Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens -- Public demonstration at KLCC

U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur
December 3, 2011
 
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Local press reports indicate that there will be a public protest on Saturday, December 3rd at 2 p.m. in the KLCC Park in downtown Kuala Lumpur, roughly ¼ mile west of the Embassy. The protest, opposing the draft Public Assembly Bill, has not received official permission.   The situation at this time remains uncertain, and gatherings (with police presence) are possible in or near the KLCC Park.
 
Even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable. You should avoid them if at all possible. Be alert and pay attention to what local news media have to say.
 
You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found at http://malaysia.usembassy.gov/. You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
 
The U.S. Embassy is located at 376 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur and can be contacted at:
Phone (24/7): 03-2168-5000
Fax: 03-2148-5801
Website: http://malaysia.usembassy.gov/
E-Mail: klacs@state.gov