A major strike in France affecting public transportation and services will take place on Thursday, 5 December 2019. Significant disruptions to rail, air, and local transportation services are expected and may continue beyond 5 December. Major disruptions are expected on 5 until 9 December 2019 but may continue further.
Travelers are strongly advised to check the status of flights directly with their airline and allocate a large margin of time to get to the airport, should they travel on those dates.
Malaysians are advised to:
- Review travel plans for 5-9 December 2019.
- Avoid areas of demonstrations.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Exercise extreme vigilant if you are within the vicinity of demonstrators.
- Notify friends and family of your safety.
- Monitor local media for updates. The following English-language French media can be followed:
- http://www.france24.com/en/
- http://en.rfi.fr/france/
- http://www.thelocal.fr/
Malaysian citizens residing in France are required to register with the Malaysian Embassy in France via the link: https://ekonsular.kln.gov.my/en/
Malaysians requiring consular assistance and services may contact the Embassy of Malaysia at:
Embassy of Malaysia in Paris
2bis Rue Benouville
75116 Paris
France
Tel : +33 1 45 53 11 85 or +33 6 32 44 65 71 after office hours
Email : paris.consular@kln.gov.my