Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.
Exercise normal precautions in Malaysia. Some areas have increased risk.
Exercise Increased Caution in:
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Malaysia.
If you decide to travel to Malaysia:
Eastern Area of Sabah State – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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.
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.