Advisories

Regional security concerns and airport closures have forced Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air to suspend Saudi Arabia flights.

Edinburgh’s 5% visitor levy is now in effect, with Scotland, Wales, and England also moving towards locally determined accommodation charges.

Australia is tightening visa rules, but Malaysian students can still bring eligible family members under an ASEAN exemption.

With Indonesia’s airports reopening post-Anak Krakatau eruption, here is what women and solo travellers navigating flight disruptions must know.

The vital Rasuwa–Kerung travel and trade corridor was severely damaged in the August 2026 floods, illustrating how deeply vulnerable mountain communities and remote Himalayan routes are when extreme weather strikes.

Japan updates departure tax and moves tax-free shopping to airport refunds from November 2026, altering traveller exit steps.

China’s new exit-and-entry rules take effect on 15 September, expanding immigration authorities’ ability to verify travellers’ identity and trip purpose.

Transboundary haze from regional fires is affecting air quality across parts of Malaysia, requiring travellers to monitor conditions and adapt outdoor plans.

MetMalaysia’s Super El Niño forecast means travellers should expect hotter weather, potential haze, and the need for flexible itineraries.

Thailand is trimming visa-free stays for Malaysians back to 30 days, leaving typical holiday and weekend escapes completely unaffected.

India has reintroduced mandatory Air Suvidha 2.0 health declaration forms for all international arrivals before they enter the country.

Malaysia's new hiking restrictions introduce stricter rules for higher-risk trails, reflecting a growing focus on safer, better-managed outdoor recreation.

As adventure travel gains momentum on social media, travellers are learning that popularity alone isn't enough when choosing operators. 

Malaysia's new 10-year passport removes a major administrative hurdle for citizens planning long-term study, remote work, or lives abroad.

Vietnam's new health declaration requirement signals a wider shift towards digital border controls across Southeast Asian travel.

Canada is easing travel access for eligible Malaysians through a faster eTA system tied to previous travel history.

Global flight routes are stabilising as Middle Eastern airspace reopens, but renewed tensions mean travellers and airlines must stay prepared.

WHO confirms hantavirus remains low risk for travellers, with no evidence of a widespread COVID-style global outbreak.

Airspace closures and airline suspensions across the Middle East are disrupting global travel as governments issue urgent advisories.

As festive travel increases, Malaysian health experts urge vigilance on TB symptoms, screening and prevention before and after cross-border trips.

Malaysians can travel to South Korea without K-ETA until 31 December 2026, but must complete the e-Arrival Card.

As health authorities monitor fresh Nipah virus cases in parts of Asia in early 2026, travellers are once again being reminded to factor health risks into their travel plans. Recent travel advisories have placed parts of South and Southeast Asia back on travellers’ radar — not as destinations to avoid, but as places where heightened…

To keep travellers up-to-date, here's a list of advisories from around the world concerning entry bans and other travel restrictions complete with official websites to refer to for those still travelling in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

With the newly-announced 2020 Economic Stimulus Package, Malaysians can look forward to several incentives that would make domestic travel more accessible.