Travel advisory: check official advice
The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to eastern Sabah coastal islands. Check the latest advice before booking.
UK FCDO (updated 19 Mar 2026)
Malaysia: entry currently suspended for Israeli passport holders
Entry not permitted. Not from an official Malaysia government source; based on the Passport Index dataset (GitHub, last updated 18 Feb 2026), a single unofficial source. Low confidence, not verified - confirm with the embassy before travel.
Your circumstances
- Passport:
- 🇮🇱 Israeli
- Lives in:
- Not specified (general rule)
- Going to:
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia
- Purpose:
- Holiday
Entry currently suspended for this passport
Entry not permitted (not from an official source)
Entry not permitted. Not from an official Malaysia government source; based on the Passport Index dataset (GitHub, last updated 18 Feb 2026), a single unofficial source. Low confidence, not verified - confirm with the embassy before travel.
Official source: github.com · Last checked 21 Oct 2026. Rules like this can change quickly — check before you book.
Before you go to Malaysia
Cash you can bring in and take out
- Bringing cash in
- Declare to Royal Malaysian Customs (Customs Form No. 7) if carrying more than USD 10,000 equivalent in ringgit and/or foreign currency notes.
- Taking cash out
- Same declaration when leaving.
Official source: bnm.gov.my · Last checked 4 Oct 2026 · Details
Common tourist traps
Motorbike bag-snatching
How it works: Thieves on motorbikes cut straps or pull bags from the shoulder nearest the road; people have been dragged and injured.
How to avoid it: Carry bags away from the road and let go rather than fight.
Card and ATM fraud
How it works: Card and ATM fraud is widespread.
How to avoid it: Use bank ATMs, cover your PIN and keep cards in view.
Spiked drinks from strangers
How it works: Strangers offer spiked drinks, even in reputable bars, then rob or assault.
How to avoid it: Do not accept drinks from strangers.
Other traps paraphrased from official travel advice: gov.uk · FCDO page updated 19 Mar 2026 · Last checked 2 Nov 2026.