Malaysia travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Dec. 22, 2024, 4:22 a.m.
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Do not travel

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

No information available

COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))

Dec. 16, 2024, midnight wide area information
We would like to provide you with a warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2)).

Warning about special fraud (to avoid becoming a victim)

Nov. 29, 2024, midnight wide area information
We will issue wide-area information on special frauds.

Caution regarding protests and other activities related to the situation in the Middle East

Oct. 5, 2024, midnight wide area information
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Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Use of the hotline and police website for fraudulent remittance damage (prevention of damage)

Dec. 16, 2024, 5:21 p.m.
●The number of victims of "online scams" via emails and websites is on the rise. The most common type is "investment scams" that lure victims with the promise of "high returns," followed by victims who order products through online shopping sites only to find that the products never arrive or are sent counterfeit goods, and "telephone scams" in which victims pretend to be bank employees, etc. Recently, there have been confirmed cases of "romance scams" in which victims develop romantic feelings or feelings of closeness to people they meet through social media or matching apps without ever meeting in person, and are then tricked out of money, etc.

● If you feel that something is even the slightest bit suspicious or unusual, please take defensive measures such as suspecting fraud.

●The Malaysian National Fraud Countermeasure Centre (NSRC) has set up a dedicated emergency response hotline (997) for fraud and fraudulent transfers (scams, etc.). If the victim's transfer is in the bank's system, emergency measures such as stopping or freezing the transfer will be taken immediately, although this cannot be guaranteed. Emergency measures will be taken within three days from the date of the fraud victim, so it is important to report it promptly.

[If you have been a victim of fraudulent remittances, etc.]
Contact your bank or report the fraud to the National Fraud Centre on 997.
After reporting, immediately file a police report at the nearest police station.
・If you have been the victim of a money transfer fraud, contact your bank even if time has passed. (https://www.abm.org.my/eabmconnect/)

[Information to be submitted to banks, NSRC and police stations]
- Information on fraudulent transfers (history, etc.)
- Victim's personal information (name, contact details, ID, bank account number)
- Information about the fraudster (name, phone number, date and time)
・ Transaction receipt
Your interactions with the fraudsters (e.g. call history, emails, SMS/WhatsApp/Telegram/WeChat/e-commerce/conversations via other platforms)
*Please refer to the NSRC website for details.
https://nfcc.jpm.gov.my/index.php/en/faq/about-nsrc

The Malaysian National Police has set up a website (https://semakmule.rmp.gov.my/) where you can check for yourself bank accounts and phone numbers that may be involved in fraudulent activities. Please make active use of this website to help prevent yourself from becoming a victim of fraud.
[How to use]
- Select the search item (phone number or bank account) - Enter the other person's phone number or account number - Enter the security number (Captcha) and click the "Check Information" button. The presence or absence of any concerning information (whether the number is suspicious) will be displayed.

●Police station contact details
https://police-station.com/category/malaysia-police-station/