Government Advisory
20
LowLevel 1: Exercise normal precautions
Malaysia
AsiaHigher risk than 46% of countries. Main concerns: violent incidents and civil unrest.
Traveler Practical Risk
39
LowConfidence: high. Main drivers: violent incidents, civil unrest, tourist scams.
Risk Profile
Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions
⚠️Violent Incident
Asia avg: 3582
📢Civil Unrest
Asia avg: 6247
🎭Scams
Asia avg: 5744
🚌Transport
Asia avg: 5132
🌊Natural Disaster
Asia avg: 2624
🏥Health
Asia avg: 2418
🔓Petty Crime
Asia avg: 327
Practical advice
- ✓Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 2/22/2026
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2026-02-22 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions — Malaysia
- Is Malaysia safe to travel to?
- Malaysia has a practical risk score of 39/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are violent incidents and civil unrest.
- What are the main travel risks in Malaysia?
- The primary risk factors for travelers in Malaysia are: violent incidents, civil unrest, tourist scams. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 82/100.
- What is the current travel advisory for Malaysia?
- The U.S. Department of State advisory for Malaysia is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- What safety tips should I know before visiting Malaysia?
- Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
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