Malaysia travel caution
The State Department cautions U.S. citizens against travel to eastern Sabah, in Malaysia, due to threat of violence against foreigners from terrorist and criminal groups.
There are indications that both criminal and terrorist groups are planning or intend acts of violence against foreigners in eastern Sabah, notwithstanding the Government of Malaysia’s increased ability to detect, deter and prevent such attacks. The Abu Sayyaf Group, based in the southern Philippines, has kidnapped foreigners in eastern Sabah in the past. Criminal elements are also responsible for kidnapping and piracy against foreigners. »→