{"threatLevel": "Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions", "description": "

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

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Exercise normal precautions in Malaysia. Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory. 

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Exercise Increased Caution in:

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Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Malaysia.

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If you decide to travel to Malaysia:

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Eastern Area of Sabah State – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

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There is a threat of kidnappings-for-ransom from both terrorist and criminal groups. These groups may attack with little to no warning, targeting coastal resorts, island resorts, and boats ferrying tourists to resort islands.

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The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in eastern Sabah as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to parts of eastern Sabah.

", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Jul 2023", "country": "Malaysia"}