Travel Advisory
ADVISORY
As in any other country, Malaysians are advised to be aware of the local security situation at the place where they are visiting or residing. As a general guideline, Malaysians are advised to:
1) Secure their travel documents at all times
2) Avoid visiting unsafe areas
3) Avoid being entangled in dangerous situation
4) Avoid keeping items belonging to strangers
5) Obey local laws and regulations
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION
- What do I/Malaysian do in case of emergency when I am in Beijing, China or Provinces under the jurisdiction of the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, China (Please see below for Area of Jurisdiction)?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia will respond to an emergency situation that has the potential to endanger the safety or lives of Malaysian citizens abroad i.e. natural disaster, civil unrest or war. In such case, the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, China will assist you. Therefore, it is important that you register with the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, China. so that we are aware of your presence and whereabouts.
- What do I/Malaysian do when I am arrested in Beijing, China
Please request the arresting authorities to inform the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, China at the following:
Address
Embassy of Malaysia, Beijing
No. 2, Liang Ma Qiao Bei Jie
Chaoyang District
People's Republic of China
Beijing
Telephone
Office Lines: (86-10) 6532-2531 / (86-10) 6532-2532/ (86-10) 6532-2533
For Emergencies (after office hours) : (86) 13718942581
mwbeijing[at]kln[dot]gov[dot]my
Office Hours : Monday - Friday: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Closed : Saturday & Sunday & Public Holidays
After being informed officially of the arrest of Malaysian citizens, the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, China. will contact the arrested/detained person, arrange for family/next of kin to be informed if they so wish, give advice and guidance with the primary aim of helping them with regard to their welfare; and assist in the transfer of necessary emergency funds from relatives and/or friends in Malaysia. In the event of injury, arrest or detention, the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, China will assist in notifying your next-of-kin accordingly.
- What happen in the case of death?
In the event of the death of a Malaysian citizen overseas, the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, China is ready to assist Malaysians to repatriate the remains of their family member or relative that had died in Beijing, China or provinces under the jurisdiction of the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, China back to Malaysia. However, any cost incurred has to be borne by the relative/next of kin.
- What kind of consular assistance does the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, China provides?
The Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, China provides consular assistance, such as:
- Issuance of visa
- Registration of Malaysians living in Beijing, China and provinces under the jurisdiction of the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, China.
- Issuance of Emergency Certificate (loss of travel document/passport)
- Registration of Marriage
- Registration of Birth
- Registration of Death
- Assistance to Malaysian Nationals arrested in Beijing, China and Provinces under the jurisdiction of the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, China
- Issuance, renewal and extension of travel documents
- Issuance of Certificate of Good Conduct
- Issuance of Certificate of Waiver of two-year home residence
- Attestation / Legalization of Malaysian and China documents.
- What kind of assistance does the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, China WILL NOT BE ABLE to provide:
- Help you find a job in China
- Arrange visas, work or residence permits for other countries, or help you to obtain them
- Become involved with judicial affairs on your behalf in child custody cases in mixed marriages
- Pay or guarantee payment of your hotel, medical or any other bills, including the cost of returning lost luggage to Malaysia
- Act as travel agent, bank or post office or store your luggage
- Become involved in commercial disputes or take up complaints about local purchases, etc
- Provide office, translation, interpreter and telephone or photocopy services
- Investigate crimes in foreign countries
- Provide accommodation at the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, China or the homes of officers in Beijing, China.
- Act an agent or legal representative to check the assets of a deceased person in China.
- Act an agent or legal representative to collect/deliver personal documents.
- In the event of the arrest/detention of Malaysian citizens, the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, China will not give legal advice, intervene in court proceedings or provide funds to pay for your legal costs or fines; do something that is against the local law to help you; become involved with the host government’s affairs to get you out of prison or obtain special treatment in prison; bail or pay for fines; nor become a bailsman, guarantor or sponsor.
AREA OF JURISDICTION:
Please observe the area of jurisdiction below. Please contact the Embassy/ Consulate office depending on the province where you reside:
- EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA, BEIJING, CHINA
mwbeijing@kln.gov.my (Consular) & beijing@imi.gov.my (Visa & Passport)
Beijing, Hubei, Henan, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, Shandong, Shanxi, Tianjin, Xinjiang & Tibet
- CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA, GUANGZHOU
mwguangzhou@kln.gov.my (Consular) & guangzhou@imi.gov.my (Visa & Passport)
Guangdong, Fujian, Hainan, Hunan & Jiangxi
- CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA, NANNING
Guizhou & Guangxi Zhuang
- CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA, SHANGHAI
mwshanghai@kln.gov.my (Consular) & shanghai@imi.gov.my (Visa & Passport)
Shanghai, Anhui, Jiangsu & Zhejiang
- CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA, KUNMING
Yunnan, Sichuan & Chongqing
- CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA, XIAN
mwxian@kln.gov.my & cgmxian@hotmail.com
Shaanxi, Gansu & Ningxia Hui
- CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA, HONG KONG
mwhongkong@kln.gov.my (Consular) & hongkong@imi.gov.my (Visa & Passport)
Hongkong & Macau