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Is Malaysia safe? 🇲🇾

Asia · Updated

As of July 2026, Malaysia scores 85/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Malaysia destination assessed, Kuala Lumpur scores highest (85/100).

01 · Official Guidance

Government advisories

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)

Level 3

Advises against all-but-essential travel to parts

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel Eastern Sabah coastal islands FCDO advises against all but essential travel to all islands and dive sites off the coast of eastern Sabah from Sandakan to Tawau, including Lankayan Island, due to the threat of kidnapping.

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Government of Canada

Level 1

Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)

Canada's official risk level for Malaysia: exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories).

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02 · Destinations

Malaysia destinations by safety score

1 assessed

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03 · Evidence Signals

Malaysia safety data

IndicatorValueScore
Government travel advisoryGovernment of CanadaLevel 1 — Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)97
Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 20230.7 / 100k96
Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 202190.5%96
Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 202472/10072
Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 202463/10063

04 · Questions

Malaysia safety FAQ

Is Malaysia safe to visit right now?

On our composite index Malaysia averages 85/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)

What is the safest place to visit in Malaysia?

Of the destinations we've assessed, Kuala Lumpur currently scores highest at 85/100 (Very Safe).

Where does this Malaysia safety data come from?

Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.

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