Malaysia

Government Travel Advisories for Malaysia

United States

Exercise Normal Precautions — Exercise normal precaution in Malaysia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Malaysia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Exercise increased caution on islands and maritime areas off the coast of Eastern Sabah from Kudat in the north to Tawau in the south due to risk of kidnapping.

United Kingdom

Exercise Increased Caution — FCDO advises against all but essential travel to all islands and dive sites off the coast of eastern Sabah from Sandakan to Tawau, including Lankayan Island, due to the threat of kidnapping. This does not apply to the mainland of Sabah. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel . Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed a

Canada

Exercise Normal Precautions — Take normal security precautions in Malaysia.

New Zealand

Exercise Normal Precautions — Some things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Malaysia should be aware of are: Terrorism—watch local media to stay informed about possible risks. Drugs—tourists can be required to take a urine test on arrival if they are suspected of using drugs before arrival. Penalties for drug offences are severe. Crime—watch out for petty crime, such as theft and drink-spiking, especially in urban ce

Germany

Exercise Normal Precautions — Exercise normal security precautions in Malaysia.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Malaysia.

Netherlands

Exercise Increased Caution — Caution: safety risks in Malaysia.

Japan

Exercise Increased Caution — East Coast of Sabah and surrounding islands (including Banggi Island and Balambangan Island)