{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/malaysia/cameron-highlands","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:22:18.077Z","place":{"city":"Cameron Highlands","country":"Malaysia","countryCode":"MY","lat":4.4710791,"lon":101.3751732},"safety":{"score":86,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":93,"confidence":0.74,"caps":[],"databaseScore":86,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports on forums and review sites describe feeling safe walking around Tanah Rata during daylight, though some note occasional petty theft after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":88,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Cameron Highlands is one of Malaysia’s safest destinations for visitors.","summary":"The multi‑database profile rates the area as VERY SAFE (composite 85/100) with low homicide, virtually no terrorism, and high scores for crime, health and environmental hazards. Governance indicators are moderate, but corruption and rule‑of‑law scores are lower than the overall safety rating, reflecting routine petty‑bribery risks rather than violent threats.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging or armed robbery against visitors is rare; most incidents involve petty theft in crowded spots."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching occur occasionally in Tanah Rata markets and on popular trails, especially during peak tourist weekends."},"safeAreas":["Pahang Highlands","Ringlet","Mossy Forest area"],"avoidAreas":["Kampung Raja (illegal bus activity and theft concerns)","Tanah Rata after dark (petty theft and scams)"],"scams":["Tanah Rata tour‑van scam charging RM1,470 for an unlicensed half‑day trip","Fake dating‑app robberies targeting tourists in the highlands","Pickpocketing of credit cards and cash in crowded market areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Tanah Rata","level":"caution","note":"the main backpacker hub; generally safe but petty theft and occasional scams reported after dark"},{"name":"Pahang Highlands (e.g., Tringgian)","level":"safe","note":"rural villages and tea estates; low crime, but limited services and occasional flash‑flood risk"},{"name":"Mossy Forest area","level":"caution","note":"popular trekking zone; trails can be slippery after rain and isolated, so stay alert and avoid after dark"},{"name":"Ringlet","level":"safe","note":"quiet town with few incidents; safe for visitors but limited nightlife"},{"name":"Kampung Raja","level":"avoid","note":"isolated settlement with recent reports of illegal bus operations and higher petty‑theft risk"}]}}