In response to inter-communal violence and unrest, the Embassy of Malaysia advises against all but essential travel to the following areas:
i) Townships of Meiktila, Mahlaing, Tharzi and Wundwin in Mandalay division, where theMyanmar Government has declared a state of emergency and imposed curfews from 6pm to 6am, and;
ii) Townships of Gyobingauk, Otepho and Min Hla in Bago Region where the Myanmar Government has imposed curfews from 6pm to 6am.
Malaysian nationals in other areas of Myanmar are to be vigilant, exercise caution and monitor local media reports. Please comply with the advice and instructions of the police and local authorities in the case of unrest or outbreak of violence.
Avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings. In the case of any sign of unrest, Malaysian nationals are advised to return to their accommodation immediately and remain there until the situation stabilises.
The Embassy of Malaysia in Yangon is located at 82 Diplomatic Quarters, Pyidaungsu Yeikhta Road, and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Embassy telephone number is (95)-(1)-220249/220251/220230. For emergencies, Malaysian nationals may contact the following Embassy Officials:
a) En. Mohamad Afif Abdullah (Second Secretary) – 09 4307 0135
b) En. Mohd. Fauzi Hashim (Third Secretary) – 09 4253 27441
Please regularly update the Embassy’s website and Facebook. The above advice is not exhaustive. The Embassy of Malaysia may continue to update this Travel Advice accordingly.
27 March 2013