine.

Additionally, a travel ban to and from Sabah will be in place through December 6.

Consular Services 

If you are a U.S. citizen with a life or death emergency (e.g. victim of a violent crime, arrest, reporting a death of a U.S. citizen) you may reach us at +60-3-2168-5000 or via email at: KLACS@state.gov.

Please note that routine Consular Services at the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur are suspended due to the CMCO.  Please complete this form  https://bit.ly/2SPVSFf to request an emergency appointment, making sure to note the nature of your emergency.  We are allowing collection of U.S. passports, passport cards, and Consular Reports of Births Abroad (CRBA) from 2-4 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with no appointment required.

PLEASE NOTE that the Royal Malaysian Police have advised that travelers from outside Kuala Lumpur may not be permitted to enter Kuala Lumpur during the CMCO for the sole purpose of obtaining Consular Services at the U.S. Embassy.  Further questions regarding this policy and the process of obtaining authorization for inter-district travel should be directed to your local police.

We will announce further resumption of services via alerts to registered U.S. citizens in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and on our Embassy’s website.

Malaysian Entry Requirements, Quarantine Process, and Immigration Services 

For additional information, please visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19.

COVID-19 Information 

For more information regarding COVID-statistics in Malaysia, please review the Malaysian Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Portal and visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 – Avoid Non-Essential Travel– Notice for Malaysia.  The State Department has moved away from its previous Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel and each country will return to issuing its own advisory based on local conditions once again.  As of  August 6, 2020, Malaysia is listed as Level 3 – “Reconsider Travel”.

Actions to Take:

• Consider returning to your country of residence immediately using whatever commercial means are available.
• Have a travel plan that does not rely on the U.S. Government for assistance.
• Review and follow the CDC’s guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus.
• Check with your airline or travel operator regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
• Visit travel.state.gov to view individual Travel Advisories for the most urgent threats to safety and security. Review what the State Department can and cannot do for you during an international crisis.
• Visit our Embassy webpages on COVID-19for information on conditions in each country or jurisdiction.
• Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States
• Visit keeping workplaces, homes, schools, or commercial establishments safe.

Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
376 Jalan Tun Razak
50400 Kuala Lupur
Phone: 60-3-2168-5000
KLACS@state.gov
https://my.usembassy.gov/

• State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Malaysia Country Information
• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts.
• Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Please note that due to technical issues, there is currently no way for STEP registrants to unsubscribe themselves from receiving these messages.  Please email us at KLACS@state.gov if you wish to unsubscribe, and we will  manually process your request.  You may continue to receive STEP messages for a short time, we appreciate your patience and understanding.