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The US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur had also advised its citizens to avoid Jalan Alor and surrounding areas today.

Malaysian Insider

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Cops on alert for potential Islamic State terror attack in KL

Cops on alert for potential Islamic State attack in KL http://bit.ly/1OwoJGV  @PDRMsia

File picture of Malaysian special policemen standing guard in downtown Kuala Lumpur. — AFP pic

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U.S. Embassy KL ‏@usembassykl 2h2 hours ago

Security Message for US Citizens, Kuala Lumpur: Avoid Jalan Alor on September 24, 2015. http://go.usa.gov/3tfak

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Kuala Lumpur,

United States Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Avoid Jalan Alor on September 24

September 24, 2015

Based on credible threat information regarding a potential terrorist act, the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur advises U.S. citizens to avoid Kuala Lumpur’s Jalan Alor (Alor Street) and the immediate surrounding areas, on Thursday, September 24, 2015.  For all other locations, the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security.  In the past, terrorist organizations have on occasion planned their attacks to coincide with significant dates on the calendar. 

U.S. citizens should remain vigilant at all times while travelling; U.S. citizens overseas may be targeted by extremist groups regardless of the country they are in. Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and monitor local news stations for updates. Maintain a high level of vigilance, take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security, and follow instructions of local authorities.

For further information: 

• See the State Department’s travel website for theWorldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, andMalaysia Country Specific Information. 
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Contact the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia, located at 376 Jalan Tun Razak 50400, Kuala Lumpur, and is open 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  If you are a U.S. citizen and have any questions or concerns, please call the U.S. Embassy at (030) 2168-4979 or 4997 during normal business hours, or visit the U.S. Citizens Service website.  We will post the most updated information on the website.  After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is (03) 2168-5000.
• Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

http://malaysia.usembassy.gov/wm_terroralert092415.html

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Matiur Rahman ‏@matiurDC 2h2 hours ago

BREAKING:The Australian mission in Malaysia have issued alert to avoid popular hawker street Jalan Alor due to “credible terrorist threat

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Smartraveller ‏@Smartraveller 3h3 hours ago

Australians in #Malaysia: Avoid Jalan Alor in #KualaLumpur today due to a possible terrorism threat http://bit.ly/1WkLkHX

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This Advice was last issued on Thursday, 24 September 2015.   Due to a possible terrorism threat, Australians are advised to avoid Kuala Lumpur’s Jalan Alor (Alor Street) and the immediate surrounding areas on Thursday 24 September. The level of advice has not changed. We continue to advise Australians to reconsider the need to travel to the coastal region of eastern Sabah, and to exercise normal security precautions in Malaysia overall.

Malaysia overall

• We advise you to exercise normal safety precautions in Malaysia overall. Exercise common sense and look out for suspicious behaviour, as you would in Australia.
• There is an ongoing threat of terrorism in Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur and other major cities. In 2015, Malaysian authorities have made a number of arrests of persons allegedly involved in planning attacks, including against entertainment venues in Kuala Lumpur. See Safety and security.
• Due to a possible terrorism threat, Australians are advised to avoid Kuala Lumpur’s Jalan Alor (Alor Street) and the immediate surrounding areas on Thursday 24 September. This is based on a U.S. Government threat warning issued on 24 September. See Safety and security.
• Australians should avoid all travel to the coastal resorts of eastern Sabah, including the islands, dive sites and associated tourist facilities owing to the continuing high threat of kidnapping, and as such you should reconsider your need to travel to the area. The risk of kidnapping increases on the water and waterfront after nightfall. Information indicates there is a continuing threat of attacks by armed insurgents in or around the coastal regions of eastern Sabah.
• The kidnapping threat is highest in the area between the towns of Sandakan and Tawau due to its proximity to the Sulu archipelago in the southern Philippines. There are recent indications that extremists may be in the advanced stages of planning to kidnap foreigners from locations in this vicinity.
• Smoke haze across some parts of Malaysia including Kuala Lumpur is usual from June to October but can occur at any time of the year. When haze levels are high the Malaysian authorities recommend limiting outdoor activity. There has been a significant increase in cases of dengue fever and Japanese encephalitis in 2014. See Health section.
• If you are intending to travel overland from Malaysia to Thailand, you should also read the travel advice for Thailand which recommends that Australians do not travel to or through the far southern Thai provinces of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla.
• Australians visiting Malaysia on business should see our Advice to Australian business travellers.
• Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
  • organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
  • register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
  • subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it’s reissued.
  • follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/advice/Malaysia

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