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#CARD:Malaysia:Travel\Consular Information
Malaysia - Consular Information Sheet
July 9, 1993
Country Description: Malaysia is a federal parliamentary democracy with a
constitutional monarch. Tourist facilities and services are available in
major areas of interest.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. Visas are not required for
stays of up to three months. Yellow fever and cholera immunizations are
necessary if arriving from infected areas. For further information,
travelers can call the Embassy of Malaysia, 2401 Mass. Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008; (202) 328-2700.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities and services are adequate in the
larger cities. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment
for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the
United States. Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas
coverage has proved useful. The international travelers hotline of the
Centers for Disease Control at (404) 332-4559 has additional useful health
information.
Information on Crime: Major crimes against tourists are uncommon. Malaysia
has one of the highest rates of credit card fraud in the world. Petty
crimes such as pickpocketing and purse-snatching are common in tourist
areas. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported
immediately to local police and to the U.S. Embassy. Useful information on
guarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling abroad
is provided in the Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad." It
is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S citizens are subject to the laws and legal practices of
the country in which they are traveling. Malaysia strictly enforces its
drug laws. Malaysian legislation provides for a mandatory death penalty for
convicted drug traffickers. Individuals arrested in possession of fifteen
grams (1/2 ounce) of heroin or two hundred grams (7 ounces) of marijuana are
presumed by law to be trafficking in drugs.
Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy can obtain updated
information on travel and security within the country.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located at 376 Jalan Tun Razak 50444,
Kuala Lumpur. The mailing address is P.O. Box No. 10035, 50700 Kuala
Lumpur; telephone (60-3) 248-9011.
No. 93-179
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated November 13, 1992, to
include information on reporting a lost or stolen passport.
#ENDCARD