Health & safety: Malaysia
Tap water
Caution
Food safety
Safe
Can you drink the tap water in Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur tap water meets WHO standards but locals usually boil or filter. Bottled common.
Food safety in Malaysia
Excellent food safety. Hawker food + street food generally safe.
Vaccinations
Required for entry
None required for entry.
Recommended by CDC/WHO
- Routine current
- Hepatitis A + B if visiting rural
- Japanese Encephalitis if rural
Always check the CDC traveler's health page 4-6 weeks before departure for current recommendations.
Altitude warnings
Mt Kinabalu (4,095m).
Mosquito-borne diseases
Dengue + Chikungunya year-round. DEET on bare skin.
Heat risk
Year-round tropical heat.
Emergency medical infrastructure
Major cities world-class.