In view of the latest situation in Malaysia, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today adjusted its outbound travel alert for Malaysia by maintaining the amber alert for the coastal regions of eastern Sabah only, while removing the amber alert for the rest of the country.

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 personal safety and avoid travelling to places with large gatherings of people. They should also pay attention to announcements by local authorities.

The Security Bureau will closely monitor any developments and issue updates through the media, its own mobile app and its website.

Those who need assistance can call the 24-hour hotline of the Immigration Department’s Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit on (852) 1868, phone 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.

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