HK lifts amber travel alert for Malaysia except for the Sabah East Coast region

Residents planning to visit the region must exercise caution.

Hong Kong has removed the amber alert for Malaysia except for the coastal regions of eastern Sabah where the travel warning remains issued.

“Hong Kong residents who plan to visit the coastal regions of eastern Sabah or are already there should monitor the situation, exercise caution, attend to their safety and avoid travelling to places with large gatherings of people,” the government said.

“They should also pay attention to announcements by local authorities,” the government added.

Residents who need assistance can contact the 24-hour hotline of the Immigration Department’s Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit at (852) 1868, or call the 1868 hotline using network data via the department’s mobile app, send messages to the 1868 WhatsApp assistance account, or submit an Online Assistance Request Form.

Residents can also contact the Chinese Embassy or Consulate-General in Malaysia on the consular protection hotline by dialling (60) 321645301 or (60) 128861953.