Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
\nExercise normal precautions in Malaysia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
\nExercise Increased Caution in:
\nRead the country information page for additional information on travel to Malaysia.
\nIf you decide to travel to Malaysia:
\nEastern Area of Sabah State – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
\nThere 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.
\nThe 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.
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